[quote]dnlcdstn wrote:
…Anyways, all I was saying is that if your gonna do something why not do it to the best of your ability? Tell me why one shouldn’t?
X, I’m sure you have methodologies you apply to working out, at work, etc. Why not just half ass it?
I never said anyone should follow and pay for the anaconda protocol. Fuck that. Some whey isolate and grape juice works good enough for me. That doesn’t mean I don’t bust my ass when I walk into the gym though.[/quote]
When I post I pretend I’m righting to myself when I first started out. Back then I was distracted by this, that and the next thing (especially articles). I was that screwed up from articles that I used to think that you could separate strength gains from size gains (as an example).
It’s not a case of not putting in the effort or 100% efficiency, it’s about long term gains which come from consistency and learning from your mistakes. Doing something that you can keep up with is far more important than doing something perfectly optimal. Sure, if you can train a certain way then do it…but the fact that someone felt the need to ask a question such as this thread’s says allot about the character; that he’s probably worrying about needless things.
People need to free themselves of this mental burden and actually just get enjoyment from the progress they get from the fundamentals. If they have questions then experiment/trial and error (learn to use your own problem solving skills…if they exist lol). If they’re still stuck, then ask a question.
It’s a huge weight lifted off one’s shoulders when you just lift, eat etc and not worry about timing their sets to 1.75 mins, or getting the “perfect” macronutrient ratio PERI workout. Getting into this mind frame will prepare you better for when you actually have a life and responsibilities.
IF you have your goals CLEAR in front of you, with the least distractions, you will FAR more likely reach them. You are FAR more likely to give it 100%. It may seem like you’re “half assing” it, but you’re not, you simply KNOW where you want to be and thus can do it better…
That could be a famous quote ^ lol
IF you don’t manage to do something “textbook” style, you are probably going to feel guilty. If you feel guilty, are you going to have much faith in your program? If you don’t have much faith in your program, are you going to give it your best?
BTW, CT talks about that stuff because it’s his job. It’s his passion to go into the gritty detail like he does. I’m not disrespecting him or saying that he’s completely wrong.
One thing to bear in mind is changeability. You may think that such and such is the cutting edge in nutrition or whatever…and in 5 years time it’s proved not to be (e.g. carbs around workouts).