http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/ Online forum discussing a wide variety of general intrest everyday topics en Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:57:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.darkmesa.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/ http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/14-work-out-9-22-08.html Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:11:21 GMT 20 mins on elip 100 twisting inclined situps 20 mins on bike 100 inclined sit ups 20 mins on the elip 20 mins on elip

100 twisting inclined situps

20 mins on bike

100 inclined sit ups

20 mins on the elip

50 uhh leg sit ups? Sit on a bench and kick your legs out straight

50 situps in an ab chair ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/14-work-out-9-22-08.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/13-new-work-out-program.html Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:13:00 GMT I have been continually going to the gym, but after I return and then eat, I either forget or am too tired to post here. The past three days I switched to this due to slow weight loss. MWF: 20mins cardio 100 sit ups X 3 TTH: Shoulders, back, triceps, biceps, delts, pecs 4x12 and 200 sit... I have been continually going to the gym, but after I return and then eat, I either forget or am too tired to post here.

The past three days I switched to this due to slow weight loss.

MWF: 20mins cardio 100 sit ups X 3

TTH: Shoulders, back, triceps, biceps, delts, pecs 4x12 and 200 sit ups

I can do the full stack (300 or so lbs?) on the leg press so I decided to cut them out of my routine until I begin a bulking stage. Besides all the cardio keeps them firm. ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/13-new-work-out-program.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/12-i-got-lazy-9-10-08.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:06:26 GMT Hey i got lazy after a week of a hurt neck and I didn't record my last three work outs.

Basically I have doubled my weight from 10 to 20lbs on my shoulder exercises and have added another 5lbs on my bicep lifts.

I added more situps and now I can push myself much harder on my runs.

I am still at 181lbs, not weightloss, infact I think it's a 1lb increase, but physically I have lost quite a bit of chunkiness around the midsection. So maybe I have lost muscle, but this goes against the whole "cant lose fat and gain muscle at the same time" I and confused! ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/12-i-got-lazy-9-10-08.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/10-work-out-8-25-08.html Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:32:47 GMT 20 mins mod on an elip on a high setting 20 mins mod on a bike on a mid setting 4x15 bar+10kg ( the bar ||--\/--\/-\/--\/--|| ) one time with a wide grip one time with a close grip concentrated bicep curls 5x5 10kg 75 inclined situps 25 w/ 20lbs 20 mins mod on an elip on a high setting

20 mins mod on a bike on a mid setting

4x15 bar+10kg ( the bar ||--\/--\/-\/--\/--|| )
one time with a wide grip one time with a close grip

concentrated bicep curls 5x5 10kg

75 inclined situps 25 w/ 20lbs

I don't think I've gained weight, but my runs are getting much easier and I've really been slimming down my stomach. I plan to post pics soon

pics from jan 2005 mar 2005 april 2008 and now ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/10-work-out-8-25-08.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/9-workout-8-21-08.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:56:52 GMT 20 mins mod on an elip

leg press 108kg 4x15
calf press 90kg 4x15
frog leg press (I don't even know what to call this, but I touch my heels and point my toes away from each other) 81kg 4x15
heel press 90kg 4x15
standing calf press I don't know the weight, but it was a full stack and it felt like nothing. I'm guessing sub 100lbs 4x15

40 inclined sit ups with 10lb 10 w/o weight

notes: At my other gym I was pushing 170kg, thats' and extra 130+ lbs more than here. It felt really rough, like it wasn't lubricated well. Once I pushed out fully and began my reps it felt like I could take a bit more weight. ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/9-workout-8-21-08.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/8-workout-8-20-8.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:48:28 GMT Last night I walked 20 mins on an elip rode a bike lightly for 20 mins 15x4 15lbs double bicep curls 15x4 15lb arnold curls 15x4 7lb overhead tricep extension Last night
I walked 20 mins on an elip
rode a bike lightly for 20 mins

15x4 15lbs double bicep curls

15x4 15lb arnold curls

15x4 7lb overhead tricep extension

75 sit ups



My shoulders are much weaker than the rest of my body, and I always have a hardtime with overheads. I want to double their weight by the time I return home

my weight is 180lbs 5'8" ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/8-workout-8-20-8.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/7-8-19-08.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:45:16 GMT Jades asked me about my diet, so here we go My diet consitantly consists of 2 eggs in the morning over rice (cooked in oil :/ ) lunch: Usually something like Kale onion, garlic and crispy pork, or egg noodles with beef, Jades asked me about my diet, so here we go

My diet consitantly consists of 2 eggs in the morning over rice (cooked in oil :/ )

lunch: Usually something like Kale onion, garlic and crispy pork,

or

egg noodles with beef,


dinner ranges all over

from Thai BBQ, the kale dish above, more eggs, dried beef, fried talapia, fried octopus,

everything is with rice


I eat American food about 1 meal every 1-2 weeks, drink 1-2 cokes a week. I average about 2-3 liters of water a day and only go out drinking 1-2 times a week.


Now tonight I did 20 mins on an elip at a mod rate

4x15 Barbell Rear Delt Rows with a 45lb bar

4x10 25lb One-Arm Dumbbell Row

4x10 15lb hammer curls

Concentrated curls
I failed on my left side on my second set at #6

I completed two sets of 10 on my right arm

Two different shoulder presses
4x10 70lbs

100sit ups ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/7-8-19-08.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/6-workout-8-18-08.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:45:56 GMT 20 mins spent on an elliptical at a walking pace 20 mins spent on a bike at a run pace 4x20 inclined sit ups 20 mins spent on an elliptical at a walking pace
20 mins spent on a bike at a run pace
4x20 inclined sit ups ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/6-workout-8-18-08.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/5-work-out-8-16-08.html Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:28:03 GMT I weigh 82kg 20 mins on a bike 5 mins lvl 2 mod 5 mins lvl 3 mod 5 mins level 1 fast 5 mins lvl 4 mod I did 4 different shoulder exercises with 4k weights 4 sets of 10 (I have to learn their names) I weigh 82kg

20 mins on a bike
5 mins lvl 2 mod
5 mins lvl 3 mod
5 mins level 1 fast
5 mins lvl 4 mod

I did 4 different shoulder exercises with 4k weights 4 sets of 10 (I have to learn their names)

dumbell bench press 20lb 4x10

Tricep extensions 4x10

sit ups in ab chair 25x4


No fails.



October goal
Shoulders 10kg
biceps 45lbs
tricepts 45lbs ]]> BlackArtemis http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/blackartemis/5-work-out-8-16-08.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/neighter/4-i-haz-blog.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:45:03 GMT :slow: :slow: ]]> nEighter http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/neighter/4-i-haz-blog.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/jdv/3-darkmesa-blog-2.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:10:53 GMT Another quick blog about merchandise production. I've hired a designer to remake us all new headers for each forum skin, logos, print logos and stationary logos for our merchandise as well. I've also consulted with a vendor that I will be using for the time being to start producing some shirts.

Plans are as followed: To start off with, there will be 3-4 generic logo Darkmesa shirts and then a few odd-ball picture shirts, possibilities are endless with this one, refer to our slogan thread for idea's we'll be using. Pricing should be around $15-18 a shirt, most likely including shipping, and discounts for purchasing multiple shirts.

The logo and header designs should be finished within the next week or so I would imagine, and then a week after that I will have production designs finished and then off to get printed and finished. We are on schedule to have merchandise available for the end of July, so stay tuned! ]]> jdv http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/jdv/3-darkmesa-blog-2.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/jdv/2-darkmesa-blog-1.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:55:08 GMT Hello all, I plan on using my blog to write about my progress with darkmesa.com as well as to try and inspire others to use this system as well.

First off, I've had a busy week so far releasing a couple of beta skins that I am working on finishing, tweaking and changing daily. I will be taking down the pink skin later this evening to refresh that, as well as update the older 2007 skin. The front page is being reformated and changed over to a new skin and I will have it back up and online tonight.

Darkmesa is now a legal entity and Darkmesa is now a brand of Darkmesa Entertainment or (DME) for short. I've decided to become an entity for a few reasons, the most important is to protect this forum, it's users and our future plans for the forum, this will provide us with legal protection including protection for our future merchandise that we decide to produce.

There has been a lot of talk about t-shirts, beanies, stickers, etc. I am in talks currently with a couple of local companies that will be producing merchandise for us, if everything continues as planned, our merchandise will be available in late july. So far what is planned is t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, beanies, a variety of die cut vinyl stickers and regular stickers and business cards. I will release more information as soon as more comes available.

There are many more good things in store, I am in process of building a better darkmesa for us, just be patient. :) ]]> jdv http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/jdv/2-darkmesa-blog-1.html http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/stang_lover69/1-1st-blog.html Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:23:32 GMT Jauhn told me I need to blog something....So I'm blogging something. I start summer term tomorrow. I've got a math class 3 nights a week and 3 online classes. Although one is only a 1 credit course. So it shouldn't be too bad. We're completely out of our old apartment and pretty close to being unpacked at our new townhouse. I love it! It's sooo much bigger and nicer. I'm glad it came open when it did. So yea...there's my first blog. G'nite :P ]]> stang_lover69 http://www.darkmesa.com/blogs/stang_lover69/1-1st-blog.html