Comments on: Finding balance… http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/ online journal Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:52:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=0.32 by: showmemuscle http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592571 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:52:03 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592571 Simply just make the healthier choices at the parties and holidays. Will power is key too. Setting boundaries and limitations will help keep you sane. One hamburger won't set you back, but that and some of Mom's apple pie, a few beers and some cookies can. This summer is full of pool parties, and what not, but it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice hanging out w/ ppl since your tuna and brown rice isn't going to be present. Have fun w/ this man, its all worth it! Simply just make the healthier choices at the parties and holidays. Will power is key too. Setting boundaries and limitations will help keep you sane. One hamburger won’t set you back, but that and some of Mom’s apple pie, a few beers and some cookies can. This summer is full of pool parties, and what not, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice hanging out w/ ppl since your tuna and brown rice isn’t going to be present. Have fun w/ this man, its all worth it!

]]> by: Al--1961 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592481 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:37:23 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592481 PS: I don't mean to say I never indulge. I certainly do! I'm just not going to be held captive to the poor eating habits of the majority of people. I'm not Joe Athlete, but I'm in better shape than at least 95% of other 47 yr olds. I kinda like feeling good, plus being healthy & trim. PS: I don’t mean to say I never indulge. I certainly do! I’m just not going to be held captive to the poor eating habits of the majority of people. I’m not Joe Athlete, but I’m in better shape than at least 95% of other 47 yr olds. I kinda like feeling good, plus being healthy & trim.

]]> by: Al--1961 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592451 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:28:15 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592451 I don't think choosing to eat healthy, and foregoing the crap foods most folks eat makes you "that guy". Choosing healthy eating & exercise does not make one obsessed, unless you're dropping your family & friends, refusing to be around them, or being a jerk about it all. I don't try to foist my desire to eat healthy on others. But on the other hand, I'm not going to let others dictate my eating habits just so I "fit in" with the crowd. My other method for finding balance: I suck it up & get up early to hit the gym at 5-5:15am, M-F. That leaves my evenings & weekends open for family, etc.. Working out while my wife & girls sleep allows me that balance......or, actually, time for the more important things in life. My workouts enrich my life, they aren't my main focus. But it does take a little intentionality & sacrifice (my case......a little less sleep). :D I don’t think choosing to eat healthy, and foregoing the crap foods most folks eat makes you "that guy". Choosing healthy eating & exercise does not make one obsessed, unless you’re dropping your family & friends, refusing to be around them, or being a jerk about it all. I don’t try to foist my desire to eat healthy on others. But on the other hand, I’m not going to let others dictate my eating habits just so I "fit in" with the crowd.

My other method for finding balance: I suck it up & get up early to hit the gym at 5-5:15am, M-F. That leaves my evenings & weekends open for family, etc.. Working out while my wife & girls sleep allows me that balance……or, actually, time for the more important things in life. My workouts enrich my life, they aren’t my main focus. But it does take a little intentionality & sacrifice (my case……a little less sleep). :D

]]> by: jmborr http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592431 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:26:48 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/jdkw52/2009/07/03/finding-balance/#comment-10592431 It's always difficult, but you set the boundaries. I will never have a drink, but I don't mind gulping down a couple of hot dogs (actually I enjoy them a lot). You can set your own rules, and eat slow :) It’s always difficult, but you set the boundaries. I will never have a drink, but I don’t mind gulping down a couple of hot dogs (actually I enjoy them a lot). You can set your own rules, and eat slow :)

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