Today is rest day 1. I’ll also be taking a washout the week after next since I’ll be on vacation with my family. Should be interesting to see how things manifest since I’m on ST4 now.
Been really into masculinity and trying to cultivate my own masculinity in the best way possible. The world really needs masculine men and I’m feeling called to become as masculine as possible as if it’s someway tied into my purpose.
Related to that I’ve been really disciplined and committed to the gym but also other responsibilities this week. Think it’s related to my implementation of a calendar system (and commander to some extent) - it’s made a HUGE difference.
I’ve done all 6 gym days I’ve committed to this week. 3 days focused on strength from 5x5 program and the other 3 focused on core and postural stability. Planning to bulk up a bit I want to add some muscle.
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@Ice it’s been a few days since your dopamine detox. How are you feeling?
I think @Hurrikane posted another tip: to put your phone on black and white so the colors were less dopamine stimulating. At least, I think that’s the theory.
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@RVconsultant the dopamine detox was one of the most challenging / rewarding experiences of my life. It gave me a solid reset on life and I feel so refreshed and renewed after doing it. It was not easy but incredibly rewarding going through the challenges of detoxing my dopamine receptors.
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Awesome, mate!
What helped you through it?
Have you looked at Stronger or Eye of the Storm or Foundation?
Honestly, I wanted clarity on my goals and what I want out of life. A mentor of mine recommended fasting via a Dopamine detox to clear the mind of the external “chatter” that might be clouding my truest, most authentic goals. I was able to push through with that end goal in mind.
Also, I made sure my environment was conducive to it. For example, I did the detox on a Saturday, where I knew I would not be required to check my work phone. I also picked a weekend where my roommate was out of town and I had the house to myself. That way it was a quiet environment free of external distraction.
Hungover today after the 4th, so taking an extra rest day from Q subs. Running one loop of my Paragon custom right now to help with sleep and restoring my health after drinking a lot yesterday.
Yesterday my friends and I partied with a mutual friend and his friend group who I was meeting for the first time. I was very social and was receiving a lot of respect from the dudes of the group and a lot of attraction from the girls - even though I was meeting them all for the first time. Later in the day, one of the girls sat down on my lap without me requesting it in any way, she just did it on her own accord LOL.
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How’s it going?
Ultrasonic?