M3:D50 Giving up



What's on my mind today?

When is it right to give up?  Is there ever a time when you should give up?  I'm going to say that I think that answer is yes and no.  Surprised?  Read on.

I believe that if you are in an  interpersonal relationship where there is just no getting through to a person, there comes a point in time where you have to give up.  When you try to get through to someone (like an employee for instance) and they just are not willing to truly hear what you are saying, it is probably timie to give up.  You try as much as you can, but there definitely comes a point in time where you have to throw in the towel.  This is because you are not in control of the entire situation.  Someone else has input and no matter what you do, you cannot make them do what they don't want to do.  When that is the case, just give up.

At the same time, when it comes to your training and diet, you should never give up.  Everything you do is in your own control.  You can make changes where necessary.  You can eat more or eat less.  You can workout harder.  You can shape the outcome that you will get by your own actions.  When this is the case, never give up. 

Giving up is a permanent thing.  In a relationship, if one of the parties gives up, the relationship is over.  In a work situation, when the employee or the boss gives up, the employee is likely not long for their job.  It is likely that the act of giving up will lead to permanent consequences.

If you give up on your training and diet, the best you can do is the body you have now.  However, it is likely to be worse than that.  You are likely to gain more weight and get more out of shape by giving up.  It could even become a permanent problem (death) if you're not careful.

Never give up.

Week Begins 6/29/2008
  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 N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 264 oz 264 oz 264 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 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3490 2710 2910        
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40        
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15 15        
Total Possible 15 15 15        
Mission 3 Total Complete 644 659 674        
Mission 3 Total Possible 645 660 675        
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today was cardio day.  It was nice weather here, so I ran outside through the neighborhood.  I did a good 3 mile run.  My time improved to 25:14. 
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

If you give up, be prepared for dire consequences.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

When was the last time you gave up on something?  Comment thist post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 50: Why do we plan?

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 7/1/2008 8:55 PM
Categories: Nutrition, Old Missions
 
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