5Gs: Good God Get A Grip Girl in Current Events

I am kidding myself. I am not in control. My ADHD is. I am going to give myself some grace but it is still frustrating when I can’t will myself to do something that is seamlessly simple to a neurotypical. I can’t imagine being able to do something without having to overthink it to the point where it triggers avoidance. Danger! Danger Danger! Then the paralysis kicks in. Deep down, I know it is that compulsive little demon inside. It wants that adrenaline rush from doing it at the last second. Whatever it is.

So Tom, you big bloated bitch bitching on Prosebox, what is this simple task? I need to look at my offer letter and send HR some receipts and whatever else she needs to onboard me for Monday. That’s it. That is what is stressing me out. I’m giving myself some grace because I know that change is hard for me. I’m creating change anyway so… good for me. I guess. I suppose there is a part of me that is not ready for change. I got to… I get to I should say, I get to make new work friends, find a new work commute, have a new schedule, etc etc etc.

I will get it done. My whole day was thrown off. I forgot that my landlords were coming to test the fire alarms in the building and suites. My caretaker entered my suite when I was getting out of the shower. I was just in a towel. He didn’t seem to mind. I was mortified for a second then realized that it was just him. He’s a harmless old man. I like him and I adore this apartment. The noise of it all drove me out of the suite to go shopping. 6 shops later I only return with shampoo and conditioner.

I currently work at a big box store by my place. I went and visited the location I used to work at today. It felt like that journey came full circle. It was nice to see my old team. They all gave me a hug. They’re all excited about my new journey. Linda and John, however, stressed me out. For mental hygiene, I have taken a break from binging politics. Conspiracy theories that have become conspiracy prophecies. If we are not a conspiracy theorist by now, we are simply not intelligent. Period. Linda is fighting to keep her home. She lives in a rural area and they are trying to force everybody into their 15-minute cities. I didn’t know it was that close to home already. She wants me to go to the meeting to fight it. They tried it with another small town and the people came in the thousands and shut that down. They’re in her town now. She and her fiance are trying to get allodial titles right now… I don’t want to get into this. I am trying to think small right now. This is motivating me to get my podcast up and running sooner.

I passed out shortly after getting home and slept the rest of the day away. Oops. I’ll sue me. I can do everything I want to do still. I ate before my nap so I’m going to be groggy for the rest of the evening though. Oops.

I saw another beauty today. It was at Winners. He was almost a perfect 10. I’m not complimenting him, I’m complaining. I lowkey get jealous that short guys can pack on muscle so easily. I am frustrated with my fitness journey. I asked ChatGPT to explain why everyone under 6 feet tall can just touch a weight and get a pump. I don’t know why I find this whole thing so hilarious.

What is the science behind shorter guys putting on muscles 10x as fast?

ChatGPT said:

Shorter guys don’t necessarily put on muscle “10x faster,” but there are some factors that can make it seem like they gain muscle more quickly:

Biomechanics and Leverage: Shorter limbs create more favorable leverage during exercises like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. This allows shorter individuals to lift heavier weights relative to their body size, which can promote muscle growth.

Muscle Insertion Points: Muscle insertions can vary between individuals, but shorter people often have more favorable muscle-to-tendon ratios. This allows them to appear more muscular with the same amount of muscle mass compared to taller people, whose muscles may be spread over longer limbs.

Muscle Volume: A shorter person’s muscles don’t have to cover as much distance on their limbs, meaning they can fill out and appear bigger more easily. For the same weight gain, the muscle on a shorter person will often appear denser and more compact.

Caloric Efficiency: Shorter individuals have lower caloric needs for maintenance, which can make it easier for them to achieve a caloric surplus (important for muscle growth) compared to taller individuals who need more calories to support their larger frames.

While these factors can give the illusion that shorter guys build muscle faster, taller individuals can still make significant muscle gains. Taller people just have to deal with a different set of mechanics and may need more patience to see the same visible results.

Anyway, my coffee is done. I’m going to go get some ink for my printer and then get a move on with my life. It’s good stuff right now. It’s good problems. I don’t want to trade my problems with anybody.