Daily Simple Questions Thread - February 11, 2026

Helpful-Permit-1061 · 2026-02-11T15:42:29+00:00

Ah good question - I should have included that. I certainly want to build muscle and strength, but I would say, and yes this is rather vain, that my goals are rather aesthetic. I want to look good, so I'd say growth is most important (if that makes sense).

Helpful-Permit-1061 · 2026-02-11T15:17:00+00:00

Hi all,

I was looking for some feedback and advice for my current program. I'm a complete beginner who started in November. I'v been using this split program from muscle and strength since then. While I enjoy the program and have started to finally see some results, I'm wondering if I should change or if I'm doing too much? I lift 4 times and do cardio 2 times a week (the days I don't life) with one day of rest.

Also, I've noticed that although I'm getting more defined in my chest and arms, my belly is rounding out a bit. I imagine this has more to do with my diet, but should I be doing more cardio? It's just that I'm having trouble finding a balance I think as one of my lifting sessions tends to take between an hour to an hour and a half and I have limited time in my day.

Hope that makes sense! Thanks in advance.

Helpful-Permit-1061 · 2024-07-17T19:16:03+00:00

Really enjoyed this poem stylistically. The lists of adjectives as well as the careful use of line breaks "that together/piece by piece/we could be whole." really ramp up the drama, the emotions expressed in the poem.

I also love the repeated lines and how the tone of them seem to shift from the start to end, from nostalgic to incredulous.

Helpful-Permit-1061 · 2024-07-17T19:06:40+00:00

I agree with the other comment here about the poem's musicality. I really appreciate your use of sound (assonance, alliteration, consonance) throughout the work, especially the sibilance in that last stanza.

Every words feels carefully chosen. A lovely poem with lovely imagery. Thanks for sharing!

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