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La La Land Review

La La Land Review

Automobiles are jammed in traffic on an exit ramp in Los Angeles in a sunny winter. Everyone is restless and impatient. One person breaks out in song, then another, and one by one most of those stuck in traffic sing and dance, showing off vivid pigments of blue, red, green, and yellow. As the song goes it’s “Another Day of Sun.” Cue titles. This is the beginning of La La Land, an homage to 1940s…

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Carrie Fisher’s legacy will never be forgotten. 

A Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

A Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The first two paragraphs of the opening scroll of Star Wars is as follows: “It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet.”…

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Farewell, 20s...Hello 30s!!!

It’s Mad Men Week on The A.V. Club

As you’re probably aware, Mad Men returns on Sunday, April 5, kicking off the final seven episodes of its heralded seven-season run. In honor of the show’s return and final wrapup, The A.V. Club is offering extra madmen-amc coverage all this week. We kick things off today with:

The tao of Don: 17 pop-cultural predecessors to Mad Men

Mad Men’s Jay R. Ferguson on Zach Galifianakis and kids-only planes

Don Draper is no antihero

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When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. But it’s true pretty much all the time. (via politicalprof)

This is why you can’t play frisbee with Cookie Monster. 

My Thoughts on the How I Met Your Mother Finale

http://wp.me/p2eq91-9 Spoiler alert: I give away all of the twists in the ending, so if you haven't seen it yet, be prepared for major spoilers. I hope you enjoy my thoughts!

My Workout For Sunday February 09

I earned 1190 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Standing Calf Raises +18 pts

12 reps || weighted || 85 lb (+5 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 105 lb (+5 pts)

10 reps || weighted || 115 lb (+4 pts)

10 reps || weighted || 115 lb (+4 pts)

Barbell Deadlift +214 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Barbell Squat +230 pts

75 lb x 12 reps (+53 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)

Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +249 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+59 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)

65 lb x 8 reps (+64 pts)

65 lb x 6 reps (+60 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press +199 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

35 lb x 12 reps (+52 pts)

40 lb x 6 reps (+49 pts)

40 lb x 6 reps (+49 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +50 pts

4 reps (+14 pts)

3 reps (+10 pts)

3 reps (+10 pts)

3 reps (+10 pts)

2 reps (+6 pts)

Pull-Up +26 pts

1 reps (+13 pts)

1 reps (+13 pts)

Just to see if I could do it today...the answer is YES!!!

Barbell Incline Bench Press +202 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+47 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+53 pts)

75 lb x 8 reps (+51 pts)

75 lb x 8 reps (+51 pts)

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My Workout For Friday February 07

I earned 783 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Upright Barbell Row +92 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)

65 lb x 11 reps (+24 pts)

65 lb x 11 reps (+24 pts)

65 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)

Dumbbell Shrug +80 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)

40 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts)

40 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts)

45 lb x 10 reps (+21 pts)

Reverse Crunch +90 pts

20 reps (+26 pts)

18 reps (+23 pts)

17 reps (+22 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

Plank +22 pts

35 sec (+12 pts)

30 sec (+10 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl +102 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

25 lb x 10 reps (+27 pts)

25 lb x 7 reps (+26 pts)

25 lb x 5 reps (+23 pts)

Side Plank +38 pts

30 sec (+21 pts)

25 sec (+17 pts)

Pull-Up +26 pts

1 reps (+13 pts)

1 reps (+13 pts)

Not one complete one, but 8 of them getting my chin just at the bottom of the bar. I am getting closer...

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Bent Over Barbell Row +125 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)

85 lb x 12 reps (+32 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+33 pts)

95 lb x 8 reps (+32 pts)

Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift +206 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

75 lb x 12 reps (+53 pts)

85 lb x 9 reps (+54 pts)

85 lb x 8 reps (+53 pts)

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My Workout For Wednesday February 05

I earned 1157 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Dips - Triceps Version +18 pts

3 reps (+10 pts)

12 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

5 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

3 reps || assisted || 100 lb (+2 pts)

Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +255 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+59 pts)

55 lb x 12 reps (+64 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)

Barbell Squat +224 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

85 lb x 12 reps (+57 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)

Barbell Incline Bench Press +197 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+47 pts)

75 lb x 8 reps (+51 pts)

75 lb x 8 reps (+51 pts)

75 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)

Barbell Deadlift +211 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

85 lb x 9 reps (+54 pts)

85 lb x 9 reps (+54 pts)

85 lb x 9 reps (+54 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press +231 pts

25 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

40 lb x 8 reps (+53 pts)

40 lb x 5 reps (+46 pts)

40 lb x 3 reps (+37 pts)

Don't know why the bench press is beating me lately. Just need to keep at it...

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Standing Calf Raises +19 pts

12 reps || weighted || 85 lb (+5 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 95 lb (+5 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 105 lb (+5 pts)

10 reps || weighted || 115 lb (+4 pts)

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My Workout For Sunday February 02

I earned 731 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Plank +18 pts

30 sec (+10 pts)

25 sec (+8 pts)

Dumbbell Shrug +80 pts

25 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)

35 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)

40 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)

40 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl +104 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

25 lb x 8 reps (+26 pts)

25 lb x 7 reps (+26 pts)

25 lb x 8 reps (+26 pts)

Reverse Crunch +83 pts

18 reps (+23 pts)

17 reps (+22 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

Upright Barbell Row +93 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+24 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+24 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+24 pts)

Bent Over Barbell Row +124 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)

85 lb x 12 reps (+32 pts)

95 lb x 8 reps (+32 pts)

95 lb x 8 reps (+32 pts)

Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift +202 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Pull-Up +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

7 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

3 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Side Plank +17 pts

25 sec (+17 pts)

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My Workout For Saturday February 01

I earned 332 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Dumbbell Bench Press +101 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

35 lb x 12 reps (+52 pts)

Running +10 pts

0:01:10 || 0.1 mi || track (+5 pts)

0:01:10 || 0.1 mi || track (+5 pts)

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press +189 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

30 lb x 10 reps (+48 pts)

30 lb x 8 reps (+46 pts)

30 lb x 8 reps (+46 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +6 pts

2 reps (+6 pts)

And almost one chin-up unassisted! I do love progress!

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Body Weight Squat +9 pts

15 reps (+9 pts)

Push-Up +15 pts

10 reps (+15 pts)

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The endeavor continues...

As of last night, I've begun writing my critique of Star Wars. It'll be some time before it's ready, but be prepared for amazing news...

My Workout For Thursday January 30

I earned 794 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Barbell Deadlift +210 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

85 lb x 8 reps (+53 pts)

85 lb x 8 reps (+53 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +10 pts

1 reps (+2 pts)

12 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 100 lb (+2 pts)

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press +175 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+44 pts)

20 lb x 12 reps (+47 pts)

25 lb x 7 reps (+46 pts)

25 lb x 4 reps (+38 pts)

Standing Calf Raises +18 pts

12 reps || weighted || 65 lb (+4 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 85 lb (+5 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 95 lb (+5 pts)

10 reps || weighted || 105 lb (+4 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press +155 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

40 lb x 12 reps (+56 pts)

45 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)

Tried to do a fourth set, but my body couldn't push through. Next time...

Barbell Squat +224 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

85 lb x 12 reps (+57 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)

95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)

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My Workout For Tuesday January 28

I earned 680 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Bent Over Barbell Row +118 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

75 lb x 12 reps (+30 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+31 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+31 pts)

Pull-Up +6 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

2 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl +100 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

25 lb x 8 reps (+26 pts)

25 lb x 5 reps (+23 pts)

25 lb x 6 reps (+25 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Dumbbell Shrug +79 pts

25 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)

35 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)

40 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts)

40 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts)

Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift +202 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

Upright Barbell Row +91 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+24 pts)

65 lb x 9 reps (+23 pts)

65 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)

Reverse Crunch +82 pts

17 reps (+22 pts)

17 reps (+22 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

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My Workout For Thursday January 23

I earned 842 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +10 pts

1 reps (+2 pts)

12 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

5 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

My first unassisted dip! Now to see if I can get more...

Dumbbell Bench Press +213 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

40 lb x 12 reps (+56 pts)

45 lb x 7 reps (+55 pts)

45 lb x 6 reps (+53 pts)

Barbell Squat +214 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

Barbell Deadlift +206 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

75 lb x 12 reps (+53 pts)

85 lb x 8 reps (+53 pts)

85 lb x 9 reps (+54 pts)

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press +180 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+44 pts)

25 lb x 10 reps (+49 pts)

25 lb x 7 reps (+46 pts)

25 lb x 5 reps (+41 pts)

Standing Calf Raises +17 pts

12 reps || weighted || 65 lb (+4 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 85 lb (+5 pts)

10 reps || weighted || 95 lb (+4 pts)

10 reps || weighted || 95 lb (+4 pts)

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My Workout For Tuesday January 21

I earned 728 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Pull-Up +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

Bent Over Barbell Row +112 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

65 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+29 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+29 pts)

Upright Barbell Row +93 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+23 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+24 pts)

65 lb x 9 reps (+23 pts)

65 lb x 9 reps (+23 pts)

Plank +20 pts

30 sec (+10 pts)

30 sec (+10 pts)

Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift +199 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

Side Plank +42 pts

30 sec (+21 pts)

30 sec (+21 pts)

Dumbbell Shrug +75 pts

20 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)

25 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)

30 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)

30 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)

Reverse Crunch +76 pts

15 reps (+19 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl +101 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 12 reps (+27 pts)

25 lb x 6 reps (+25 pts)

25 lb x 5 reps (+23 pts)

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My Workout For Sunday January 19

I earned 1053 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Barbell Incline Bench Press +200 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+47 pts)

65 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)

75 lb x 9 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 7 reps (+50 pts)

Standing Barbell Calf Raise +51 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)

75 lb x 12 reps (+13 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+13 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+13 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

5 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press +208 pts

35 lb x 12 reps (+52 pts)

40 lb x 12 reps (+56 pts)

45 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)

45 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press +174 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+41 pts)

20 lb x 12 reps (+44 pts)

20 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)

25 lb x 10 reps (+46 pts)

Barbell Squat +212 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

75 lb x 12 reps (+53 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

85 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Barbell Deadlift +198 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 9 reps (+51 pts)

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My Workout For Saturday January 18

I earned 525 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Moving boxes +480 pts

4:00:00 || Easy (+480 pts)

Shoveling snow +45 pts

0:15:00 (+45 pts)

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My Workout For Friday January 17

I earned 840 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Moving boxes +840 pts

5:00:00 || Easy (+600 pts)

2:00:00 || Easy (+240 pts)

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My Workout For Thursday January 16

I earned 723 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row +86 pts

25 lb x 12 reps (+42 pts)

30 lb x 12 reps (+44 pts)

Side Plank +17 pts

25 sec (+17 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl +104 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 12 reps (+27 pts)

20 lb x 10 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 8 reps (+25 pts)

Plank +7 pts

20 sec (+7 pts)

Reverse Crunch +68 pts

15 reps (+19 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

12 reps (+15 pts)

12 reps (+15 pts)

Dumbbell Shrug +73 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)

20 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)

25 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)

30 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)

Upright Barbell Row +93 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+23 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+24 pts)

65 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)

65 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)

Cycling (stationary) +19 pts

0:05:00 || 1.1 mi (+19 pts)

Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift +190 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+43 pts)

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

Bent Over Barbell Row +56 pts

65 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)

75 lb x 8 reps (+28 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Pull-Up +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

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My Workout For Tuesday January 14

I earned 958 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Dumbbell Bench Press +203 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

35 lb x 12 reps (+52 pts)

40 lb x 8 reps (+53 pts)

40 lb x 6 reps (+49 pts)

Barbell Deadlift +190 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+48 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+48 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+48 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Barbell Squat +199 pts

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

65 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press +160 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+41 pts)

20 lb x 8 reps (+41 pts)

20 lb x 7 reps (+40 pts)

20 lb x 6 reps (+38 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

5 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press +180 pts

25 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

35 lb x 4 reps (+39 pts)

35 lb x 6 reps (+46 pts)

Standing Calf Raises +16 pts

12 reps || weighted || 45 lb (+4 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 55 lb (+4 pts)

12 reps || weighted || 65 lb (+4 pts)

10 reps || weighted || 75 lb (+4 pts)

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My Workout For Sunday January 12

I earned 877 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Cycling (stationary) +70 pts

0:10:00 || 2.7 mi || 7 % (+70 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Chin-Up +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

5 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row +169 pts

20 lb x 12 reps (+41 pts)

25 lb x 12 reps (+42 pts)

30 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)

30 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press +199 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

35 lb x 12 reps (+52 pts)

35 lb x 9 reps (+50 pts)

35 lb x 7 reps (+48 pts)

Barbell Squat +185 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+43 pts)

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+48 pts)

65 lb x 10 reps (+48 pts)

Romanian Deadlift +149 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)

55 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)

65 lb x 12 reps (+39 pts)

75 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

Upright Barbell Row +87 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)

45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)

55 lb x 12 reps (+23 pts)

55 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts)

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My Workout For Saturday January 11

I earned 111 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Running (treadmill) +16 pts

0:05:00 || 0.3 mi || 1 % (+16 pts)

Cycling (stationary) +79 pts

0:07:30 || 2 mi || 7 % (+49 pts)

0:06:20 || 1.5 mi || 5 % (+30 pts)

Chin-Up +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

7 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

12 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

5 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

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My Workout For Thursday January 09

I earned 711 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Dumbbell Bench Press +196 pts

25 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

35 lb x 12 reps (+52 pts)

40 lb x 6 reps (+49 pts)

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row +163 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+40 pts)

20 lb x 12 reps (+41 pts)

25 lb x 10 reps (+41 pts)

25 lb x 10 reps (+41 pts)

Standing Dumbbell Upright Row +103 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 10 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 10 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 8 reps (+25 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl +102 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 10 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 8 reps (+25 pts)

20 lb x 7 reps (+25 pts)

Dumbbell Shrug +71 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)

20 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)

25 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)

25 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)

Reverse Crunch +52 pts

10 reps (+13 pts)

10 reps (+13 pts)

10 reps (+13 pts)

10 reps (+13 pts)

Cycling (stationary) +14 pts

0:05:30 || 1.0 mi || 5 % (+14 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

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My Workout For Tuesday January 07

I earned 614 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Reverse Crunch +53 pts

15 reps (+19 pts)

15 reps (+19 pts)

12 reps (+15 pts)

Plank +30 pts

30 sec (+10 pts)

30 sec (+10 pts)

30 sec (+10 pts)

Side Plank +42 pts

20 sec (+14 pts)

20 sec (+14 pts)

20 sec (+14 pts)

Chin-Up +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

8 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Dips - Triceps Version +8 pts

12 reps || assisted || 145 lb (+2 pts)

5 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

4 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+2 pts)

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row +165 pts

20 lb x 12 reps (+41 pts)

30 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)

30 lb x 8 reps (+41 pts)

30 lb x 7 reps (+40 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press +208 pts

30 lb x 12 reps (+49 pts)

40 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

40 lb x 8 reps (+53 pts)

40 lb x 7 reps (+51 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl +98 pts

15 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)

20 lb x 8 reps (+25 pts)

20 lb x 7 reps (+25 pts)

20 lb x 5 reps (+22 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

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My Workout For Sunday January 05

I earned 706 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Running (treadmill) +88 pts

0:20:00 || 1.5 mi || 1 % (+88 pts)

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row +83 pts

20 lb x 12 reps (+41 pts)

25 lb x 12 reps (+42 pts)

Bent Over Barbell Row +49 pts

55 lb x 10 reps (+25 pts)

55 lb x 8 reps (+24 pts)

Barbell Squat +177 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+43 pts)

55 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

55 lb x 10 reps (+45 pts)

55 lb x 8 reps (+43 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press +195 pts

25 lb x 12 reps (+46 pts)

35 lb x 10 reps (+51 pts)

35 lb x 8 reps (+49 pts)

35 lb x 8 reps (+49 pts)

Upright Barbell Row +43 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)

55 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts)

Romanian Deadlift +69 pts

45 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)

55 lb x 10 reps (+35 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

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My Workout For Saturday January 04

I earned 173 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Running (treadmill) +88 pts

0:20:00 || 1.4 mi || 1 % (+88 pts)

Chin-Up +2 pts

6 reps || assisted || 130 lb (+2 pts)

Reverse Crunch +44 pts

13 reps (+16 pts)

11 reps (+14 pts)

11 reps (+14 pts)

Plank +17 pts

30 sec (+10 pts)

20 sec (+7 pts)

Side Plank Lifts +20 pts

5 reps (+10 pts)

5 reps (+10 pts)

Stretching +2 pts

0:10:00 (+2 pts)

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A Focus on the Basics

A new year has begun.  It is a time for reflection, a time for nostalgia, and a time for motivation.

2013 was the craziest year of my life so far.  It was an emotional and visceral roller-coaster from which I learned a lot about myself, about what I want and need.  As I look back, I realize the one thing that I need to start doing in my life if I want to succeed as a professional, as a husband, and as me --- focus on the basics.

In 2012, I was scared that I was stagnating professionally, worried that I was going to be stuck in autopilot and become the unambitious, listless worker everyone fears to be for the rest of his or her life.  I went to graduate school to gain a deeper understanding of my engineering interests, and it was frittering away.  It affected my personal life as well --- I became less productive at home and started to believe that I wasn't living up to the husband I wanted to be.  By the end of 2012, I took a risk and left my job for another with the promise of a real challenge.  There was a lot of thought and deliberation for that decision, and I can honestly say it was a great decision.

However, my stagnation concerns returned, and inward crept the fears again.  My job took more and more of my time, and I felt like I was neglecting my personal life.  I wrote film critiques and played guitar less and less, I struggled keeping in touch with friends and family, and I rarely stopped to look and appreciate where my life had taken me.  My fitness level dropped like a stone in water, and every time I tried to restart working out, something would come up that would take me out of it.

On the professional side, it wasn't a fear that I was wasting my knowledge away, but a fear that I would never be an equal to my co-workers and respected by my superiors.  For every step forward that I took, I felt that there was something that would happen that would knock me two steps backward.  Every time that happened, I looked at myself and wondered whether I should have become an engineer.  I thought I was growing at a snail's pace while everyone else was significantly further along.  The challenge was winning. 

As 2014 begins, I realize that perceived lack of growth is just that --- perceived.  I have grown significantly throughout 2013, and thankfully only a small percentage of that is my weight.  I still have a long way to go, but the hindrance is me.  I'm so focused on gaining advanced knowledge and skills that I've neglected basic principles.  I want to play hard guitar songs without practicing my scales and learning my modes.  I want to be five years down the road personally and professionally so badly that I forget to learn how to live and work now.

So, starting in 2014, I will strive harder to find the work-life balance.  I will improve my fitness to be as good as, if not better than, it was my first year of marriage.  I will focus on learning and memorizing the engineering basics so that I have a foundation of knowledge that won't be on mental sand.  I will learn to understand that I will fail several times before I succeed.  I will play my scales and modes so that my fingers stay nimble enough for playing along with my songs.  I will find a little bit of time to read leisurely, regardless of how long it takes me to finish a book.  I will write more film critiques and complete the cycle of Star Wars critiques I began a couple of years ago.  I will stop and take stock in the life that I have so that I have a solid foundation for the life I will have.  For all who read this, please hold me accountable.  I know I can't do this alone, but I know that I can do this.