fretgod99 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 When I made the realization that there is always someone bigger/stronger/faster/whatever so there's no sense in pretending, it was a huge eye-opener. Couple that with recognizing that, barring extreme circumstances in either direction, nobody cares what you're doing in the gym because nobdoy is paying attention to you, it made my workouts loads more stress free. Just worry about your stuff. Stop worrying what someone else is going to think about you. If someone is so preoccupied with what you're doing that they're letting it interfere with their routines, that's on them; their problem, not yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline_Flux Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 6 hours ago, fretgod99 said: When I made the realization that there is always someone bigger/stronger/faster/whatever so there's no sense in pretending, it was a huge eye-opener. Couple that with recognizing that, barring extreme circumstances in either direction, nobody cares what you're doing in the gym because nobdoy is paying attention to you, it made my workouts loads more stress free. Just worry about your stuff. Stop worrying what someone else is going to think about you. If someone is so preoccupied with what you're doing that they're letting it interfere with their routines, that's on them; their problem, not yours. As a fatty trying to stop being a fatty, I wish that I had realized this a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 6 hours ago, fretgod99 said: When I made the realization that there is always someone bigger/stronger/faster/whatever so there's no sense in pretending, it was a huge eye-opener. Couple that with recognizing that, barring extreme circumstances in either direction, nobody cares what you're doing in the gym because nobdoy is paying attention to you, it made my workouts loads more stress free. Just worry about your stuff. Stop worrying what someone else is going to think about you. If someone is so preoccupied with what you're doing that they're letting it interfere with their routines, that's on them; their problem, not yours. This is such a great point. Ego lifting and worrying about how you appear to others is one of the quickest ways to stall your progress and get hurt. Also, it needs to be said again, NO ONE CARES WHAT YOU'RE DOING IN THE GYM, just do your thing. That big dude warming up with your max didn't get that way watching other people lift, he did it by focusing on his goals and busting his butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnygsm Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Any reasonable seasoned lifter isn't going to give newbies a hard time. If you're curling in the squat rack or it's super busy, then maybe. If you're earnest in your efforts and courteous, people will respect it no matter what you're lifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywindO2 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Deadlifted 315 for the first time yesterday, for 3 reps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistakey Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 im back baby heard some of you guys do bjj as well i want to lose some weight, but i dont want to die during practice. how do you guys set up your diet to give you enough energy to make it through practice? play a lot more guard? or do you pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 hour ago, skywindO2 said: Deadlifted 315 for the first time yesterday, for 3 reps. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretgod99 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, mistakey said: im back baby heard some of you guys do bjj as well i want to lose some weight, but i dont want to die during practice. how do you guys set up your diet to give you enough energy to make it through practice? play a lot more guard? or do you pass? I just eat relatively normally, then monitor. If you go through a couple practices and feel completely gassed or drained, next time try eating a bit more earlier in the day or upping your overall intake a little bit to compensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretgod99 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 hour ago, skywindO2 said: Deadlifted 315 for the first time yesterday, for 3 reps. Nice! Hitting those milestones always feels great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistakey Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, fretgod99 said: I just eat relatively normally, then monitor. If you go through a couple practices and feel completely gassed or drained, next time try eating a bit more earlier in the day or upping your overall intake a little bit to compensate. what belt are you old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) Help! For the last month or two, I've had pain in the joint on the inside of my elbow crease. I don't know what to call it so sorry about that, but it hurts whenever I use my biceps and it hasn't gone away for at least a month, but I feel like it's been longer. It's not the biceps, it's the joint that connects my forearm to my upper arm. Any remedies to heal that? Anything I should be concerned about beyond just normal wear? I've tried skipping a couple arm days and I've tried taking a full week off of working out and it won't go away. Edited August 22, 2017 by HorizontoZenith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretgod99 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 hours ago, mistakey said: what belt are you old man In bjj? Just a one-stripe white. I don't get to train nearly as often as I'd like since I run my own classes 3x a week and I was out for about six months with a shoulder injury at the start of this year. The only time we get rank is when Fabio Santos comes in to run seminars which happens 1-2 times a year. But, it keeps me motivated so it's whatever. Need to make it a bigger priority, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretgod99 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, HorizontoZenith said: Help! For the last month or two, I've had pain in the joint on the inside of my elbow crease. I don't know what to call it so sorry about that, but it hurts whenever I use my biceps and it hasn't gone away for at least a month, but I feel like it's been longer. It's not the biceps, it's the joint that connects my forearm to my upper arm. Any remedies to heal that? Anything I should be concerned about beyond just normal wear? I've tried skipping a couple arm days and I've tried taking a full week off of working out and it won't go away. Doctor. Go. Soon. At some point, when "give it a rest for a bit" isn't helping things, you need to seek professional help. Might not be anything serious, but it's far better to see a doctor and not really need to than turn a two-week recovery into a six-month recovery because you didn't listen to your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistakey Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, fretgod99 said: In bjj? Just a one-stripe white. I don't get to train nearly as often as I'd like since I run my own classes 3x a week and I was out for about six months with a shoulder injury at the start of this year. The only time we get rank is when Fabio Santos comes in to run seminars which happens 1-2 times a year. But, it keeps me motivated so it's whatever. Need to make it a bigger priority, though. word whats your game like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 hour ago, HorizontoZenith said: Help! For the last month or two, I've had pain in the joint on the inside of my elbow crease. I don't know what to call it so sorry about that, but it hurts whenever I use my biceps and it hasn't gone away for at least a month, but I feel like it's been longer. It's not the biceps, it's the joint that connects my forearm to my upper arm. Any remedies to heal that? Anything I should be concerned about beyond just normal wear? I've tried skipping a couple arm days and I've tried taking a full week off of working out and it won't go away. Is it joint pain or tendonitis? Google can help differentiate. See a doctor if unsure. If it's tendonitis you may need to drastically alter your workouts, no pressing, no heavy grip work or any back exercises that require grip (straps are a lifesaver here). Initial treatment for tendinitis is NSAIDS, rest, stretching, ice. If it is tendonitis you can do serious damage if you don't back off ie tendon rupture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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