Anthony21's Non-Stop Endeavor for Strength

[Anthony21]

Strong(er) Physically AND mentally.

I think the mentally is definitely my number one priority right now for sure.

[The Big Sleep]

I appreciate everything guys it means a lot, it really does. Here's to being Strong(er) to each and everyone of you.


Thank you.

[MakeGoBoom]

sucks about the drama dude but such is life sometimes. just got to power through and hope things play out. don't know if you're into god or what not but you might want to try getting on better terms with that as a family, it usually strengthens the relationship. plus its always uplifting, unless you go to a depressing catholic church, but if that's how you were brought up that might work for you too. there's always options though brada i know the salvation army usually has a place for people if you find yourself in that kind of situation again. as the others said though no reason to leave the house, jut spend time with your daughter and then tolerate the awkwardness between the wife until you can figure it out. also always try to stay in the gym if you can, it's like therapy on the cheap. if not find a park and get your rocky on.

stay strong dude

[Jasonk282]

sucks about the drama dude but such is life sometimes. just got to power through and hope things play out. don't know if you're into god or what not but you might want to try getting on better terms with that as a family, it usually strengthens the relationship. plus its always uplifting, unless you go to a depressing catholic church, but if that's how you were brought up that might work for you too. there's always options though brada i know the salvation army usually has a place for people if you find yourself in that kind of situation again. as the others said though no reason to leave the house, jut spend time with your daughter and then tolerate the awkwardness between the wife until you can figure it out. also always try to stay in the gym if you can, it's like therapy on the cheap. if not find a park and get your rocky on.

stay strong dude

Hey now...what's wrong with us depressing Catholics...we LOVE our guilt.

Went to Church two weeks ago and went to a Catholic one, we're still trying to find one we like down here. Out son who's going to be 4 next month looked at the cruifix and said out loud...I don;t like that guy.

[MakeGoBoom]

Lol

[Jasonk282]

Lol

to make it worse the misses and I were laughing as well. Then he wanted to drink the Holy Water.

[ktj4l]

Completely lost it at Jason's son saying "I don't like that guy" and trying to drink the Holy Water. LMFAO! Golden.

[Anthony21]

sucks about the drama dude but such is life sometimes. just got to power through and hope things play out. don't know if you're into god or what not but you might want to try getting on better terms with that as a family, it usually strengthens the relationship. plus its always uplifting, unless you go to a depressing catholic church, but if that's how you were brought up that might work for you too. there's always options though brada i know the salvation army usually has a place for people if you find yourself in that kind of situation again. as the others said though no reason to leave the house, jut spend time with your daughter and then tolerate the awkwardness between the wife until you can figure it out. also always try to stay in the gym if you can, it's like therapy on the cheap. if not find a park and get your rocky on.

stay strong dude

Thanks Boom appreciate it boss. Everyday is an up and down roller coaster so I'm just taking it one day at a time.

Hitting the gym today hoping I hit my numbers and reps.

[Jasonk282]

Completely lost it at Jason's son saying "I don't like that guy" and trying to drink the Holy Water. LMFAO! Golden.

Yeah, he like sweet baby Jesus...not the skinny crufixed one. We're think many a Lutheran Church since the wife is Lutheran.

[Stncldsnake]

Have a good workout bro!

[Anthony21]

Have a good workout bro!

Thanks Snake. I plan on killing it in the gym here real soon.

[moshvr]

Looking forward to your session brother!

[MakeGoBoom]

Thanks Boom appreciate it boss. Everyday is an up and down roller coaster so I'm just taking it one day at a time.

Hitting the gym today hoping I hit my numbers and reps.

haha that's being married pretty much i think dude. still sucks, i've been there numerous times. minus the wife trying to kick me out because i own everything and i'm hard headed

[Jasonk282]

haha that's being married pretty much i think dude. still sucks, i've been there numerous times. minus the wife trying to kick me out because i own everything and i'm hard headed

This^

and mine is pregnant so I got 3 more months left on the estrogen roller coaster.

[ulsak]

Some roller coaster rides are less fun.
Just try to hang on there, bro

[Anthony21]

What's up guys. I don't even know where to start.

Yesterday was the gym day but as usual this stress from my marriage is just effecting my training and nutrition. I landed up getting to the gym at 8pm last night and stood there till 10pm.

I just mentally didn't feel strong and it showed physically. I hit a 5RM deadlift but I just didn't feel strong with my pulls at all.

Still right now i'm just stressed and completly out of everything right now.

Here is my workout from last night.

1/23/13

Squats
145x5
180x5
215x5
215x5

OHP
90x5
105x5
125x5
150x2 New PR in weight but didn't get the required reps

Deads
235x5
280x5
325x5
375x5 New 5RM PR

I did some other accessory work that I didn't really care to track. It consisted of some seated cable face pulls, overhead cable tricep extensions, DB hammer curls and DB shurgs.

Like I said I was just out of it but happy to have hit 375x5 on my pulls even though that sh!t felt heavy as fuk.

Idk I just feel stuck in this fuking grave I dug and look forward to the gym but when i'm there i'm just not fully mentally and physically in it.

Blah whatever. Hope you guys have a good Thursday.

[The Big Sleep]

Thanks Snake. I plan on killing it in the gym here real soon.

Stay strong AC, if its any consolation you've inspired me everyday to keep doing the damn thing and let the chips fall where they may

I know that feeling of just being stuck in a pit and you can't see the light, but trust me its there. Just keep climbing man, even if its just a few steps a day, progress is progress.

Dont let the stuff you cant control control you.

[Anthony21]

Stay strong AC, if its any consolation you've inspired me everyday to keep doing the damn thing and let the chips fall where they may

I appreciate the words brother and that's how life is right? Every action leads to another chip falling where it falls.

[The Big Sleep]

I appreciate the words brother and that's how life is right? Every action leads to another chip falling where it falls.

Yes sir, and that just iterates the importance of not letting the things you cant control control you

[ktj4l]

Your personal life is more important than your gym performance. That being said, maybe you should consider doing something like yoga to calm you down a little bit (with the added benefit of flexibility improvement). Most gyms have some type of yoga class. You might already be paying for it with your membership, who knows. Sh!t, you can even do it at home. Look up a yoga video on YouTube and just spend 30mins or whatever on your off days doing that. If you learn to get into a calmer state like that, it might help with your lifting sessions as well.


It takes some time to train your mind to do this, but when you're in the gym to lift there are two options to perform well in my opinion:

1. Channel all your anger, frustration, etc. into the workout. This is how I tend to operate, so I'm the most easy going person outside of the gym, because that's where I leave anything that pisses me off, but inside the gym I'm filled with hate which I use to fuel my lifting. Learn to transfer everything bad about your life to the bar. If you have a lot of bad things going on, that means you need to put more weight on the bar!

2. Develop an 'off' switch when you walk into the gym. Zone out of your normal life completely. The yoga meditation stuff will probably help you train your mind to be able to do this. This is a great way to relieve stress too, but it's going to take more time to be able to do this effectively. Most people can't just zone out and forget about everything bad going on. I think it might be a better option for you right now. It seems like you are a person that worries a good bit and now you have all these things happening in your life.

Just my opinion though. I wish you all the best. Nutrition should be the easy part. Getting your mind right will be tougher, especially because you need to be at ease more to have quality sleep as well.

[Anthony21]

Your personal life is more important than your gym performance. That being said, maybe you should consider doing something like yoga to calm you down a little bit (with the added benefit of flexibility improvement). Most gyms have some type of yoga class. You might already be paying for it with your membership, who knows. Sh!t, you can even do it at home. Look up a yoga video on YouTube and just spend 30mins or whatever on your off days doing that. If you learn to get into a calmer state like that, it might help with your lifting sessions as well.


It takes some time to train your mind to do this, but when you're in the gym to lift there are two options to perform well in my opinion:

1. Channel all your anger, frustration, etc. into the workout. This is how I tend to operate, so I'm the most easy going person outside of the gym, because that's where I leave anything that pisses me off, but inside the gym I'm filled with hate which I use to fuel my lifting. Learn to transfer everything bad about your life to the bar. If you have a lot of bad things going on, that means you need to put more weight on the bar!

2. Develop an 'off' switch when you walk into the gym. Zone out of your normal life completely. The yoga meditation stuff will probably help you train your mind to be able to do this. This is a great way to relieve stress too, but it's going to take more time to be able to do this effectively. Most people can't just zone out and forget about everything bad going on. I think it might be a better option for you right now. It seems like you are a person that worries a good bit and now you have all these things happening in your life.

Just my opinion though. I wish you all the best. Nutrition should be the easy part. Getting your mind right will be tougher, especially because you need to be at ease more to have quality sleep as well.

Thanks as always my German brother.

[MakeGoBoom]

cant really see as my eyes are dilated... did see bold per .... nailed it

[Anthony21]

cant really see as my eyes are dilated... did see bold per .... nailed it

PR with my deadlift.

[Juicemw]

Stoked for your new PR on DL's ant. Nice work

[ulsak]

yeah Ant! Another stunning PR! I think you can handle 410 lbs for a single!

[NC_Tarheel]

Nice work Ant!!!

[gallagnm]

Congrats on that PR, I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't a good on, we all have them. Just gotta let it go and focus ahead

[Jasonk282]

Nice PRs brother.

[Anthony21]

Stoked for your new PR on DL's ant. Nice work

yeah Ant! Another stunning PR! I think you can handle 410 lbs for a single!

Nice work Ant!!!

Congrats on that PR, I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't a good on, we all have them. Just gotta let it go and focus ahead

Thanks guys.

I think what i'm going to do is maybe reset and go back to week 3's weights to build back up and break out of this funk.

[Juicemw]

Thanks guys.

I think what i'm going to do is maybe reset and go back to week 3's weights to build back up and break out of this funk.

Might not be a terrible Idea. If you're nutrition and head is back in the game I think you'll be alright regardless honestly.