Excel in school and the gym!

[MatthewChav]

I like your post's here Zane -it is really inspring what you say. Sadly though i've had to manage to be at the stage I am through doing training alone (no help from School or College at all). Those at School are just lucky now I think, with Gyms in School's and all these Sports options and so many elements and lessons of PE!

[zane11]

MattewChav -- Thanks a lot for the props! Training alone is tough, but stick with it! College is one of the best settings to build muscle, I really miss those days. Send me a private message if you want to tal about lifting solo...I did it for a VERY long time.

Also, I wanted to pay a special thanks to those of you supporting me in the Spokesmodel contest -- I am truly grateful! BB.com has done SO much for me and now I feel like this would be my chance to give back, help others, and be a positive role model! Your support is much appreciated!

[SaviorSelfJT]

What do/did you study?

[zane11]

What do/did you study?

I studied soil science as an undergrad and ecosystem ecology as a graduate student...fun stuff!

[zane11]

I wanted to share this with everyone since I received a lot of positive feedback and private messages. I made a video...here is the link.

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/za...ideos&type=you

Hope you enjoy it

[calejames]

inspiring stuff man

[zane11]

inspiring stuff man

Thanks a ton, I appreciate it! Let me know if I could help you in your goals!

[olivegram]

What a great story, keep up the hard work. To excel in any one of these categories is difficult, but to do well in all aspects of life is truly an inspiration!

[FeedJoemore]

Awesome result! I am also college student,and have full time job.I always find the time to hit the gym everyday even if it is for 20 or 30 minute.All i know is the road is not going to be easy.Truly Inspirational!

[Dirtymoney5]

Awesome life style change! You look great and that 4.0 is impressive!! I've been consistently hitting the gym so far this semester...feels great. Can't find the motivation for classes though...but still gonna get a little over a 3.0 this semester

[zane11]

Awesome result! I am also college student,and have full time job.I always find the time to hit the gym everyday even if it is for 20 or 30 minute.All i know is the road is not going to be easy.Truly Inspirational!

Thanks a lot, man! It's great to hear you're managing to get to the gym on top of your work and school schedule! Keep up the hard work and PM me if you want to talk about anything...I know it's nice to talk to people with similar experiences.

[zane11]

Awesome life style change! You look great and that 4.0 is impressive!! I've been consistently hitting the gym so far this semester...feels great. Can't find the motivation for classes though...but still gonna get a little over a 3.0 this semester

Thanks for the props!

What's holding you back with classes? You can always send me a private message or email if you want to talk about it, I'd be happy to try and help!

Keep working hard and try to get to those classes

[JSB9477]

Congratulations man, incredible progress. I'm a freshman in college and I completely agree. Being on a workout schedule keeps me from being lazy and tired. I feel great and focused during the day and the way that my day is planned out helps me excel in both fitness and school. Great thread!

[zane11]

Congratulations man, incredible progress. I'm a freshman in college and I completely agree. Being on a workout schedule keeps me from being lazy and tired. I feel great and focused during the day and the way that my day is planned out helps me excel in both fitness and school. Great thread!

Awesome, I'm glad you relate to the story and are having similar experiences! Keep up the good work and feel free to hit me up with any questions if you'd like!

[TerryDaTank]

School's sht. What now?

[zane11]

School's sht. What now?

Well first, I respectfully disagree. And second, the post is more about setting your mind to something and succeeding. School was simply an example.

Why don't you like school?

[TerryDaTank]

Well first, I respectfully disagree. And second, the post is more about setting your mind to something and succeeding. School was simply an example.

Why don't you like school?

It's artificial. Not enough is taught that interests me. It's hard yet unfulfilling. Its primary function is to create workers, and work, like school, is sht (I'd have to be pretty obsessive about some particular sht, or even various sht in the same field, to do it eight hours a day, five days a week, for however many years). Plus it's full of DOUBLE-SPACING FAGGOTS.

[W3zz]

Nice post man, looking good!

[hilltopper1993]

I wish I could do better in school. I'm a contracted Army ROTC Cadet, meaning I have no time for fun, studying, or the gym.

I'm lucky to make it into the gym 3 days a week, lucky to keep my 3.0, and lucky if I get to drink one night a week. They need an article on how to do that ****.

[zane11]

It's artificial. Not enough is taught that interests me. It's hard yet unfulfilling. Its primary function is to create workers, and work, like school, is sht (I'd have to be pretty obsessive about some particular sht, or even various sht in the same field, to do it eight hours a day, five days a week, for however many years). Plus it's full of DOUBLE-SPACING FAGGOTS.

Lets try not to be offensive or vulgar

You're right, school - like life - is challenging. It does the best it can to prepare you for the rest of your life. Overcoming challenges and doing things that you're not totally interested in is part of life.

It sounds like you need to decide what you want to do so you can pursue it and use school as the avenue to do so.

What do you want to do in life?

[zane11]

I wish I could do better in school. I'm a contracted Army ROTC Cadet, meaning I have no time for fun, studying, or the gym.

I'm lucky to make it into the gym 3 days a week, lucky to keep my 3.0, and lucky if I get to drink one night a week. They need an article on how to do that ****.

I'd be happy to help you strategize on how you can do better in school and discuss time management. Sounds like you're doing great if your still managing 3 days of lifting per week with your schedule! Stay positive and keep working hard -- it pays off!

[zane11]

Nice post man, looking good!

Hey, thanks a lot! It's always great to recieve some positive feedback

Good luck with your goals; let me know if I can help.

[olivegram]

School's sht. What now?

You really shouldn't say things like this, you could offend someone. Also, it seems as the zane11 is just trying to be friendly, positive, and nice while spreading his story.

[TerryDaTank]

Lets try not to be offensive or vulgar

Let's try not to type like we're using typewriters. Especially since VBulletin appears to trim the extra space.

doing things that you're not totally interested in is part of life.

Sure, being bored from time to time is going to be unavoidable for most - but it doesn't follow that I should subject myself to boring things if I can avoid them.

You really shouldn't say things like this, you could offend someone.

Oh dear. If that's an issue for anyone, I humbly suggest that they spare themselves any future pain and just die, because I'm not going to stop. You're a double-spacing faggot, by the way.

Also, it seems as the zane11 is just trying to be friendly, positive, and nice while spreading his story.

No. It seems like he's on drugs (but he could just be a fanatic). Regardless, no one neurochemically normal is that nauseatingly upbeat.

And, hey... olive brah, you wouldn't happen to be zane's alt, would you? Between the similar writing style and all your posts being in threads about zane, I think... IP check in aisle 2!

[zane11]

Let's try not to type like we're using typewriters. Especially since VBulletin appears to trim the extra space.



Sure, being bored from time to time is going to be unavoidable for most - but it doesn't follow that I should subject myself to boring things if I can avoid them.


Oh dear. If that's an issue for anyone, I humbly suggest that they spare themselves any future pain and just die, because I'm not going to stop. You're a double-spacing faggot, by the way.



No. It seems like he's on drugs (but he could just be a fanatic). Regardless, no one neurochemically normal is that nauseatingly upbeat.

And, hey... olive brah, you wouldn't happen to be zane's alt, would you? Between the similar writing style and all your posts being in threads about zane, I think... IP check in aisle 2!

The point of this thread was not to bicker, but spread a positive message. Our posts speak for themselves and are a reflection of who we are as individuals and as the Bodybuilding.com community. I don't believe Bodybuilder.com would appreciate your posts, and I surely know they wouldn't agree with you.

olivergram is a friend and we have similar points-of-view. No need to pick on her, too. If you'd like to continue this conversation send me a PM and don't put everyone else through this nonsense.

[hilltopper1993]

I'd be happy to help you strategize on how you can do better in school and discuss time management. Sounds like you're doing great if your still managing 3 days of lifting per week with your schedule! Stay positive and keep working hard -- it pays off!

They already made me fill out a sheet with how I'm spending my time and I have to log study hours in the learning centers are what not. They give you crap to do to purpously take up almost all your time so you dont get in trouble :/

I have 2 of those damn teachers who can make counting to 5 a stroke enducing task, so i'm always busy trying to learn their dumb ways of doing things :O

[zane11]

They already made me fill out a sheet with how I'm spending my time and I have to log study hours in the learning centers are what not. They give you crap to do to purpously take up almost all your time so you dont get in trouble :/

I have 2 of those damn teachers who can make counting to 5 a stroke enducing task, so i'm always busy trying to learn their dumb ways of doing things :O

That's a bummer and too bad. Well, on the flip-side, it appears as though you're making solid progress on your physique. So, whatever you're doing keep it up!

[spartanftw]

Well bro. Ur really inspirational because you promote fitness and education. You have inspired me but i think i need to talk to you through pm to get my life straight. I'm only 16 and i hope to do good in highschool.

[BIGDEEG]

wow what about HS

[zane11]

wow what about HS

I unfortunately was even skinnier in high school and wasn't the greatest student -- and I dropped out of college my first try. I really hope my story shows that it's not too late to turn things around, but it's even better to start earlier (e.g. high school)!