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More like I'm incredibly insecure
So I do Crossfit. Not that I care to get into a debate about whether it's good or not, but here's my point: I did a workout yesterday where I did the same weight as a guy that is a beast. Two years ago, I would have been intimidated to try that, but now that I've been going for awhile and getting stronger and better - I put my insecurities away.

Here's another way to look at it; you have kids right? I have no doubt you're already a great father, but do it for them.
 

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So I do Crossfit. Not that I care to get into a debate about whether it's good or not, but here's my point: I did a workout yesterday where I did the same weight as a guy that is a beast. Two years ago, I would have been intimidated to try that, but now that I've been going for awhile and getting stronger and better - I put my insecurities away.

Here's another way to look at it; you have kids right? I have no doubt you're already a great father, but do it for them.
I agree, it's why I am doing the 5K. Im off this week because of illness from the gym, but I am so looking forward to going back on Monday.
I got to the point where on back to back days I could do the Week 5 workout. Next week I'll do the week 5 workout again from 3-5 days and then onto week 6 as long as nothing pops up.

Tonight my girls and I are off to our Girls on the Run informational meeting. I'm really excited because instead of passing out water with my youngest she's now old enough and wants to do it this year so I gotta be her running buddy and keep up with her just in case she's a prodigy :)

Thanks for the encouragement. It's funny though. The guys that are all buff could careless it seems who is in the gym. They care about their workout. I should remember that more often.
 

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I agree, it's why I am doing the 5K. Im off this week because of illness from the gym, but I am so looking forward to going back on Monday.
I got to the point where on back to back days I could do the Week 5 workout. Next week I'll do the week 5 workout again from 3-5 days and then onto week 6 as long as nothing pops up.

Tonight my girls and I are off to our Girls on the Run informational meeting. I'm really excited because instead of passing out water with my youngest she's now old enough and wants to do it this year so I gotta be her running buddy and keep up with her just in case she's a prodigy :)

Thanks for the encouragement. It's funny though. The guys that are all buff could careless it seems who is in the gym. They care about their workout. I should remember that more often.
Who cares what others think of you in the gym? If you're working hard and getting results, no one can say anything (not that they should anyway). Gotta have that tunnel vision in the gym in a way.
 

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Who cares what others think of you in the gym? If you're working hard and getting results, no one can say anything (not that they should anyway). Gotta have that tunnel vision in the gym in a way.

It's a character flaw. It's like I could careless what people think of me but then if I feel intimidated I avoid instead of trumpet the fear of intimidation (Perceived or not).

So weird for me cause I really don't care what people think of me. I mean I wear winter clothes that are older than 90% of the CCS board.
 

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It's a character flaw. It's like I could careless what people think of me but then if I feel intimidated I avoid instead of trumpet the fear of intimidation (Perceived or not).

So weird for me cause I really don't care what people think of me. I mean I wear winter clothes that are older than 90% of the CCS board.
So it's like you don't feel up to their standard or something?
 

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So it's like you don't feel up to their standard or something?

It's like I fear they are goin gto laugh at me when I do something wrong I guess. They are njust students of which I am at least double their age. I dunno.
 

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It's like I fear they are goin gto laugh at me when I do something wrong I guess. They are njust students of which I am at least double their age. I dunno.
Well usually if you screw up in the gym you've probably hurt yourself so most wouldn't laugh at that. They may laugh at each other, but rarely at other people.

At the end of the day, just do what you gotta do. Don't worry about messing up. Don't worry about anyone else. It's you and your workout.
 

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I bought an Edwardo's frozen deep dish pizza cause of brett.... I am sure it won't be as good at the real thing but I couldn't help myself.
 

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I bought an Edwardo's frozen deep dish pizza cause of brett.... I am sure it won't be as good at the real thing but I couldn't help myself.

Been there many times with Superrosa Pizza. Many, many times
 

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I'm delivering for Beggar's in Plainfield during the Super Bowl. :yeah:
 

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I'm delivering for Beggar's in Plainfield during the Super Bowl. :yeah:

Beggars is a good greasy cheesy pizza option.... not the best, certainly not the worst.... I do always feel a little dirty after eating it though.... lol
 

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Beggars is a good greasy cheesy pizza option.... not the best, certainly not the worst.... I do always feel a little dirty after eating it though.... lol

It's a lay it on thick advertisement and I'd agree. For a chain pizza there is a ton worse. But as you know I'm a Mom and Pop kinda guy
 

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How'd you get that? Could/should make a nice buck that day.

Was hoping to get a PT job so my wife could continue to work at the school district doing interpretations/translations fo rthe Berkley SD allowing her to be off when my kids are. Having my wife at home meant the world to me. Having her work hurts but we love our nanny (neighbor) and the hours my wife gets does help us out as a family.

So one day I got like a monster.com ad that said jobs in Plainfield. I was like why not look, and I clicked and there it was for a driver. I think most pizza places are hiring drivers as it is probably a high turn over position. I did Dominos once and tips were awful. Matches the pizza price. I'm around a delivery every 45 minutes making about $15/hr and I get to deduct all my mileage.

SB is the busiest Pizza day. Hoping to get some gambler's houses :)
 

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I delivered for Pizza Hut PT from 1991-1993 to supplement my E4 military pay. I was getting minimum wage + driving allowance + tips. Paid for my wedding in Panama. Good PT job IMO.
 

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