Manga 🇰🇷: October Update
- Manganiello
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- Name: Brandon
- Goal: Career Launch
- Age: 33
- Motto: Embrace your Darkside
- Location: Seoul
Thanks man. I was legit afraid of this day, but it was actually fun the 2nd try at it.
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All the memories are coming back reading this. I am proud of you man. I want to see you get to week 8+
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2023 Goals
Sort my shit out
2023 Goals
Sort my shit out
- Manganiello
- Posts: 1710 | Thanks: 2021
- Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:25 am
- Name: Brandon
- Goal: Career Launch
- Age: 33
- Motto: Embrace your Darkside
- Location: Seoul
Today
- Fixed Tire (done)
- Had to figure some stuff out for taxes (mostly done - yay)
Day 18b - Do you like my shirt?
Video:
Summary:
- Short day today (8 done)
- Really easy compared to ABCs
- I'm noticeably not as emotionally affected by bad reactions.
- Mostly good reactions/complements about the shirt
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@Thebastard
I appreciate that dude, thanks. lol I don't want to know what's on week 8
- Fixed Tire (done)
- Had to figure some stuff out for taxes (mostly done - yay)
Day 18b - Do you like my shirt?
Video:
Summary:
- Short day today (8 done)
- Really easy compared to ABCs
- I'm noticeably not as emotionally affected by bad reactions.
- Mostly good reactions/complements about the shirt
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@Thebastard
I appreciate that dude, thanks. lol I don't want to know what's on week 8
- Manganiello
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- Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:25 am
- Name: Brandon
- Goal: Career Launch
- Age: 33
- Motto: Embrace your Darkside
- Location: Seoul
Day 18b - Shirt
Summary:
- Easy to do
- Mostly confused reactions from girls (Why are you asking me this?)
- 12 girls in 16 minutes or so.
Day 19a - Justin Bieber
Summary:
- Did 6 out of 16 drills, more of a time thing than difficulty... that being said,
- Opening with "Hey, how's it going?" vs. "Do you have the time?" Makes this drill harder.
- For some not asking for the time is harder... even though most girls responded quite well
- Found myself in my head more, and more situations had resistance
- Still quite doable,
- The Bieber part is easy tho
- I think every girl found the Bieber reference funny.
Lessons:
- Splitting the day up and trying to 1.5 days or just 0.5 of one day, and then 0.5 of another - does not work well.
- I find just having the sole purpose of my day to finish day 17, or day 18, or whatever day MUCH easier.
- Not ending the approaching session after completing 1 completed day doesn't seem to motivate me as much.
Other habits/goals
- Get to work at 6:45am (6:55)
- Eat 1400 calories (1800)
- Follow Skincare and teeth routine (done)
- Talk to CRA (Tax agency) (done).
Summary:
- Easy to do
- Mostly confused reactions from girls (Why are you asking me this?)
- 12 girls in 16 minutes or so.
Day 19a - Justin Bieber
Summary:
- Did 6 out of 16 drills, more of a time thing than difficulty... that being said,
- Opening with "Hey, how's it going?" vs. "Do you have the time?" Makes this drill harder.
- For some not asking for the time is harder... even though most girls responded quite well
- Found myself in my head more, and more situations had resistance
- Still quite doable,
- The Bieber part is easy tho
- I think every girl found the Bieber reference funny.
Lessons:
- Splitting the day up and trying to 1.5 days or just 0.5 of one day, and then 0.5 of another - does not work well.
- I find just having the sole purpose of my day to finish day 17, or day 18, or whatever day MUCH easier.
- Not ending the approaching session after completing 1 completed day doesn't seem to motivate me as much.
Other habits/goals
- Get to work at 6:45am (6:55)
- Eat 1400 calories (1800)
- Follow Skincare and teeth routine (done)
- Talk to CRA (Tax agency) (done).
- nipple-flip
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- Joined: Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:59 pm
- Name: Chris
- Goal: self-actualize
- Age: 29
- Motto: do your best every day
- Location: USA
good shit dude. keep on the path
29M
regular processes
- track sleep, calories, and protein
- lift weights
- solve medium/hard leetcode problems
- journal
less-regular processes
- complete two "grokking" courses
- read and take notes on DDIA
outcomes
- qualify for USAPL open nationals at 75kg (current bodyweight 151, S/B/D: 353/203/462)
regular processes
- track sleep, calories, and protein
- lift weights
- solve medium/hard leetcode problems
- journal
less-regular processes
- complete two "grokking" courses
- read and take notes on DDIA
outcomes
- qualify for USAPL open nationals at 75kg (current bodyweight 151, S/B/D: 353/203/462)
- Manganiello
- Posts: 1710 | Thanks: 2021
- Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:25 am
- Name: Brandon
- Goal: Career Launch
- Age: 33
- Motto: Embrace your Darkside
- Location: Seoul
Day 19b - Bieber
Summary:
- Quite a bit easier than yesterday
- Still find the hardest part of the drill is saying "Hey, how's it going?" (listening) and then leaving.
- I think it's just because it's weird to start a conversation, then say nothing and leave.
- I completely Suck at doing a Gay voice. I did it lol, but felt like I was doing an impersonation wrong.
- 14 girls all-together
- Last set of 4 girls took about 6minutes.
- Starting to really tell I'm more comfortable than girls in these drills
NO IDEA what's after this, which is kind of exciting.
I always knew what the next day was up until now.
Todays targets:
- Eat 1400 calories (1800-2000) <-- don't even know
- Start work at 7am (8:30am)
- Complete Day 19 (done)
THE DAY OVERALL
- Completely fucked up my calories (1800-2000?)
- I feel like this besides the AA program, is the MOST IMPORTANT thing I can be doing, and I did not do it well today.
- I either stick to the plan, or run a lower calorie budget where "off days" are offset by all the good days.
- Besides doing the AA program, today was off-target, and I'm not happy about it.
Summary:
- Quite a bit easier than yesterday
- Still find the hardest part of the drill is saying "Hey, how's it going?" (listening) and then leaving.
- I think it's just because it's weird to start a conversation, then say nothing and leave.
- I completely Suck at doing a Gay voice. I did it lol, but felt like I was doing an impersonation wrong.
- 14 girls all-together
- Last set of 4 girls took about 6minutes.
- Starting to really tell I'm more comfortable than girls in these drills
NO IDEA what's after this, which is kind of exciting.
I always knew what the next day was up until now.
Todays targets:
- Eat 1400 calories (1800-2000) <-- don't even know
- Start work at 7am (8:30am)
- Complete Day 19 (done)
THE DAY OVERALL
- Completely fucked up my calories (1800-2000?)
- I feel like this besides the AA program, is the MOST IMPORTANT thing I can be doing, and I did not do it well today.
- I either stick to the plan, or run a lower calorie budget where "off days" are offset by all the good days.
- Besides doing the AA program, today was off-target, and I'm not happy about it.
Thanks man, I appreciate it.
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You are killing it bro. The malls are empty cuz of the pandemic I guess but from what I can see there isn't a lockdown going on. Just a bunch of places shut. Not many guys are so motivated to do the AA program with this 'ultimate excuse,' that's for sure! Good job not checking out what the future drills are. Lol about the gay voice. I vaguely remember that one. Oh the hilarity!
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2023 Goals
Sort my shit out
2023 Goals
Sort my shit out
- Manganiello
- Posts: 1710 | Thanks: 2021
- Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:25 am
- Name: Brandon
- Goal: Career Launch
- Age: 33
- Motto: Embrace your Darkside
- Location: Seoul
Day 20 - Washroom
Summary:
- WEEK 3 COMPLETE
- Which finishes My January Target Already
- Still lots more to do (not even halfway done yet)
- Did the last 4 sets in under an hour, probably could've done it quicker.
- Did not find any issue here, the only thing slowing me down was finding enough girls by themselves to talk to.
- Most girls laughed at the bathroom thing, but not all. Honestly I was very indifferent.
- The whole day was a blur, don't remember really anything the girls were saying, honestly was in a hurry.
- I asked for the time 16x and still wasn't sure what time it was.
Todays targets
- Eat 1400 calories (1500) <-- better, but still too high
- Start work at 6:30am (7am) <--- better, but still off target.
- Complete Day 20 (done)
THE DAY OVERALL
- Kind of feel like I'm not moving aggressively enough on weight loss.
- Even tho 1400 calories is a decent number, its still lackluster...
- ... with a LOT of exercise, 1400 calories gives me 0.9-1.3 lbs of fat lost a week.
- That's OK, but for as important as body composition is, not enough.
- IF I can figure out how to do the AA program and get consistently into the 1.5-2.0 lbs loss/week, I'll be ecstatic.
- I'm at 176, and I'm suspecting 150 to 155 is probably the range I need to be in.
- Maybe fasting some days? Maybe a 2week waterfast? Not sure yet.
Summary:
- WEEK 3 COMPLETE
- Which finishes My January Target Already
- Still lots more to do (not even halfway done yet)
- Did the last 4 sets in under an hour, probably could've done it quicker.
- Did not find any issue here, the only thing slowing me down was finding enough girls by themselves to talk to.
- Most girls laughed at the bathroom thing, but not all. Honestly I was very indifferent.
- The whole day was a blur, don't remember really anything the girls were saying, honestly was in a hurry.
- I asked for the time 16x and still wasn't sure what time it was.
Todays targets
- Eat 1400 calories (1500) <-- better, but still too high
- Start work at 6:30am (7am) <--- better, but still off target.
- Complete Day 20 (done)
THE DAY OVERALL
- Kind of feel like I'm not moving aggressively enough on weight loss.
- Even tho 1400 calories is a decent number, its still lackluster...
- ... with a LOT of exercise, 1400 calories gives me 0.9-1.3 lbs of fat lost a week.
- That's OK, but for as important as body composition is, not enough.
- IF I can figure out how to do the AA program and get consistently into the 1.5-2.0 lbs loss/week, I'll be ecstatic.
- I'm at 176, and I'm suspecting 150 to 155 is probably the range I need to be in.
- Maybe fasting some days? Maybe a 2week waterfast? Not sure yet.
Thanks dude. It's a partial lockdown. I for the most part believe COVID is legit, but it's also the perfect rug to sweep everything under... Most people won't blame you for blaming COVID. Honestly, I think I just reached that point where I don't have time to slack anymore.Thebastard wrote: βWed Jan 13, 2021 8:35 pmYou are killing it bro. The malls are empty cuz of the pandemic I guess but from what I can see there isn't a lockdown going on. Just a bunch of places shut. Not many guys are so motivated to do the AA program with this 'ultimate excuse,' that's for sure! Good job not checking out what the future drills are. Lol about the gay voice. I vaguely remember that one. Oh the hilarity!
- Reservoir
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- Joined: Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:02 pm
- Name: Dimitri
- Goal: Get Laid
- Age: 30
Gotta respect your balls & dedication, you're plowing through these drills!
very relatableManganiello wrote: βThu Jan 14, 2021 3:30 amI asked for the time 16x and still wasn't sure what time it was.
- Goals:
- 1 cold approach lay
- 5 approaches in 1 day
- 10 approaches in 1 day
- 20 approaches in 1 day
- Reach Milestone: 20 lifetime lays [29/20]
- Adam
- Posts: 393 | Thanks: 255
- Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:53 pm
- Name: Adam
- Goal: Lose Fat
- Age: 34
- Motto: Become someone you admire
Great Job on the approaches, man. 1400 calories sounds really low to me. Do you find that you still have energy when eating that little food each day?
2022 Goals:
(1) Get Abs
(2) Get to 15 lifetime lays (currently at 10)
(3) Move to a new city with lots of single girls - DONE 6/12
(1) Get Abs
(2) Get to 15 lifetime lays (currently at 10)
(3) Move to a new city with lots of single girls - DONE 6/12
- Manganiello
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- Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:25 am
- Name: Brandon
- Goal: Career Launch
- Age: 33
- Motto: Embrace your Darkside
- Location: Seoul
Thanks man.
Yup energy levels are unchanged. I was on keto and eating 1200 calories for 2 months straight.
- I just ate at regular intervals, 7am,10am,1pm
- Took a multivitamin
- 400 mg of caffeine each day
- 4mg of ephedrine if I was feeling depleted.
- 1 ketogenic cheat meal each week.
There were maybe 1or2 days each week where i was hungry.
What blows my mind is that I was exercising 600 to 900 calories off each day and still only managed to drop an average of 1.25 to 1.5 lbs a week.
- Manganiello
- Posts: 1710 | Thanks: 2021
- Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:25 am
- Name: Brandon
- Goal: Career Launch
- Age: 33
- Motto: Embrace your Darkside
- Location: Seoul
AA Day 22 - Mom's Suspenders
AUDIO of the DRILL!
SUMMARY:
- The only weirdness I had with this drill was the fact I had a mic on me.
- Fun as hell
- One girl walked away as I was talking to her (1st one in the audio)
- 50% girls found it funny, 50% didn't get it.
- The drill itself took 30-40 minutes doing it.
- I was actually excited to do this drill once I read it.
THE DRILL:
1. Hey, Leave.
2. Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, Leave.
3. Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, My mom says I look good in suspenders, Leave.
4. Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, My mom says I look good in suspenders, Suspenders are good idea because I've lost so much weight my pants won't even stay up, Leave.
5. Challenge 5th Girl: Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, My mom says I look good in suspenders, Suspenders are good idea because I've lost so much weight my pants won't even stay up, You can see my asscrack, Leave.
I think I internalized the idea of just doing things to fuck with people. That came pretty naturally.
Today didn't really have any anxiety to it. It was actually just really fun to do.
OTHER TARGETS
- Leave the house at 6:10am (DONE)
- Eat 1200 calories, (DONE - 1,000)
That was really it. The day was very fun.
AUDIO of the DRILL!
SUMMARY:
- The only weirdness I had with this drill was the fact I had a mic on me.
- Fun as hell
- One girl walked away as I was talking to her (1st one in the audio)
- 50% girls found it funny, 50% didn't get it.
- The drill itself took 30-40 minutes doing it.
- I was actually excited to do this drill once I read it.
THE DRILL:
1. Hey, Leave.
2. Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, Leave.
3. Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, My mom says I look good in suspenders, Leave.
4. Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, My mom says I look good in suspenders, Suspenders are good idea because I've lost so much weight my pants won't even stay up, Leave.
5. Challenge 5th Girl: Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, My mom says I look good in suspenders, Suspenders are good idea because I've lost so much weight my pants won't even stay up, You can see my asscrack, Leave.
I think I internalized the idea of just doing things to fuck with people. That came pretty naturally.
Today didn't really have any anxiety to it. It was actually just really fun to do.
OTHER TARGETS
- Leave the house at 6:10am (DONE)
- Eat 1200 calories, (DONE - 1,000)
That was really it. The day was very fun.
- The Beast
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- Goal: Get laid
- Age: 29
- Location: UK
psml, has to be the gayest fucking drill I've ever heardManganiello wrote: βFri Jan 15, 2021 3:38 am5. Challenge 5th Girl: Hey, Do you know where I purchase suspenders?, My mom says I look good in suspenders, Suspenders are good idea because I've lost so much weight my pants won't even stay up, You can see my asscrack, Leave.
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hahahahahhaha brilliant. You can't say the AA program isn't fun if terrifying
For my free 2016-2017 Golden Eagle Project pdf with commentary, PM me
2023 Goals
Sort my shit out
2023 Goals
Sort my shit out