Personal Development,Social Confidence and Non-Mainstream Bodybuilding for Skinny Guys

Treatment of social anxiety and stress ... Kava tincture liquid

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:50:00 +0000

2 sips from Kava Kava trganquality by life choice combined with 1 epehdrine 5mg tablet...
I didn't want to take too much epehdrine to affect sleep.

An additional and more powerful plan would be to take a nootropic , in my experience Phenibut, but also Racetams seem promising and simliar in concept. Though the neurological neutrotransmistters they probably work on acetly choline or something, versus GABA that phenibut acts on.

Phenibut I find sharply increases resourcefulness and creativity. I can't say its perfect and I think it needs combination with a stimulant? i.e. energy drink? to be more effective.

Propopanol .... 30mg? ... slows down the heart beat like crazy holy...

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:11:00 +0000

Propopanol .... 30mg? ... slows down the heart beat like crazy holy...
It is known to cause weight gain even when diet stays the same.
I am not surprised actually.. I feel so slow almost like stoned while on this.. I feel like something is wrong with me and I want somebody to comfort me.

I can imagine for social anxiety this is about as effective as weed. Very popular in the community of people who approach girls...

I did take black pepper and some liver support dandelion root. I also hit the gym, which I can say from experience it definitely potentiates just about any drug you take by nature of speeding up metabolism. Even if you take opiates, if you hit the gym it somehow brings back your digestion and appetite ...

I feel like its a bad idea to take propopanol, Kratom, and epehdrine, and dbol/testosterone ...

There was a time I'd take propopanol and monster energy drink and I'd think that it is the monster ernergy drink double crash of caffeine and sugar ....

Confidence fail

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 03:45:00 +0000

This picture should summarize the various aspects of social anxiety. Essentially, you hestitate/ linger more often which would be seen as creepy or odd behavior, whereas if people worked on their confidence or having their life together it could further enhance the confidence.

i.e. someone with tons of female friends, hobbies, etc. a rejection or small conversaton with a random girl would be nothing , but a guy with not much going for him .. not in terms of money, but in terms of fun/ etc.. he may put a lot of value into her reaction.

Likely if the girl kept walking or ignored, he might feel she is rude ... Models by Mark Manson would categorize this as a likely response for a married/not interested girl.

Appetite enhancement experiment...

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:35:00 +0000

So I consumed some turmeric. Turmeric is part of some appetite enhancement formulas
(Source: http://www.tandurust.com/diet/appetite-stimulant.html)
I had ginseng earlier but I ate, ~~I will try having some more ginseng as well~~.
I had 1 multivitamin pill at 914pm.

\I also had a liver support supplement which contains dandelion root.

Herbs to stimulate appetite include: turmeric, devil’s claw, ginseng, dandelion, and blessed thistle.

Update:

soon after I did have an increase an appetite I would attribute it to the multivitamin if I had to take a guess. Possibly the liver support

Cool video on how to sleep better

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 05:47:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eLfn7Ewx_s

flex zone - the power of ephedrine and magnum thrust stacked with some other "testosterone boosters"

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:37:00 +0000

You can notice the additional gains on the abs region ... I think just hitting the gym in general you will hit the abs more and be more likely to get ripped.

Even while doing triceps machine, I feel the abs burning a bit, perhaps due to poor form, but I think the core is triggered in many exercises.

Also, doing compound exercises would target more muscle fibers, so squats, bench press are more advisable, particularly for skinny guys.

BonyToBeastly.com has a lot of good scientific research including some little known facts or studies that are very relevant.

One of them is about appetite. It says that some % of skinny guys (and people in general) will get an appetite boost after working out, some will not.

Before picture:

After:

Reducing Stress -- repost

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:54:00 +0000

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Seeking Validation and looks dependent confidence

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:33:00 +0000

A girl mentioned online, that she feels confident when she has her make-up on. I know at least 3 other girls who feel the same way.. not worthy

Types of people in the world from perspective of a lonely lost soul

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 06:29:00 +0000

This post also includes some life story stuff which I'm sure you're all dying to read about
Let's see

The leecher ... People who only care to use you ... Some guy asked for a nickel or something... In exchange for what ..: i'm already cheated out of the ideal lifestyle

The helper .. A person who does more than hold a door or something which could include making some sort of time sacrifice ... For example there was new bus route and someone kind of walked me to the bus stop within the station ... The stop which I took about 200 times ... I should have given a much stronger thank you for that extreme level of courtesy Whig saved me

Then there are supporters who are typically family ... The people who rush you to the hospital during an emergency ... Who carry you on their arms when you cannot carry yourself

The teases .. Perhaps normal guys don't encounter this as much but anyways ..The little bitches who just happen to have no phone number and invite you to their house to make out and give you some seemingly reachable address ... When in fact they had a favour to ask ... Luckily I rejected the bitch who asked for the favour

The hoes .. Bitches who give sex in exchange for money ... Yup they don't give a damn about you .

The nobodys ... I suppose this includes all strangers both those you never interact with as well as those who you never encounter ... And people whom you encounter online might as well fall into this category ...

The ones which got away ... Yup being a chicken pussy coward ...
Not knowing what to say
Maybe the person didn't show enough interest

However they may advice or perhaps cyber sex ...or at least someone to talk to about your problems ... And maybe even reveal deeper secrets which you haven't revealed to the rest of the world

Yes, these categories are pretty much due to my being sick and tired of encountering gorgeous chicks who will never be mine on a daily basis.

So I guess if there were categories in terms of approachability ... As Ive stated in previous posts ...
The level of effort that the other person shows .// in fact I recently encoutered a girl who I'm pretty sure just happened to stand in front of me for 30 seconds .... With the intention of my approaching her ...Well that and she probably recognized me from school.

Of course in how I'm better than the rest there should be categories as well ... I designe starcraft hacks package ... A proof of concept method to bypass vac2 ban ... Which people worldwide rejoiced once they realize what was release

The too busy kind this includes someone on their phone or living in their own litle world

So let's review the areas once more ...

GIRLS ... As usual same hot bitches which are unapproachable
MONEY ... Pay ok though I'm hoping the stock will raise
SEX
Quit a little monetary habit
WORK
Made it through another bullshit day.

My FUCKING GOD ..: too many damn hit bitches and I'm in inescapable situations ... Where you can't really escape without a pathetic downside .. Like fuck off I curse the four bitches 3 girls and 1 guy who causes me this torment ... May they burn in hell ...

Anyways I could try to promote myself on this all day long but I'll say that's enough for now.

As well as the rest of this blog ... Duh

-- Post From My iPhone

August 24 money making ideas blitz

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 06:29:00 +0000

Money making ideas

1 buy a business/website that is within your budget and gets a good amount of traffic. That uses programming languages that you can do.

2. Make a website or blog posts about topics people would really like: sex techniques, drug usage reports(erowid?),

3 help convenience store or new business owners with ideas / consulting about their profits.
Suggestions. They definitely need some signs and if their landlord let's them a sign is important.

4 car washing service? ..quite over done unless you could offer something different or get publicity, doing it a few times for charities then finally for profits

5 a community for gays lesbians trangenders?

6 a community for people that are sad,emo,suicidal,depressed, heartbroken, needing advice

7 a website showing the best places to get piercings or buy certain types of things online which are verified as legit businesses

8 an artificial intelligence bot that has the ability to learn, or gain emotions.

9 something like Omegle except allowing instant voting for people to settle debates whether by signing in random "volunteers" are engaged to decide.

10 a website about me. Showcasing my skills, and letting people talk to me or gain advice

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Single guys life story

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 06:28:00 +0000

Not that anyone gives a damn but If you really want to understand how life as me is.. Well read this ..

My love right now Is my iPod touch .

So I was writing a huge post but it got deleted ..blogpress can't handle huge posts without crashing apparently .. So I'll repost those.. I rewrote .. Yup represents suffering and a unity and support through those rough times in the hell we call life . Ironic how in .. Technically the death of suffering but practically the most tortured soul on the planet.. At least in terms of being unloved in a romantic sense.

Key points
1 I saw the ugly truth not good for single people.. Well hopelessly single people to watch since the idea that "some people are ugly and will never find someone and might as well get uses to being lonely is suggested"
2 I got iPod wall charger
3 I was chicken to approach a girl coz I got threatened by some girls boyfriend and feared that she has a boyfriend... Historically.
4 I saw a hot brown girl at macdonalds but I will not go there over and over since I learned to fear rejection and wasting your time ... This girl gave me her number and i thought of plans on where to take her out and such... She didn't give a damn.. Didn't return my calls... I took a hint.
5 I'm sexually deprived need a skinny girl under 5"7 who is brown or Asian
6 I need a girl who I could get some from within a few months tops. And by "some" ..Why? If a girl woudlnt blow me hypothetically ,, I'd have wasted my time in taking her out buying her stuff .. And she could just be like ... No way.. Screw you I'll find another guy .. After all I did did for her

And I also believe that girls have no sex drives. When it comes to me I can guarantee that. Maybe 2 girls in my entire life seemed to almost stare at me in the "holy fuck that guys hot sense" ...probably my imagination at least for one .. I distinctly remember a girl who I licked my lips at or something ... She looked at me and right when i moved behind her she looked back at me.
That combined with a drastic psyhologically ... Surgery at age 20 .. Which I equate to this analogy :
Being tortured for $1 million dollars and not getting paid .
7 how I quit my paying for girls habit .. I believed that anything could happen.. A lamborghini,, money .. A girl all in good time and "lied to myself" or "had faith" .. That and improving other aspects in my life like gaming
8 calm pills and sleeping pills let me get my mind off hot Asian girls on the subway .. As well as "normally sleep deprived I can't sleep aka after 3 hours of sleep if I try to sleep on the bus... That's IF I get a seat ... Well .. I can't .. But with calm pills .. I can truly relax
They also make me not give a damn about gorgoeus girls ... When I see them it's a torture to me to not be able to approach them... And find it useless to approach them since I'm famous for being rejected.
9 double big mac meal at mcdonalds was good for getting me energetic ...but there was a hot brown girl who I liked not coz she's pretty but because ..
Body wise she is skinnier and shorter and my culture and she wasn't acting like a stuck up bitch ,, probably wouldn't have hurt to request her # on my receipt
10 apparently this Asian chick froze as I was leaving the food place almost as if to invite a conversation from me ... So am I thinking too positive and imagining her being there for me ,. Or am I realistic ..
Maybe I am wanted after all and just need to say hi... And then I'll have a girlfriend in seconds .

11 I'm steering clear of day trading .. Definitely a good idea or so it seems now.. I noticed that over 95% of my stock picks are winners ... So maybe the universe is saying "give this guy loads of cash .. But no girlfriend", to balance out the world. Job is okay if 16.50$ an hour is any good

As you may guess from the time of this post.. I rather be on plentyoffish craigslist or tdotwire ...Finding a girlfriend .. Than sleeping .. Perhaps I should hire someone .. "get this guy a hot girlfriend.. After 1 month relationship $1000 reward" lol .. Ya I'd actually pay .. Not sure about that.. But hey time machines don't exist .. So money if it changes things that fast it's like a time machine .. And HELL YEAH worth every penny.

-- Post From My iPhone

Single guys analysis; why the Asian girl sitting beside me touched me

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 06:28:00 +0000

Okay so I'm on the bus headed home. Sitting diagonally across from me is this Asian girl in a dentistry program who I once talked to. I got a bit silent at the end so she ended up leaving and I didn't get her name or number ... I should have pulled a "I'm /---- by the way and what's your name "

That's the second stranger girl who I talked to where I let her get away without getting her number. There was actually one other girl but I would have only wanted her for the purposes of sex anyways

So a girl on the bus was touching me. She was sitting to my right and had her hands touching my ribs / hips ... It felt like she was going to reach into my jacket pocket and steal my wallet

1 she was a pickpocket
2 she was sleeping and dreaming about grabbing something
3 she thought her phone was ringing lol and reached for it
4 she saw the hot Asian background on my itouch and thought she was worthy
5 she wanted to be my girlfriend
6 she wanted to be friends with benefits
7 she wanted to fuck really bad because she was really wet and horny lol... Ya not much girl go feeling up random guys last time I checked
8 perhaps I could have said "hi you do realize you were just feeling me up right I know I'm hot and all" /.. I must admit though touching sends a much stronger message then talking ... Especially if she just wanted a fuck lol
9 she's lonely as fuck like me and sick of it ... Now if she were wearing eye shadow lip gloss eyeliner mascara ... I might have actually looked at her and maybe even said hi. Instead I'm just a sexually deprived guy getting touched by a girl... Which is really torture or teasing at the least... Seeing as how i was not looking at any girls that day
10 I probably said something like this already but .. Maybe she was an evolved girl who comes on to guys...

Are you from Tinder? I think I superliked you!

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 06:23:00 +0000

PRANK IDEAS , social anxiety and social freedom challenges from 2015 youtube videos pranksters!

crazy lines!

@EPICFIVETV? @LimitlessEXP:

excuse me, I'm not organ donor but I would give you my heart!

Are you from Tinder? I think I superliked you!
that's my seat

@

YesFunnYes

can you take a quick picture of me? then drop an old/fake phone! or throw it lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwgf0gWtoqc

IDoser "Game Enhancer(Fighting) Review by Social Anxiety and Personal Development Man!

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Fri, 08 May 2015 19:27:00 +0000

Listened with Loop Mp3 background. Note, that I think having the "bass" on is requried. I saw people with another program, mentioned that without bass, it won't have the effects desired.

Dose Duration: ~15 minutes ...

law of attraction - the power of your subconsious mind by Joseph Murray

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Fri, 08 May 2015 05:08:00 +0000

Believe that the universe will provide for you.

another awesome pickup line of the day!

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:31:00 +0000

hey sup mammi can i hit that? achievement of getting your #

odd pickup line of the day

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:49:00 +0000

should I date you?

odd pickup line of the year lol..

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 02:23:00 +0000

excuse me if u were to fall on me, would you A) Crush me B) be saved by me or C) have a crush on me or D) want a THRUST FALL ;) if u know what im sayin

Recovery from Approach Anxiety Steps and Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:14:00 +0000

YOUR STANDARD.
I can be shy in the past. I can respond by mumbling people's names.. or living without introducing myself to a new person who I might see every day at the Tim Horton's...
OR
IDEAL.
I live life expressing myself, saying hi to random guys in the elevator, and maybe making their night. Sometimes someone says hi to you, and you feel VERY PLEASANT .... you appreciate some contact from the outside world....
Speaking loud and proud rather than soft or mumbling where people need to repeat themselves

BE LOUD.
BE EXPRESSIVE.
KEEP SOCIAL MOMENTUM GOING.

ALWAYS HAVE A FULL STOMACH.... TOO LAZY to drop down on the ground and do some pushups? (or clap pushups if you can..) you will be TOO lazy to approach girls

I asked the "God" or network of the souls for some ideas on approaching girls... not sure if it was my subconsious after eating a weed brownie but...

visualize your approaches
overcome all fears, you know when you hear those scary sounds in your house late at night that seem unexplainable, or maybe a dark room .. look up and do your research on overcoming fears.. maybe read "the Fear Project" by Jaimal Yogis. Or study about the neurophyisiology of fear...

Others ideas:
Procrastination.. similar to when hunger or thirsty it seems I slack off more when I don't have momentum.

Possibly a Marijuana Brownie/Cookie Edible.. what to expect..(newb first time use)

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:56:00 +0000

From my research:
Edibles are more potent than weed. I found myself more prone to make typos and space out or be super slow even the day after consumption. I looked up detox and it involves lots of water. Weed is stored in your fat cells. you'd think as a skinny guy it wouldn't effect me as much

first day:
i was home luckily.. each movement was much slower, and i could feel each sensation more. sex or masturbation definitely has its appeal as a rare experience with definitely a unique sensation.

the next day:
i felt so slow
i went to the mall to get deodrant and shaving cream and body wash
each moment seems much slowe
for awhile I wanted to sleep it off.. but I felt an appreciation for every moment.

Depression and Sad Mood Coping

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:19:00 +0000

When you are talking negatively:

All or nothing thinking
Over-generalization
Mental filter: you pick out a negative thought and focus on it.. you need to stop that.

For example: All girls are not interested in meeting guys. All people only want to laugh or be rude.

Kratom Strains to Pickup Artist analysis (Galactic botanicals)

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 22:17:00 +0000

3 approaches
Kratom in morning+ 1.5 tbsp cosmic bali + warm water+lime juice+ 45 seconds sublingual+listening to kratom song+dance music+workout music
2 approaches
thai+cosmic bali (2 approaches that counted..)

0 approaches..

super green malysian 1 teaspoon (0 approaches)... I belifeve this is a minimal buzz... 1 teaspoon might hit if you are like super anorexic.. under 90 pounds or something lol..
imagine bali, probiotic yogurt,decent meals.... (another day)

Theory: EMPTY STOMACH days are more productive than full stomach days in terms of game?

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59 seconds Think a Little change a lot application to hapiness (draft post sample)

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 00:57:00 +0000

Why imagining your perfect self does NOT help you.
The classical act "AS-IF" ... imagine you are living with your hot girlfriend and off on a beach somewhere enjoying.... visualization ... that many self-help books talk about.. and also affirmations... seem to be AGAINST the views of the other.

BE IN CONTROL...
The Bad news is this is mentally escaping your problems rather than taking control of your life... which is a big point they make about people in control of their lives are more likely to be happy and succcessfull

SELF CENTERED=UNHAPPY

Do you enjoy guests over?
Do you like lending things to your friends?

... people who do are more happy.
Those who spent a higher percentage of their income on others rather than themselves, felt more happy.

HELP YOURSELF BY HELPING OTHERS

tell a stranger when their "bag is open"
take a picture for strangers
compliment a stranger
talk to a stranger ...make their day?

Picking up girls on an empty stomach? think again..

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 03:38:00 +0000

The Pickup Application of the article below

Basically by not eating well, your brain has reduced willpower. WHen it comes to going out of your way to socialize with strangers, unless you are pumped off some Kratom or Cocaine(which ironically you need an empty stomach for best effects) , or perhaps some Phenibut.. chances are you will use some willpower. I've read the book "The Compound Effect" as well as "The Power of Habit". These books are great for setting these strong habits at a younger age. Willpower they say, is like a muscle, so it can get depleted but also can be expanded.

So, when you are starving yourself "which basically means you’ll resist doing any high-energy stuff." ... Approaching a girl is high-energy? Well that depends on you and your experience and how "pumped" you are, or how used to striking up conversations.. how far the girl is to approach... is she in your natural path, does she have headphones... will many people witness you and you risk embarrassment.

How to replenish your willpower when you’re drained

Calories! Your brain uses a lot of energy. Researchers think that upwards of 20% of your daily calorie intake is used up by your brain (study, article). More specifically, your brain uses glucose. Glucose is just a simple energy unit—the type of sugar our body likes to use and store (in the form of glycogen). Some foods are also made out of glucose—dextrose, maltodextrin, potatoes, rice, etc. Glucose delivery is an essential part of willpower. Researcher Todd Heatherton famously found that consuming glucose reversed the brain changes wrought by depletion (article).

So what happens when you don’t have enough available glucose in your system? Your brain doesn’t just shut off when it’s not getting the energy it needs from food (thankfully). Rather, it switches into “energy saving mode”, which basically means you’ll resist doing any high-energy stuff. When you’re exhausted, this allows you to keep your deeper processes, like breathing.

This means that when you’re exhausted you can’t write your best chapter for your novel, you can’t learn a new instrument, and even insignificant decisions become hard to make. Like whether to eat frozen pizza or chicken strips. Like whether to fall asleep on the couch or brush your teeth and go to bed.

Source: http://bonytobeastly.com/why-skinny-guys-fail-build-muscle-willpower-habits-accountability/

Long division -- math nerd pickup lines of April 2015

noreply@blogger.com (PDA) — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 03:06:00 +0000

Excuse me, do you do math? you have long legs? wow you must be great at LONG division