tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346613147087000895.post2957781528548153661..comments2012-11-13T10:31:01.666+00:00Comments on Steev's Random Blog: 2011 Arbitrary Dividing Point In Time ResolutionsSteven McGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17374399407451130501noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346613147087000895.post-10145849892138522892011-02-02T13:55:10.005+00:002011-02-02T13:55:10.005+00:00There is plenty of efficiency based advice in term...There is plenty of efficiency based advice in terms of strength training, so if it works, it should cut your gym time substantially. <br /><br />Regarding the resolution, you got me thinking that the slippery slope might be due to the gradual increase in unplanned exceptions. Maybe if i included them deliberately from the start i would be less likely to slip. I might try including deliberate exceptions the next time i experiment with something.<br /><br />Good luck with the 750 words, i have found it really useful in the last month – which reminds me i am due a blog post about it.Steven McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374399407451130501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346613147087000895.post-6866695179804549852011-02-02T13:53:03.052+00:002011-02-02T13:53:03.052+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Steven McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374399407451130501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346613147087000895.post-47089403214476356752011-01-31T12:26:49.987+00:002011-01-31T12:26:49.987+00:00Thanks Steev. I think I will read the book. Out of...Thanks Steev. I think I will read the book. Out of curiosity and for strength training tips. I find strength training so dull so a maximum gain/ minimum effort approach could be a winner :-).<br /><br />Aha yes I had considered the "slippery slope" aspect of making exceptions. Great that you have found a way to stick to your rule. Good coffee and nice sparkling water sound like great solutions.<br /><br />Good luck! I am tempted to start 750 words as well after reading this. I'm working on "mental toughness" mainly for sport but also for life. I found <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/0452269989/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=266239&s=books" rel="nofollow">this book</a> really useful. I think I'll start off just trying to write in a book, like you did. Thanks again!HeleneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474565169047812985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346613147087000895.post-90161100830599420072011-01-30T14:49:17.798+00:002011-01-30T14:49:17.798+00:00I really enjoyed the 4-Hour Body from a geeky pers...I really enjoyed the 4-Hour Body from a geeky perspective, not sure what from it i'll actually end up using, but it will definitely be my first stop if / when i decide to lose weight or get fit. <br /><br />It is written in a very similar style to the 4-Hour Work Week and focuses on finding the 80:20 (more like 95:2.5) for health and fitness. I suspect it probably would irritate you; pretty much the number one rule is to find the 'minimum effective dose' and do no more than that. Most of the time he suggests that the 'minimum effective dose' is much less than you would expect, which runs counter to "volume" training – i just had a look and one of the sections is called; The Journey From High Volume To Low Volume ;-). The section on endurance training is particularly counter-intuitive, it proposes a training regime of sprints of no more than 400 metres each to prepare for a marathon. Though i suppose in the same way that he wasn't proposing cutting work to 4-hours a week if you enjoy your work, you shouldn't reduce training if you enjoy training.<br /><br />Having said all i think you might find it interesting as well. I'm sure there will be parts you disagree with (there is some pretty 'out there' science), parts you know already (data is awesome), but there also might be the occasional useful tip or ideas to try as experiments to see if they work for you. If you do end up reading it i'd be interested to know what you thought about it.<br /><br /><br />Resolution 2 is going great so far, i kinda failed on the 1st and 2nd (New Years Day and my birthday respectively) but for the last 28 days it has been pretty easy to stick to. I'm a bit 'all or nothing' when it comes to changes (ask Alastair ;-) ) and for me exceptions tend to be the start of a slippery slope to complete non-compliance. There are two things i'm finding are making it easier to stick to than i expected: 1) Drinking coffee - i love coffee and starting the day with a nice cup of black coffee means i really don't miss the glass of orange juice i used to have. 2) Sparkling water - i think what i miss about soft drinks is the fizz rather than the sweetness or flavour, so sparkling water has all of the refreshment with none of the sugar. <br /><br /><br />PS There is also a pretty heavy endorsement for Vibram Five Fingers in the Reversing Injuries section of The 4-Hour Body … Though i did break my big toe over the summer running through the woods at a paintball site, so maybe not appropriate for all conditions ;-)Steven McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374399407451130501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346613147087000895.post-68320497652913757862011-01-30T13:23:42.430+00:002011-01-30T13:23:42.430+00:00Great resolutions Steve! I totally agree with you ...Great resolutions Steve! I totally agree with you that little and often is the way forward for learning and retaining new skills and the same goes for changing other behaviours, gradually re-wiring your neural networks.<br /><br />What did you think of the 4-hour body book? I've read the 4-hour work week and quite enjoyed it and have been curious about his 4-hour body book. Since I'm an exercise addict who enjoys "volume" training do you think the book would just irritate me or perhaps there is something of interest for me too? <br />How is resolution no. 2 going? Do you think it could be useful to have some exceptions to the rule rather than ban those beverages completely? Maybe you could have a couple of "cheat"/ joker cards you can play each week where you're allowed a beer/ whatever. In my experience total bans on things can make you want them more and make it harder to stick to whereas a sustainable change in this behaviour could be what you're looking for here?HeleneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474565169047812985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346613147087000895.post-43392947481100390462011-01-30T13:22:25.342+00:002011-01-30T13:22:25.342+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.HeleneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474565169047812985noreply@blogger.com