M3:D50 Giving up

What's on my mind today?
When is it right to give up? Is there ever a time when you should give up? I'm going to say that I think that answer is yes and no. Surprised? Read on.

I believe that if you are in an interpersonal relationship where there is just no getting through to a person, there comes a point in time where you have to give up. When you try to get through to someone (like an employee for instance) and they just are not willing to truly hear what you are saying, it is probably timie to give up. You try as much as you can, but there definitely comes a point in time where you have to throw in the towel. This is because you are not in control of the entire situation. Someone else has input and no matter what you do, you cannot make them do what they don't want to do. When that is the case, just give up.

At the same time, when it comes to your training and diet, you should never give up. Everything you do is in your own control. You can make changes where necessary. You can eat more or eat less. You can workout harder. You can shape the outcome that you will get by your own actions. When this is the case, never give up.

Giving up is a permanent thing. In a relationship, if one of the parties gives up, the relationship is over. In a work situation, when the employee or the boss gives up, the employee is likely not long for their job. It is likely that the act of giving up will lead to permanent consequences.

If you give up on your training and diet, the best you can do is the body you have now. However, it is likely to be worse than that. You are likely to gain more weight and get more out of shape by giving up. It could even become a permanent problem (death) if you're not careful.

Never give up.

Week Begins 6/29/2008
	Sun	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Cycle spot	HC	LC	LC	LC	HC	LC	LC
M1 *	5:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	3:30 a.m.	5:30 a.m.
M2 *	8:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.
M3 *	11:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
M4 *	2:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	2:30 p.m.
M5 *	5:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.
M6 *	7:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	7:30 p.m.
Weights *	N/A	Lift	N/A	Lift	N/A	Lift	N/A
Cardio *	N/A	N/A	AM	N/A	AM	N/A	AM
Abs *	N/A	FYA	FYA	N/A	FYA	N/A	FYA
Water *	264 oz	264 oz	264 oz
Post-workout nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vitamins/Supplements *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accountability *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Target Cals	3500	2800	2800	2800	2800	2800	3800
Cals	3490	2710	2910
Ratios (C/P/F)	35/35/30	10/50/40	10/50/40
Target Ratios (C/P/F)	35/35/30	10/50/40	10/50/40	10/50/40	10/50/40	10/50/40	35/35/30
Total Completed	15	15	15
Total Possible	15	15	15
Mission 3 Total Complete	644	659	674
Mission 3 Total Possible	645	660	675
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

Find out what I'm doing to my body!
Today was cardio day. It was nice weather here, so I ran outside through the neighborhood. I did a good 3 mile run. My time improved to 25:14.