"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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at 6 feet??

175-180 and 8-10% BF wouldn't look too bad...
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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but how hard is it to loose this when cutting kicks in?
Depends on a lot of factors, but usually any weight that is recently put on will come off pretty quickly.

another thing, i am 6 feet, what weight should i stop gaining at? or just go as far as i can?
Its up to you... use the mirror as your guide. If you are happy with your body and your health then just keep all your weights the same (don't increase them) and your muscles will stop adapting. Otherwise cut/bulk as you see fit...
 

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what do you recommend as a summer gym. ymca, baylies? i dont really like the idea of paying for gym, but i will have to.

what is the best tasting/prices whey powder out there? what flavor?

how much does creatin matter, yay or nay? (if you dont have too much money)
 

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I have a membership with 24 hour fitness. They were the only gym around that didn't force me to sign any contract - I can quit whenever I want. Plus they're open whenever, which rocks, and they happen to be the cheapest place around where I live (even cheaper than the YMCA and rec-center!).

I thought about just investing in a home gym but I don't have the room or the cash to get everything I would need. Besides, there's a TON of hot chicks there and its a great environment for working some subtle game (although my mind is almost always focused on lifting... but you know, between reps its nice to have a good distraction ;) )
 

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As for whey protien, I like Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey but there are other good brands out there. Most of them will be just as good, it really just depends on cost and taste. O.N. is not too much and I actually think it tastes pretty good (esp. w/milk if you can fit it in your diet)

Creatine I'm not sure on because I haven't had a chance to use it. I've heard almost nothing but good things about it though and there are tons of studies showing that it increases power and endurance for lifting weights (which means more muscle stimulation which means more growth). If you can afford it I say give it a shot and see for yourself. Its not a necessity though, there are no "magic" supplements that will replace hard work and a good diet.
 

"The Coffee Shop Girl You Never Spoke To"

You've replayed it a hundred times. She stood three feet away, scrolling her phone. You had an opening. You composed the perfect line — after she was gone.

For all you know, she's married now. To some guy who said something. Anything.

Openers are cheap. Almost any sentence works when it's delivered within three seconds. The expensive part is the standing there, drafting and deleting, while the window quietly closes.

The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.

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hehe, you are right about girls. i enjoy chatting up with chicks between sets.

how much you paying for 24?

what kind ON, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla?
 

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I'm a chocolate fiend myself, i like em all though. Mix in some yogurt and fruit and it makes a great MRP in the mornings.

I pay $40 a month for 24 hour fitness. The only thing that was annoying is that when you go to sign up they try anything to make you buy a package deal. Just don't give in to their Jedi Mind Tricks :D
 
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