"I've had the same problem about getting up (and then getting to it). I'm thinking about getting a second alarm clock to help with the getting up thing, but I mainly force myself to get up and exercise. I only do body weight exercises, so…"
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Starting an exercise routine
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Conway Sep 24, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hey Gents, I used to have a set physical fitness routine that you could set your watch by. I was in the gym around 11:00am and out by 12:30 (my work day didn't start til 2:30pm, so I was able to…Continue
Developing thicker skin
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick H May 25, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy gents, Yesterday, my girlfriend pointed something out to me that I'd never really noticed before. She said that I seem to be very easily offended, and that a lot of things not meant to be…Continue
The Importance of Graduate Degrees
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Shelton May 1, 2012. 29 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy folks,I've been spendning a lot of time lately debating the idea of going back to school to work on a graduate degree. I have my bachelor's degree, and there was a time in college I thought…Continue
The Art of Conversation
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Whitson Feb 29, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy folks,I hear a lot from friends and other folks that, no matter how much we say we might learn from our relationships, we rarely take any of the changes we learn to heart. Well, I've thought a…Continue
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Rick Shelton replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"Take her with you to the gym, she can work out too. My wife, myself, and my little son all go to the gym together, we put him in the 'day care' and my wife and I split up to do our own thing."
Rebekah replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"Approach 1: What was your whole-day routine when you worked at 2:30? Did you also have a 10-hour work day then? Did you spend a whole few hours each day with your fiancee then? How much sleep were you getting each night? If your work schedule has…"
Joshua Alvin Cuyler replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"I personally think forcing yourself into a routine is one way to go. Ironically, that doesn't work for me. With that aside, I think there's a big difference between forcing yourself and making it a PRIORITY to do something. Working out is…"
Chuck Knight replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"
Resigning yourself to the inevitable might be a better way for you to think of it, than force.
Much of success is in your attitude towards the endeavor. Make the decision, and follow through on it."
Mike D. replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"For me I had to suck it up for the first few weeks. After that my body was pretty well adjusted to getting up earlier and so it was able to go to bed earlier. Wake up an hour earlier long enough and your body will be ready to go to bed an hour…"
Joshua Alvin Cuyler replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"Though you said the evenings are your time with your fiance, you may want to just give it a go and sacrafice a couple more hours every other day to exercising.
However, the beauty of proper exercise is that you actually don't have to spend an…"
Rick Shelton replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"Get to sleep earlier."
Sloan replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"When I've done morning routines, I find the only way I can make it work is if everything is ready the night before. I have to have my bag ready for work, my change of clothes in it, shower stuff etc, and my work out clothes have to be out…"
Will Whitson posted a discussionStarting an exercise routine
Hey Gents, I used to have a set physical fitness routine that you could set your watch by. I was in the gym around 11:00am and out by 12:30 (my work day didn't start til 2:30pm, so I was able to squeeze it in in the mornings). But my schedule at work has changed where I work from about 8:30am to 6:30 pm. My nights are usually spent with my fiancee, so I figured getting up in the mornings would be the best time to work out. But I am having the absolute worst time getting up in the morning to do…See More
David F. replied to Will Whitson's discussion Getting mom and fiancee to chat"Unsolicited advice regarding the wedding planning that helped us.
As each of the parents to write down what is important to them to be in the wedding NOW. For my mom it was not having purls on the wedding dress. It really…"
Nathanael replied to Will Whitson's discussion Getting mom and fiancee to chat"I agree. Encouraging his mother to stick her nose into the wedding planning would likely be one of the worst things the OP could do. Planning and coordinating a wedding is often very stressful, and injecting more opinions and…"
Mike D. replied to Will Whitson's discussion Getting mom and fiancee to chat"I have to strongly disagree here. This is one of those things where it would either go great or it would go terribly bad. The last thing you want is them to get into a fight or your fiance to not take your mothers suggestions because she…"
Rebekah replied to Will Whitson's discussion Getting mom and fiancee to chat"On further thought, it's not funny.
There are rules about who gets what kind of say about which subjects to which degree, in wedding planning. This bride should not be volunteered for MOG/FMIL interference just to appease a barely-expressed…"
Merle Moscarello replied to Will Whitson's discussion Getting mom and fiancee to chat"Woah, it's all part of the game.
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Rebekah replied to Will Whitson's discussion Getting mom and fiancee to chat"As the fiancee in a similar position, let me say this: Do not hesitate to ask your mother to meet you half way, figuratively. Actually, nothing you say reveals any obligation on your part. Your mother, excited, expressed a concern. It's not up…"
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 4:24pm on January 20, 2010,
Brett McKay said… - Welcome aboard, Will. Man in the Arena... great quote. I think you'll fit in here.
- At 7:11am on January 20, 2010,
thehuhman said… - Welcome to the AoM Community, Will. We're glad you're here!
- At 2:38pm on January 19, 2010,
Dwane Lay said… - Welcome to AoM!
If you're a reader, you are welcome to join our book of the month club. Link is below, hope to see you there!
http://community.artofmanliness.com/group/bookofthemonth
- At 2:34pm on January 19, 2010,
Herb Munson said… - Hi there Will. Welcome to AoM. Also, thought I'd give you a friendly invite to check out my relatively new group, The Great Debate. Just click on "Groups." It's the one with the colorful galaxy picture. It's also one of the most active groups on AoM. In any case, great to have you aboard.
- At 12:25pm on January 19, 2010, Don Davis said…
- Welcome to AoM, Will!
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