I miss the fitness threads and the fitness Doms!

[Cattypuss]

The song on my iPod Shuffle two nights ago that made me keep going when I thought I was all done in - such youthful exuberance is infectious.

No good links, but it was "Let's Spend the Night Together" by the Rolling Stones.

 

[YourCaptor]

Getting back to a real workout. You know you worked well when every further move results in a mini cramp.

And, skull crushers at home alone, without a bench, just on the floor, with a curling bar. Bad idea?

 

[Homburg]

Getting back to a real workout. You know you worked well when every further move results in a mini cramp.

And, skull crushers at home alone, without a bench, just on the floor, with a curling bar. Bad idea?

Not so long as you aren't an idiot. Skull crushers tend to be a low weight movement by virtue of the (mostly) isolation of the triceps and the bad leverage. As a result, you aren't going to have a huge weight on the bar. Additionally, the actual weights themselves will be outboard of your brainpan because they'll be on the ends of the curl bar. And a bench is unneeded for skull crushers. It's just convenient.

Just don't be stupid and push yourself beyond basic muscle exhaustion, and keep track of the support muscles so you don't lose control of the bar. You'll be fine.

Also, remember that you can do floor presses. Good movement, though admittedly it's easier when you have a partner to help load you.

 

[Keroin]

We did "Dead stop standing sprints" in the big gear tonight in spin class. Killer. After the instructor demo'd the first one, and we all trembled in fear, a woman called out, "What do you call this one?"

I answered: "It's called 'I'm sorry I ate those shortbread cookies over Xmas'."

And there was much laughter.

Followed by much pain.



Also, another good tune for the gym playlist: How Far We've Come

 

[deviant212]

I'm about to go in on my fitness grind. 215 by the 31st. Then I'd be avatar worthy

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

I can't find the motivation to go to the gym, and my eating habits are failing. I'm probably still only putting away the appropriate amount of calories, but it's not quality nutrition.

Help.

 

[Keroin]

I can't find the motivation to go to the gym, and my eating habits are failing. I'm probably still only putting away the appropriate amount of calories, but it's not quality nutrition.

Help.

Come on Lizzie, don't fail now!!! Stop self sabotaging, you are worth this.

Everyone hits plateaus, it's normal. Do something to shake yourself out of it. What's a fun activity that you don't normally do? Dance, go bowling, go for a bike ride, anything. Pick a fun/silly physical activity and just go and do it, even once.

Then look up a *healthy* recipe and set a goal to make whatever it is within the next five days...then report back here to us and tell us how it was.

You can do it. We're all here cheering for you! (Or, alternately, waiting to kick your ass if you don't).

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

I'm sure this has been voiced ad nauseam (but do you think that will keep me from overcoming my laziness enough to look through the old posts or search? No. Not at all.), but is anyone else's mental health almost completely tied to working out?

If I don't work out, I am a gooey mental cucumber, softening in the crisper drawer. I snap at people. I make wild leaps of logic. I am a waste of my soylent green.

If I force myself to get my ass to the gym, I am what I would describe, loosely, as a "James Bond/James K. Polk/Anderson Cooper Hybrid." In reality, or course, I'm just a "Reasonably Functioning Human," but do not tell my brain that, or PM it. It thinks that I'm a JB/JKP/AC hybrid, which is far more important.

 

[Keroin]

I'm sure this has been voiced ad nauseam (but do you think that will keep me from overcoming my laziness enough to look through the old posts or search? No. Not at all.), but is anyone else's mental health almost completely tied to working out?

If I don't work out, I am a gooey mental cucumber, softening in the crisper drawer. I snap at people. I make wild leaps of logic. I am a waste of my soylent green.

If I force myself to get my ass to the gym, I am what I would describe, loosely, as a "James Bond/James K. Polk/Anderson Cooper Hybrid." In reality, or course, I'm just a "Reasonably Functioning Human," but do not tell my brain that, or PM it. It thinks that I'm a JB/JKP/AC hybrid, which is far more important.

Yup, yup, yup and yup.

And, as a masochist, I see your tie to mental health and raise you a good dose of semi-self-inflicted torture and suffering. Mmmmmmmmmm...suffering.





And, unrelated...

Damn my sensitive nipples! Fuck, I could wear a suit of armour and they'd still bust through, I'm sure. Every time I'm at the gym (where I wear two sports type tops in a vain attempt to lessen their perkiness) I wish I had a sign around my neck that said, "I'm not aroused, honestly I'm not."

Groan.

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Yup, yup, yup and yup.

And, as a masochist, I see your tie to mental health and raise you a good dose of semi-self-inflicted torture and suffering. Mmmmmmmmmm...suffering.

Maybe all humans need to evolve the Masochism gene to reverse our obesity trends.

And, unrelated...

Damn my sensitive nipples! Fuck, I could wear a suit of armour and they'd still bust through, I'm sure. Every time I'm at the gym (where I wear two sports type tops in a vain attempt to lessen their perkiness) I wish I had a sign around my neck that said, "I'm not aroused, honestly I'm not."

Groan.

How about a custom t-shirt with the same message?

Hmmm. Um, this may be hard to believe, but I may be the only guy in North America who shares this issue. Lift, elliptical, crunches, and then...rock hard nipples? Really??

 

[midwestyankee]

Yup, yup, yup and yup.

And, as a masochist, I see your tie to mental health and raise you a good dose of semi-self-inflicted torture and suffering. Mmmmmmmmmm...suffering.





And, unrelated...

Damn my sensitive nipples! Fuck, I could wear a suit of armour and they'd still bust through, I'm sure. Every time I'm at the gym (where I wear two sports type tops in a vain attempt to lessen their perkiness) I wish I had a sign around my neck that said, "I'm not aroused, honestly I'm not."

Groan.

Not sure if they'll reduce the perkiness but a lot of runners put bandaids on their nipples to reduce the irritation from long periods of movement inside a running singlet. Have you tried this?

 

[Keroin]

Maybe all humans need to evolve the Masochism gene to reverse our obesity trends.

Frankly, I'm surprised that all masochists aren't full time gym rats.

How about a custom t-shirt with the same message?

Hmmm. Um, this may be hard to believe, but I may be the only guy in North America who shares this issue. Lift, elliptical, crunches, and then...rock hard nipples? Really??

Interesting. And do you also feel the burning stares of the opposite sex as you walk around like you're smuggling a set of pencil erasers in your shirt?

Sigh.

Seriously, for my nipples to not be erect, it has to be 140F, not a hint of a breeze, and I have to be...dead.

Not sure if they'll reduce the perkiness but a lot of runners put bandaids on their nipples to reduce the irritation from long periods of movement inside a running singlet. Have you tried this?

Yep.

Worked? Nope.

OK, if I use the big, thick bandages, the ones used to cover your knee, then yes, they work somewhat. However, given that I spend an average of 5 days per week in the gym, that could get rather $$$.

 

[DiscusDave]

OK, if I use the big, thick bandages, the ones used to cover your knee, then yes, they work somewhat. However, given that I spend an average of 5 days per week in the gym, that could get rather $$$.

Reusable Ace bandage wraps maybe?

 

[Keroin]

Reusable Ace bandage wraps maybe?

Less looks in the gym, more looks in the change room, lol.

I think they're just my burden to bear.


But HI DAVE!!! Where the heck have you been? And how the heck have you been?

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Frankly, I'm surprised that all masochists aren't full time gym rats.

It's the masochism that pays you back!

Interesting. And do you also feel the burning stares of the opposite sex as you walk around like you're smuggling a set of pencil erasers in your shirt?

Sigh.

No. I feel the burning stares of the same sex in the locker room as they say, "Dude. What the fuck is up with the two baby carrots on your chest??"

Seriously, for my nipples to not be erect, it has to be 140F, not a hint of a breeze, and I have to be...dead.

Then you're going to love eternity in the searing flames of hell.

Yep.

Worked? Nope.

OK, if I use the big, thick bandages, the ones used to cover your knee, then yes, they work somewhat. However, given that I spend an average of 5 days per week in the gym, that could get rather $$$.

Snuggy?
Wetsuit?
Amazing new Nip-B-Gon®, the nipple relaxer that's also great for cleaning clogged drains?

 

[Sidney_1]

I can't find the motivation to go to the gym, and my eating habits are failing. I'm probably still only putting away the appropriate amount of calories, but it's not quality nutrition.


Help.

I'm learning that I can't wait for motivation. Don't think about, just get your arse dressed, grab some tunes, and get out the door. You can do it!

Come on Lizzie, don't fail now!!! Stop self sabotaging, you are worth this.

Everyone hits plateaus, it's normal. Do something to shake yourself out of it. What's a fun activity that you don't normally do? Dance, go bowling, go for a bike ride, anything. Pick a fun/silly physical activity and just go and do it, even once.

Then look up a *healthy* recipe and set a goal to make whatever it is within the next five days...then report back here to us and tell us how it was.

You can do it. We're all here cheering for you! (Or, alternately, waiting to kick your ass if you don't).

Remember when you were a kid, and exercise was just play? Or summer camp? Or dance? Or some serious red light / green light in your pj's? It's crossed my mind to take a week of vacation of some sort of "play" that involves physical exercise. I'd love to go somewhere that I can hike, rent a bike, swim, recharge. I'm not sure where that would be, though.

I'm sure this has been voiced ad nauseam (but do you think that will keep me from overcoming my laziness enough to look through the old posts or search? No. Not at all.), but is anyone else's mental health almost completely tied to working out?

If I don't work out, I am a gooey mental cucumber, softening in the crisper drawer. I snap at people. I make wild leaps of logic. I am a waste of my soylent green.

If I force myself to get my ass to the gym, I am what I would describe, loosely, as a "James Bond/James K. Polk/Anderson Cooper Hybrid." In reality, or course, I'm just a "Reasonably Functioning Human," but do not tell my brain that, or PM it. It thinks that I'm a JB/JKP/AC hybrid, which is far more important.

It's definitely beneficial for my mood for a few hours afterwards. I feel empowered.

I'm still finding myself with a lot less stamina than I used to have. I'm just not as strong as I used to be, either. I could be eating more protein and regular meals, though.

 

[YourCaptor]

I can't find the motivation to go to the gym, and my eating habits are failing. I'm probably still only putting away the appropriate amount of calories, but it's not quality nutrition.

Help.

Get on it woman!! Work through the slump, you'll find another wind if you keep pushing. If you stop now, you'll have to start all over.

 

[YourCaptor]

And, unrelated...

Damn my sensitive nipples! Fuck, I could wear a suit of armour and they'd still bust through, I'm sure. Every time I'm at the gym (where I wear two sports type tops in a vain attempt to lessen their perkiness) I wish I had a sign around my neck that said, "I'm not aroused, honestly I'm not."

Groan.

It's ok K, I don't think anyones offended.

Maybe you should get aroused, then you don't need to worry about it.

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

Alrighty.

I've burrowed down to the source of my woes this week and have just about resolved them.

I've taken Keroin's advice though. Starting Sunday (because tonight is housework and tomorrow I'm out of town) but Sunday I'm going to go down the beach and go for a walk, and then Monday I'm going 10 pin bowling. Then Tuesday I'm launching back into the gym.

And Sunday night, I've decided I'm cooking myself a veggie feast.

I'm found somewhere locally that sells this marinated goat's cheese that's to die for, and I'm going out specially tomorrow morning before I leave to get it.

Then Sunday night I'm making a roast vegetable stack, with some of that cheese, and some cous cous, cos I love that stuff. there's be mushies, and sweet potato, zucchini, capsicum, spinach, pumpkin, eggplant. And it'll be awesome.



I feel better just thinking about it.

 

[seela]

I went swimming last night. I don't particularly enjoy swimming indoors, but as it's winter, lake swimming possibilities are restricted, to say the least. I mean, I love dipping myself in an ice cold lake every now and then, but it's not really something you can do as an exercise.

It's been ages since I've tried to be good to my body in a sporty way. I'm just hoping, that I'll start enjoying it soon.

 

[grrlongrrrl]

I am a junkie too! I'm a triathlete, and exercise is the key to my (relative) sanity, especially a few days before auntie flo rears her ugly head. The bike especially mellows me out. I ride year round, snow, sleet, whatever. People think I'm crazy when they see me out there, but I'm like, you want to see crazy? Check in with me after a week of no riding...

K

 

[Homburg]

Alrighty.

I've burrowed down to the source of my woes this week and have just about resolved them.

I've taken Keroin's advice though. Starting Sunday (because tonight is housework and tomorrow I'm out of town) but Sunday I'm going to go down the beach and go for a walk, and then Monday I'm going 10 pin bowling. Then Tuesday I'm launching back into the gym.

And Sunday night, I've decided I'm cooking myself a veggie feast.

I'm found somewhere locally that sells this marinated goat's cheese that's to die for, and I'm going out specially tomorrow morning before I leave to get it.

Then Sunday night I'm making a roast vegetable stack, with some of that cheese, and some cous cous, cos I love that stuff. there's be mushies, and sweet potato, zucchini, capsicum, spinach, pumpkin, eggplant. And it'll be awesome.



I feel better just thinking about it.

This post makes me happy.

 

[Keroin]

Alrighty.

I've burrowed down to the source of my woes this week and have just about resolved them.

I've taken Keroin's advice though. Starting Sunday (because tonight is housework and tomorrow I'm out of town) but Sunday I'm going to go down the beach and go for a walk, and then Monday I'm going 10 pin bowling. Then Tuesday I'm launching back into the gym.

And Sunday night, I've decided I'm cooking myself a veggie feast.

I'm found somewhere locally that sells this marinated goat's cheese that's to die for, and I'm going out specially tomorrow morning before I leave to get it.

Then Sunday night I'm making a roast vegetable stack, with some of that cheese, and some cous cous, cos I love that stuff. there's be mushies, and sweet potato, zucchini, capsicum, spinach, pumpkin, eggplant. And it'll be awesome.



I feel better just thinking about it.

*does cartwheels*



Yay Lizzie!

 

[DiscusDave]

*does cartwheels*



Yay Lizzie!

I wish I knew how to do a cartwheel. I always just fall over.

But indeed, Yay Lizzie!

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

This is the cheese

The first one, marinated. It *is* as good as I remember, too.

I also have a bit of a goal for the end of February, weightloss wise. And so I'll pull a finger out and get it done.