cK Accountability Group!

[Sakuras]

i love this!!!

i went to the gym 2 days ago and went on the treadmill / bike + did some (very small lol) weight lifting.
yesterday i took it easy since i was super sore and just did a bunch of walking around my neighborhood.
today i was going to go back to the gym but work knocked me out... so maybe today is my break day haha.

i will update the next few days on what i do to keep myself accountable.

updating from last week:
1/25 - walked 4.6 miles
1/26 - break day
1/27 - walked 2.6 miles
1/28 - break day
1/29 - walked 1.7 miles
1/30 - walked 2.7 miles
1/31 - 30 min indoor biking at the gym
2/1 - idk might take a break or might go to the gym today, we'll see.

[caviar]

Totally forgot I made this haha.

My partner and I went to the gym both last night and Monday. We picked Monday as a primarily cardio day on the treadmills. He was able to run non-stop for a mile, where I had to do some on-and-off running and walking (gotta work on my stamina). Last night was leg day, we did some of the machines (seated leg press, the one where you're moving things with your thighs) and my usual core exercises for my back. We also asked one of the fitness floor staff a question about my partner's shoulder, since it makes an icky crunching sound. He was recommended to go to a chiropractor or PT. I personally disagree with chiropractors, I think it's a quack science, but I'll try to push him to get into physical therapy for it.

[Excalibur]

today. deadlifts: x2 45lbs plates total x5 sets x12 reps.

next one is x4 plates x3 sets x10 reps

then some cardio: 10 min walk 4.5 incline and 3.5 speed treadmill

then some abs. in between sets!

[♥ Harvest Goddess ♥]

Today was my mild rest day - but I did walk a mile and did 50 lunges, 50 squats and chased the dog around the backyard for 45 minutes! I'vve been looking for people to hold me accountable so this thread is a godsend!

[caviar]

Since I'm going to be fully accountable, I'll own up to the fact that I didn't work out yesterday or today like I had hoped And tomorrow I have one work gig and then an event at night so I'm not sure if I'll get the chance given more limited hours on Sundays. I'll definitely end up going on Monday, but I'm trying to not beat myself up right now. My body image goals are important to me, so it's hard to not be sad and feel like I'm being lazy.

[caviar]

My partner and I hit the pool again today! Since I've basically forgotten how to swim, I'm trying to teach myself again. Not sure if I'm doing a very good job at it or not haha. We also negated the workout a little bit by going to McDonald's afterwards, but my body still feels a little tired, so I'm sure I got something out of it.

[♥ lint ♥]

This was my day:

(you need an account to see links)

Last day of my first block of "path to be a pokemon Champion" aka first month/block done of trying to train up for a powerlifting meet hosted at my gym next March (I'm volunteering for this year's meet in March). My stats are low now, but working with my coach has been very helpful to gauge when and how to increase weight for a bigger lift. On my own, I overthink it because I'm scared of biffing my back again lol.

I ate more than I wanted, but it was one of those insatiable hunger days and that was fine because if my body was asking for it, then it needed it. I need to make sure I'm recovered before I hit the lifts tomorrow morning and all that.

[caviar]

because if my body was asking for it, then it needed it.

I never know how to deal with this concept. I'm trying to lose weight, so shouldn't I ignore hunger? (That's a rhetorical question, not directed at you specifically.)

[♥ lint ♥]

I never know how to deal with this concept. I'm trying to lose weight, so shouldn't I ignore hunger? (That's a rhetorical question, not directed at you specifically.)

Imo it depends on the type of activity you do and how you fuel/refuel for that activity. For example, with the weightlifting I do, it's important to eat enough and enough carbs because that's what repairs my muscles. I've noticed I have better workouts when I eat enough before a lift, but if I don't eat enough later, I get really tired.
It depends, for sure, but I would say that, if you're trying to lose weight, drink water first if you're feeling hungry since sometimes dehydration feels like hunger. Next, if you're still hungry, eat fruits or veg since they tend to be higher in fiber to keep you full and lower in calories. A combination of carbs and protein can also help. Protein takes the longest to digest, so it's supposed to keep you fuller longer. Basically, if you're still hungry, but trying to lose weight, try eating "high volume" foods like popcorn (plain). For me, I'm generally able to be satiated, but today was just a day that nothing I ate kept me full even as I was counting calories and checking how much I had in the day etc.

[caviar]

Imo it depends on the type of activity you do and how you fuel/refuel for that activity. For example, with the weightlifting I do, it's important to eat enough and enough carbs because that's what repairs my muscles. I've noticed I have better workouts when I eat enough before a lift, but if I don't eat enough later, I get really tired.
It depends, for sure, but I would say that, if you're trying to lose weight, drink water first if you're feeling hungry since sometimes dehydration feels like hunger. Next, if you're still hungry, eat fruits or veg since they tend to be higher in fiber to keep you full and lower in calories. A combination of carbs and protein can also help. Protein takes the longest to digest, so it's supposed to keep you fuller longer. Basically, if you're still hungry, but trying to lose weight, try eating "high volume" foods like popcorn (plain). For me, I'm generally able to be satiated, but today was just a day that nothing I ate kept me full even as I was counting calories and checking how much I had in the day etc.

Counting calories is dangerous for me, I start to get obsessive and beat myself up over it. Plus I'm not good at cooking/am lazy :') I know that's a lot of excuses, though.