hilary wright

Stating one's honest opinion is just that . . . their honest opinion. Johan is very straight forward, he says what he really thinks. This is something I happen to respect. This is not "hating", it is just being honest and direct. Try to understand the difference! As for the pics . . . it all depends on what you are trying to acomplish with your training. You are definately ripped, and look like an athletic endurance athlete. (IMO, it's a good look) If that's the look you want, then good on you! If you wish to bulk a bit, then there are lots of people who will give you an opinion on calorie intake and training.

I have been to the moon on several occasions. I can tell everyone that it is made of cheese, albeit almond cheese, but cheese none the less. . . . or did I read that somewhere?? It's so hard to remember these days.

Rob, you and what you do inspires me! RESPECT to you! Rain, my friend . . . love ya!

Mental toughness!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ZuKF3dxCY

Wow, talk about the perfect body! awesome!!

Beforewisdom . . . to explain my post .. . the reference was to Metcalf's ( I do understand this mis-spelling) profile professing to be a student of Shaolin wisdom . . . thus the inversion of the letters (again, I did understand this mis-spelling) to point out the complete opposition of actual Shaolin philosophy. No disrespect meant to anyone . . . drinks at the usual e-fag place on the pyke? (pink ladies, of course)

Hold on gentlemen . . . perhaps we are merely being "taught" some wonderful Shoalin wisdom . . .

Hey Medman, As usual, hysterical and completely on target . . . hahahahaha!!!! So look out DUDES, last night I knocked out a wildman brandishing a lethal acorn squash . . . there were condiments flying everywhere!

Tonight http://i50.tinypic.com/2yod9j7.jpg

Love reading your WO logs . . . simple, to the point and strong! Trust me, when you reach the big 40, you'll still look 18, only you'l be way smarter than an 18yr old. Keep up the inspiring work!

Thanks all! Ryan, you're close . . . actually it's my IQ that's 36.

http://i47.tinypic.com/20shz0i.jpg At 56.

I had a wonderful conversation with one of my clients who is a urologists. He has been practicing medecine for 30 years. He has done extensive research on prostate cancer, and has developed a supplement line for prostate health. I started the conversation by asking himabout HRT (hormone replacement therapy). As a male in my late 50s, I am now a target for daily emails about the benefits of HRT. I will simply convey the part of the conversation about testosterone therapy. He said that this is mostly bad medecine . . . for example, a man in their 50s should have a serum level of about 250. After reading the hype, many patients demand to have the t. levels tested. If it is under 250, even say 245, many patients demand t. gel. That along with the hard sell marketing and the doctor kickbacks make it difficult for the doctor to say no. He also said that test. use causes the testicles to "go to sleep", (something most are aware of), but he said that if test is used for for over a year, the testes are not going to wake up. Now these people are hooked for the rest of their life, and have to use T forever . . . The most compelling thing he said to me was that using testosterone is "like sprinkling Miracle Grow on prostate cancer cells".

Your muscular and strength Metamorphasis is mind boggeling. Great work!

Thanks DV, it's is nice to see you still around as well. I am spending time with an aging parent nearing checkout time, so I'm not around much. Hey Steve, haven't you heard about the economy? It is hitting everyone hard and has decimated by wardrobe budget. (Actually we were in Miami staying at a beach front condo . . . hench the sunburn due to the topless beaches)

Many thanks .. . leg shots coming next, am working them hard!

Ryan, happy birthday, big man! Hey, 35 is still a baby, you have your best years of power AHEAD of you! All the best! From, The old guy, Hilary

Thanks all! Thanks, Molly . . . actually I'm a redskin. Joe, that's a real compliment coming from a young lion such as yourself.

http://i42.tinypic.com/2wcjp7d.jpg still 55

at age 55 http://i39.tinypic.com/wsogv8.jpg

Have a great day!

Hey Rain . . . first off, Bravo on how you handled this situation! You absolutely took the higher ground and didn't buy into this guy's anger/fear issues . . . isn't it interesting how this personality type always seems to repeat, like a parrot, "are you afraid"? Always trying to goad you on by pinning their issues of fear on you. Also very common is the trait of trying to insult your masculinity in terms of sexuality, name or whatever their tiny brain can grasp. I have been in so many situations similar to this, I really can't count them. My father was in the military,so as a child we were constantly moving. I was always "the new kid" . . . a boy named Hilary. The most intense period of confrontations in my life was touring the Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, NM, etc) . . . I was a male ballet dancer named Hilary with a very unusal diet! I also loved to go out dancing. Specific incidences will be too long winded, so here is what I have learned: Outburst from these individuals are almost always fueled by (as you indicate in this thread title) alcohol, testosterone, and psychological issues (fear, anger, bully mentality) My response has evolved over the many years: Fisrt off, always remain CALM . . . I know this may be daunting, but the proponent is not in a calm state at all. When I was younger, a VERY important issue was who was either RIGHT, or who was BADDER(stronger, rougher, a better fighter et all), or I don't want to take crap from anyone. So you need to assess where you are with this issue. What has helped me deal: First, I HAD to start training in martial arts from a very eary age due to my name, so I have many years experience in boxing, karate, jui-jitso, and street fighting. I knew that I could win in a fight with any of these morons. But as time passed, that really didn't matter . . . do you really care if you can beat up a drunk 250 lb hate-filled redneck??? Or do you want to change their perspective on life? I always got comments like: "What kind of a name is that for a man"? (I would reply, "A good one"). . . or "Ballet, Who is your gay lover"? (I would say, "You are"). Anyway, the gist of what i have taken away from all of this is: Always remain calm, that serves you very well, you can choose the best course of action who cares who can win in a drunken bar fight . . . it is forgotten the next day. The best course of action is to keep up what you are doing and maintain a happy state of mind ( if that is possible) and don't buy into the anger being thrown at you. OK, I'll stop here. Javier, if you want to talk, you know where to find me, but, you seem to have learned all of my lessons over the year already. You ROCK!!

I planted my kettlebells, and they grew into a giant golden dumbbell rack.

A very belated Happy to you Dani . . . I am getting forgetful these days.

Hey Rain, you look pretty cute in the wig and leotard.