here4thepopcorn

re: How early can you get tested for fibromyalgia?

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 3/25/19 at 2:18 pm to LouisianaLonghorn

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I only know two individuals who have been clinically diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Both are female and both have also been diagnosed with depression. I don't claim to be an expert on the subject, but don't many members of the medical community believe that the disease is merely a side effect of depression that's brought on by a chemical imbalance in the brain? Studies have proven that these imbalances can cause actual physical pain, which is why antidepressants are widely prescribed to individuals who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

I was diagnosed with it and suddenly after ending a terrible relationship it is magically gone.

That being said, I started eating really clean, working out 5-6 times a week and the pain and fatigue went away.
I'm now wondering if I even had it or if it was just related to stress in my life.

re: Kevin Galloway - fans?

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 3/25/19 at 2:11 pm to LSUbase13

I just saw him and met him in Austin recently. Amazing guy.

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re: Best way to keep a 4 month old entertained (quiet) for a 6hr road trip

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/11/19 at 10:11 am to SM6

This. Just start the drive about 1 hour before his bedtime. Dress in PJs and an overnight diaper. About an hour in, give him a bottle (Or nurse). And he will go to sleep for the ride.

re: Relocating for 3 months for job— no gym access— what to do?

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/11/19 at 10:06 am to PennyPacker

Definitely get some kettlebells, a jump rope, maybe some dumbbells.

You can do the 10,000 kettlebell swing challenge. It's intense.

LINK

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re: Keto vs Macros

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/10/19 at 11:35 am to Stevo1856

Thanks guys. I had a sports nutritionist figure out my macros last time I did this. I think I'm going to go the IIFYM route. I really don't want to lose performance.

re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/10/19 at 11:29 am to 777Tiger

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AA is bad juju, and not very effective

I don't want to hijack his post, but I do believe for lots of people it is very effective. I personally didn't take the 12 step route per say (I've been to meetings and have a sponsor but not working the steps), but I have lots of sober friends who have and are completely sober and haven't relapsed.

I think if you find a program and it works for you, do it. I think a lot of the reason why AA works is to know you aren't alone. It sucks sometimes to be in a tough spot and be sober. You have to surround yourself with those that understand and I think AA Is a great way of doing that.

Keto vs Macros

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 10:31 pm

So I’m getting back to this.

After I had my daughter I worked my arse off. Lots of strength training plus crazy insane metcon. And sometimes I would run a bit after.

Got pregnant, still coached with my big belly and all but once he came. I was a single mom of 2 and gym was hard.

Now that we have a great schedule and I can get in 1-2 hours a day of the gym I’m motivated to lose weight and gain muscle.

When I did this the first time 3 years ago it was all about macro counting.

Now I’m seeing the new trend KETO. Can someone help me out?

Do you think I should stick with Macros or move to Keto?

And how do you get started on ketos?

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re: Anyone else starting off 2019 with a dry January?

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 10:25 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy

We should be sober buddies. It’s hard for me to find friends that get sobriety but man, it’s awesome. Congrats to you!

re: Daily CrossFit Thread: Workouts and other musings..

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 10:24 pm to tke_swamprat

Strength:
5x5 DL to bent over rows transition

WOD:
5 rounds
50 meter farmer carry
20 Russian twists
200 meter run

Once again, it killed me. I’m slowly getting back to these workouts after having a baby and it suckkkss. I used to be a coach with abs. Now I’m the last one finishing wods.

I hate that I have to start all over and lose this weight but I did it once and can do it again.

I enjoy coming in here and getting motivation from you all. Keep it coming.

re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 10:27 am to LCA131

I’m pretty sure I could just have one or two like with dinner, but why? Why would I want to? I guess after reading books I don’t understand why.

Alcohol is the only drug where you’re shamed for not drinking. You don’t go to parties and people say, why aren’t you shooting uo herion. But I constantly get asked and judged for not drinking.

I guess I’m to the point in my sobriety where I don’t understand why I would just want one drink.

re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 9:48 am to MorbidTheClown

There's a lot of discussion regarding drinking in moderation during recovery. Most alcoholics can't just have one. The reason why most alcoholics drink is to numb something they are dealing with. When I drank it was to get wasted and drunk and forget about the ex that abused me. Now I wasn't physically dependent on alcohol. I only drank at night after the kids were asleep to fall asleep myself and forget about the loneliness. Then I woke up the next morning feeling like crap and did it all over again.

I realized it was an endless cycle that had no purpose. Why was I drinking? What was the point? To get a buzz, to get drunk and to forget.

re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 9:40 am to Crentist

quote:
The book This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 9:30 am to iluvdatiger

Send him letters. Call if you can. Send him books especially if his DOC was alcohol, This Naked Mind.

re: Daily CrossFit Thread: Workouts and other musings..

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 12:13 am to CorkSoaker

Holy crap. Ran a mile before.

Did it with thrusters and killed me. I’m shocked how long it took.

But so happy I did it at home once the kids went to sleep.

Hitting the box tomorrow!

re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/9/19 at 12:09 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy

My brother went there. Amazing place. Sadly 10 months ago he died from a heroin overdose. And 10 months later his sister is rocking sobriety and I’m so proud of it.

Alcohol was my drug of choice.

I wrote a blog on a sober mother’s website and if you’d ever want to read it I can share my experience. I’m dealing with a breakup currently and I’m so happy to say, I’m still sober and no matter what, drinking wouldn’t make the pain go away, it would only make it worse.

Huge huge huge props for going in. One minute at at a time.

When you get out, surrounded yourself with people who support your sobriety and don’t urge you to just have one.

There are amazing group out there. I have two sober friends who I rely on constantly.

Remember, alcohol never made it better. It only numbed what you were struggling with.

re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/8/19 at 8:41 pm to whit

Good luck, man. I’ve been sober for 10 months and couldn’t be happier.

If you can take a book in read, This Naked Mind. Will change your entire outlook on alcohol.

re: Daily CrossFit Thread: Workouts and other musings..

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/8/19 at 7:40 pm to CorkSoaker

If I wanted to do this at home, what could I sub for wallballs?

re: Anyone else starting off 2019 with a dry January?

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/8/19 at 2:19 pm to Tiger Ryno

I've been sober for 10 months now and couldn't feel more better about myself. I absolutely LOVE being sober.

For those interested and enjoy reading, The Naked Mind will change your entire outlook on alcohol. Instead of going out and thinking, ah man, why can't I drink? I think, why are these people drinking? Life is so much better sober.

re: Carbonated Water

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/8/19 at 10:48 am to Neauxla

I'm obsessed with carbonated water. I tried soda stream but honestly it isn't the same.

I love Dasani (Coke brand) , Bubbly (Pepsi brand), Topo Chico, and La Croix. Ozarka also makes some good ones.

re: Implements for farmers walks

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/8/19 at 10:45 am to Lester Earl

Kettlebells work amazing for grip training.

Also, I've used sandbags.

re: Daily CrossFit Thread: Workouts and other musings..

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/8/19 at 10:44 am to AlxTgr

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It's sooo not worth it to me. I mean, i was pumped that I was finally getting them, but here I am with a screwed up calf and I see this for today:

One year I had this dumb idea that I was going to attempt them until I got them... and then I ended up with an injury. That being said, I finally have mastered them but I still hate them.

Yesterday:

Warmup: 2 Rounds

40 Mountain Climbers
10 Skiers
10 Ankle Touches
10 Medball slams

Strength:
5 sets of 3 Turkish Getups each side

Conditioning:
2 min rowing for calories
2 min jump rope (F DUs)
2 min assault bike
2 min med ball foot touches

Yesterday was a pretty hard core cardio conditioning day. Hopefully today is more lifting.

This week has been my first week back at the gym and motivated. I previously had an L1, had a kid and lost all my strength and it sucks to have to start over. I'm so unconditioned and suck. I'm here posting to motivate myself again. I did it once so I know I can do it. Just sucks to have to start all over.

re: Trashy Brother in law troubles

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/8/19 at 9:31 am to CQQ

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First time parents Your MIL should be the one making that call, not you

This. Women have multiple kids all the time. Shocking I know, but some women even have 2 under 2.

The newborn stage is so easy. Eat, Play, Sleep. Rinse repeat. All they need is cuddles, love, food and diapers. Not much 'playing' involved. And lots of naps.

I would be more worried when he is 2 and the toddler is 5.

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:37 pm to Displaced

Do you have an obsession with the word trashy?

I feel like anyone who uses the word trashy actually in fact is trashy.

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:35 pm to Displaced

Are you an idiot?

Seriously. Do you have a brain tumor? When did I mention anywhere how self important I am? I was actually taking up for a single father who is in their child's life.

My ex probably helps more with his child than you do with yours.

I also stated I don't ask him for any money. So STFU man.

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:30 pm to Displaced

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In the case of behavioral change due to a brain tumor or something, you get a pass.

YES! I get a pass.

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:26 pm to Displaced

I'm actually female.

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:21 pm to Festus

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Do you really believe there is never a time that one party falls out of love, while the other stays in love? What would you do if your wife filed for divorce, and got the divorce, without your consent? Would you become trashy?

This is exactly what I want to know what his course of action would be? Would he beg? Would he stay?

I'm sure he is going to say, oh pick a better partner and you wouldn't have that problem.

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:19 pm to Displaced

No sh!t man. That's the point we are trying to make. How do you expect to keep a relationship alive when the other isn't working on it?

Serious question. What were we supposed to do? Stay in a relationship because it was the 'right' thing to do?

I honestly would love to hear your feedback on what I should have done right.

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:11 pm to Displaced

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It's best to bring back the shame and judgement towards trash like you folks who are destroying the nuclear family values that made this country great.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Okay, Mr. Leave it to Beaver.

Let me guess, you also force your wife to have dinner on the table at 5 PM, with a house clean, and your shirts ironed?

re: Shared Custody

Posted by here4thepopcorn on 1/4/19 at 12:09 pm to Displaced

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your daughter is the casualty.

First step? I was married 11 years, I assure you, it wasn't the first step. Jump to divorce? It wasn't a jump.

And yeah, I got married young and made mistakes. That also doesn't mean I have to stay unhappy forever.

You're so oblivious to life.