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Not really sure - that is the problem. I am in the process of looking for a new desk for the home office. I would make one ... but I do not see myself having the time in the near future. If I did build one, I would encorporate built-in speakers somewhere. Finding a desk that fits my needs is turning out to be a pretty big problem.

Need to build a set of computer speakers. Don't have the time though, so I'll probably have to just buy them. Lame.

Looks great. The exterior touches you have done look nice too!

Why didn't you say so? Its simple. DRINK MORE BEER! Look how young I am... I like this

Working with machines (not cables ... we're talking leg extensions, seated chest press, etc) only enables you to move according to how the machine wants you to move. Machines take away the stabilization component. You are a function guy who needs functional exercises (machines are far from functional). Besides, let's face it ... at your height, it will be difficult to properly fit in those machines. After all, the vast majority of companies produce machines as 'revenue generators' and design them around a popuation of 'average' height individuals. You can do a LOT with that cable system you posted - I use the same piece of equipment (different brand) nearly every day. It is a fairly good piece for a beginner/intermediate.

Shoot me your e-mail and I will send you the actual document I distrubute to classes here. Pictures are included so it should save me a lot of explanation/typing.

Will do - right after work ... I'll leave this window open.

As the others have mentioned, the cable systems are great for specific things. You can purchase multi-use attachments that allow you to do squats with the unit you posted, and so on. Nothing beats buying the gym pass and heading there to do free-weight exercises, though. As for the cardio ... you mentioned your knees bug you, so you are definitely on the right track by selecting an elliptical. As Mark mentioned, check out the classifieds - people are always trying to get rid of something. You already have a head start in terms of bettering your body - you eat really well! I can give you some exercises that you can take with you on the road if you like. 10-15 minutes in the comfort of your hotel room is all it really takes.

Finally submitted the summer courses I am going to teach. It will be nice having smaller class sizes, that is for sure.

But in all reality, a store could charge up to $2500 and still sell that product. Is it worth $1000? Yes. Does it consist of $1000 worth of parts? No. Juse like the GM crap I own. Pay $45,000+ for $2500 worth of parts.

I can almost complete a quality, full body workout on one of those dual cable machines. To be completely honest, 1k is pretty steep for that setup. A system like that should be priced around $650-$900.

That's too bad I guess that is to be expected, though.

Ext. or crew? IIRC, ext. ... ?

Likewise ... he would have handed me cash on the spot. No doubt about that.

Today I will give everything I have, what I keep inside I will lose forever. Get to the gym and train. The gym is where you are going to learn to be your best. Life hurts. Training hurts. Loneliness hurts. Change hurts. You need all of them to grow. So commit to a new lifestyle, commit to being healthy. It is a lifelong journey. You don't need to spend seven days a week training. Half an hour three or four days a week is enough. You'll get addicted after that anyway. You are either in or out. There is no in between. If you're not 100% in, get out now. You will stuggle and you will progress. That's all there is to it.

I picked up a Seagate a week ago as well

Why? His diet likely ready includes more protein than his body is able to use. He should be focussing on repleting his glycogen stores by ingesting carbohydrates (both high and low GI). Milk and a banana would be fine. Chocolate milk is great post workout.

Just branded my water bottle with an SSA sticker.

The Pump product has R-ALA in it which is nice to see, along with your typical stimulants, caffeine and green tea extract. It has arginine in it as well, obviously. I did a three week trial of this and simply found the typical response - increased energy. The creatine in it may increase strength and lead to water retention, even at the ~3g dosage. $32 for 30 packets is not a terrible price considering Universal has issued a pretty complete product here. Are you taking it right now? How are you responding to it? Have you tried any other pre-workout products before?

Story time. I'm guessing it involves her inability to drive/park her SUV/van. I'm hoping she was hot, had 38DD's and you have pictures.

You do not sound like an idiot! They are all good questions. You do not need supplements at all! Your diet and modifications to it are more than sufficient to provide you with the required nutrition. Basic pre- and post- workout meals (solid, natural, no shakes) are optimal, in fact. How long would you like to spend in the gym? You can put some very intense workouts together for time periods lasting 15-30 minutes for sure. I am a big fan of quick, to-the-point workouts. No garbage ... just functional stuff that has good transferability into daily life. I think I should address quick workout ideas first and then touch on nutrition. Maybe throw up a few examples of some brief workouts.

You will want to aim to replenish carbohydrates. More on this later ... I'm teaching a course until 8PM this evening. I will substitute a weight gainer/meal replacement shake post-workout if I do not have the time for solid food. Careful on the excess protein intake as it could be converted and stored as fat. You are definitely a special case regarding this 9PM post-workout nutrition, wanting to lose weight, and packing everything in so close to bed.

I am forced to use Office '07 on campus ... as well as the shitty MS Exchange web client.

I still haven't completely figured out pivot tables and charts yet in '07 ... because I don't know where half the shit disappeared to.

Typing formulae into Word '07 is starting to piss me off.