Essential Random Gym Thoughts Revisited...

[phcitywarrior]

Monday morning, 7:35 am PST, Upper day done.

2025 is different. No big changes or lofty targets, just being consistently consistent.

Showing up for myself when I may be tired or wanna hit that snooze button.

Falling in love with the process and journey, the results will follow.

No loud am.

 

[phcitywarrior]

Can’t emphasize how much better my days are now that I’m working out in the morning.

Once I complete that first set I just know my day is only going up from there.

 

[phcitywarrior]

7:17 am PST. Leg day done.

Had to shorten the workout about 20 mins due to an early morning work call but the habit of showing up is still there.

 

[kdslittlebro]

Overnight oats are GOAT.

Try tossing in Chia seeds for some protein and fiber. You can use a protein shake instead of almond milk, too. I toss in blueberries, some honey and dried raisins for a little sweet kick.

It's prob one of the better breakfast options, especially for corporate workers. You fell full and have energy through the morning without feeling heavy.

What’s your ratio of chia seeds to oats? I’m about 1:1 with the oats and milk, playing with the consistency, but just got chia seeds in today

 

[phcitywarrior]

What’s your ratio of chia seeds to oats? I’m about 1:1 with the oats and milk, playing with the consistency, but just got chia seeds in today

Idk if I have a specific ratio. I usually toss in 3 tbps for each cup of oats.

 

[The ADD]

4x3x85% Deads

First two sets were meh. Dialed in the technique on the last two and it was easy work.

 

[Capitol]

Weird week for me. Got sick last Friday. Tried to work out Wednesday but I could barely breathe out of my nose and everything felt off. Just recovering today but now i feel

 

[phcitywarrior]

5 for 5 this week with my new routine. Waking up at 4-4:15am has been tough but as long as I get to bed at 10pm, I’m gucci.

Best part about the routine is it’s sustainable.

Locked in until the end of Q1’25. No trips or travel, just a very steady schedule.

Consistently consistent.

 

[UncleTomFord15]

Anyone here ever used an EC/ECA stack? Nearing the end of my cut and wanted to know if yall think it's worth the boost .

 

[Eza]

Can anybody recommend a good set of adjustable dumb bells that ain't too expensive?

 

[trap101-ETHout-Allegri-In]

5 for 5 this week with my new routine. Waking up at 4-4:15am has been tough but as long as I get to bed at 10pm, I’m gucci.

Best part about the routine is it’s sustainable.

Locked in until the end of Q1’25. No trips or travel, just a very steady schedule.

Consistently consistent.

You good with those 6hrs of sleep tho?... .. I did it for awhile until then the lack of rest caught up with me. I found I needed that solid 8 and can stretch to 7.5 to feel right in the mornings. Sucks cause it meant a 8-9pm bedtime....

 

[phcitywarrior]

You good with those 6hrs of sleep tho?... .. I did it for awhile until then the lack of rest caught up with me. I found I needed that solid 8 and can stretch to 7.5 to feel right in the mornings. Sucks cause it meant a 8-9pm bedtime....

So far so good, a few days I’ve been a bit groggy to be honest but nothing crazy. I do think I may have to push to 6.5hrs because 6hrs is just on the margin.

I’ll run it for the next month and modify if needed but I do think 6.5hrs will be a happy medium. Tack on another 1 hr on the weekends and I think I’ll be good.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Can anybody recommend a good set of adjustable dumb bells that ain't too expensive?

I own a set of Powerblock Sports Exp (5-50lb)


I don't think they sale them on the Powerblock site anymore but you should be able to find them sporting goods sites (I got mine from Scheels). Expect to pay $400+ for just the pair and another $150+ for the expansions(each expansion is 2 10lb plates).

PowerBlock Sport EXP Stage 1 Dumbbell Set

SCHEELS.com

www.scheels.com

 

[phcitywarrior]

Got in a good 2hrs of 9v9 soccer. My legs are absolutely cooked.

One thing I dislike about these intense workouts is it takes me forever to cool down. Like I’ll take a shower and my internal temperature will still be elevated for a good 2 hours afterwards.

Even a brisk walk on a cool day will have me breaking out in a sweat.

Spoiler

I walked to the tailor to pick up my shirts and by the time I got there I was sweating bullets and mind you, it’s a good 56F outside. I get there and saw this cute chick walk in. Wanted to holler but your boy was sweating like onions in a hot pan. Not a good look

You good with those 6hrs of sleep tho?... .. I

Did an experiment last night. When to bed at like 9:30pm with no alarm on. Wanted to see when I’d wake up naturally…got up at 3:45am. I think I’ll be fine with a clean 6hrs.

 

[phcitywarrior]

Beautiful MLK day today. Already did my upper body workout in the AM but the weather is too nice for me to pass up a good cycle.