David
@tacosandbourbon.bsky.social
... an ocarina salesman going from door to door.
I found this beauty from 1958 at the record store this weekend. Kenneth Patchen. Sleeve's in terrible condition, but the vinyl is lovely. One of the earliest spoken word albums and one of the first w/music. Has the outstanding "The Murder of Two Men by a Young Kid Wearing Lemon Colored Gloves".
December 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I found this beauty from 1958 at the record store this weekend. Kenneth Patchen. Sleeve's in terrible condition, but the vinyl is lovely. One of the earliest spoken word albums and one of the first w/music. Has the outstanding "The Murder of Two Men by a Young Kid Wearing Lemon Colored Gloves".
I keep getting the Mike Israetel short that says that cardio doesn't help you lose weight. I remind myself that I am not (just) in it for weight loss. I do cardio (w/weights) to build endurance and strengthen my bones.
There's so much advice out there, stick to what your goals are.
#FitnessSky
There's so much advice out there, stick to what your goals are.
#FitnessSky
December 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I keep getting the Mike Israetel short that says that cardio doesn't help you lose weight. I remind myself that I am not (just) in it for weight loss. I do cardio (w/weights) to build endurance and strengthen my bones.
There's so much advice out there, stick to what your goals are.
#FitnessSky
There's so much advice out there, stick to what your goals are.
#FitnessSky
Was it the 2 days off? Not sure, but today's elliptical ruck w/15 pounds was a killer. Dec 22 was the last time I did this w/the same weight.
The workout beforehand was vigorous b/c I was late and trying to get as much in as possible. But the elliptical at the end really got me.
#FitnessSky
The workout beforehand was vigorous b/c I was late and trying to get as much in as possible. But the elliptical at the end really got me.
#FitnessSky
December 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Was it the 2 days off? Not sure, but today's elliptical ruck w/15 pounds was a killer. Dec 22 was the last time I did this w/the same weight.
The workout beforehand was vigorous b/c I was late and trying to get as much in as possible. But the elliptical at the end really got me.
#FitnessSky
The workout beforehand was vigorous b/c I was late and trying to get as much in as possible. But the elliptical at the end really got me.
#FitnessSky
Search your first name then “glamour shot” and post a photo.
This is my 2026 energy.
This is my 2026 energy.
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Search your first name then “glamour shot” and post a photo.
This is my 2026 energy.
This is my 2026 energy.
Working on lighter weights w/greater reps. Ended up doing 3k more in volume.
Only weight I increased was the Ruck, by 5. Left exhausted. New backpack came in this morning, will try it next time.
Gym opens tomorrow at 8; prob won't go. Closed on Thurs. New regimens in the works.
#FitnessSky
Only weight I increased was the Ruck, by 5. Left exhausted. New backpack came in this morning, will try it next time.
Gym opens tomorrow at 8; prob won't go. Closed on Thurs. New regimens in the works.
#FitnessSky
December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Working on lighter weights w/greater reps. Ended up doing 3k more in volume.
Only weight I increased was the Ruck, by 5. Left exhausted. New backpack came in this morning, will try it next time.
Gym opens tomorrow at 8; prob won't go. Closed on Thurs. New regimens in the works.
#FitnessSky
Only weight I increased was the Ruck, by 5. Left exhausted. New backpack came in this morning, will try it next time.
Gym opens tomorrow at 8; prob won't go. Closed on Thurs. New regimens in the works.
#FitnessSky
@joshgondelman.bsky.social your Roomba/bumping into pelvic walls joke on "wait wait" was seriously underrated!
December 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
@joshgondelman.bsky.social your Roomba/bumping into pelvic walls joke on "wait wait" was seriously underrated!
I did workout yesterday, just didn't post here.
PRs on Incline DB Press & DB Row. Finally moved up from 42.5s to 45. Also increased reps on Triceps extension & Face Pull.
I do Triceps with cable box @ waist height, but someone said it should be at head-level. What do you prefer?
#FitnessSky
PRs on Incline DB Press & DB Row. Finally moved up from 42.5s to 45. Also increased reps on Triceps extension & Face Pull.
I do Triceps with cable box @ waist height, but someone said it should be at head-level. What do you prefer?
#FitnessSky
December 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I did workout yesterday, just didn't post here.
PRs on Incline DB Press & DB Row. Finally moved up from 42.5s to 45. Also increased reps on Triceps extension & Face Pull.
I do Triceps with cable box @ waist height, but someone said it should be at head-level. What do you prefer?
#FitnessSky
PRs on Incline DB Press & DB Row. Finally moved up from 42.5s to 45. Also increased reps on Triceps extension & Face Pull.
I do Triceps with cable box @ waist height, but someone said it should be at head-level. What do you prefer?
#FitnessSky
New PR on Planks (on purpose) & PR on Zottmans (by accident) because I couldn't find 22.5s, so I had to use the 25s.
For counting total weight, double the Dumbbell Rows & Reverse Lunges. 12,600 total moved today.
Figured out that FitNotes can create supersets & I continue to love it.
#FitnessSky
For counting total weight, double the Dumbbell Rows & Reverse Lunges. 12,600 total moved today.
Figured out that FitNotes can create supersets & I continue to love it.
#FitnessSky
December 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New PR on Planks (on purpose) & PR on Zottmans (by accident) because I couldn't find 22.5s, so I had to use the 25s.
For counting total weight, double the Dumbbell Rows & Reverse Lunges. 12,600 total moved today.
Figured out that FitNotes can create supersets & I continue to love it.
#FitnessSky
For counting total weight, double the Dumbbell Rows & Reverse Lunges. 12,600 total moved today.
Figured out that FitNotes can create supersets & I continue to love it.
#FitnessSky
Whenever I'm doing benches, eyed closed, pushing my limits, I see this guy sitting on the bar, weighing it down.
#FitnessSky
#FitnessSky
December 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Whenever I'm doing benches, eyed closed, pushing my limits, I see this guy sitting on the bar, weighing it down.
#FitnessSky
#FitnessSky
After 7 months, my beloved Skullcandy Method 360s died. (Got them to shut out gym bro noise.) The right earbud separated. I sent them in for warranty, and no questions asked, they sent me a $100 code for replacements. New ones arrived today and I am back in heaven. They're wonderful.
#FitnessSky
#FitnessSky
a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .
ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .
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December 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
After 7 months, my beloved Skullcandy Method 360s died. (Got them to shut out gym bro noise.) The right earbud separated. I sent them in for warranty, and no questions asked, they sent me a $100 code for replacements. New ones arrived today and I am back in heaven. They're wonderful.
#FitnessSky
#FitnessSky
What's off about the "total volume" is that both the Dumbbell Rows and Reverse Lunges should be doubled in that count, because I do a set on the left and a set on the right. Actual total volume is 10,340.
Added planks to superset w/the Zottmans today. Haven't planked in 2 months.
#FitnessSky
Added planks to superset w/the Zottmans today. Haven't planked in 2 months.
#FitnessSky
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
What's off about the "total volume" is that both the Dumbbell Rows and Reverse Lunges should be doubled in that count, because I do a set on the left and a set on the right. Actual total volume is 10,340.
Added planks to superset w/the Zottmans today. Haven't planked in 2 months.
#FitnessSky
Added planks to superset w/the Zottmans today. Haven't planked in 2 months.
#FitnessSky
Elliptical Ruck Day 2. Not as tiring as Day 1. 🤪
Too long on the warm ups so only hit weight rack. RDLs continue to be tough at this weight, but doable. As w/Mon, racks were full at start, so I had to do t-bar rows instead of bent over rows.
Stronger tomorrow.
#FitnessSky
Too long on the warm ups so only hit weight rack. RDLs continue to be tough at this weight, but doable. As w/Mon, racks were full at start, so I had to do t-bar rows instead of bent over rows.
Stronger tomorrow.
#FitnessSky
December 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Elliptical Ruck Day 2. Not as tiring as Day 1. 🤪
Too long on the warm ups so only hit weight rack. RDLs continue to be tough at this weight, but doable. As w/Mon, racks were full at start, so I had to do t-bar rows instead of bent over rows.
Stronger tomorrow.
#FitnessSky
Too long on the warm ups so only hit weight rack. RDLs continue to be tough at this weight, but doable. As w/Mon, racks were full at start, so I had to do t-bar rows instead of bent over rows.
Stronger tomorrow.
#FitnessSky
Couldn't sleep, so got in early & did everything on my Push Day list! Moved into more supersets, & I like them b/c I usually have v. limited time.
Also, after listening to Dan John podcast, I tried Elliptical with 10 lb weight in ruck & I really felt it. Added it to both day regimens.
#FitnessSky
Also, after listening to Dan John podcast, I tried Elliptical with 10 lb weight in ruck & I really felt it. Added it to both day regimens.
#FitnessSky
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Couldn't sleep, so got in early & did everything on my Push Day list! Moved into more supersets, & I like them b/c I usually have v. limited time.
Also, after listening to Dan John podcast, I tried Elliptical with 10 lb weight in ruck & I really felt it. Added it to both day regimens.
#FitnessSky
Also, after listening to Dan John podcast, I tried Elliptical with 10 lb weight in ruck & I really felt it. Added it to both day regimens.
#FitnessSky
Subbed in t-bar row b/x racks were taken. RDLs at 205 are a mental struggle, more than a physical one. Same with squats, wh/is why I did 155s at first.
A weak, picked-on, beat up, injured teenage me still lives rent free in my head. I need to evict him.
#FitnessSky
A weak, picked-on, beat up, injured teenage me still lives rent free in my head. I need to evict him.
#FitnessSky
December 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Subbed in t-bar row b/x racks were taken. RDLs at 205 are a mental struggle, more than a physical one. Same with squats, wh/is why I did 155s at first.
A weak, picked-on, beat up, injured teenage me still lives rent free in my head. I need to evict him.
#FitnessSky
A weak, picked-on, beat up, injured teenage me still lives rent free in my head. I need to evict him.
#FitnessSky
Movie you've watched more than 6 times. No Star Wars, Star Trek, Pixar, LOTR, Disney, Marvel, etc.)
December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Movie you've watched more than 6 times. No Star Wars, Star Trek, Pixar, LOTR, Disney, Marvel, etc.)
Had some extra time this morning, so was able to do a few more exercises.
I like alternating dumbbell rows w/incline press. If you have suggestions for alternating exercises on diff. muscle groups using same or similar equipment, please let me know!
#FitnessSky
I like alternating dumbbell rows w/incline press. If you have suggestions for alternating exercises on diff. muscle groups using same or similar equipment, please let me know!
#FitnessSky
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Had some extra time this morning, so was able to do a few more exercises.
I like alternating dumbbell rows w/incline press. If you have suggestions for alternating exercises on diff. muscle groups using same or similar equipment, please let me know!
#FitnessSky
I like alternating dumbbell rows w/incline press. If you have suggestions for alternating exercises on diff. muscle groups using same or similar equipment, please let me know!
#FitnessSky
Well, y'all finally got to me. I was walking out of the weights area, past the machines, on the way to the elliptical. My total volume was like 7100. I saw the crunch machine and thought, I could get better numbers on the day, if....
So I did. Are you happy now, ya filthy animals?
😜
#FitnessSky
So I did. Are you happy now, ya filthy animals?
😜
#FitnessSky
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Well, y'all finally got to me. I was walking out of the weights area, past the machines, on the way to the elliptical. My total volume was like 7100. I saw the crunch machine and thought, I could get better numbers on the day, if....
So I did. Are you happy now, ya filthy animals?
😜
#FitnessSky
So I did. Are you happy now, ya filthy animals?
😜
#FitnessSky
Got $4 off of a bundle of the last few records I need for my Laura Jane Grace vinyl collection. Plus 20% off w/code BYE2025 at polyvinyl.
They also have $6 bundles of LJG CDs, if that's your thing.
I'm only promoting b/c her music should be more widespread
www.polyvinylrecords.com/products/pic...
They also have $6 bundles of LJG CDs, if that's your thing.
I'm only promoting b/c her music should be more widespread
www.polyvinylrecords.com/products/pic...
Laura Jane Grace - Pick 2 Vinyl Bundle
Polyvinyl is an independent record label founded in the Midwest, 1996.
www.polyvinylrecords.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Got $4 off of a bundle of the last few records I need for my Laura Jane Grace vinyl collection. Plus 20% off w/code BYE2025 at polyvinyl.
They also have $6 bundles of LJG CDs, if that's your thing.
I'm only promoting b/c her music should be more widespread
www.polyvinylrecords.com/products/pic...
They also have $6 bundles of LJG CDs, if that's your thing.
I'm only promoting b/c her music should be more widespread
www.polyvinylrecords.com/products/pic...
This is going to sound like a humblebrag, but I accidentally hit a PR on RDLs today. Basically b/c I'm a dumbass.
Running late today & used the Smith machine. B/c I can't count, I added 40 lbs instead of 20 to the bar. & then mentally yelled at myself when I was struggling. 🤦
#FitnessSky
Running late today & used the Smith machine. B/c I can't count, I added 40 lbs instead of 20 to the bar. & then mentally yelled at myself when I was struggling. 🤦
#FitnessSky
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is going to sound like a humblebrag, but I accidentally hit a PR on RDLs today. Basically b/c I'm a dumbass.
Running late today & used the Smith machine. B/c I can't count, I added 40 lbs instead of 20 to the bar. & then mentally yelled at myself when I was struggling. 🤦
#FitnessSky
Running late today & used the Smith machine. B/c I can't count, I added 40 lbs instead of 20 to the bar. & then mentally yelled at myself when I was struggling. 🤦
#FitnessSky
Back at the gym after a week off. Lost a bit of my gains, but trying a new routine with getting up 15 minutes earlier and getting more time in.
With the cut, I was pleased that after T'giving week off, I did not gain weight while I could not monitor food or weight.
Stronger tomorrow!
#FitnessSky
With the cut, I was pleased that after T'giving week off, I did not gain weight while I could not monitor food or weight.
Stronger tomorrow!
#FitnessSky
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Back at the gym after a week off. Lost a bit of my gains, but trying a new routine with getting up 15 minutes earlier and getting more time in.
With the cut, I was pleased that after T'giving week off, I did not gain weight while I could not monitor food or weight.
Stronger tomorrow!
#FitnessSky
With the cut, I was pleased that after T'giving week off, I did not gain weight while I could not monitor food or weight.
Stronger tomorrow!
#FitnessSky
Saw the comic / magician/ ventriloquist Gemini on Friday night. He was a lot of fun, but I'm not convinced he's not Andy Serkis doing a side project.
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Saw the comic / magician/ ventriloquist Gemini on Friday night. He was a lot of fun, but I'm not convinced he's not Andy Serkis doing a side project.