Ten alternating curls: start at your side with a dumbbell parallel with your feet, then bring it up while turning so they are perpendicular to your feet (15 lbs)
Ten hammer curls: similar but dumbbells stay parallel for the whole motion (20 lbs)
Ten incline curls: sitting at an incline bench and curling with dumbbells perpendicular to feet (15 lbs)
Ten check flies: standing keep elbows in bent and arms out to 45 degs. palms up, bring hands together in front, keep elbows bent, lift weights to eye level (10 lbs)
Killing weeds: 1 gallon of vinegar, 1/2 cup of salt, couple squirts of Dawn dish soap
All-purpose cleaner (best for showers): 1 cup vinegar to 1 cup Dawn
All-purpose cleaner (best for windows, counters, surface tops): 1 tsp Dawn, 1 gallon jug, 1/2 cup vinegar, 16 oz rubbing alcohol, fill with water
Cleaning Solution: 1 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup dawn, 3 tsp hydrogen peroxide
Side walk de-icer: 1 tsp of Dawn, 1 tbsp of rubbing alcohol, 1/2 gallon of hot/warm water
Guests notice: Front door and doormat, Smells (good or bad), Floors (Dirt, pet hair), Surfaces (Dust, stains), Windows (Smudges), Couch cushions, Clutter, Bathroom (sink, toilet), Lighting, Dust on Decor
Products acceptable on Bath Fitter Acrylic Products: Clean Shower by Church and Dwight, Lysol Mildew Remover with Bleach, Soft Scrub with Bleach, Formula 409 Orange Power, Tilex Fresh Shower, Tilex Mold And Mildew Remover, Vinegar
Steak Tip Marinade: 2 Parts soy sauce, 1 part water, white sugar, brown sugar, sesame seed oil (just a little), Onions, Scallions, Garlic, Ginger, touch of tabasco [marinade for 2 days]
Lasagna: 1 TBS Veg. Oil, 1.5 Lb Ground Chuck, 12 oz whole tomatoes or tomato puree, 8 oz Tomato Sauce, 2 Envelopes of dehyd. spag sauce, 2 cans total of 12oz V-8, 1 pack 1 lb lasagna noodles no cook, 12 oz Ricotta cheese, 8 or more oz mozz cheese shredded, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, italian seasoning
Cook lasagna: Heat oil in large skillet, brown meat well, drain fat, stir in tomato puree sauce, dehyd sauce, veg juice, cook/simmer 10 min, cover bottom of 13x9x2 dish with meat, uncooked noodles, cheese + mozz, laywer ending with the meat sauce, cover with foil (tight), cook 1 hour at 350, let stand 15 min, sprink with parm and pars, eat.
Meatballs: Eg, Bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, Minced onion, Garlic Salt, Parm Cheese, Salt and Pepper: Oven 350 for half hour
Marinade: 1/4 cup ginger, 1/4 cup garlic, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp cardamom (ground), 2 Tbsp coriander (ground), 1 Tbsp turmeric (ground), 2 Tbsp thyme, 1 Tbsp crushed pepper, 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium), 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup malt vinegar, 1/4 cup safflower oil or canola oil, 1/2 cup olive oil
Kale Soup: White onion (dice), Three small potatoes (dice), Evo, Linguica, Bay leaf, Chicken broth (value size 48 oz), 2 cans light red Kidney beans (30 oz), water (48 oz), salt, paprika, kale
Cook Kale Soup: Dice Onion, Dice Potatoes, put evo in pot, add onions, cut linguica and add to pot, add bay leaf or two, add broth after 10 minutes, add water, add salt and paprika, cut kale, wash kale, add kale after 10 more minutes, stir it in, wait 7 minutes and add beans, wait 30 minutes
Carne Asada: Juice of oranges, 3/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 4 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp cumin, 1 Tbsp paprika, 1 Tbsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 cup olive oil,
Mongolian Drink: Equal parts of the following (Absolute Vodka, Southern Comfort, Blue Curacao, Midori, Triple Sec, Sour Mix, Peach Tree, Pineapple Juice)
Superfoods: Garlic, Pumpkin Seeds, Pineapple, Papaya Seeds, Wormwood, Lemon, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Raw Carrots, Raw Honey, Cloves, Onions, Cucumber Seeds
Cook Braised Chuck Roast: 1. Season roast generously with salt and pepper 2. Preheat dutch oven over medium-high. Add ghee and sear roast 4-7 minutes per side until golden. remove and set aside 3. In the same pot, saute onion, carrots, and celery 6-8 minutes until softened. add garlic and shallots, cook 2-3 minutes 4. stir in tomato paste and worcestershire sauce, cook until paste darkens 5. Deglaze with red win, scraping up brown bits. boil 1 minute then simmer 6-10 minutes until reduced by half 6. Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. return roast to pot add rosemary and thyme 7. Cover and braise in over at 300 for 4-5 hours or until tender and shredding easily. 8 remove roast strain cooking liquid and simmer 10 minutes to thicken 9. serve over mashed potatoes, ladle sauce on top and garnish with chives
Eat fish once a week, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, milk, flaxseed, cashews, beet greens
The Official Game of Thrones Podcast House of the Dragon
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Addendum
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Trigger Words w/Ryan Cleckner
Things to Consider
Conditional Self-Worth: You only allow yourself to feel "worthy" when you've hit milestones: weight loss, financial freedom, emotional stoicism. That's not growth- that's a punishment cycle.
Role-Based Identity: You define your value by your usefulness to others. This keeps you small, behind the scenes, and resentful of the spotlight.
Emotional Withholding = Safety: You believe showing vulnerability risks rejection. So you hide desire, pain, even softness-then wonder why you're lonely.
Fear of Being a Burden: Deep down, you think needing love, support, or care makes you weak or undesirable. That lie runs deep.
Self-Awareness: You already see your patterns and speak them aloud. That's rare. Most people never get this honest.
Strong Core Values: Even if you inflate them, you have them. Integrity, helpfulness, love, and truth already drive you. Let them guide you authentically.
Desire for Connection: The longing for love isn't weakness-it's your compass. It's leading you toward wholeness. Follow it.
Humility & Inner Strength: You're not trying to be perfect-you're trying to be real. That's where all the power comes from.
Start Dating Before You're Ready: Don't wait until you're better. Try dating while being radically honest. Not perfect-present.
Practice Vulnerability with Safe People: Choose 1-2 people. Let them see your messy, real self. Practice saying things like, "I feel insecure today." Watch how it connects.
Clean One Thing a Day: Instead of judging your space, reclaim it. One drawer. One Shelf. One win per day.
Money Healing Journal: Track without shame. Write what you feel about each expense-not just what you spend. Turn avoidance into power.
Stop Saying Someday: Pick ONE dream. A real, measurable step toward love, health, or purpose. Start now. Today. Before you earn it.
Prompt
I want to uncover the masks I'm currently wearing, roles I'm currently playing, and illusions I'm believing. Please guide me through this process by asking me ten reflective questions, one at a time, to help me recognize the stories I'm currently telling myself. After I answer the tenth question, please step into the role of my higher self and analyze my responses. Identify the top negative patterns present in my life and the top positive patterns I can embrace and grow. Be direct and truthful, tough love is welcome. Then provide daily affirmations to support my growth, actionable steps to change behaviors, and embody my authentic self. Lastly a message of encouragement from my higher self to celebrate how far l've come on my journey.