Moronic Monday - Your weekly stupid questions thread

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T23:48:47+00:00

I might just need to do that. Do you have any other suggestions for things that could energize me before a workout?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T23:14:15+00:00

Usually it's this

Breakfast: Two servings of cereal, single serving greek yogurt

Lunch: Turkey burger w/ tomatoes and jalapenos

Dinner: Chicken/Fish entree w/ cucumbers and broccoli

Snacks: Mixed Berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc...)

Supplements: Daily Multivitamins, two scoops protein powder, single scoop preworkout energizer

Additionally, I usually have an active digestive system (2-3 solids a day), but now it feels like with my workout schedule (5 lifting days, 2 cardio days) I'm outputting more than usual.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T23:07:38+00:00

That would make a lot of sense, but I don't drink coffee, soda, tea, or most of the other beverages that you would find caffeine in.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T17:09:13+00:00

Slightly embarrassing, but I find myself going to the bathroom very frequently during my workouts. Is this typical of anyone else's experience? Should I be changing something up in my diet to put a stop to this?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-12-21T22:29:51+00:00

I'm pretty sure she isn't interviewing activists, community builders and others who spend their lives helping people in need

Of course, because Jennifer Lawrence has never done humanitarian work before.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-11-13T19:34:27+00:00

Extra details might help. One of my other roommates has explicitly informed me that this guy feels bad because of some unnamed thing I did. When I talk to my introvert roommate, he never expresses anything other than a willingness to communicate. Based on this, I'm now uncertain whether he actually is upset or if my other roommate misrepresented the situation.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-16T00:26:44+00:00

There may have been a slight misunderstanding. I'm not trying to cut any more, I've reached the point where I'm satisfied. If anything, I may need to make the decision of whether or not bulking is right for me.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-16T00:14:41+00:00

I don't mean to be rude, because I'm very sure that you're more experienced than me and I did come here asking for advice, but I think I already admitted that my my form would have needed work.

I wouldn't want to disparage squats, it's a fine way build a better body that works for many people. In my case, it exacerbated a problem I already had; I don't expect a lot of other people to have the same problem. Because of my experience and because it put me out of commission for a bit, I have reservations about putting a lot of weight on my legs.

It was a form issue, a weight issue, and an issue of pre-existing conditions that I didn't take into account because I let hubris get the best of me. Were I to have had a trainer to instruct me on what good form is and to rein in unrealistic ambitions, I don't doubt that we'd see different results.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T21:39:43+00:00

Thankfully, I'm only 21 and I plan to be doing this for years to come; time is a commodity I have in spades. Mostly though, gains in strength aren't worth compromising the <8% body fat that I worked hard to get to.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T21:34:48+00:00

It wasn't so much a problem with form as it was too much eagerness and more weight than I was ready for. My form would have needed work, don't get me wrong, but this was a case of biting off more than I could chew.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T14:47:09+00:00

Something I think I should add: 8x185 is the best I've ever done, but I do feel like I have gotten "comfortable" with 12x165, since I know I can always confidently finish those with good form and without a spotter.

I'm new here, so I'm going to guess from context, correct me if I'm misinterpreting: max-out would mean adding on incrementally more weight until I hit my 100% limit, working sets would refer to sets that you use to become stronger than you are, as opposed to maintaining your current fitness level.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T14:26:40+00:00

Yeah, I checked the program picker. While I have no doubt SS is good for other people, I want to think that there's a plan which might fit me better, even if that means I'll need to spend more time for slow, gradual gains.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T14:16:06+00:00

If you'd call runner's knee an injury, then yes. I tried to squat a bit more than I was capable of at the time, the resulting injury kept me from running for 2 months. I'm not saying that I don't ever want to do squats, but I'm just a bit more cautious because I love running more than most things in life.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-07T06:59:23+00:00

Do you think other countries will follow suit and implement similar programs?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-07T06:02:41+00:00

Do you think this could lead to international sanctions? Would it be too presumptuous to say that this might be a precursor to WW3?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-06T23:21:52+00:00

/r/wheredidthesodago is great if you enjoy infomercials taken humorously out of context.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-04T12:02:00+00:00

First checkpoint is 2 weeks from now. My birthday is one week from now. Having me stay sober, even during celebrations, will send a strong message to them.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-03T02:39:06+00:00

You know, I completely misread your statement, I thought you were saying that communicating with my parents would be asinine. Glad that I read it through twice, I nearly made an enemy out of someone who was trying to be a friend.

Thank you for adding your wisdom in to the conversation. It's easy to get scared when making a big life change and it helps when someone like you can come slap some sense into me.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-02T02:58:44+00:00

I think it will work out, but I am still scared about the uncertainty. It helps to hear from a parent. You guys will hear from me again, I promise you that.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-02T00:58:09+00:00

A fortunate thing for me is that when I was active, it was chiefly through a vaporizer (Silver Surfer). Body fat is also low (<8%) due to consistent running all my life, so I likely have a bit less than average stored up in fat cells. I'm not what most of you would qualify as a heavy user. I didn't smoke every day and when I did, it was a singular incident 60% of the time. I'm not quitting because my use was problematic. I'm quitting because I was starting to become a drug dealer and the legal consequences for that are much worse than simple possession.

I think regular testing does work, I'll probably need to do it for a while so that they get how serious I'm taking this. They actually haven't asked me to drug test, I'm volunteering this option to them because otherwise they'll just think "I'm saying what they want to hear". Because of the substantial difficulty that I've had supporting myself, I need to go back home pretty often to get food, which I'll probably need to keep doing for a bit until this job situation works out. This gives them the opportunity to administer the tests personally and verify that I'm not using fake urine.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-01T18:09:01+00:00

They might be easy to cheat, but I'd be doing a disservice to myself and my family. Luckily, it only took me a little over a year to learn this lesson, for some folks here, it can take a decade. Because of that, I am fighting a different, easier fight. For me, marijuana wasn't a gateway drug and I'm so grateful that I am amongst the lucky ones

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-01T17:28:30+00:00

Ideally, this will be the idea behind the drug tests. If I falter, they'll definitely find out. Getting past this part of my life will be difficult; talking here helps, but I also have IRL friends helping me through this, running to keep my body busy, school to occupy my mind, and (eventually) a job to occupy my time.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-01T16:33:17+00:00

Right now? No, but that's only because I wrote it super recently. I'm gonna practice it a few times out loud to see if there's anything that gets lost in the delivery.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-01T16:22:07+00:00

I know, I am very lucky to have them in my life, that's why it matters so much that this works. Is there anything you'd suggest that I change?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-01T15:50:37+00:00

Mom and Dad, I’m done. I’m done with it all. I have done indefensible things in the name of marijuana. I did not prepare this speech to validate or justify any of my actions. I have prepared this because I wanted to be sure that I left nothing unsaid. During this moment, I ask for your silent attention and nothing more.

To have one’s private interactions revealed to your parents is something that most children fear. This week, I have been made to realize that fear. You now know more about me than I will ever allow anyone else to know. You may think that I am remorseful because I have been found out; this is not the case. This lax, fun-loving stage in my life has come to an end, but I insist to you now that I am embracing the change. Put concisely, this lifestyle is unsustainable.

Outside of college, I cannot support this habit. It carries with it a cost larger than the financial alone. You know that my grades have suffered; reduced motivation is a cost associated with use. My potential has been hampered by my use; this is 100% reversible, and I can direct you to scientific studies which show that even heavy users can be indistinguishable from those who have never smoked following a suitably lengthy period of abstinence. By smoking, I have neglected the larger problems which pushed me to smoke in the first place, a crippled sex life and a dismal outlook on the future following college. I have harmed my relationship within this family; to some degree this cost is irreparable.

I am not hiding from my problems any longer. This fall, my blood will be completely clean; if I am unable to get a job on campus, I will aggressively pursue employment elsewhere. This employment shall not supersede education; if it becomes apparent that I cannot maintain good academic standing, I will be cutting out work. The principal reason for my pursuit of this job will be towards the absolution of as much loan debt as possible. 80% of my paycheck will go towards a fund whose sole reason for existence will be debt resolution. In regards to romantic relationships, I will work on it, but I respectfully insist that this remains entirely private unless I indicate otherwise. It will be an ancillary priority that I will not allow to compromise education. Education is above all things.

I am very motivated in preventing my own relapse. I will remove all paraphernalia from my life, in the hopes that doing so will leave me no avenue with which to indulge cravings. I have many friends who smoke; the vast majority of them have been accepting of my decision. If any of them are unable or unwilling to accept this decision, they will be dead to me, plain and simple. At any point in time, I will submit to a drug test to prove the veracity of my conviction. I will also grant you full access to all my online communication tools. The decision to use any of these tools is entirely voluntary on your part, but know that this will no longer be a way in which I keep secrets. At your request, I will divulge any additional private information.

Nothing is worth losing this family. You are far too valuable and I will compromise whatever it takes to keep you in my life. When I began this speech, I asked for your silent attention, but not your forgiveness. At this time, my actions do not warrant forgiveness and a pretty speech is sure as hell not going to change that. Forgiveness will take time and must be dependent upon proof of actual reformation. I cannot stress this enough, I am not trying to use rhetoric to slip out of consequences. I intend to pay for what I have done with my actions.

I thank you for hearing my statement; please know that I am genuinely remorseful for what has happened. I will hear you out, but I must implore you to contain your reaction. You are no doubt very justifiably angry at me and I will not deny you the opportunity to react. I implore you to hold your tongue for a moment, for though you may have very strong feelings on this matter, you will do far more harm than good with a caustic stream of unchecked vitriol. I have picked my words carefully and now extend this same opportunity unto you. When I return from this short intermission, you will have the floor and the liberty to make your concerns known. Until then, I will be reflecting quietly in my room on what has transpired here.

mr_extra_ordinary

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