[Keyser Soze]

Just saw this section with just a single thread, I wanted to start off a thread finally that talks about being a hard working exec AND maintaining a bodybuilding lifestyle.

Three toughest things about it:

1) Finding the time throughout the 9-10 hour working day to eat 3/4 times;

2) Finding the energy after a stressful, mentally draining 12 hour day of work+commute to pump iron;

3) Finding the time after all that to come home, THEN prep your food for the next day/s.

I find that the key to pulling off the third is to prep enough food for several days in one hit; if you have a family, you probably have a good woman; delegate this to her if she supports you (which she should).

As for the first, make your food innocuous and quick; the former should not stink out an open plan office, the latter because you have no idea how busy you''re ABOUT to get in the next 10 minutes; most corporate kitchens have a good microwave and fridge, but don't count on them in if you're a big fish in a small pond.

I left the the second last, because it's the hardest; this separates the true corporate warrior, stressed and frazzled, from the wannabe. Sadly, it also separates the unworried 300Ib'er at 10% from the 95% of guys who never make that golden mark; all I can say is this, you must have a FUCKING burning pair of reasons to want to be huge in both body and wallet. Remember; there's a reason Schwarzenegger never exceeded 250Ibs during comp; there's an opposing reason Ronnie Coleman isn't worth 10% of Arnie's wealth.

I'm sure there are many other trials and tribulations we, as builders of our financial futures face, but this thread will lead on to other insights. Keep the numbers large, both in the payslips and on the barbell.



Keyser.

[winger]

Bump

[peg]

It's a mental thang, you know.

How badly do you want it to prioritize it as first above all things.

It is a challenging mental game to find the most efficient method in the least amount of time.

It is a mental discipline to seek progress over final destination.


1. Is my hardest challenge. Eating is an inconvenient necessary time consumption when I'd rather be doing something else.

Why is it difficult for you to eat 3-4 times a day?
Find the solution based on the reason it is difficult.

2. Pump before you go to work. Yes, it means disciplining your sleep patterns and your daily work patterns to a different rhythm. Such can be done, New mothers learn how to change their sleep habits. I am sure big muscled men can as well.

Pump at lunch time.

Extend your work day one more hour.
Require your training as part of your work day not a part of your home life so that when you get home, you go straight to the gym, train, shower and then relax.

3. Prepare your food before you go to work, in the morning.
Working moms do it all the time.

You make big bucks, hire a cook service and have them bring it to your door or pick it up on the way home when you are in a pinch.

It is all a matter of disciplining the mind to endure the fatigue to push forward towards success.

SNAP to it soldier!!!

[ChefX]

Since my clients on average only work out for 45 minutes or so 2 times a week it is usually not a problem. My average client is a doctor who overworks as well. (considering that at one time I had 5 of th 7 directors at nih as clients LOL)

[winger]

Sorry I can't help ya KS.
I have a catering truck at work that makes me 4 eggs over easy for breakfast and my next 3 meals after that are something like chicken, red and green bell peppers, onions, broccoli, zucchini and rice.
They hook a brother up big time. All that for about $7.00 a day and that includes my morning coffee.

I love you non English speaking catering truck ladies. xxxooo

Hey KS, just marry my catering truck lady and you will be hooked up...lol
Oh my bad, did I say marry?

[Einherjar]

Originally Posted by peg

It's a mental thang, you know.

How badly do you want it to prioritize it as first above all things.

It is a challenging mental game to find the most efficient method in the least amount of time.

It is a mental discipline to seek progress over final destination.


1. Is my hardest challenge. Eating is an inconvenient necessary time consumption when I'd rather be doing something else.

Why is it difficult for you to eat 3-4 times a day?
Find the solution based on the reason it is difficult.

2. Pump before you go to work. Yes, it means disciplining your sleep patterns and your daily work patterns to a different rhythm. Such can be done, New mothers learn how to change their sleep habits. I am sure big muscled men can as well.

Pump at lunch time.

Extend your work day one more hour.
Require your training as part of your work day not a part of your home life so that when you get home, you go straight to the gym, train, shower and then relax.

3. Prepare your food before you go to work, in the morning.
Working moms do it all the time.

You make big bucks, hire a cook service and have them bring it to your door or pick it up on the way home when you are in a pinch.

It is all a matter of disciplining the mind to endure the fatigue to push forward towards success.

SNAP to it soldier!!!

That pretty much nails it.. My last job was much more administration orientated, so I used my grey matter more than my muscles so I pumped iron before work, up at 6am down the gym, work out, PWO meal and shower ready to work at 9am till 6 or 7pm then home, eat, eat, eat, prep tomorrows food and early to bed to do it all again the next day… Lifting was my life, everything came second, except my partner, my boss knew how important my lifting was and let me split my tea and lunch breaks into eating slots so I could keep my body nourished through the day, mental stress is nothing but a great catalyst to get you in the gym because a good blast on the iron makes you feel like a new man/woman…

My job now is too physical so I an only manage cardio and very little lifting, I’m changing jobs ASAP to get back to the iron, I miss it too much

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu were brick layers and they managed to get to Mr Olympia, that’s not an easy job, and in the hot and humid climate of California no less. Legends

[peg]

They became legends because of consistent discipline.
They found the most efficient way to do both work and train for themselves.

You will be a legend in your own right!
You'll find your most efficient way and you will soar with it.

[TH&S]

Originally Posted by Keyser Soze

Just saw this section with just a single thread, I wanted to start off a thread finally that talks about being a hard working exec AND maintaining a bodybuilding lifestyle.

Three toughest things about it:

1) Finding the time throughout the 9-10 hour working day to eat 3/4 times;

2) Finding the energy after a stressful, mentally draining 12 hour day of work+commute to pump iron;

3) Finding the time after all that to come home, THEN prep your food for the next day/s.

I find that the key to pulling off the third is to prep enough food for several days in one hit; if you have a family, you probably have a good woman; delegate this to her if she supports you (which she should).

As for the first, make your food innocuous and quick; the former should not stink out an open plan office, the latter because you have no idea how busy you''re ABOUT to get in the next 10 minutes; most corporate kitchens have a good microwave and fridge, but don't count on them in if you're a big fish in a small pond.

I left the the second last, because it's the hardest; this separates the true corporate warrior, stressed and frazzled, from the wannabe. Sadly, it also separates the unworried 300Ib'er at 10% from the 95% of guys who never make that golden mark; all I can say is this, you must have a FUCKING burning pair of reasons to want to be huge in both body and wallet. Remember; there's a reason Schwarzenegger never exceeded 250Ibs during comp; there's an opposing reason Ronnie Coleman isn't worth 10% of Arnie's wealth.

I'm sure there are many other trials and tribulations we, as builders of our financial futures face, but this thread will lead on to other insights. Keep the numbers large, both in the payslips and on the barbell.



Keyser.

1) I set my stall out on that one - I eat 3/4 times while I'm at work. If someone wants a meeting with me they know I'll be eating during it. People might not understand why, but eventually they accept it.

2) Thats my stress relief. I make time for this. I also make time for my time off.

3) This is the hardest part. Sometimes I slip on this so I have a refeed day - I'll eat store bought cheese sandwiches, as long as I get 75% of my macros I'm happy.

But I can now make 3 days worth of Beef+Veg+Rice in less than 30mins. I need to get more tupperware and a bigger Frying pan and I can double my capacity to 7 days worth

[chris4pez]

I also use to find this very very hard to be honest but ever since being on this regiment x scheme i have found it a lot easier and also i am getting less stressed about everything, even the mrs said i have been more calmer lol

As for the mrs doing my food you have got no chance for 2 reasons i like doing it my self and second of all she cant cook lol

I think that these are the things that ppl fall short of but as said if you plan ahead then you should be ok tbh!

I usually cook my food the night b4 and i find that works for me