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    Hey guys,

    Recently I've gone from my natural super happy state to a heap of depression, My job recently folded. I will try to write this up as simply as I can...

    Company A owns Company B

    I worked for Company B. 2 months into the job they moved us into Company A' office... they said that Company A needed more business so temporarily I would move to Company A but still do Company B work. Slowly I started doing Company A & B Work. I was fine with this... anything to pay my way.

    However we just got told Company B Was folding... and they would hire us into Company A.

    So now I start to stress.... I already have two jobs as it is... They basically said they're making us redundant to then rehire us and we would have to do interviews etc... even though we have been working in that office for a few months now.

    Why would we be told that we would be moving jobs then have to have a meeting?

    To top this off it's coming up to xmas and I'm not excited in the slightest. I'm too stressed about life to even give a crap about it.

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    You will most likely get through as they'll know you were in Company B.

    Slowly I started doing Company A & B Work.
    However we just got told Company B Was folding... and they would hire us into Company A.
    Plus, isn't that a win situation? You would only have to do Company A's work.

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    Don't give up!

    Are you able to go to the gym once a day or swim or something? If you find something to focus on outside of work you'll be able to relax and focus more.

    I wouldn't worry too much. By the looks of it, you're most likely going to be hired by Company A, plus your work load will decrease!

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Benny View Post
    Don't give up!

    Are you able to go to the gym once a day or swim or something? If you find something to focus on outside of work you'll be able to relax and focus more.

    I wouldn't worry too much. By the looks of it, you're most likely going to be hired by Company A, plus your work load will decrease!
    Probably not I work two jobs, so sometimes I do 9am-10pm...

    The only reason I worry is because they could drop me anytime... A detail I forgot to mention is they messed about the owner of my first company


    Quote Originally Posted by DeiJaiVui View Post
    You will most likely get through as they'll know you were in Company B.

    Plus, isn't that a win situation? You would only have to do Company A's work.
    Not really, I'm less likely to secure my job because im more disposable

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    You can go before work. It will help to calm you down

    hm. Well can you show them how valuable you are, work hard, hit the deadlines?

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Benny View Post
    You can go before work. It will help to calm you down

    hm. Well can you show them how valuable you are, work hard, hit the deadlines?
    Doing that as it is, I have built websites on my local host to show them... I have done SEO research like a really indepth guide. I turned an over £5k budget into a couple £100.

    I suppose I could go to the gym earlier It would mean driving 20 miles to come back onmyself and drive another 20 miles elsewhere though every morning in a main town...

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    That sucks man :/
    Mind saying what industry you work in?
    Currently Working on:
    Mining:77/80
    Herblore:55/80

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord View Post
    That sucks man :/
    Mind saying what industry you work in?
    IT but mostly supporting Apprentices

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    You possibly deserve that. Maybe you did something wrong and god makes that to test you.

    I will try to answer all Runescape related questions!

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtrapsp View Post
    Doing that as it is, I have built websites on my local host to show them... I have done SEO research like a really indepth guide. I turned an over £5k budget into a couple £100.

    I suppose I could go to the gym earlier It would mean driving 20 miles to come back onmyself and drive another 20 miles elsewhere though every morning in a main town...
    Ok good. You want to keep going! Motivate yourself!

    It doesn't have to be gym, swimming or running is good too!



    Waking up like this is a hell of a motivation!

    Trust me I feel so good when I hit I my racing weight for swimming. It feels awesome and you look great. It impacts on your life enormously!


    Sorry to bring the homo in but.... this will help you feel better about everything.
    Plus, IDK if you have a girlfriend but this will help with ladies too...
    Last edited by Benny; 11-27-2012 at 10:25 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Imanoobbot View Post
    You possibly deserve that. Maybe you did something wrong and god makes that to test you.
    I'm sorry, but I see no relevance in this post to what I posted. I would rather you kept religion out of this thread as it is a touchy subject and I am a believer in both science and creationism but not as the identity of 'God'


    Quote Originally Posted by -Benny View Post
    Ok good. You want to keep going! Motivate yourself!

    It doesn't have to be gym, swimming or running is good too!



    Waking up like this is a hell of a motivation!

    Trust me I feel so good when I hit I my racing weight for swimming. It feels awesome and you look great. It impacts on your life enormously!

    This is motivating just to look at... no homo :P

    I might ask people to help me write up an exercise routine for mornings :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtrapsp View Post
    I'm sorry, but I see no relevance in this post to what I posted. I would rather you kept religion out of this thread as it is a touchy subject and I am a believer in both science and creationism but not as the identity of 'God'





    This is motivating just to look at... no homo :P

    I might ask people to help me write up an exercise routine for mornings :P
    Let me help!

    I have the perfect motivation stuff to get you going bro!

    Get some good jams playing constantly!!! You'll feel like a million bucks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Benny View Post
    Let me help!

    I have the perfect motivation stuff to get you going bro!

    Get some good jams playing constantly!!! You'll feel like a million bucks!
    Any idea where I can get a good routine from? Like a half an hour workout before work or something

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    Pull-up bar at Amazon costs 10-15$. You attach it to the top of your door-frame.
    Skip-ropes is probably the number 1 exercise method I would recommend to anyone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Runehack123 View Post
    Pull-up bar at Amazon costs 10-15$. You attach it to the top of your door-frame.
    Skip-ropes is probably the number 1 exercise method I would recommend to anyone.
    live in the loft :P My door is cut at an angle:


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    ^^ Thats my door

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtrapsp View Post
    Any idea where I can get a good routine from? Like a half an hour workout before work or something
    I can write you some programs. Would you like me to do that?

    Do you want non gym work stuff or gym stuff.

    Muscle building or fat cutting etc?

    Cardio?

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Benny View Post
    I can write you some programs. Would you like me to do that?

    Do you want non gym work stuff or gym stuff.

    Muscle building or fat cutting etc?

    Cardio?
    I'm stupidly skinny if that helps xD

    I would really appreciate that Benny

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    Hey man I'm kinda in the same boat as you just been made redundant myself tho I'm a self employed plumber I aint had that much work this year so I also worked part time at a place called comet which you might you of heard got sold for an amazing £2 no its not a mistype a few months back.
    The decided to announced to us all just over week ago that there going into administration and there sorry didn't go down to well as you expect also I've got 4 other mouths to feed under my roof let alone christmas times get tough for everyone mate its these times that help you man up and get back on the ladder and become a better and stronger person its a short life no time to waste on sorrow or regret just keep moving forward and over the bumps.

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    Ok seeing as you said you were super skinny you're going to need to bulk up a bit.

    What this is going to require is a lot of protein and carbs. Although you'll need to eat clean. What I mean by this is that you want to cut out the crap ie coke, fries etc and eat healthy. So lots of veggies for the vitamins, lots of fish if you eat that (i don't) and eating 4-5 meals a day.

    The reason for increased meals is this:
    • You are able to maintain a constant metabolism
    • You keep your body fueled with the right fuels to put on weight and gain lean muscle

    Good cheap protein is this stuff

    This has a hefty amount of protein per shake and isn't filled with crap that's going to harm you.
    I recommend having a shake in the morning before/after you work out, one about 11/12 one about 3/4 and if you're up for it one before bed.

    Here are a list of good foods that I have compiled:
    Good Sources Of Protein:

    Egg - Grand Daddy of all foods. I like to have 1 whole egg for every 3 whites. So breakfast might include 6 egg whites and 2 whole eggs.

    Liquid Egg Whites - This is just pure egg whites. More convenient than cracking all the eggs and discarding the yolk but will cost you a little more.

    Skinless Chicken Breast or Cutlets - Lean, inexpensive, high quality protein; staple of every diet.

    Lean Ground Turkey - Lean high quality protein. Little more expensive than chicken breast.

    Top Round Steak - Lean cut of meat. Has more fat than chicken but great source of meat. Definitely something you want to have in the off-season and can be eaten while dieting in moderation.

    Filet Mignon - Tasty lean cut of meat. Expensive but worth it every once
    in a while.

    Buffalo - Lean red meat, very tasty but super expensive. Give it a try.

    Flounder - Inexpensive lean fish.

    Cod - Inexpensive lean fish.

    Pollock - Lean fish.

    Wild Salmon - Healthy fatty fish. Wild Salmon is great because the quality is a lot better but that results in a higher cost.

    Canned Tuna - Lean inexpensive fish. If you worry about your sodium you might want to cut down on this. Make sure you get the one in water not oil.

    Turkey Bacon - Leaner than regular bacon, not something I have all the time but I am a bacon lover so adding this to my breakfast in the off-season is something I like.

    Lean Ground Beef - Make sure you get something that is at least 90% lean. This can be a great off-season source of protein.

    Cottage Cheese - Slow digesting form of protein. Great for having when you have to go a long time in-between meals and also excellent to have before bed.

    Pork Tenderloin - Inexpensive lean protein.

    Wild Sea Bass - Lean high quality protein. Expensive side.

    Wild Swordfish - Lean high quality protein. Expensive.

    Bad Stuff:
    Protein That You Should Stay Away From:

    Skinned Chicken - The skin just adds extra fat that you don't need.

    Breaded Chicken - The bread crumbs adds simple carbs that you don't need.

    Deli Meat - Made with too many chemicals. Low quality of meat.
    Bacon - Too Fatty, but so tasty. I love this food but it is not the best for you.

    Farmed Fish - Have less omega-3s than wild fish, recent studies show that the farm raised fish's fat is very unhealthy.

    Fatty Ground Beef - Any ground beef that is below 85% is too fatty for me. Yes, they make tasty burgers or meatballs but that amount of fat is just too high to have on a regular basis.

    Fatty Cuts of Red Meat - Just look at the steaks, if the outside of the steak has some fat on it but the body of the steak is all red then that is fine. All you have to do with those steaks is cut the fat off the edges. If the body of the steak is riddled with white fat you are getting a low quality highly fatty steak that might taste good but won't be good for you.
    Now for the Carbs! (sorry this is huge, but a good diet is important!!)
    Good Sources Of Carbohydrates:
    Oatmeal - I like the slow cooked version but the quick one minute is fine. I have oatmeal with my first meal every day. It is a great slow digesting carb.

    Steel Cut Oats - Similar to oatmeal. Slow digesting carb.

    Fruit - All fruits are great but some are better than others for different reasons. Blueberries are at the top of the list for antioxidants and bananas are great for post-workout carbs. The majority of them digest faster than complex carbs so they are best used in the AM or pre and post workout.

    Vegetables - Like fruit you really can't go wrong when you eat veggies. During the off-season all veggies are great to have but when you are looking to diet I stick with just the green ones as they have less calories and net carbs. Veggies are a great source of fiber. Try to have some in every meal.

    Sweet Potatoes/Yams - Tasty slow digesting carb.

    Brown Rice - Staple of a slow digesting carb.

    White Rice - Faster digesting carb. Not a big fan as I think the brown rice is better overall option but white rice is good to have in the off season as it gives you the ability to bring in the carbs and calories need to grow.

    Whole Wheat Bread - Great slow digesting carb.

    Cream Of Wheat - Substitute for white rice. Faster digesting carb.

    Cream of Rice - Substitute for white rice. Faster digesting carb.
    Bad Carbs:
    Carbohydrates That You Should Stay Away From:

    Cereal - Most cereals today are loaded with sugar. Oatmeal is a better option. On top of that you will be getting a much healthier carb source.
    Candy - Loaded with sugar.

    Chips - Loaded with simple carbs and bad fats.

    Ice Cream - Loaded with sugar.

    Soda - Diet version is fine but the regular stuff is just sugar water.

    Fruit Juice - I am not a big believer in any kind of juice even most fruit juices as they are mainly sugar water. I would rather eat the entire fruit which has all the nutrients and is better for you.
    Good Fats:

    Fats:
    Olive Oil
    Fish Oil - You can get the pill form if you like.
    Almonds
    Natural Peanut Butter

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    Default AB Program

    Abdominals

    Rectus Abdominus:

    Location: Covers the area from sternum all the way down to the pelvis bone.

    Function: Pulls the upper torso to the hips

    Exercises: Crunch or Sit Up
    Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, or resting on a bench with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. If you are resting your feet on a bench, place them three to four inches apart and point your toes inward so they touch.

    Now place your hands lightly on either side of your head keeping your elbows in. Tip: Don't lock your fingers behind your head.

    While pushing the small of your back down in the floor to better isolate your abdominal muscles, begin to roll your shoulders off the floor.

    Continue to push down as hard as you can with your lower back as you contract your abdominals and exhale. Your shoulders should come up off the floor only about four inches, and your lower back should remain on the floor. At the top of the movement, contract your abdominals hard and keep the contraction for a second. Tip: Focus on slow, controlled movement - don't cheat yourself by using momentum.

    After the one second contraction, begin to come down slowly again to the starting position as you inhale.

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

    Variations: There are many variations for the crunch. You can perform the exercise with weights, or on top of an exercise ball or on a decline bench.

    Oblique:

    Location: Side of the waist.

    Internal Obliques

    Transverse Obliques

    External Obliques

    Function: Tilt and twist the torso

    Exercises: Side Bends and Decline Oblique Crunches

    Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench.

    Raise your upper body off the bench until your torso is about 35-45 degrees if measured from the floor.

    Put one hand beside your head and the other on your thigh. This will be your starting position.

    Raise your upper body slowly from the starting position while turning your torso to the left. Continue crunching up as you exhale until your right elbow touches your left knee. Hold this contracted position for a second. Tip: Focus on keeping your abs tight and keeping the movement slow and controlled.

    Lower your body back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
    After completing one set on the right for the recommended amount of repetitions, switch to your left side. Tip: Focus on really twisting your torso and feeling the contraction when you are in the up position.

    Variations: You can perform this exercise on a flat surface or you can also alternate from side to side in each repetition.
    Intercostals:

    Location: Between the side of the rib cage. It comes into play when you flex the torso and twist from side to side.

    Function: Elevation and depression of the ribs

    Exercise: Air Bike

    Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. For this exercise, you will need to put your hands beside your head. Be careful however to not strain with the neck as you perform it. Now lift your shoulders into the crunch position.

    Bring knees up to where they are perpendicular to the floor, with your lower legs parallel to the floor. This will be your starting position.
    Now simultaneously, slowly go through a cycle pedal motion kicking forward with the right leg and bringing in the knee of the left leg. Bring your right elbow close to your left knee by crunching to the side, as you breathe out.

    Go back to the initial position as you breathe in.

    Crunch to the opposite side as you cycle your legs and bring closer your left elbow to your right knee and exhale.

    Continue alternating in this manner until all of the recommended repetitions for each side have been completed.

    Notes: While you cannot add resistance to this exercise you can concentrate on perfect execution and slow speed.
    Serratus:

    Location: Between front abs and lats.

    Function: Pulling of the scapula forward and around like in the motion of throwing a punch

    Exercises: Barbell Pullovers and Cable Crunches
    Kneel below a high pulley that contains a rope attachment.

    Grasp cable rope attachment and lower the rope until your hands are placed next to your face.

    Flex your hips slightly and allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back. This will be your starting position.

    With the hips stationary, flex the waist as you contract the abs so that the elbows travel towards the middle of the thighs. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.

    Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you keep constant tension on the abs throughout the movement. Also, do not choose a weight so heavy that the lower back handles the brunt of the work.

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

    Variations: You can perform this exercise with a handle instead so that you can concentrate on each side of the abs separately by performing the exercise to the side.
    I hope this gives you a vague idea for the ab section of your body.

    I will write some arms and legs programs later. I've just gotta dash to the pool now.

    Hope this helps?

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    Woah thanks Benny. That is some indepth stuff right there/

    Not a huge fan of Fish (Does tinned tuna count?) or is it tuna steak?

    Would you mind giving me some times I should do each excercise if I have 30 minutes a morning? also if I do this Can I redo them later that night or is it worth sticking to the routine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtrapsp View Post
    Woah thanks Benny. That is some indepth stuff right there/

    Not a huge fan of Fish (Does tinned tuna count?) or is it tuna steak?

    Would you mind giving me some times I should do each excercise if I have 30 minutes a morning? also if I do this Can I redo them later that night or is it worth sticking to the routine.
    No worries at all! I felt bad for you so I took some time out to whip that together.

    Yeah I'll throw in a rep count.

    Ideally for the abs you want to do 50 crunches, 25 on each side for the side oblique movements and 20 of the cable work. Furthermore, you want to do 50 reps for the air bike. Now this isn't going to happen over night, it's going to hurt but you need to try to do as many as you can before you stop!
    That should all fit into 30 minutes a morning.

    Tinned tuna is ok. I don't like fish so I stick to meat haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Benny View Post
    No worries at all! I felt bad for you so I took some time out to whip that together.

    Yeah I'll throw in a rep count.

    Ideally for the abs you want to do 50 crunches, 25 on each side for the side oblique movements and 20 of the cable work. Furthermore, you want to do 50 reps for the air bike. Now this isn't going to happen over night, it's going to hurt but you need to try to do as many as you can before you stop!
    That should all fit into 30 minutes a morning.

    Tinned tuna is ok. I don't like fish so I stick to meat haha
    I'l stick to meat and tinned tuna :3

    I know this sounds stupid but do the meals need to be big? is there some leeway on the diet incase I have a short burst of cash etc

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    Hey man, you've just gotta make your way though it.
    [Speech] You've been given this obstical becaus you can overcome it easier than you think.
    Think on that possitive side! Lots'a'money!
    No matter what problem you have, it will sort itself out.
    I always thought of the whole light of the tunnel saying.
    You're in a dark, horrible tunnel, you can't even see your hand infront of your face. It's been days, and there's still darkness... But know what that means? You just haven't reached the light yet.
    There is an end to everything. You won't be in this position forever. I give it two weeks max.
    Sinking. Always. Sinking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtrapsp View Post
    I'l stick to meat and tinned tuna :3

    I know this sounds stupid but do the meals need to be big? is there some leeway on the diet incase I have a short burst of cash etc
    That's fine!

    No No. The whole point is that 4-5 meals a day are small ones.
    The whole point is that you need to have good food if you want to put on some muscle. It also works out cheaper if you buy and cook your own food rather than having fast food - plus saves your liver from the crap!

    Don't have huge ones. If anything your breakfast should be the big big meal and then gradually decrease from there.

    Feel free to adapt any of that to how you want. Those are just some guide lines that I follow.

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