Sorry to hear that you've been feeling sh** over the last few days

Don't ya just hate money worries - and that they can get you down even if you're not a money orientated person. I'm very glad to hear that you haven't used it as an excuse to turn to the alcohol though - and at leat you've saved some money in that respect

Hope you had a nice weekend - relaxed the diet and eased up on yourself a little?

Cheers Radders

I had a good weekend diet wise to be honest. My bad diet has been getting me down recently and after receiving a huge boot up the arse from Toxic in his journal my diet is nailed now.....

I am in the best shape I have been for years...have enough money to pay debts/mortgage and food for the month so I really have nothing to worry about. Millions of people are worse of than me........

Onwards upwards and down the gym to fight with them weights!

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That's the way!

You're allowed to wallow once in a while imo, but glad that you're back up on top form and sounds like you're in gear again.

Well done Mr C!

Good for you Cardifflad, nice to see you have conquered the demons

Great stuff matey

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ORIGINAL: Cardifflad
Onwards upwards and down the gym to fight with them weights!

Good Lad. Carry On.

Never underestimate the positive effect of a kind word

Cheers everyone...good back/tri workout yesterday. Raised the weight and lowered the reps and felt nice and strong. .

Shoulders/Tris tonight.

Feeling pretty ****ty today....bloody cat kept me up all night whining Almost threw the f*cker. .

Anyhow...scrapped the idea of walking into work. All I want to do in the morning is get up and get to work ASAP..can't be arsed messing around. I am still walking back from work and starting to play football on Thursdays. I am rambling now as I am already bored and don't wanna start work.

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Good shoulders session last night. My shoulders really are weak as hell though. They are one of my better looking bodyparts with some nice size but strength wise they aren't the best. My new routine should sort that out though.

Half day tomorrow to play some darts and snooker. It will be nice to play and not have to pop to the toilet every 5 mins to empty the lager

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lol at rambling so as not to start work...........I can't imagine being on MT for such reasons............

Would you say your main priority is strength or aesthetics? Does it bother you that you consider your shoulders a weak point, even though they look good? I guess it's about wanting continuous improvement at the end of the day.

Anyhoo sounds like you're plenty active one way or another with loads of variety. Like it!

Always had a lot of time for you..keep it up mate and well done.

It's hard to be humble when I'm so great...

If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize...Muhammad Ali

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Would you say your main priority is strength or aesthetics?

I'd say that the fact that the strength is lacking annoys me but that fact that they look decent is a bonus I suppose.

They should come along soon as I am paying them particular attention and upping the weight at the moment.

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Always had a lot of time for you..keep it up mate and well done.

Cheers mate I appreciate it.

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Oh looks like I missed you if you're on a half day.

(How rude, leaves to go play darts while the rest of us are here working**)

Ah well, a good start to your weekend so hope it continues into a very enjoyable one for you. As always, one or two little treats!





**Surfing MT.

Good morning one and all.....let me start by getting it out of the way...I had a drink on Friday................

Now let me try and hopefully put this drink in context.

1. I had a long chat with my wife before "deciding" to have a drink
2. I "chose" to have a drink rather than needing to have a drink
3. I took my time and was in full control of my body and mind
4. I woke up the next morning and didn't go straight to the fridge to grab another beer to take the edge of the night before in fact I felt stronger and more determined to make this week in the gym a great one.

I won't be drinking now for another two months or so but to be honest the drink was a welcome break from being so damn healthy I know this may not seem to be a joking matter to some people on this site who have helped me through my darkest days but hopefully the points above can explain the reasoning behind my drinking for the first time in close to two months.

I now 100% know that I am in control of the alcohol not the other way around and will continue to write this journal knowing that I am making better gains that I ever have but still having the odd day off (once every two months) to let my hair (if I didn't shave my head) down.

Lastly can I thank everyone who has given me words of support and have honestly been a huge help to get me to this stage where I am in control of my life again. I was seriously gutted thinking of the people I would be letting down but after a one to one with my wife and after the positive two days after the drink I am happy that I did.

Cheers
Simon (occasional very rare drinker non alcohol)!!!!

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Didnt know you had a journal.... Must have been reading blind

How much were you drinking mate? I was in a similar situation myself, i wasnt drinking all the time but when i did it was real binge style and felt bad in the gym the next day. Im now down to saturdays only and although i got smashed this saturday, i have been taking it a little easier than normal. It even better remembering what you did the night before.

5 Times Baby, Still 5, For now....

"You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on." Dean Martin

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How much were you drinking mate?

Hi mate. At the worst times I was drinking 8 cans and then about half a bottle of gin a night...seriously f*cked. I used to be drunk until about 1 oclock in work and then top it up down the pub lunchtime

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How much were you drinking mate?

Hi mate. At the worst times I was drinking 8 cans and then about half a bottle of gin a night...seriously f*cked. I used to be drunk until about 1 oclock in work and then top it up down the pub lunchtime

Bloody hell.... Different situation to me then, i was out 3-4 times a week at the most and didnt drink until 8pm normally (the occasional swift 1 perhaps..). Keep it up mate, im sure you feel well better sober when your training. My problem has always been my diet the day after, you cant progress properly without a good food intake...

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"You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on." Dean Martin

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Bloody hell.... Different situation to me then, i was out 3-4 times a week at the most and didnt drink until 8pm normally (the occasional swift 1 perhaps..). Keep it up mate, im sure you feel well better sober when your training. My problem has always been my diet the day after, you cant progress properly without a good food intake...

Thanks mate. I am 100% confident that I can control it now which is such a liberating feeling you wouldn't believe. Back down the gym tonight and bang on my diet

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Simon. Who's Simon?
Don't be getting all serious just cos this is confessional!

First of all CardiFlad, you've let nobody down. The whole point of the journal and the support from us lot is to help you through your troubles and aim for a happy, balanced life. I often joke in my journal about needing a drink and when we have discussed your trials, I have thought to myself "I could not stop drinking alcohol completely" I don't have a problem - I just think there is nothing wrong with enjoying alcohol in moderation.

At the end of the day you're working through your problems and worknig towards a happy medium. You may fall off the wagon and have to take a few steps back, or you may not. But each step mate is positive at the moment, and you have the support of your wife who hopefully is behind you in your latest decision.

How have you found the last few days? Hope all is good and the training is still on track.
Well done mate - and cheers

Cheers Lise.....I thought I would use Simon to sound all serious

I have just had two days off work in the nicest weather we have had for ages and I didn't touch a drop of alcohol so I am well pleased. . my mindset has totally changed now and I can enjoy a drop without it turning into a whole lot of drops!!

Shoulders and triceps at three and then footy tonight....good sleep this evening in order!

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