Acing Math

Posted by Youthspent | Posted in | Posted on 12:54 PM

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Response to a friend having problems with math.

I had problems passing math 112. I took the class three times before I passed it. You noted that you don't need math, and I completely agree. When you go to college you will learn a trade or knowledge that benefits a trade, however, you are also proving your ability to learn and comprehend outside of your sphere of knowledge. If you are not great at math you will have to man-up (not being sexist) and figure out how to kick maths ass. In doing so you will prove that you are a good job candidate. With that said here are my suggestions for passing math.

  1. Go to class, and ask questions. Furthermore, when someone poorly explains the solution be extroverted and make them clarify.
  2. Do your work. In the computer classes it is easy to say "I'll go on Tuesday, or I can finish it before the party, etc." Go to your scheduled lab (your teacher will be there) and do your work at the lab. If you miss a question don't accept a 90 redo it when possible.
  3. Seek tutoring! Student services as well as the math department offer tutoring. Keep up with your tutoring sessions to show work ethic if you have a close grade.
  4. Talk to the main professor. Often times she or he can explain solutions better or can offer good advice. When you show up to class, ask questions, submit your work on time, and seek outside help it is hard for a teacher to fail you.

My last point is more philosophical let go of feeling stupid. Most people who feel stupid have one up on most of the world, because they have the ability to think outside themselves. Thinking about how other people think is a gift. For those type of people it can be hard to speak up, because they know how others around them think and judge. As a general rule, if you think your stupid your probably not, but if the fear of being perceived as stupid keeps you from asking questions then how will you ever be smart.

Week 20

Posted by Youthspent | Posted in , , , , , | Posted on 6:17 AM

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It has been a week since I decided to take a daily picture, and I have been consistently taking my picture. I have decided to wait two weeks until I post my first video, since I have only been taking pictures a week. I really want my first video to be exceptional, and waiting a bit is the best thing for that. Here is my latest photo.


The photo was taken 02/03/09, I weighed in around 180, its a little more than I hoped, but I'll catch up. I have revived my old diet, with the exception of a few tweaks.
  1. My new caloric target is 1500 calories on the days that I do not go to the gym, and 1700 on those that I do.  These extra calories will be in the form of carbs and protein. 
  2. I am reducing my carb and fat intake. Daily Target: Fat 20% | Carbs 35% | Protein 45%
  3. I am increasing my intake of slow absorbing carbs; I will get them from whole grain breads, pasta, and green vegetables.
  4. I will eat six meals on gym days, and five on non-gym days.
  5. I will be taking creatine, which causes your muscles to take on water weight.
  6. I will be taking in extra calories one day a week. I will rotate my "cheat day" between Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. My "cheat day," is a day when I will take in a few hundred extra calories. My goal in fluxing my caloric intake, is to keep my metabolism on it's toes. I chose Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, because they all fall on days after I wight-lift; my body will need the extra calories to build muscle.

Week 19

Posted by Youthspent | Posted in | Posted on 11:41 PM

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Fitness
My working current program seems to be doing alright, but I am finding it difficult to stay motivated and visualize my goals. When losing weight you can measure how much you have lost very easily, but gauging muscle growth is more difficult. I have decided to spend the next 86 days living and breathing Gym. I will be going all out on a new program with the goal of being ripped by my 23rd birthday April 24, 2009.




New Fitness Plan
1. Snap'em (Take a photo everyday in the same place with the same pose. After 86 days put them together as a video)
2. Count'em (Counting calories again, every calorie, every meal.)
3. Work'em (I will combine cardio and weightlifting to drop fat and build muscle. I will focus on my chest and lats so as to widen my upper-body and give me a more athletic build.)

17-18 Progress pics

Posted by Youthspent | Posted in | Posted on 8:29 AM

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Fitness Goals

Here are my progress pics.




















I see a difference. :)
I am focusing on losing weight again, but I will be on a less calorie strict diet and weightlifting at the same time. I will be doing a weightlifting method that involves going hard core "balls to the wall" once every two weeks. This gives your muscles more time to repair thus giving you bigger muscles. In between I will do light cardio, light lifting, and stretching. I will post a monthly schedule soon. I am also signing up to have a body composition done soon I will post the results of that too.

Other Goals

So one check off of my list. I traveled to washington and watched the inauguration of the first black president. It was amazing, and I am happy to have been a part of it. I will post photos soon.

Week 16

Posted by Youthspent | Posted in | Posted on 10:59 AM

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Fitness Goal

With my new goals these posts will mean a little less, because weight is not my goal. Muscle is my largest goal. I want to build a massive chest, and arms. This Sunday I will post my new program in full.

Countdown...1

Posted by Youthspent | Posted in | Posted on 6:47 PM

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170.8 Goal Reached!!!!!

Happy New years Last night I reached m,y weight goal. My new years resolution is to gain, yes GAIN 15lbs of muscle.

Countdown....2

Posted by Youthspent | Posted in | Posted on 4:48 PM

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Fitness Goal

Two more days until my goal date. I weighed 173.5 today, I am trying not to over diet for my goal. I hope I will see a major drop tomorrow. If not...I am going to be hungry as hell tomorrow night :). I might shave my head, and clip my fingernail, lol. Wish me Luck.

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