"Knowledge is Power"; as overused as it is, it's so very true. I wasted almost a month of workout, producing very futile result because I lacked knowledge in this area.
When I initially started working out, my goal was to get bigger. My figure has always been so very tall, but tall does not compliment slim body. After the first month of training (wasn't very intense), I gained 7 Lb and that was very exciting for me. Partly because in my mind a 6' feet tall male that weights only 145 sounds is like a boy, and I thought to myself, I was growing to be a MAN (wants to be around 160-170 lb)!.
But somewhere along the line, I wanted more. I wanted a six pack as well, so after some researching, I found out that key to the six packs lies within the kitchen. Everybody have six packs abs, but it's the amount of belly fat that covers it. I began on a very strict diet of low fat, heavy calories, no sugars! It involves very lean meats such as (chicken, fish, shellfish, turkey, lean cut beefs), ate nothing that contains sugars (except natural ones, like fruits), not even sauces (Hoisin sauce contains sugar! biggest disappointment).
After a month and half of that, I start seeing Abs forming and have slight "cuts" to it in the shape of muscle, pretty exciting stuff.. but my muscle growth and strength gain was almost minimal and my weight also dropped. After googleing "six pack while bulking", I felt so dumb by the simple logic that bulk = gaining mass, abs = losing fat to show lean mass. It counteracts each other and gets very little done.
In a way, I found out how strong my metabolism is throughout this body experiment. It's dangerously high, I eat almost twice as much as other normal human being, yet I was almost losing weight while exercising. After some more researching online, I've decided that I will be adding additional 500-1000 calories intake. My new 3 month program starts Monday, and it'll focus on bulking! Once I get in the shape I wanted, I'll start cutting down for that six pack.
It's amazing how much a person can change in a year , I don't even know where to start, but ever since I moved in with my Vietnamese friends, my life turned around. I was able to set my own goal and have a clearer pictures of what I wanted to do. It's possible that because they are so successful, so educated that they influenced me for the better, but whatever the reason is for all this, I'm very grateful.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
I know it's been forever, but I couldn't help it with my current lifestyle. I read some of the things that I've written in the past, and I've always feel immature about these posts; so I ended up deleting a bunch.
Anyhow, I've been playing ping pong everyday with my good friend & roommate Trieu. We are seeing improvements every day, so it's pretty exciting. I've also been playing a lot of DotA. I think my social life is pretty dead, my work place doesn't seem to want me to hang out with friends!
what the hell am I doing with my life really? Hopefully I'll figure out before heading back to school in spring.
Anyhow, I've been playing ping pong everyday with my good friend & roommate Trieu. We are seeing improvements every day, so it's pretty exciting. I've also been playing a lot of DotA. I think my social life is pretty dead, my work place doesn't seem to want me to hang out with friends!
what the hell am I doing with my life really? Hopefully I'll figure out before heading back to school in spring.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Like the usual Thursday, I was trying to find out whether Sarah, Chels and Co would be at Club or at Quaker's Karaoke Bar; after finding out what we were doing for the day. I picked up my new friend / co-worker Trieu along and headed for quaker steak.
I've always enjoyed singing along and cheering for friends, but tonight has been awful. I've been so disappointed at my performance the whole night. Maybe the cold season does have some affect on this, but I was not able to reach a lot high "note" in songs, eventually I ended up lowering a whole octave so I could sing easier.
I suppose it's really not a big deal. Trieu was kind enough to make a recording for me, and I was able to hear it on the way back. I'm quiet happy that I have a nice voice for singing, (I'm just full of talents huh?). Anyways, I think I will start taking vocal lesson, it'd make a nice goal :].
This week I also had some amazing time with Nalee on photo-shooting, learning new drum techniques, and working a shit ton, keeping me pretty busy. Winter break is coming too, and tons of shit are gonna start, I hope I'll have time to write things down.
I've always enjoyed singing along and cheering for friends, but tonight has been awful. I've been so disappointed at my performance the whole night. Maybe the cold season does have some affect on this, but I was not able to reach a lot high "note" in songs, eventually I ended up lowering a whole octave so I could sing easier.
I suppose it's really not a big deal. Trieu was kind enough to make a recording for me, and I was able to hear it on the way back. I'm quiet happy that I have a nice voice for singing, (I'm just full of talents huh?). Anyways, I think I will start taking vocal lesson, it'd make a nice goal :].
This week I also had some amazing time with Nalee on photo-shooting, learning new drum techniques, and working a shit ton, keeping me pretty busy. Winter break is coming too, and tons of shit are gonna start, I hope I'll have time to write things down.
Friday, December 10, 2010
qI wanna believe in someone.
I wanna believe in something.
I wanna believe that I can.- Innerpartysystem
I'm surprise there are still so many people who are unable to speak up their mind, manipulates others and wastes time, I am left with so much disappointments. Bad stuff aside, I bought a new Alesis Dm6 electronic drumset.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
It's been awhile, I felt like writing something today! Everything is so well, but truthfully, I feel like nothing could go wrong with me these days. My 21st birthday was 2 days ago, and it had some awesome start. Like usual, I went to Quaker Steak & lube with few friends on a thursday night for Karaoke.
I didn't really feel like making a big deal out of my birthday and kept quiet about it, and so I didn't expect anything to really happen. But that night, there was a singing competitions there. With many encouragement from friends, I ended up asking the karaoke man if I can join, and he told me the requirement was being 21 years or older. I smiled and pulled out my I.D and showed him that I would be, within next 30 minutes and he let me. I picked out one of my favorite song, "Creep" by Radiohead, and walked up full of confidence. I didn't feel so nervous when I was on the stage either, and I could really hear the crowd, it was really encouraging because they loved me. However, I didn't make it to the semi final =\, but I know my performance was solid, in fact, there were more people applauding and cheering me on than any of the competitor, so I was pretty proud. Later that day, I went out and hanged out with Rob, who did some amazing DJ remixes. Also watched couple movies with few good friends, really relaxing day.
Today, I started officially working as an host in Applebees. I am really enjoy being around the people there. They are all so friendly and have really good sense of humor, not to mention good looking too. Work time flied pretty quick and I got off to see Kong Xee, Der and Jonathan. We watched Harry Potter and played rounds of good ol'poker with plenty of push ups. I truly feel so grateful for days like this, no time was wasted, and I was able to enjoy every minute.
Good Night, For the Dreams :)!
I didn't really feel like making a big deal out of my birthday and kept quiet about it, and so I didn't expect anything to really happen. But that night, there was a singing competitions there. With many encouragement from friends, I ended up asking the karaoke man if I can join, and he told me the requirement was being 21 years or older. I smiled and pulled out my I.D and showed him that I would be, within next 30 minutes and he let me. I picked out one of my favorite song, "Creep" by Radiohead, and walked up full of confidence. I didn't feel so nervous when I was on the stage either, and I could really hear the crowd, it was really encouraging because they loved me. However, I didn't make it to the semi final =\, but I know my performance was solid, in fact, there were more people applauding and cheering me on than any of the competitor, so I was pretty proud. Later that day, I went out and hanged out with Rob, who did some amazing DJ remixes. Also watched couple movies with few good friends, really relaxing day.
Today, I started officially working as an host in Applebees. I am really enjoy being around the people there. They are all so friendly and have really good sense of humor, not to mention good looking too. Work time flied pretty quick and I got off to see Kong Xee, Der and Jonathan. We watched Harry Potter and played rounds of good ol'poker with plenty of push ups. I truly feel so grateful for days like this, no time was wasted, and I was able to enjoy every minute.
Good Night, For the Dreams :)!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
I kept on writing things and deleting them. I suppose things gets personal, and it feel like whatever I writes down equals whining (even though I'm not trying to!). Overall, I had some troubles this month with car and living expenses, but life is picking up and I feel really great about it. I wish I can write everything down with great detail, but it feels like it's waay too much work. so, hopefully few lines of everything would work.
I've applied at several places for jobs, and might finally be getting my first real job at Applebees. My roommates and friends have been really helpful with advices and It's quiet funny to think that few years back, when I was given a chance for interview, I'd walk into the place with T-shirts and Jeans. I was so amazed by my own confidence and Interview was so smooth. Talking felt so easy, like I was meant for that kinda job, bleeh :P. Car was fixed by my roommate's dad for around 135, who is a super mechanic by the way! I guess my car is pretty damn important to me, I was so happy when my baby was running smoothly.
I've also been talking to a really sweet girl, she is really pretty and is a lot of fun to be around with. I have a feeling things will go really well, but time will tell.
I've applied at several places for jobs, and might finally be getting my first real job at Applebees. My roommates and friends have been really helpful with advices and It's quiet funny to think that few years back, when I was given a chance for interview, I'd walk into the place with T-shirts and Jeans. I was so amazed by my own confidence and Interview was so smooth. Talking felt so easy, like I was meant for that kinda job, bleeh :P. Car was fixed by my roommate's dad for around 135, who is a super mechanic by the way! I guess my car is pretty damn important to me, I was so happy when my baby was running smoothly.
I've also been talking to a really sweet girl, she is really pretty and is a lot of fun to be around with. I have a feeling things will go really well, but time will tell.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Blink, strike, stun and killing spree! and that is the way of DotA. Recently, I've come across of a video tribute to PIS (Perfect is Shit). His every move, micro management, aggressiveness has inspired me so much.
I've always been a passive player, defensive, only picking the fight I know I will win. With 5 years experience of DotA, taking risks and putting yourself that even a single mistake would lead to death, just never made sense to me. Maybe it was lack of confidence, or that it's too much pressure to react & make the right choice in a short amount of time. But, Watching PIS play just makes me constantly wow at how well he put up a fight even under pressure! at his every move, and it must feel so rewarding to accomplish what he has done.
So, starting today, I promise to be playing with a cool mindset, dangerous and aggressive as much as possible.. Watch your back DotA players ;).
I've always been a passive player, defensive, only picking the fight I know I will win. With 5 years experience of DotA, taking risks and putting yourself that even a single mistake would lead to death, just never made sense to me. Maybe it was lack of confidence, or that it's too much pressure to react & make the right choice in a short amount of time. But, Watching PIS play just makes me constantly wow at how well he put up a fight even under pressure! at his every move, and it must feel so rewarding to accomplish what he has done.
So, starting today, I promise to be playing with a cool mindset, dangerous and aggressive as much as possible.. Watch your back DotA players ;).
Saturday, October 30, 2010
I don't have much thoughtful things to write, nor do I feel like writing things in detail. So I think this blog is going to slowly turn into a journalish thing... and so!
Oh, and I forgot to mention, Cat came back to visit this weekend. =] we haven't really talked for months and it was pretty enjoyable. At leona's, we had a fire going, shared stories and watched "Up" (since cat never seen it.) That night kinda struck me, because I felt like I have nothing really interesting to say / share. I guess I haven't been out as much this summer, and I miss that! So, starting this Thursday, I'll be hanging with Sarah / Chelsea / Jonathan again. Clubbing or karaoke every other Thursday night.
Monday, October 04, 2010
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