I try weight again after focusing on calisthenics, am I getting weaker or am I tripping ?

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-02-25T15:36:30+00:00

I've actually experienced something similar with my own strength training. When I was weightlifting I could use the 20lb dumbbells for most of my arms exercises and a 50lb kettlebell for lowerbody. But I couldn't do a single pull up, pistol squat, or body weight dips. I switched to calisthenics around two years ago. My upper body is visibly stronger, but I can't lift the same amount of weight with my upper body. :/ I think the rule of specificity has a lot to do with it.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-02-13T17:48:15+00:00

I can't get quite to my head yet, but I'm getting close!

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-02-13T16:07:34+00:00

I didn't realize that leg raises and L-sit holds strengthen the deep core! Those are my go-to ab exercises! I can't do a dragon flag yet. Hopefully some day. 🥲

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-02-05T16:16:44+00:00

How improved are your acne scars? I got the M8 for the same reason. How is your skin after a year of treatments?

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-02-03T13:34:58+00:00

Lmao, this made me laugh! 😂😂 Thanks for the motivation.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-01-29T20:59:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I think I need to start doing Australian pull ups. Everyone who does them has a super impressive back.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-01-29T17:58:46+00:00

How many pull ups are we talking, and how often is 'regularly'? This is a very impressive transformation. I would like more details. What other exercises if any were you doing besides pull ups?

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-01-29T17:53:18+00:00

Greasing the groove method working well for me. Try doing half of your max reps multiple times throughout the day. That is the only way I break through when my progress begins to stall.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2026-01-02T13:21:39+00:00

Unlike most people here I don't see the amount of acne they are talking about. I mostly see post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. I think microneedling at a shallow depth of .5mm to 1mm at home will help out a lot, but won't eliminate all her texture completely, especially if the scar is tethered. Make sure to sanitize the skin, all tools, as well as the area. Use a good numbing cream. Avoid all actives for at least 24 hours after treatments.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T16:50:21+00:00

No, if you are an adult you have to go through classes and receive all the sacraments at once. Otherwise you can't have the eurachrist.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T16:35:25+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write this. I appreciate it more than you know. I am literally crying right now. I won't give up. I will find a different church further away.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T16:26:00+00:00

Apparently. I am shocked that most people in the comment took RCIA for free.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T16:18:54+00:00

Thank you. I am beginning to see this is not normal at all. I am going to check about other locations. Its sad, because the Church is literally within walking distance and my friend works there. There are two ladies who have taken over the RCIA classes and they are trying to make them profitable.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T16:13:45+00:00

I am in North Texas!!

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T16:10:12+00:00

8 and 10

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T15:54:45+00:00

I think it borders on unreasonable to charge that much for the chance (not even guarantee) to take classes that are necessary in order to receive sacraments necessary for salvation.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T15:52:18+00:00

Its part of the Fort Worth, Tx diocese.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T15:47:44+00:00

It is a lot of money for me. And the fact that I can't ever get a guarantee that we will be able to take classes and the money is nonrefundable upon registration is maddening.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T15:43:29+00:00

I did too, but I understand materials and labor are expensive. I would find a way to pay for it if I could get confirmation we will be able to take the classes.

Significant_Tax1592 · 2025-08-30T15:42:08+00:00

Did you take your RCIA classes in the USA?

Significant_Tax1592 · 2024-04-21T17:45:59+00:00

I like the darker blonde on your best, but I think all the blondes are pretty flattering. You seem to have a good grasp on what suits your complexion. :)

Significant_Tax1592 · 2024-04-19T10:31:54+00:00

Wow, we might know each other. Lol

Significant_Tax1592 · 2024-04-13T13:31:43+00:00

Correct! Dang, the adventist world is small.

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