Health & Fitness • Page 23

Lost another pound. 37.5 down since the start of the year.

 

I did the whole workout today. My form sucks tho. I feel like when fitness ppl try to explain what I gotta do with my body I don't get it. Like I get what I can see, but when they tell me to do stuff with muscles that aren't visible then idgi

 

Yeah I struggle with this too

 

Had an awesome 6 mile hike today. And when I weighed in this afternoon, I was under 230 for the first time maybe ever. Also donated abou 2/3 of my clothes because they are comically large on me now. I feel pretty good today.

Offsets the fact that for the second week in a row I totally blew it on starting strength training. Next week, I'll get it

 

I struggle with strength training. I really enjoy lifting weights, but I don't have a gym membership and I would also like to have someone to do it with me, which I don't. What are you planning on doing?

 

I started lifting weights about 1 1/2 years ago and found bodybuilding.com's articles and exercise lists incredibly helpful. That site can get a bit intimidating because everyone they display is ripped stupid but once you get past that, it's rather informative.

 

It's all bodyweight and at-home stuff because I loathe the gym. I'll kick its ass next week.

It's been a combination of lack of motivation and being tired from not getting great sleep and walking/running/hiking every day.

 

last few days i have really been lacking the motivation. on Tuesday i surprised the shit out of myself by going to the gym at 10 pm after doing nothing all day. yesterday turned into a break day for no real good reason. today i did a lot of heavy lifting / cleaning around the apartment so i'll count that as "exercise". tomorrow i'll get back on board. as much as i say i should go everyday so i don't fall out of sync with it, i don't want to force myself to do it to the point where i hate myself / the decision and then blow it off forever out of spite. just trying to find that proper balance i suppose.

 

I'm starting Whole 30 after the 4th. I did it for two weeks before and was pretty successful.

I have a weird body where I don't think I'm really overweight, but everything has accumulated in my gut.

 

I love this machine. Jealous you have one.

 

It's the best! I still can't believe I got it for such a good price.

 

it's what's made me saddest about having to freeze my gym membership, honestly. used to do it an hour a day, five days a week.

 

I used to go to my college rec center at 5am every day to use it during the week before class and I would use it for an hour or so as well. However, in 2014, there started to be lines and 20 minute wait times/20 minute machine limits because they started getting so busy, even at 5am! That's when I stopped going. They need to built another rec center with those prices they are charging for tuition lol.

 

Almost didn't do a workout tonight cause I was so sore but I'm glad I did cause I feel much better.

 

I love snacks and it's my biggest weakness. Crackers are my absolute fave. My mama bought me these multigrain 5-seed crackers and I'm not a fan of multi grain anything but she told me I'd love them and I do! You can have 15 crackers for 130 calories and they're no too expensive and they apparently have a ton of different flavors. I just like them plain without hummus or anything like that. Just thought I'd mention them if anyone is a snack fiend like me. I don't feel guilty eating these at all.

 

The gnats and humidity are getting so bad I'm not going to be able to run outside anymore.

 

Feels good having to set a new weight loss goal in my Fitbit app. 30 pounds down officially.

I think I'm about ready to cave and try a gym again. The home thing just hasn't been working for me and I really want to see results at the end of the next two months. Does anybody have a good rotation/schedule for beginners?

 

>loathes the gym
>expects someone like me with germophobia and not wanting to be around too many people to want to go to a gym

"woof"

 

I don't hate the gym for germs. I just know I've blown tons of money on memberships and never went. But I'm kicking ass this summer, so I'll kick its ass too

 

gyms are good.

go to the gym.

 

ew

 

Mmmmm sweat rash.

 

I feel like I always start new workout things at bad times. I'm the type where I get really into a new routine but if I miss a day I likely won't pick it up again and it's easy for my brain to justify quitting. I started exercising again around when family came to town and I don't have much time. Of course I can pick it up again after they leave in a few days but I have a dumb brain that likes to quit things and will find any excuse. I should get up and do it now before I hang out with them but my brain is dumb.

 

if you don't start up again after the holiday i will quote every post you make on this website with, "WHY ARE YOU POSTING WHEN YOU HAVEN'T WORKED OUT YET TODAY?"

 

Lol good do it! I am such a quitter with everything, not just working out. I also haven't worked on my Spanish since I missed a day. I was totally into it and dedicated and I miss one day and it's all over! My brain starts justifying why I can put it off another day and then another day until I stop thinking about it and just quit. I need to be yelled at.