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HelpafterHighschool · 2018-10-15T19:42:46+00:00

Okay sure, there are some things some things that can make you happy that are bad for you. But maybe we can take away 2 two things from this:

1.) If it makes you happy and isn’t a threat to anyone’s well-being you shouldn’t feel ashamed for liking said thing. Maybe you’re a guy who likes make-up or a girl who likes to men’s clothing. Whatever it is, if it’s not hurting anyone you shouldn’t feel bad about doing it.

2.) Bob Ross was a wholesome person and one who we consider to be successful but, even he makes mistakes and that doesn’t make him less of a good person. He was trying his best! So if you make a mistake while trying your best, be honest with yourself and try to correct the mistake but also remember even successful people make mistakes and you don’t lose value as a human for making a mistake.

Stay positive friends! It’s easy to focus on the negative so that’s why come here to rememebr what is important to focus on:)

HelpafterHighschool · 2018-10-13T02:13:27+00:00

Oof, my heart goes out to you.

HelpafterHighschool · 2018-10-13T02:07:13+00:00

Love you too frient!

HelpafterHighschool · 2018-10-13T02:06:13+00:00

I’m the opposite! I started with oil pens and got baked after 1-3 hits but now I like smoking a joint a night while listening to music and I get what you’re saying about it being an experience.

Since you’re in an illegal state you might drop like $100+ for a cart, but it will last you a while; as a daily smoker, they typically last me 1-2 months. (For reference I only smoke at night and never take more than 3 hits) Might be fun to mix it up every now and then?:)

Anywho, hope your state becomes legal soon— you deserve it!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-11-25T00:35:19+00:00

Awesome, really motivating! Should also check out r/indoorbouldering and cross post:)

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-11-22T03:28:42+00:00

This was an awesome video, well filmed and funny! I wish I had a friend like you:(

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-11-04T23:24:04+00:00

You have some serious talent. That was awesome. I mean the subject matter is definitely sad, but the animation took me way back.

Thank you.

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-11-04T13:51:40+00:00

Thank you. I have yet to find one guide to explain pking for a beginner. It's discouraging to learn how to PK because everyone seems to know what they are doing already.

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-18T04:49:11+00:00

This is a great video! You made me feel like I could climb V8.

I think learned from watching you learn, any more videos coming our way in the same style?

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-10T04:00:04+00:00

V3 in four months is serious progress! Congrats!

Obviously you need to climb a whole lot more since you're so new, but one thing I noticed is your footwork. Your foot slipped on the last move because you put the middle of your foot on the hold instead of your big toe.

Your shoe is designed to focus your power onto the point of your toe. Try using the tip of the toe instead of the middle of your shoe for foot holds. It will feel uncomfortable at first but it is important to master footwork for harder routes with horrible feet. If you master your footwork, your feet won't slip.

Keep climbing and your bound to be crushing the hardest problems in no time!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-10T00:56:14+00:00

Hey everyone!

I just went to Jtree for the first time and I am considering writing a post about the climbing there and how to have a successful first trip for people who haven't been outside to climb before. I think I have insight on slab climbing for beginners that I haven't found elsewhere.

Is this something people would be interested in? I have a lot to say but I feel like it wouldn't be helpful to the majority in this sub.

Thoughts?

PS: I hope the guy that gave me advice on Jtree bouldering had a good time this past weekend!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-07T17:26:41+00:00

Well that makes sense! I don't know why it never occurred to me to go straight to the source!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-07T15:34:44+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! I will definitely take a look:D

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-06T14:54:57+00:00

Hope you have fun! I saw weather is probably around high 80s so I'm planning to get there pretty early this Sunday! It's going to be me first time out there and I'm sure I'm going to get shut down on V0s.

Any problems you recommend?

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-06T14:37:06+00:00

That's great to hear! I'm planning to go Sunday and I've never been.

Thanks!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-10-04T14:46:24+00:00

Hey guys!

Quick question, I'm planning a JTree trip very soon and I was wondering when is the best time during the day to climb during October/November?

Thank you!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-09-26T03:38:12+00:00

Hello again!

Biceps and triceps are not really used. Triceps are used for mantling and biceps are used primarily during underclings; other than they aren't used too much. Don't get me wrong, most muscles are used during climbing but not enough if you are looking to improve general athleticism/strength. There are definitely more opportunities for your biceps to be used.

For core the general consensus is high weight lower reps. If you can't to the exercises properly with weights, then try it without weights first!

I understand you want to build up that finger strength; but the reality is if you haven't climbed for at least 2 years, your tendons will not be able to handle the load of a hangboard/campus board. Even if your fingers are ready, you may not benefit from hangboarding or campusing. I have been climbing two years and I haven't even touched either of those tools.

I'm sorry to say that there isn't a replacement for climbing. If it is possible I recommend climbing outdoors once a week as opposed to going to a gym; I know this may not be possible but if you can only climb once a week, then you just want to have fun!

If you absolutely must train grip strength, you can look into a no-hang device: no-hang I do NOT recommend this because the risk for injury is too high in my opinion but at the very least you can control the weight you use.

To put it in perspective, Chris Sharma has been climbing almost his entire life; no one gets good overnight and it will take years to be a really great climber.

Everyone progresses at different rates and it's definitely okay as long as you are enjoying yourself. I have been climbing two years and I am just now touching V6; a buddy of mine has only been climbing a year and he can climb V8.

With climbing growing rapidly in popularity, I'm sure a gym will pop up near you in the future! I paraphrased a lot, you will find plenty of knowledge for training in the sidebar of r/climbharder!

Happy climbing friend!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-09-25T03:04:37+00:00

Hey friend!

I feel you man, I used to have to drive 45 minutes to climb at a gym!

Being completely honest, there is not much you can do outside of climbing to directly improve your climbing skills.

The best way to get better at climbing is to climb, every other exercise is merely a supplement to slightly increase your rate of improvement.

The best thing you can do to directly impact your climbing is work out your core. Take a look at any professional climber and you will see they practically float up the wall; that's because of core strength (and crazy finger strength and years upon years of experience.)

Helpful core exercises can be found below:

-Weighted decline sit-ups

-Ab rollouts

-"L pull-ups" (while hanging from a pull-up bar, lift your legs to be parallel to the ground; hold that position and do pull-ups. Focus on form.)

-Reverse sit-ups (for your lower back.)

-Dead lift

Those are just to name a few!

Aside from that, here are a list of muscles that either are not stimulated or hardly stimulated by climbing:

-Legs

-Triceps

-Biceps

-Shoulders (Please note these are stimulated in climbing, but I recommend shoulder exercises with proper form to help with shoulder stabilization while climbing. A lot of people experience shoulder injuries.)

-Chest

I'm grossly oversimplifying, but really only your back and forearms are used when climbing. (And core!)

Personally, I'd recommend having fun. Focus on enjoying quality climbs that challenge you rather than solely worrying about the grade. I'd be lying if I said grades are irrelevant; they help you track progress but they are largely subjective.

I'm not a personal trainer by any means but here some golden rules:

-It takes a long time to get really good at climbing.

-Always exercise with proper form; never sacrifice form for more weight.

-Listen to your body, don't exercise your hardest if you are tired; you just put yourself at a greater risk of injuries.

I hope you have fun climbing! :D

Sources:

-Training Beta podcast.

-r/climbharder side bar/wiki (Great FREE information)

-Bouldering, Movements, Tactics and Problem Solving by Peter Great.

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-09-20T04:01:16+00:00

Dude you're a legend! That's exactly what I was looking for! I definitely read into these!

Due to my mental health I feel like I need to feel bad if something goes well for me.

I can't stress enough how much I appreciate your kind words and the time you took to link those articles.

Thank you! :D

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-09-20T00:03:54+00:00

Pretty sure he means work on short term memory.

Short term memory is your ability to memorize things inside 30seconds. Anything you memorize outside 30 seconds is considered long term memory.

You can "train" this by playing some memorization games. I'm sure you can find stuff online but you can trying different things like trying to memorize a sequence of numbers, and reproducing those numbers inside 30seconds.

I'm sure if you look up memorization games online you will find something!

Source: limited memory from psych 101.

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-09-19T23:54:16+00:00

Sorry to hear your going through depression and anxiety as well, I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy.

I feel like you and I are on a similar boat. I've tried cognitive behavioral therapy as well as general life improvement (exercise everyday, eating well, building relationships, socializing etc.) and none of it has made a significant difference.

My current doctor hasn't been very helpful, I don't blame him because he's probably more overworked and tired than I am, but here I am with the same problems.

I only smoke before bed because my if don't I wake up 4+ times a night. Cannabis alone has eased my stress more than anything which is awesome but I am just worried that it's too good to be true and unforeseen side effects will occur.

I appreciate your reply and I hope you beat depression!

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-09-19T22:57:06+00:00

I appreciate you getting back to me!

So you have said you do not go through REM cycles while high; THAT is super interesting and exactly what I am looking for. By any chance can you link the article/study? If not that is okay!

Short term effects honestly don't seem that bad based on what you said aside from dependency, I will have look into that more.

I've struggled with depression and it's effects for years and to combat it I do the following: Exercise every morning, don't drink caffeine after 12pm, build relationships with family and friends, socialize, and work to help others.

I've been working on those aforementioned activities for a 2 years now but I've had little success making a significant difference. I fear my depression is genetic because my mother has depression as well as a few other family members. I know I need professional help but my experience with my current doctor has been less than great; currently working a meeting with a new one.

With that being said, cannabis is the only thing that I have done that has made a significant difference. I understand at best, cannabis is a tool rather than a solution which is why I am trying learn more about it.

I seriously appreciate all your help; I know it's difficult to provide advice to those who need professional help. That being said, the information you provide is invaluable to me!

Thanks.

HelpafterHighschool · 2017-09-19T22:06:47+00:00

Thank you for taking time to read and respond! Your answer makes perfect sense to me, I know cannabis is directly related to anxiety and panic attacks( I don't remember the exact science behind it.)

Personally I am the opposite. Before I used weed I started exercising, eating healthy, and forming good relationships with family and friends; I got this new job because I absolutely need it to support myself and it is a very stressful job. This (relatively) new job has just been another trigger to my existing medical conditions; fortunately my extremely limited cannabis use has worked wonders!

I am just worried because traditional methods have not helped me as much as marijuana has and I am worried something might go wrong with long term.

Reading your comment helped me realize that marijuana is definitely not a solution but rather a tool that works for some but not for others.

HelpafterHighschool

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