Health & weight management thread

[USMCSSGT-RET]

Originally Posted by aurora

I know, that’s funny.

Yours is a good problem to have, I think. I would eat lots of peanut butter mixed with chocolate cream cheese…steaks, hamburger. Yum. But easier said than done right, to get that right amount of fat and muscle.

With my current routine I find I am dropping weight pretty rapidly, faster than I anticipated, so I may increase the daily carbs slightly – so that they’re as high as what you probably have in a snack before your snack….

I love the insight into a man’s diet and routine by the way, I’ve always admired men for their strength training capabilities…it is something awesome and quite truly an art form. Women just can not compare that way. Like you I work biceps and back on the same day…I really love chin ups for that. But my big thing is working legs. I suppose you are big on a leg routine? Interestingly, I don’t see the guys at the gym doing much leg work, when it should be a priority since it primes the body for all other strength training.
GL with your goals.

Carbs are definitely tricky, they're easy to adjust, but take a little while to take effect when you change your intake. I too like reading about what others are doing. I hate seeing big guys who are strong, cut up, and working out, but not knowing what they eat, when they eat it, etc. I have no shame, so usually I just ask, most people don't mind talking about their routine. Working out is important, but it's the recovery and your diet that creates change.

Yes, I love leg day. Too many guys focus on upper body and skip legs completely, big mistake! I did legs today actually, started with heavy weight/low rep squats, then did lower weight/high rep deep squats, followed by leg extensions, leg curls, calf presses, and a few sets of leg presses to finish it off. I'm seeing some nice definition in my legs, especially my quads.

Good luck to you too!

[RubyCamaro]

This just showed up on our home page at work:
Wellness App Focus: Intervals and Circuit Training


September 03, 2014
Ever wanted an easy way to access workouts without going to group exercise classes or seeing a personal trainer? Luckily, there are apps for that! Interval and circuit training is a great way to get in cardio and strength training into your daily workouts, which are both important to overall wellness. The apps provided below offer different types of trainings that can help in your journey to a healthy lifestyle. As always, we love to hear from our employees. If you know of any apps that have helped you in terms of health and wellness, feel free to let us know by sending an email to HR Questions!
Sworkit: This app provides both customized and randomized circuit workouts for various muscle groups and lengths of time. Users choose either strength training routines or yoga and stretching sequences. Detailed illustrations of each exercise help ensure proper form. People can also track their progress and set weekly goals. Cost: Free.
Tabata Trainer: An interval training app with pre-set and custom tabata training workouts. Cost: $1.99.
Bit Timer: A timer that allows users to easily plug in the amount of rest, work, and repeats for their workout. Cost: $0.99.

[RubyCamaro]

Fail.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Fail.

So how is it going?

[RubyCamaro]

Not good. but not giving up. Fri, Sat & tomorrow are/were drag racing days. Next week we will try again. Long story. If you want to read it check out my post on the Over the Hill gang thread from a few days ago. I won't give up. Must sleep now.

[hrpiii]

if you were out at the track, walking around, that is exercise. Keep pushing along, stay determined. There are weekends you need some 'relaxing and fun', but don't let that stop the fitness train from moving forward.

[RubyCamaro]

No kidding! I was worn out! I had a very hard time getting out of bed this morning. & bMy back hurts so I did too much standing around (and a lot of walking & even stairs (to get from one side of the track to the other there is a bridge with stairs on either side). I definately need to do some things to work on that back.

[Mydivorcegift]

Bump....

So since you haven't updated how is it going?

I was suppose to make the trip Sunday, but had to move my build because of "other" financial obligations....

But the offer is still there. Monique and I will make the drive Sunday but don't waste our time if you are not going to commit.

[RubyCamaro]

I have to go to my cousin's baby shower on Sunday and life keeps throwing me curve balls right now. So as much as I'd love to have you come & help me, no I can't commit to it right now. I have to punt and come up with a new plan. That little gym is just not going to work for me. I feel frustrated & stuck. Not sure what the answer is for me but I know something needs to change. Thank you very much for the offer.

[hrpiii]

stay motivated. Life will always being throw curve balls, throw some back.

[RubyCamaro]

Bump! We need to get this back on track. I need some folks to support & push me. I just keep putting on weight. Menopause is not helping but for sure it is not fully to blame.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Bump! We need to get this back on track. I need some folks to support & push me. I just keep putting on weight. Menopause is not helping but for sure it is not fully to blame.

Horseshit.

No matter what amount of external motivation you get from "folks" it will be short lived, temporary, and NOT what's needed. Until you decide to flip the switch internally, nothing will ever happen. Well I should say the same thing will keep happening. What's the definition of insanity? For me lifting for big heavy weight internally motivated me for 21 years....been treading water the last 6 but again my 80% workout is far more than most people's 100%......so what did I do? I joined Crossfit so I could compete, all day, every day against not only myself but others as well.

You got that right...YOU ARE TO BLAME....NO ONE AND NOTHING ELSE....YOU AND YOU ALONE BECAUSE OF THE CHOICES YOU MAKE ARE TO BLAME.

[ssrs2lt]

Is she to blame? Lol you're correct personal dedication

[RubyCamaro]

I know. Still struggling to find something that I will stick with. I'm just so disgusted with myself right now. One day I'm mad as hell & ready to do whatever it takes & the next just don't give a st!t. I have a class I am trying to go to but the weather kept me away from it for a couple of weeks. Heading back today. It is for sure better than nothing but not a very good class at all. I don't get my heart rate up, don't get sore, don't even work up a good sweat in that class.

Now I am back to thinking no matter what my personal problems are with the YMCA (locally) I just need to join it as they have many more classes & options for me so I have no excuses. I plan to use up the punch card for the class I am going to now (already paid for). Then start the Y. Need to clean up my eating some too.

I'm pretty mad at myself. I worked my butt off for 3 years to get to the best weight & in the best shape I had been in in like 20 years. Now in less that a year I'm back to worse off than before I started.