As I did my cardio today my mind wandered (as usual) and I began thinking about the difference between hero worship and respect.  It got me thinking alot about the differences between the two and why one is dangerous while the other is the way to go.

With one, a person listens to everything someone says and tries to implement their life strategies in exact alignment with that person.  They tend not to question anything said or done by that person.  If the person is trying a new workout, people follow that workout without question.  When the person makes a bold claim, everyone falls in line without questioning the claim or asking for it to be proven true.  It is all about blind (or not so blind) following.  At times it can appear to be a love affair.

With the other, a person listens to everything someone says and then tests the veracity of what is said before trying to implement their life strategies in alignment with that person.  They question everything said or done by that person because they expect transparency.  If the person is trying a new workout, people ask for clarifications as to why that workout should be followed.  When the person makes a bold claim, everyone questions the claim and asks for proof that it is true.  It is all about digging deeper and gaining a greater understanding of the other person's world.

The first is hero worship while the second is respect.  Here worship is dangerous and can only lead to trouble down the road.  Respect is healthy and encouraged.  Respect enables us to learn something from the person we are respecting.  Hero worship is not healthy.  Respect is extremely healthy.  Hero worship takes you down the wrong road while respect enables you to learn alot.

While I understand hero worship, I encourage everyone to form their own opinions and make informed decisions at every step of the way.  It is why I get concerned about the things I read on other blogs at times.  It is why I try to be open and vulnerable on my own blog.  I don't want to mislead anyone.

Accountability Log:

Week Begins 5/4/2008
	Sun	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Cycle spot	HC	LC	LC	LC	HC	LC	LC
M1 *	5:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	5:30 a.m.
M2 *	8:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.
M3 *	11:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
M4 *	2:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	2:30 p.m.
M5 *	5:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.
M6 *	7:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	7:30 p.m.
Weights *	N/A	Lift	Lift	N/A	Lift	N/A	LIFT
Cardio *	N/A	N/A	PM	AM	PM	AM	AM
Abs *	N/A	NNMB	NNMB	N/A	NNMB	N/A	NNMB
Water *	264 oz	264 oz	240 oz	240 oz
Post-workout nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vitamins/Supplements *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accountability *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Target Cals		3000	3000	3000	3000	3000	3000
Cals
Ratios (C/P/F)	30/50/20	10/70/20	10/70/20	10/70/20
Target Ratios (C/P/F)	10/60/30	10/60/30	1	1	10/60/30	10/60/30	10/60/30
Total Completed	15	15	15	15
Total Possible	15	15	15	15
Mission 2 Total Complete	1339	1354	1369	1384	1384	1384	1384
Mission 2 Total Possible	1365	1380	1395	1410	1410	1410	1410
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

Nutrition Log:



Workout Log:

PACE cardio on elipptical for 24 minutes.

Thought for the  Day:

Take it all in, consider all the angles and then make your own decisions.

Question of the Day:

Do you tend to fall more into the hero worshipper category or the respector category?

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!5