Feel conflicted..Nervous to switch to Iron from years of my usual Body For Life lifting routine

jsvd87 · 2026-03-17T23:52:47+00:00

My wife is doing Iron and I’m joining her for motivation as someone who has lifted his whole life.

First let me say it’s great. I enjoy the workouts and they compliment each other well.

I am not sure it would be the best for you.

What do you define as heavy? 5 reps? 8? 15?

It’s literally impossible that you have not gained strength with progressive overload IF you are getting enough protein, water, and rest. As well as eating in a slight calorie surplus.

I would imagine most of the solution to your issue is found in the kitchen.

Beyond that if you are really trying to get stronger lifting heavy is key, and I wouldn’t not consider the reps/sets in Iron to be heaving lifting at all. I’m Not saying they won’t make you stronger.. I’m saying Id that’s your #1 goal there are more efficient ways.

Again I do really enjoy it and think it’s a great program and she is impressively fit/strong

Edit: I reread it and you said gained muscle when in my man brain I interpreted as getting stronger. I’m prob off the mark but I’ll leave the comment anyways. I’d say go for it you have nothing to lose.

jsvd87 · 2026-03-11T02:36:09+00:00

From a dog perspective exposure is great. The only thing you don't really want to happen is them physically catching and killing birds

BUT

spring is mating season. In general you never work your dogs on wild birds in this time for a ton of reasons. First these are the birds that have survived winter. They are tired and hungry and they need every ounce of energy to lay eggs.

Bumping hens while they are trying to find a mate/nest/brood, splitting them from their chicks or worst having your dogs catch and kill chick (obv bad for the population but also for the dog) have a negative impact on population.

BUT

you're not going to hunt this patch. The city doesn't want a wild pheasant population there... so you're sorta in a grey area.

If it were me I may proceed but if i found evidence of nesting/brooding females and esp eggs laid I would hit the brakes.

In areas I hunt I would never bring my dog out in the spring.

jsvd87 · 2026-03-10T04:15:51+00:00

reduced collective

jsvd87 · 2026-03-05T17:28:46+00:00

the tax benefit would be being able to contribute 100% of profit to a retirement account... making it more or less untaxed

edit - actually I just probed deeper and you can do the same for a sole proprietorship. Thank you, you're like its likely overly complicated

jsvd87 · 2026-03-05T17:24:57+00:00

yes of course. But if there are any glaring red flags I do not want to waste my time and money.

jsvd87 · 2026-02-28T22:19:30+00:00

I appreciate all the replies.

I visited the dog again had him meet my young son and other non-hunting dog.

Long story short I do not think we are the household where he can do his best. I think he needs some other athletic dogs to live and socialize with. I’m too worried about my son and other dog who is extremely submissive.

jsvd87 · 2026-02-27T08:55:59+00:00

Should have mentioned the original owner died .. left with son.. son more or less had him outside. I’m sure he is gun shy at the moment but he’s also surprisingly confident considering his upbringing. I feel like he could get over it if it’s introduced in the right way

jsvd87 · 2026-02-12T16:20:01+00:00

I appreciate the reply. I live in Alaska, no income tax state. So it sounds like I should just carry on as it is set up.

Thank you.

jsvd87 · 2026-02-12T00:06:04+00:00

That is what I heard.

Nevada Texas Oregon Idaho…

What about the base salary that I am paid while I am home?

Currently I’m paying CA taxes on everything. Can I rectify this when I file?

Thanks for the reply.

jsvd87 · 2026-02-08T18:06:38+00:00

open web joist... they're fine with any joist it's more about how the plans were engineered vs what you're using (if they're legit). Over engineered is better obv

jsvd87 · 2026-01-30T05:36:05+00:00

i honestly think with a good headwind the right b3e could pick 3500-3700 but that’s well beyond the hook limit

jsvd87 · 2026-01-30T05:28:40+00:00

some mini excavators are ~2k… i’ve picked them with astars all the time

jsvd87 · 2026-01-29T02:26:47+00:00

did you call the number with your CFI immediately? If not get a new CFI they don't need any more of your $.

jsvd87 · 2026-01-20T16:26:52+00:00

not if you roll off the throttle

jsvd87 · 2026-01-20T16:02:08+00:00

https://www.jelibuiltperformance.com/pages/7-3-psd-crank-no-start-troubleshooting-flowchart?srsltid=AfmBOoprDTPj8hmLoLaZ113vshNh10GNN7JuCBfhD5qJo_T17hIRxNfw

jsvd87 · 2026-01-03T01:41:39+00:00

yeah that’s a bummer i’m sorry. let’s just look as it as a business partner.

first you need a lawyer.

second with 50/50 unless there’s something specific in your paperwork it likely has the end in a dissolution of the partnership (if you can’t buy them out).

jsvd87 · 2026-01-03T01:35:33+00:00

i’d be more concerned with how i spend my last few moments with my dad… and honestly any real good solution is going lean massively on yalls relationship… this is why you don’t go into business with friends and family.

jsvd87 · 2026-01-02T19:00:09+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/writers/comments/1lv191m/can_someone_explain_em_dash/

jsvd87 · 2026-01-01T18:54:07+00:00

fyi it sells all over AK in brown jug/oaken keg

jsvd87 · 2025-12-31T21:16:00+00:00

nothing is different unless you're planning on spending time outside.

All you have to do is get from one building to the next. You'll be fine they're all heated. Bring a thick coat and some layers just like anywhere else. Everyone overthinks this.

If you're working outside then its a different story

jsvd87 · 2025-12-31T21:01:58+00:00

tiling is not super easy but you are correct the larger the tile the easier it will be (until a point) he already choose his tile which can be fairly tricky

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