MKader17

Basically why I don't think I could ever own a business. All the things that make good money are things I wish Americans would stop doing. I wouldn't cut corners which would cut my profit and people don't want to pay higher prices for the better quality so I lose money. To make big money you have to sell high volume. It's easier to sell high volumes of turds than it is to sell high volumes of good American made stuff. I have a feeling Aaron may feel the same way... The only way I've seen something good quality sell a lot of is when the company pushes the product as something that its not, claims that its more than it really is, and it usually is just a mark up because of the brand name when their is a product just as good for less available elsewhere.

And while I'm on my soapbox I'll mention something I mentioned before Stupid as sketcher shape ups are dumb as shit. For one they look stupid because you look like you are wearing a little kids shoe. For another they are terrible for your body. They teach you to heel strike EVEN MORE when you walk. When you heel strike (while running) approximately 6% of your body weight stops when your foot makes the collision to the ground. (compared to only 1-2% when forefoot striking). If people want to "Shape Up" try forefoot walking. You can easy develop the proper forefoot walking technique by walking around your house (grass is good too but the harder the surface the more you realize the benefit) barefoot or in socks and concentrate on landing on the middle to the front of your foot (your instincts should make you walk that way almost immediately) Then, throw on any flat tennis shoes and recreate that walk. It will make you use a lot of calf muscle to absorb the impact, which is better on your body and lower back, and strengthens your calves. It will in turn also help develop your hamstrings and upper legs as they do more work. You can do this anywhere you walk and slowly perfect it. The more you do it the more it just looks like normal walking. Boom, free extra calories burned, less back pain better toned body... Edit: Source for my numbers...

I hate how Americans think. I have a friend that buys things on credit all the time and pays them off. He does work and pay them off no problem but he's freaking just throwing away money. Especially when it comes to technology. I'm just throwing out numbers. But say you buy a computer and pay it off in 6 months. You might pay something around $100 extra (probably more). In that 6 months, the money you could have saved up could buy you the same computer for $200 less. So your net difference is $300 lost and 6 months of warranty lost by buying via CC. So your basically renting your own PC from the CC company for $50 a month and getting a used computer at the end of the deal.

ha, looks like sandt beat me to it.

Fixed

Update, Yesterday I did a 13 mile ride. Hit 34.7 mph on a down hill slope which was a speed record for me. Almost got hit by a car too. Scary sheeit.

Has anyone read The Men's Health Hard Body Plan? I mentioned it in my thread but I wanted to mention it here too. Everything I've read in it really seems to go along with what the Captain has told me, What Dem Beats has told me (who's name has completely slipped me right now, Sean2?) and just what I've read in general. It also seems to be right up the alley of what I am trying to do for myself.

All you are doing is increasing the chance of engine knock, but the knock retard (KR) sensor will kick in and reduce your timing therefore reducing your overall power and gas mileage. IMO if you love to get on it keep throwing in the premium. If you know you'll be just cruising it 87 will be fine. If I'm' not mistaken Travis' Maxima gets a pretty decent jump in MPG when going from 87 to mid-grade so you might want to keep and eye on it to see if its justifiable.

whew, hot damn. Was a good day today. Got in a 13 mile ride did some upper body workout and abs and about a 2 mile run in some hills then a relaxing dip in the pool

I think that last comment is almost as dumb as the first...

Great update. Just finished a 21.6 mile ride. Definitely have to mention I went to a place called EZ's in Austin and got their Rosemary Chicken (1/4 Chicken white, with veggies, rice, and their home made bread (so good) all for just over $5 (with a college student discount). Was extremely impressed. http://www.ezsrestaurants.com/ First one under their locations...

Well this week is going to be "the test". Hell, the next month will be a huge test. I am staying at my buddy's place in Austin until next Friday. Soon after that I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed and at the begining of August I'm starting a 2 week job where ill be working 10 to 12 hour days everyday... But we'll just concentrate on it one thing at a time. I packed a lot of food for myself. Oatmeal, protein, dextrose, snack bars, etc... So I'm hoping I can use all this to keep my 3 hours meals on track and my over eating at meals suppressed. There will be some partying no doubt, which I fully plan to partake in. I think what I'm going to try to do is allow myself one big party day and the rest of the days ill just keep it in check. As far as workout, my buddy rides so I'm getting him to show me around today, then hopefully I can roll on my own. Also, he said I can access his apt workout room. One thing of interest is I found a book called mens health hard body plan. Its actually a pretty cool book (there is a little bit of fluff but it be expected) Ill keep it updated this week, good or bad. Hopefully reporting it will keep me going strong.

And I'll move to where its cold when I get one of these!

if you can watch it in HD full screen please do. BTW, first post on the new computer! and it is switched over to chrome...

Ha ha, everything is always up for debate! I always enjoy getting multiple perspectives on things. I'm just hoping to build on the community so that us SSAsians can be fit, trim and healthy!

K a little update for today... My fat burner is Lipo 6 Black (it's marketed to look all crazy and shit. It's basically caffeine with their "fat burners"). I am just like you dem beats, and am basically immune to caffeine. I believe it is from my early years of drinking soooo much soda. I took it for the first time today and I notice that my body temp is slightly raised and I am somewhat affected by the amount of caffeine that is present. I also introduced Tonalin at lunch today. This is supposed to help decrease the storage of fat and encourage the production of muscle mass. Luckily for me water has become a staple for me. I drink it very often throughout the day and at each meal. It seems to really help my feel full and curbs the late night cravings. I do know that after this little run I'm going on a complete detox of my body. Even if this stuff is basically natural after its all over I'm doing a 2-4 week flush. As far as today's workout it looks nasty out today, but I am going to get out and ride anyways (today is supposed to be a run day but I didn't get to ride yesterday, when I pick up my KSO's from Tmaxs house I may go for a mile run later tonight.). I heard the local gym is charging zero down and $10 a month with no contract! KU40, I completely agree that isolating muscles is the best way to build. As of now I am doing full body because I am doing light weight and higher reps just to get form perfect and my muscles ready. Also I have limited resources at the house. If this gym is really this cheap I will be heading there and modifying my workouts to make it work better. My main focus is improving my cycling ability so my weight lifting will affect that. Currently this is my basic workout plan Tues - (previously mentioned full body Chest/Legs/Abs/Core) Thurs - (Biceps/Shoulders/Legs/Abs/Core) Sun - (Abs/Core/ Maybe some arms and chest) It's really all a big screwed up schedule trying to mesh it all together and rest body parts when you basically work your legs everyday

Got the email set back up, downloaded some updates, going to bed.

All that said, Chrome is my favorite and will be getting installed

Had nothing to do with the browser. Ended up the computer was freezing a minute after rebooting. Having to do it all over again now...

Booting safe mode to already do a system restore.... oh goodie

oh fuck me, just restarted, opened IE and it froze again....

As I was about to type how smooth the Win7 is going I think the computer froze trying to install Zone Alarm Firewall.......

Although, it is ridiculous how many retarded email folders and crap that he keeps.

My Dad better be appreciative. His lack of having an email that floats in the cloud is making it a lot tougher for me to make the switch over to the new comp. Though I am very pleased how smooth it has gone considering I'm going from Outlook Express on XP to Windows Live Mail on Win7.

Soooo the craziest thing just happened. This weekend I met Travis' Girl friends new roomate. Today her ex-roomate from the college she transfered from friend request me and I'm just thinking "really?" you're wierd. She sends me a message with it and come to find out I used to talk to her on AIM back in middle school and I met her through a friend of hers that my friend I went to middle school with! To make it less confusing Ashley (the girl that friend requested me) old friends with Marrisa who is a friend of Jose Who went to middle school with Me who is friends with Travis who is dating Ashley 2 who just became roomates with Lindsay (after some freak situation where one of Ashley 2's other roommates cancelled and they randomly stuck her in the empty spot) who is former roomates of Ashley (the girl that friend requested me) Definitely mind bottling...