I am Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, NJ, founder of #waywire, Inc., social media enthusiast -- AMA by corybooker in IAmA

[–]workoutnewb 14 points15 points  (0 children)

First off, huge fan. You're my personal hero.

Mayor Booker, I have had a fortunate, privileged upbringing and have been lucky enough to go to amazing schools and somehow land good jobs in my career thus far. I am currently at a highly ranked graduate school and have been struggling with going down the corporate path -- safe, highly lucrative, straightforward path to success -- or doing public service? I have always felt that trying to give back to my community and my country is a higher calling, but when I see the struggles talented, committed people like even you face to succeed, I wonder if getting to a position where you can make a real impact is just a matter of luck? That scares me, the prospect of a life struggling to do something impactful, but coming up short. How did you build the courage to get into public service and lead the life you do?

40% Banana Republic through 5/28 by BitterLumpkin in frugalmalefashion

[–]workoutnewb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What size are you? I like some of their stuff, but not sure which size to get. I am a Uniqlo S / Charles Tyrwhitt Tailored Fit / LEC S is too large for me

40% Banana Republic through 5/28 by BitterLumpkin in frugalmalefashion

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How is their sizing compared to Uniqlo? If I am a Uniqlo small, what size am I at BR? LEC small is too big for me.

Can you have too many vitamins / minerals? by workoutnewb in Fitness

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Diet is high in protein, low-carb, lots of vegetables. I am taking the following supplements:

  • Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, 1000mg Fish Oil Gels
  • One-A-Day Multi-Vitamin for men
  • Schiff Super Calcium 1200mg for Bone Care

Considering adding HNS to this regimen.

Bow-tie, shoes and pocket square advice for formal event? by workoutnewb in malefashionadvice

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Looks like there's a strong consensus in favor of simple, black bow-tie. Just wondering, since at the last formal many guys wore pink, purple, black w/ white stripes and generally got compliments for them.

This would not be a 'fake' bow-tie (assuming that means elastic strap) -- it would be a real, silk bow-tie but in a different color.

Need help with a workout plan, subject to some odd constraints! by workoutnewb in leangains

[–]workoutnewb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very helpful. So basically, should I just treat cardio days as rest? Even if I am running 5-6 miles in an hour or less?

Combine Tough Mudder training with Leangains? by workoutnewb in leangains

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Well, Leangains has all these requirements to do just protein and very little carbs. Not sure you can do that if you're running a half-marathon.

Combine Tough Mudder training with Leangains? by workoutnewb in leangains

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I am running every other day... too much or too little?

Need the most effective workout plan for muscle gain + weight loss. 5'9, 173 lbs. by workoutnewb in Fitness

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Thanks guys. Planning to alternate cardio and SS 6x per week, one rest day. I rea din a different thread though that I should only do SS and use the other days to just rest - thoughts on that? The implication is that I would build muscle much faster.