analbolique said:

Yes, but if I didnt do it for a living I would still do it as a hobby..

testicleman said:

Yep, yep. When putting on mass it includes eating even when you're not hungry or feel like puking. When getting rid of bodyfat it means working out just as hard with the same weights as you do when you're eating 1,000-1,500 calories more. So that means it becomes a mental thing.

Besides that you also need to do a lot of your own research and read, read, read. You're basically on your own, which is why those kind of bodybuilding/fitness forums are such a success so you can get some sort of support.

REDFEATHERS said:

As much time as you spend at the org I doubt it.

Alright, in all seriousness now. I used to play basketball, write, paint, draw, photograph, make music, engineer live music, and sing, but since I moved to Thailand my lifestyle has changed a lot. I haven't brought my music stuff out with me, haven't bought a pad and some pencils, and I don't have a camera here. I try to live a simple life, so my passions are eating, sleeping, taking care of my wife, and I guess I'm just not that ambitious. I can't lie though. I do miss those creative outlets sometimes. I read quite a lot and I don't consider my time wasted. I'm taking everything in and maybe one day I'll produce something from my experiences.

Fauxie said:

Sounds like reading it is. Maybe a bit of philosophy too?

analbolique said:

What's up? I'm trying to get back into weightlifting, I hate to say bodybuilding because if I say that people look at me and say "Oh, okay". It's funny because I was really into it. I had a trainer and stuff. I got into really good shape. I fell off for a minute but I have to continue. I get discouraged a lot because it's hard for me to be disciplined. I know that I need to eat better. People always discourage me because they always talk about genetics and how I will never have a flat stomach, blah blah blah. It makes it harder for me. So for about 8 years I've been working out and considered it my passion. I do love to work out and that's half the battle. I love to eat though.

Music is another passion of mine. I used to play saxophone but stopped. It surprised me when Prince was using a lot of Baritone Sax because that was an instrument I specifically good at. I played Alto Sax and Clarinet. I've been trying to learn keyboard but I'm lazy. I can read music but have yet to write something.


Miguel

yeah, I prefer the word PASSION to something like "hobby" or "leisure activity"..


like is says in my profile :

NFL FOOTBALL
PIZZA
THE COLOR ORANGE
SPEAKING (& LEARNING) ITALIAN, SPEAKING FRENCH
TRAVELLING
& my business in France..


to use that line in that WHAM! song..

"if you're gonna do it, do it RIGHT"

analbolique said:

Of course! That would definitely be it. I didn't think of it. I rarely read novels, in fact, and nearly always philosophy or religio-philosophy.

Thanks. I'm not on the ball today.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

I hear ya, though on the other hand I don't like to call it weight lifting because then people assume I'm a powerlifter or something. I do try to find a bit of a balance between the two. The dieting is hardest by far for me as well. Even when I'm pretty lean I still have a bit of a gut, not a lot of fat on it, but that's something I've always had. Sounds like you got the same "problem". It's something I see in a lot of athletes from latin America though, so I assume genetics do play a big part in it.

So these days you're more into listening to music? Collecting maybe?

Marathon running which requires total dedication to do it right (3 or 4 hours as opposed to 5 or 6) and being a Milwaukee Brewer/baseball fan are my passions and trust me people don't understand either.

analbolique said:

It's funny you mention powerlifting because I probably would be good at that. My legs get huge like most powerlifters. I just don't want that gut they all get. I tried to take a pic of my legs the other day and my left one is a lot bigger than my right. When did that happen? Haha!!

Yeah, I listen to many different types of music. ROCK, HIP-HOP, a very specific type of HOUSE. I like BACH & TCHYKOVSKY(?) I like old PUNK not the shit they say is Punk.


Miguel

analbolique said:

- Making music
- Working-out
- Writing

Ace said:

What do you write?

analbolique said:

my children

my marriage

my truest passions

analbolique said:

Songs. Short stories. Screenplays. Org posts. No career aspirations, just for the heck of it.

analbolique said:

What is your routine like? Diet?

Ace said:

4-day split, hitting every bodypart once a week.

day 1: chest + tri
day 2: back
day 3: -
day 4: legs
day 5: shoulders + biceps
day 6: -
day 7: -

Diet currently: 7 meals, approx. 3,000 calories, 250gr protein, 350gr carbs, 60gr fat.

So far I haven't heard anything outrageous, then again being a Prince fan itself is kinda out there too.

analbolique said:

you know I am good...

REDFEATHERS said:

Sounds like someone's been getting compliments at work lately.

analbolique said:

testicleman said:

Is that joined up writing?

In case ya didn't know, I'm a highly opinionated, sometimes, asshole-ish woman. My passion is speaking out on social injustice and looking out for the future of children. Even though nothing ever comes out of it, when I feel moved about something I see or hear on television or radio that I feel is inappropriate for minors, I write letters to radio stations, newspapers and networks.

I have a passion for movies and music, too so I'd probably work in a record or video store for free if I had the time.

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

Actually I didn't know any of the above. I've only seen what you post here and never seen you be "asshole-ish".

analbolique said:

That's sweet of you to say, Joey. I can come across very strong in the way I feel about stuff in P&R and on MJ threads and when I go back to look at some of the stuff I've written, I'd probably call me an asshole.

I used to be very passionate about advocating for the rights of children with autism as I have an autism son, but I don't push as much as I used to. I started a Yahoo group for the members of our support group that has grown to over a hundred members so I gotta get back to being an asshole mom so our kids get the services they deserve.

a little warning with the big breasted woman next time! thank god I'm at home right now and not on campus. they'd swear I was perverted.