tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post1262624940098132461..comments2023-09-19T22:13:09.784+09:00Comments on The Peak Condition Project - Patrick Reynolds: Day 120, Your TurnPatrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782939552918603423noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-25678201090998396082008-07-21T03:55:00.000+09:002008-07-21T03:55:00.000+09:001) What's wrong with bananas? I notice when ever...1) What's wrong with bananas? I notice when ever a PCP'er describes X grams of fruit it always says "no bananas. <BR/><BR/>2) Which set of resistance bands did you get. I see a huge variation in price on Amazon.MikeRussellMcKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369282904496498642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-22511499106425068432008-07-20T07:10:00.000+09:002008-07-20T07:10:00.000+09:001. What resistence exercises do you do to target y...1. What resistence exercises do you do to target your legs - specifically your quads? How do you replicate the movement of a squat or a leg press with just a resistence band? Is there a danger of developing the 'big torso, skinny legs' syndrome so prevalent in gym-goers. (Apologies if this has been covered already.)<BR/><BR/>2. Is it really healthy and or sustainable to eat all those eggs? Quite apart from the gas issue, how about chlorestrol? <BR/><BR/>These are the only two nagging questions I've had about the project. Otherwise I've been really impressed, both in the execution and the presention of this endeavour. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-58201568507724504232008-07-19T10:44:00.000+09:002008-07-19T10:44:00.000+09:00When I tell anybody else this story, it comes off ...When I tell anybody else this story, it comes off as a strange mixture of pathetic whining and weird bragging, but maybe here it will resonate.<BR/><BR/>I started the PCP 40 days ago as someone in pretty good shape. I've lost almost 10 pounds in that time, and I look and feel better than ever, but to the casual observer, I'm still just the in-shape person I was before. I know, I know, poor me, someone call the wahaahmbulance.<BR/><BR/>Of course, my husband tells me I look terrific every day, but I've birthed his son and I clean his undies, so he's biased.<BR/><BR/>As I walked back to work from a conference today, I was stopped by a panhandler who said "hey supermodel." I smiled and apologized for not having any money and he said "No, I mean it, you're goddam gorgeous." I blushed and continued on to the office, all the while listening to the panhandler sing to me on the street "Heeeeey, supamodel! Turn around one mo' time supamodel!"<BR/><BR/>This has made my week. And it is impossible to get through a set of v-sits without humming "hey, supamodel" to myself. <BR/><BR/>See, both pathetic and conceited. But, anyway, thanks for doing this and being such an inspiration. Gasho back at ya.darahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886645641886621448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-41230071815676880982008-07-19T08:59:00.000+09:002008-07-19T08:59:00.000+09:00One more question: Why do I love you so much! PCP-...One more question: Why do I love you so much! PCP-mania has ensued! Patrick, the role model and heart throb! <BR/><BR/>LOL :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-88497613565845752722008-07-19T08:56:00.000+09:002008-07-19T08:56:00.000+09:00Is it more beneficial to build muscle, strength, a...Is it more beneficial to build muscle, strength, and vitality with yoga or kung fu? (I have a choice to take one of these two classes coming up.)<BR/><BR/>Also, any recommendations for someone about to enter college dorm-life and wanting to keep it PCP?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-57110425223786490142008-07-19T06:27:00.000+09:002008-07-19T06:27:00.000+09:00I have to questions (Very hopeful ones)Can we have...I have to questions (Very hopeful ones)<BR/><BR/>Can we have a PCP convention in Japan? I totally wanna go there it would be aweosme to meet all the PCPers and everyone interested in the PCP.<BR/><BR/>Are you going to focus your attention away from the physical in the future towards being in, lets say, peak mental condition?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-81579371480378721822008-07-19T04:14:00.000+09:002008-07-19T04:14:00.000+09:00What was the main thing that kept you from strayin...What was the main thing that kept you from straying when you were, in the first weeks, eyeing a nice, greasy or sweet article of food that was very non-PCP?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-54268554987189917062008-07-18T18:52:00.000+09:002008-07-18T18:52:00.000+09:00Ha! I have to admit I am a major lurker here…Since...Ha! I have to admit I am a major lurker here…Since you’ve acknowledged the likes of me, I thought it would be best to just come out and comment. <BR/><BR/>Sadly, my main question will probably only be answered months from now, as it’s mostly about how you plan to incorporate the PCP in your daily life when it ends. OK, so now here’s another question: will the PCP really end? I know you always said so, but still…I got this sudden realization when you said there are only 5 more days-wow! Time flies, and I really hope you keep us (lurkers + the rest of the lot following your journey) posted.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I’m still reeling from that star on your chest. It oddly reminds me of a random flyer from Barcelona with ‘You can fucking shine!’ written on it (yes, in English). Pardon the language y’all, (*^-^*) but that message has since been a confidence booster…And there goes Patrick finding a whole star hidden within – such a cool reminder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-51692946425201167202008-07-18T18:48:00.000+09:002008-07-18T18:48:00.000+09:00Hmmm, yeah, questions... well, I've been here sinc...Hmmm, yeah, questions... well, I've been here since about day 3, and I find the continuous thought in the back of my head is that the PCP is something for other people, people who are reasonably fit to begin with, like yourself.<BR/><BR/>But now that you mention it, I do wonder what you think the possibilities might be for the rest of us fatties, those who can't do a single pushup, those for whom "lose 50 pounds and stop being a blob" would be the obvious first goal. Because it seems to me that one of the reasons the PCP works is because you're starting with people who either already have genetically decent physiques, and/or who have the will and staying power to keep themselves in reasonably good shape to begin with (i.e not the sort of people who usually avoid restricted diets and exercise like the plague).<BR/><BR/>So I guess what I'm saying is, can you take a overweight, blobby, but forward-thinking individual and PCP them, perhaps with on an extended schedule? Or does the PCP require a minimum starting fitness level before it can do its magic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263197343041122603.post-66370914560467227532008-07-18T18:40:00.000+09:002008-07-18T18:40:00.000+09:001. What's a leg-up?2. When you switched from smoot...1. What's a leg-up?<BR/><BR/>2. When you switched from smoothies to solid dinners with more protein, did you continue to lose weight or did your weight stabilize?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com