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    simonc
    Banned
    Joined: 28 Nov 2010

    I am a father of two sons and a very demanding wife and 'mellowing out' is not something I can do, it is also a quality that smacks of pot another thing i despise along with blowing my own trumpet and 450 pound squats.  But this does not mean I do not have love for you and your toy cop ways nor doug and his once awesome neck and thus shall bid you goodnight.  Keep it straight ahead.

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      hectic
      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

      Sleep well, Simon

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        Snowy
        Joined: 15 Jun 2012

        @DougNg:

        I don't post very often, when I do, I try to make sure it's of value. Take it or leave it

        Hi Doug, I greatly appreciate your long and detailed post. I've read it in it's entireity twice, and have terms to search for local sellers of KB's.

        Funnily enough I have found yoga exacerbating a lingering shoulder injury I have. Almost like it's double jointed and I've been unable to develop the muscles to keep the ball in it's socket. Most twists would pull it out, but worst of all, no matter what, downward facing dog would kill me. I'd practiced Yoga for 3 years and was okay with head and shoulder stands, but after taking a break the injury kicked in/flared up (lost the muscle) and Yoga was unable to fix…Cross fit is $200/month here, and far less appealing than working out in my own house, especially since I work from home.

        Essentially, thank you again Doug, I will be getting started on this hopefully before the new year (can't stand NY resolutions, personally, but they work for many, and power to those ;)).

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          DougNg
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          Not sure where you live, but Amazon has good prices for bells. I have an amazon prime account and the shipping is free as well. Shipping on bells can kill the price

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            Snowy
            Joined: 15 Jun 2012

            ^Sydney Australia. Used to live in SF, and MAN did I love Amazon Prime. Sadly, no longer :). Will be hunting over the weekend :).

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              DougNg
              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

              I've read on other forums that you want to avoid the ones that are rubberized, and the ones with the weird indent on one side. They wind up being less versatile and comfortable ultimately. Also, beware of the ones with welded handles and have a seam in the center. The ones with the handles welded to the body have a tendency to break off mid swing, and the ones that have a seam in the center will tear up your hands. IJ swears by the competition style ones, I love my Cap Barbell kettlebells

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                zwer
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 11 Apr 2012

                Thanks for your post, Doug. It was a great read.

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                  Finn666
                  Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                  that video really is something else! almost can´t believe he lost so much in just "a few" months!…

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                    DougNg
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    The craziest thing is that he's a part time yoga instructor now, too. And only about half an hour from my house. Been thinking about taking one of his classes

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      Snowy
                      Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                      Kettlebell acquired. Now for an easy introduction session before an afternoon of work 🙂

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                        Snowy
                        Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                        (oh and pretty sure they'll be nothing easy about it, considering I was struggling to carry the KB from the shop to the car :|)

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                          DougNg
                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                          How big a bell did you get?

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            Snowy
                            Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                            Small as I could find 🙂 6KG (and to think I used to do sets of 1-handed chinups 4 years ago).

                            First work out completed, arms totally dead, 'feeling it' in back, side, upper legs. PERFECT.

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                              xchen
                              Joined: 6 Sept 2012

                              Doug, I too found your post helpful… Going to look into the yoga first. My wife has done yoga occasionally and we already have some cheap mats.

                              Going to see if I can get her on board doing it together as I've been meaning to do yoga for a while and DDP yoga is the first yoga I can see myself getting excited about. Also I've messed around with kettlebells before but haven't ever tried to really focus on it an learn proper KB form which I'm sure makes a big difference.

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                                DougNg
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                I'm glad my post was helpful to you guys. In my mid 20's, I used to go to the gym 5-6 days a week with the same bunch of meatheads and we'd spend hours trying to outdo each other (actually, most of the time was spent talking shit to each other). I don't have that much time anymore, and the guys moved on years ago to other gyms, so moving crazy weight just isn't fun anymore. I really have enjoyed these two systems and have experienced good results with them

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                  Finn666
                                  Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                  if i can get my external hd to work again, i´ll show you some pics of me from 3 years ago, when i started with working out and going to the gym and all. i always find myself crying when looking at those pics 🙂

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                                    xchen
                                    Joined: 6 Sept 2012

                                    Doug - can you please weigh in on supplements you take and such really quick?

                                    Thanks!

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                                      DougNg
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      I don't take any anymore

                                      My diet is mainly protein and veg. I do take in some carbs, but not a whole lot. Usually only a muffin or croissant at breakfast. Maybe some rice with my lunch. I tried the no carbs diet, but my body didn't respond well. I think it's because I'm Asian and our diets have revolved around carbs for a long, long time

                                      My family and I try our best to stay away from processed foods. That's been a big thing for us. We also eat a lot of organic foods, not for nutritional value, but more because we prefer the taste. And because we like the way our unprocessed organic foods taste, we eat more of the healthy foods (whole vegetables, lean protein)

                                      Edit: I DO take Metamucil, but that's mainly for my cholesterol. My wife doesn't believe me as I'm chowing down on a pork chop and I say my cholesterol is on "E" 🙂

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        zwer
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 11 Apr 2012

                                        Did you find that supplements added to your growth? I lift 3 days a week and have done for 8 years or so. I've pretty much plateaued and I'm in the midst of deciding what I want to do. Do I want to be happy where I am or push for gains. I'm not overly strong (bench 225, squat maybe 245), and just can't seem to push above those numbers. And maybe it's hidden underneath a thin to middling layer of fat, but I don't really put on any noticeable size.

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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          @DougNg:

                                          Usually only a muffin at breakfast.

                                          My fave too….. 😃 😃 😃

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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