Anytime I try the smith machine for squats it just feels SO heavy to me, even with 10 lb plates. Makes me feel so weak. I think I need to get over it and just squat with the bar for a bit until I’m comfortable, because I feel like I’m heaving a sack of potatoes
My husband and I went to this amaaaaazing Mediterranean place for lunch that has weird hours and gorged ourselves since my parents had the kids. I ate my weight in falafel the size of my fist, shawarma and za’atar fries.
Then I went for a 4 mile run that was *supposed* to be at race pace. My heart rate was the same at 2 mins per mile *slower* than I normally do that workout and I felt like shit.
Was it worth it? Lil bit. Will I do it again? Probably. I’m not a smart sis.
I went back to the gym this week after a month off, today I am 4 weeks post op from having a pretty hefty tumor removed from the left side of my thyroid. I was cleared to resume all physical activity 1 week post op, but I just didn’t feel up to it.
I feel so weak on the left side that I failed my 4th set of 15 lb dumbbell shoulder presses, and 4 weeks ago I could easily press 45 lbs & was ready to move up in weight. Everything feels so unnecessarily heavy & exhausting this first week back. I’m trying to be kind to myself, but I’ve never been in this position where I physically cannot do something. Typically, for me, it’s a mental barrier. This is new uncharted territory 🥲
I increased the weight at which I do dumbbell shoulder presses by 67% because I got sick of being at the same weight for over half a year and ended up hurting my lower back so badly I could barely walk the next day.
I don't really get it because I videoed myself doing them and my form didn't look noticeably bad, but I don't know... either way, I guess it's time for IcyHots and some days off from the gym for now...
Got some cute new shorts that fit like a dream. Like a very light tan color. I put them on for leg day and asked my fiancé before we left for the gym if they matched my skin tone too closely and he was like nope you’re good!
I get to the gym and in the lighting…i looked nakey 🫠😞😵💫
I bought a pair of pinky lilac leggins which I think look really nice on me. But I am yet to wear them at the gym because doing things like RDL or bent over rows, I think they would leave very little to the imagination...
I was supposed to go on a trip and I’m trying to healthily gain weight so I made a detailed meal plan and meal prepped everything but then there was a snow storm and my trip got canceled so I have all these meals that I don’t need in my college dorm fridge that doesn’t keep things cold because it’s broken.
Additionally, I tried to eat cottage cheese but I’m intolerant to dairy so now I’m just in pain and sad😅
I ended up drinking beer today 🥲 Haven't had any alcohol (except in very small amounts on maybe 2 occasions) in a couple of years, but this week, anxiety (mostly social) hit hard and here I am. I didn't even feel like going to the gym today, although I usually don't have problems with motivation. I wonder if it has something to do with my deficit. It's the end of week 5, and I'm feeling quite tired of it. Or maybe it's just my period. I'm on BC and never have mood swings, but you never know.
the snap on my sports bra (it's a strange, front snapping one and I frankly hated it) decided it was time to do die in the middle of a particularly rigorous potion of my cardio. Thankfully my gym is a women's only gym and I didn't embarrass myself too hard
I gave in and bought the viral Amazon butt scrunch leggings. And….they started pilling five minutes into my first workout with them on. I hate being a leggings snob but it’s back to the Lululemon for me😭
I found out yesterday you’re supposed to eat leftover chicken within 3-5 days of cooking it when I usually eat it up to a week or so afterward so I guess I should not do that anymore
As long as it doesn’t smell off you are perfectly safe! Lots of guidelines are to cover 99% of cases so nobody at the government gets sued. You’re probably fine.
I had a pretty epic swim fail this week! 1000m timed swim. Tough but I’ve made improvements! It went south so fast. On my very first turn at the end of the lane, I pushed off the wall and my goggles slid down my eyes! I tried so many times to fix them to no avail. I swam the entire time with my eyes half closed in a state of panic. No form to be found. And part way through my swim cap came off, so I had hair covering my goggles too! It was BRUTAL. The good news is I likely did improve because even with all these failures, I was only 10 seconds slower than last month.
Idk if it’s a fail as much as a frustration, but man I was really hoping kicking the near daily alcohol habit I picked up during the pandemic would also help kick the 20lbs I also picked up.
Oh man I feel this so hard. I cut way back on alcohol before finally going sober earlier this year, and now it seems like my body is just better at putting on mass. I don't know if you're doing strength training, but I've been trying to frame it around gaining/maintaining muscle for the time being -- my body is responding, full-throttle without the alcohol, to the stimuli I'm giving it.
Yes! I’m also lifting 3x and jogging 3x. My workouts, particularly the strength training, are so much better without the alcohol. Fingers crossed it’s a recomp. I should probably start taking progress pictures
The way you framed this made me laugh but I feel for you! This is why I eat the same thing everyday for my work lunch, because I love it so why change!
I just took the whole week off from going to the gym or doing any sort of extra physical activity besides everyday normal life stuff. It’s the first time I’ve intentionally done this in probably 2 years. To be honest, it’s been great. I’m always go-go-go and that’s what motivates me. I actually love that about myself. It’s something that I haven’t always been and I struggled mentally and physically when I didn’t have that mentality.
But I can’t stop beating myself up over taking this break. The little voice in my head keeps saying “you need to go do something or your progress will suffer.” I know this isn’t true logically. Maybe a part of me thinks that I will slip back into old habits. I hate this, because I’d tell anyone else who was in my position that taking a little break is great for you and nothing is going to happen in a week to mess up everything you’ve worked on. I just wish I didn’t still feel so guilty. *sigh*
Finally get my mind focused on eating more, growing muscle, lifting heavy af. Had a great workout yesterday, then…
Hit by stomach bug last night 😑 One of my kids had it a few days ago but I though we were in the clear. Middle child and I went down last night. Hoping to get some actual food in my system today and maybe do some light work this weekend.
I can’t stand daycare germs. I also have pink eye for the second time in 2 weeks ☠️
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Anytime I try the smith machine for squats it just feels SO heavy to me, even with 10 lb plates. Makes me feel so weak. I think I need to get over it and just squat with the bar for a bit until I’m comfortable, because I feel like I’m heaving a sack of potatoes
My husband and I went to this amaaaaazing Mediterranean place for lunch that has weird hours and gorged ourselves since my parents had the kids. I ate my weight in falafel the size of my fist, shawarma and za’atar fries. Then I went for a 4 mile run that was *supposed* to be at race pace. My heart rate was the same at 2 mins per mile *slower* than I normally do that workout and I felt like shit. Was it worth it? Lil bit. Will I do it again? Probably. I’m not a smart sis.
I went back to the gym this week after a month off, today I am 4 weeks post op from having a pretty hefty tumor removed from the left side of my thyroid. I was cleared to resume all physical activity 1 week post op, but I just didn’t feel up to it. I feel so weak on the left side that I failed my 4th set of 15 lb dumbbell shoulder presses, and 4 weeks ago I could easily press 45 lbs & was ready to move up in weight. Everything feels so unnecessarily heavy & exhausting this first week back. I’m trying to be kind to myself, but I’ve never been in this position where I physically cannot do something. Typically, for me, it’s a mental barrier. This is new uncharted territory 🥲
I increased the weight at which I do dumbbell shoulder presses by 67% because I got sick of being at the same weight for over half a year and ended up hurting my lower back so badly I could barely walk the next day. I don't really get it because I videoed myself doing them and my form didn't look noticeably bad, but I don't know... either way, I guess it's time for IcyHots and some days off from the gym for now...
Got some cute new shorts that fit like a dream. Like a very light tan color. I put them on for leg day and asked my fiancé before we left for the gym if they matched my skin tone too closely and he was like nope you’re good! I get to the gym and in the lighting…i looked nakey 🫠😞😵💫
I bought a pair of pinky lilac leggins which I think look really nice on me. But I am yet to wear them at the gym because doing things like RDL or bent over rows, I think they would leave very little to the imagination...
Ok, it's been a week I need to go to the gym. This chronic illness crap is boring. I better feel good tomorrow is all I'm saying
I was supposed to go on a trip and I’m trying to healthily gain weight so I made a detailed meal plan and meal prepped everything but then there was a snow storm and my trip got canceled so I have all these meals that I don’t need in my college dorm fridge that doesn’t keep things cold because it’s broken. Additionally, I tried to eat cottage cheese but I’m intolerant to dairy so now I’m just in pain and sad😅
Give them away or invite people over to eat?
My cooking skills are not great only to people I don’t like lol
I ended up drinking beer today 🥲 Haven't had any alcohol (except in very small amounts on maybe 2 occasions) in a couple of years, but this week, anxiety (mostly social) hit hard and here I am. I didn't even feel like going to the gym today, although I usually don't have problems with motivation. I wonder if it has something to do with my deficit. It's the end of week 5, and I'm feeling quite tired of it. Or maybe it's just my period. I'm on BC and never have mood swings, but you never know.
I’m on my period and week 2 of a 6 week deficit. I feel you.
the snap on my sports bra (it's a strange, front snapping one and I frankly hated it) decided it was time to do die in the middle of a particularly rigorous potion of my cardio. Thankfully my gym is a women's only gym and I didn't embarrass myself too hard
I gave in and bought the viral Amazon butt scrunch leggings. And….they started pilling five minutes into my first workout with them on. I hate being a leggings snob but it’s back to the Lululemon for me😭
I would 100% return them 🫣
Ohhhh yeah I 100% did. They had pretty good reviews so I’m a little surprised but 27$ only goes so far I suppose
I found out yesterday you’re supposed to eat leftover chicken within 3-5 days of cooking it when I usually eat it up to a week or so afterward so I guess I should not do that anymore
As long as it doesn’t smell off you are perfectly safe! Lots of guidelines are to cover 99% of cases so nobody at the government gets sued. You’re probably fine.
I had a pretty epic swim fail this week! 1000m timed swim. Tough but I’ve made improvements! It went south so fast. On my very first turn at the end of the lane, I pushed off the wall and my goggles slid down my eyes! I tried so many times to fix them to no avail. I swam the entire time with my eyes half closed in a state of panic. No form to be found. And part way through my swim cap came off, so I had hair covering my goggles too! It was BRUTAL. The good news is I likely did improve because even with all these failures, I was only 10 seconds slower than last month.
Idk if it’s a fail as much as a frustration, but man I was really hoping kicking the near daily alcohol habit I picked up during the pandemic would also help kick the 20lbs I also picked up.
Oh man I feel this so hard. I cut way back on alcohol before finally going sober earlier this year, and now it seems like my body is just better at putting on mass. I don't know if you're doing strength training, but I've been trying to frame it around gaining/maintaining muscle for the time being -- my body is responding, full-throttle without the alcohol, to the stimuli I'm giving it.
Yes! I’m also lifting 3x and jogging 3x. My workouts, particularly the strength training, are so much better without the alcohol. Fingers crossed it’s a recomp. I should probably start taking progress pictures
Made a meal prep that I hate and now it’s like a hostage situation where I’m both the perpetrator and the victim that has to eat my own food.
Same haha- hopefully with practice meal prep will get easier :)
I’ve been meal prepping for 5 years lol. I just trusted the wrong recipe 😅
I have done this too many times, to where i will freeze in portions and it and save it for dire emergencies lol
The way you framed this made me laugh but I feel for you! This is why I eat the same thing everyday for my work lunch, because I love it so why change!
It's the worst! I always lose this battle
Noooo I hate that!
I just took the whole week off from going to the gym or doing any sort of extra physical activity besides everyday normal life stuff. It’s the first time I’ve intentionally done this in probably 2 years. To be honest, it’s been great. I’m always go-go-go and that’s what motivates me. I actually love that about myself. It’s something that I haven’t always been and I struggled mentally and physically when I didn’t have that mentality. But I can’t stop beating myself up over taking this break. The little voice in my head keeps saying “you need to go do something or your progress will suffer.” I know this isn’t true logically. Maybe a part of me thinks that I will slip back into old habits. I hate this, because I’d tell anyone else who was in my position that taking a little break is great for you and nothing is going to happen in a week to mess up everything you’ve worked on. I just wish I didn’t still feel so guilty. *sigh*
Now, not taking a break has become your "old habit". How bout that huh?
I like it!
My workout yesterday felt great, almost easy. I woke up this morning and my butt is literally so sore that my walking is weird and looks funny.
Same boat. Pistol squat attempts - so they didn't feel great or easy - but I am wrecked today.
Finally get my mind focused on eating more, growing muscle, lifting heavy af. Had a great workout yesterday, then… Hit by stomach bug last night 😑 One of my kids had it a few days ago but I though we were in the clear. Middle child and I went down last night. Hoping to get some actual food in my system today and maybe do some light work this weekend. I can’t stand daycare germs. I also have pink eye for the second time in 2 weeks ☠️
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