Training / Social Life

simon_a · 30-06-2004, 02:27 PM

I dunno if anyone else is the same, but I am finding now that I am getting right into my training and taking it seriously, that going out boozing at the weekend and spending 50 on a night out is a waste of time, money and effort. I am beginning to see going out as pointless. Same old pubs and clubs, and your diet/training goes out the window and you feel like you have let yourself down a bit. Also the money spent on booze alone (nevermind taxi fares) could be used buying a months supply of supps nearly! I am beginning to find too, that the going to the gym is a good social thing anyway, and its nice to do your training, speak to few guys and then go home and relax. My point is really that I think the gym has over-ridden my social life and now has become a main focus in my life. Is anyone else the same? I knock back more and more nights out with friends, so that I can stay on track and get myself in shape. Also, going out on the razz is crap for meeting women too! Much better chicks in the gym

In the next 6 months I am gonna try and get get bigger and when I do go for nights out, just stick to the diet coke!!! :shock:

tissue · 30-06-2004, 02:36 PM

i have t oadmit m8t even though im only 16 i think that my training and diet interfears with my training life but i also try and get a few mates t ocome down the gym wiv me every now and again to socializ but i just brok my no alchol for 6 weeks last week lol i had my schools leavers prom and drunk a bit lol o well it had to be done lol and didnt get home till 4am lol

themule · 30-06-2004, 02:41 PM

I agree Si, absolutely the only thing with me is,that due to my disability my social skills are poor, but i like to do things on my own anyway, also have you noticed that your self confidence, and general self esteem goes through the roof, and on top of that the amount of money like you said mate that you save, but most importantly you'll be adding an extra few years to your life, looking and feeling great.

Dave.

simon_a · 30-06-2004, 02:53 PM

Dave, I do the same as you in that I like to do things on my own as well. Its funny you mention self confidence increasing as I have noticed mine going bananas. Just feels good, to feel good kinda thing. What's your disability if you don't mind me asking?
You do save a fortune not going out and I am finding now that I am eating properly, I am not spending a fiver every lunchtime eating crap out the wee shop. Bringing in your own food to work. I worked out that I was saving about 60 a month approx by bringing in my own lunch to work! I use that money to buy my shopping now instead! I used to think I was missing something when I didn't go out on a saturday night a few years ago. Now I can't think of anything worse tbh!

themule · 30-06-2004, 03:27 PM

Hiya Simon, Aspergers Syndrome, it is a form of mild autism, makes you a bit of a schizo, but not always bad, i have to give everything i do, 200% concentration, a few years ago i couldnt do some of the simplest things tying my shoe laces was one particular nightmare i went through for a long time,but you learn to cope and get through whatever way you can, its funny i have a degree in phyisiology, and now im going to do a diploma in biochemistry on the open university, its all logical to me, or illogical, i think i am a bit of an anorak, i am into stats and research, i dont know why its just something i like to do. I tend to go into my own wee world more than most but i dont do myself or anyone else any harm, i can speak to people but not more than 2 in a group at any time, i seem to have a dislike to large crowds, so when i train i train at the quietest times. Other than that i consider myself to be very open and sincere and i love helping others. I suppose its a blessing and in another way its a curse but not everyone is perfect.

Ihope that explains things a bit better Simon.

Dave.

simon_a · 30-06-2004, 04:13 PM

Dave, My last serious girlfriend (who just I just broke up with very recently) was a clinical psychologist and she specialised in Aspergers & Autism. I actually got to learn a fair wee bit about it from her over a while. Good luck with the biochemistry diploma! Sounds like it will be good and hard work as well. I did my degree in Interior Architecure and have the pleasure of sitting staring at a pc all day messing with drawings. Thankfully, there is the internet and musclechat

30-06-2004, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
simon_a Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 146 Rep Power:	Training / Social Life I dunno if anyone else is the same, but I am finding now that I am getting right into my training and taking it seriously, that going out boozing at the weekend and spending 50 on a night out is a waste of time, money and effort. I am beginning to see going out as pointless. Same old pubs and clubs, and your diet/training goes out the window and you feel like you have let yourself down a bit. Also the money spent on booze alone (nevermind taxi fares) could be used buying a months supply of supps nearly! I am beginning to find too, that the going to the gym is a good social thing anyway, and its nice to do your training, speak to few guys and then go home and relax. My point is really that I think the gym has over-ridden my social life and now has become a main focus in my life. Is anyone else the same? I knock back more and more nights out with friends, so that I can stay on track and get myself in shape. Also, going out on the razz is crap for meeting women too! Much better chicks in the gym In the next 6 months I am gonna try and get get bigger and when I do go for nights out, just stick to the diet coke!!! :shock: ______________________ http://www.gibbarchitects.co.uk/BLUE%20LOGO.gif

30-06-2004, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
simon_a Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 146 Rep Power:	Dave, I do the same as you in that I like to do things on my own as well. Its funny you mention self confidence increasing as I have noticed mine going bananas. Just feels good, to feel good kinda thing. What's your disability if you don't mind me asking? You do save a fortune not going out and I am finding now that I am eating properly, I am not spending a fiver every lunchtime eating crap out the wee shop. Bringing in your own food to work. I worked out that I was saving about 60 a month approx by bringing in my own lunch to work! I use that money to buy my shopping now instead! I used to think I was missing something when I didn't go out on a saturday night a few years ago. Now I can't think of anything worse tbh! ______________________ http://www.gibbarchitects.co.uk/BLUE%20LOGO.gif

30-06-2004, 04:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
simon_a Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 146 Rep Power:	Dave, My last serious girlfriend (who just I just broke up with very recently) was a clinical psychologist and she specialised in Aspergers & Autism. I actually got to learn a fair wee bit about it from her over a while. Good luck with the biochemistry diploma! Sounds like it will be good and hard work as well. I did my degree in Interior Architecure and have the pleasure of sitting staring at a pc all day messing with drawings. Thankfully, there is the internet and musclechat ______________________ http://www.gibbarchitects.co.uk/BLUE%20LOGO.gif

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30-06-2004, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
tissue Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 421 Rep Power:	i have t oadmit m8t even though im only 16 i think that my training and diet interfears with my training life but i also try and get a few mates t ocome down the gym wiv me every now and again to socializ but i just brok my no alchol for 6 weeks last week lol i had my schools leavers prom and drunk a bit lol o well it had to be done lol and didnt get home till 4am lol

30-06-2004, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	I agree Si, absolutely the only thing with me is,that due to my disability my social skills are poor, but i like to do things on my own anyway, also have you noticed that your self confidence, and general self esteem goes through the roof, and on top of that the amount of money like you said mate that you save, but most importantly you'll be adding an extra few years to your life, looking and feeling great. Dave.

30-06-2004, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	Hiya Simon, Aspergers Syndrome, it is a form of mild autism, makes you a bit of a schizo, but not always bad, i have to give everything i do, 200% concentration, a few years ago i couldnt do some of the simplest things tying my shoe laces was one particular nightmare i went through for a long time,but you learn to cope and get through whatever way you can, its funny i have a degree in phyisiology, and now im going to do a diploma in biochemistry on the open university, its all logical to me, or illogical, i think i am a bit of an anorak, i am into stats and research, i dont know why its just something i like to do. I tend to go into my own wee world more than most but i dont do myself or anyone else any harm, i can speak to people but not more than 2 in a group at any time, i seem to have a dislike to large crowds, so when i train i train at the quietest times. Other than that i consider myself to be very open and sincere and i love helping others. I suppose its a blessing and in another way its a curse but not everyone is perfect. Ihope that explains things a bit better Simon. Dave.