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During high school I was "straight-edge" which is a philosophy that practices the refusal to take any substances (alcohol, marijuana, etc.). I decided that a for a month before my 21st birthday (the legal age for drinking in the U.S.) that I am going to go back to being completely straight-edge. I am doing this not only because it is healthy for me, but also to practice some discipline. I've gotten soft and weak, and I need to concentrate on reality. There is so much in this world that I feel ne… Continue

Well, Sunday I spent some time researching different types of lifting routines that I could try out. I formulated a routine based off of what I found. I tried eating as healthy as I could. To reward my efforts for the day I went and saw one of my favorite bands (Strike Anywhere) play, and they were absolutely incredible! That night I had trouble sleeping though. I think the reason for this is that I had a lot on my mind, I've been kind of (especially after seeing Strike Anywhere play) going thro… Continue

It's me again :) I've been starting to get a little soft so I was going to start another fitness week! Except this time, instead of it being a week, it's going to be a month (and hopefully longer... like the rest of my life longer)! Anyways, I'm going to be starting this Sunday. No more shitty food, and no more being lazy! Here we go again!

Sorry I haven't been around in a while, I've been incredibly busy! This post is mostly going to be about how Ipower has changed me, and to give thanks to the community.

I first off want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to: Dean, Sophie, Josh, L.G., Kelly, and the rest of the community here. You guys are AWESOME! Without your support I don't think I would have ever had a monk mode. You guys have helped me change myself in amazing ways! I have loads of self-confidence now, I am no longer a… Continue

Yeah, that's right! One week just wasn't good enough for my subconscious! After a week of monk mode I've noticed that I've been actively self-developing myself at almost all times. Whenever I see an obstacle in my way I say "Yeah right! Give me something harder!" I work out like a triathlete, eat like an organic farm owner, and socialize like a social worker (except a little less annoying)!

But on a more serious note, I've been happier than I have in months after monk week. Before I started I r… Continue