Guaranteed shitting.
So I told my clients about the kimchi thing and they gave me a few of their own antecdotes about hunger and about how they got over it. It seems Metamucil is really popular! The story is, 30 minutes before every meal, they down some of this stuff and it expands in their stomach so they get full instantly! Apparently, it's so potent that if you pour it into water and let it sit for a minute, the water will turn into jello! That's some science fiction shit! They also commented how they love that they are "regular" now hahah. I will need to try some of this stuff out so I can have my own opinion about it because I'm already getting amped about the quality time I will be spending with my toilet.
It's a love/hate relationship
Back to not being hungry - for lunch all I had was cabbage and some lean ground beef, YUM! (Sarcasm much?) High in protein, low in calories which is always good. Afterwards, I went back to the gym and hit weights a SECOND time, with some stairclimber on the side. Now that's dedication, people! But in all seriousness, I needed it after all that fried chicken Tuesday and the 2nd workout helped me get rid of a lot of frustrations I've been having with life lately. News flash: Workouts CAN relieve stress ;)
EXTREME home fitness, really?
Another thing I wanted to make a little comment on today was P90X. Have you heard of this? I have. After watching a little of this video I think it's a huge fucking joke. It's an expensive, modern, well-marketed Richard Simmons workout video. What is it? A WORKOUT VIDEO. People actually get in shape from watching workouts on their TV? This just doesn't make sense to me.
First of all, I don't recommend home workouts, AT ALL. Take this from a former fat lazy computer nerd (actually, still a computer nerd). You don't play where you rest and you don't rest where you play. This is why sleep therapists tell people NOT to have computers/TV's in their bedroom. The same goes for working out. You can't take your workouts seriously if you're at home. You just can't - unless you live in a mansion with a private gym, in which case you shouldn't be watching a workout video, but have your own private personal trainer.
Secondly, this shit is HARD! If I'm looking to get a quick-fix workout video, chances are I am overweight and out of shape. This dude is doing all sorts of advanced moves that I am 100% no one watching will do. Many clients cannot even do jumping jacks when they first start training, let alone some crazy 3 pronged core pushup. Can't do it... There goes my motivation to workout.
Speaking of motivation - Lastly, If you can't even drag yourself to a gym, how will you keep up with these videos? Sure, maybe you'll last one round of these videos, but the next time around, IT'S THE SAME VIDEO! I don't know about anybody else, but watching TV episodes twice annoys the hell out of me, I don't know how I would fare with a workout video.
Get shredded with Simmons!
Don't get me wrong: if you follow everything they say - YOU WILL GET RESULTS. However, if you go to a workout webpage or diet forum and follow everything they say - YOU WILL ALSO GET RESULTS. It's all about getting your ass in the gym and being smart about your diet. Some people need a personal trainer such as myself, others need a nutritionist, and then there are the lucky few who only need a workout video. Everyone has a different set of needs is just what I'm saying and those people who think their needs can be met so easily, annoy me. /end p90x rant :)
There are a few hours left of the day and I'm already pretty stuffed with my chicken and brocolli. Let's hope I don't crack open that Dryer's Gallon Tub in the freezer before I go to bed! Gnight Y'all!
-Mike
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