The Consequences of Fitness

[Lost Dog]

Maybe I am being too hard on myself. I feel like I'm not done. Maybe I have body dysmorphia? No, I don't. I can see where I'm lean and see where I'm not. I choose not to display the ugly parts, but they are there. Relics of having once been much larger. I've got the stretch marks to prove it.

I know I can go on like I am and just get stronger, but I feel like I have no room to go "up" in weight. When I do, I feel it pretty quickly in the waistline.

I don't want to be an over analyzing, obsessive diet planner, either. I know what needs to happen if I want to lose more fat. The details are almost insignificant. I've done it. When I want it, I'll do it. Or if.

I'm not totally frustrated. Just made a plan and didn't stick to it as well as I'd like. Tomorrow is a new day.

[Aoife]

Been there. And was constantly torn between being "good enough" and "not perfect" (as I guess is the best way to put it). There's nothing wrong with it, but it does require more… determined? I donno. Not like I got there, and now I have another 30 to lose again so what do I know?

[gobbla]

We've already got two challenges going on right now. If you want to start a new one at the first of the year, then that'd be awesome. W\ 4mo to go on the current ones, it'll distract folks. It's up to you of course.

It just sounds like you're struggling to find satisfaction in what you're doing because you've picked a pretty unforgiving measuring stick (mirror). Perhaps it's time to think about finding a stricter performance style goal (maybe involving your aerobics cert?).

[stingo]

Maybe stepping back and looking at why you didn't stick to the plan might be an option here. That way you could address the cause or causes accordingly. If you say you already know the answer to that question, then list ways you'll address one of those reasons, and start implementing it today.

[Lost Dog]

Good points. Thanks. I'm still going...

Here's last night's workout.

A, Rack Pull (just above knee), 465, 2x6

B1, Standing Cable Press, 90 (8/8/8)
B2, Neutral Grip Chins (8/7/5)

C1, EZ Curls, 75 (6), 70 (9)
C2, Face Pulls, 90 (20), 100 (17)

It's been a long, long time since I lifted anything really heavy with my hands. My hands are hurtin' right now! I'll live.

[RedLefty]

Yeah, I think 465 qualifies as "heavy". Holy crap.

[stingo]

Nice numbers there Roland - keep up the good work.

[tkinsley]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

Maybe I am being too hard on myself. I feel like I'm not done. Maybe I have body dysmorphia? No, I don't. I can see where I'm lean and see where I'm not. I choose not to display the ugly parts, but they are there. Relics of having once been much larger. I've got the stretch marks to prove it.

I know I can go on like I am and just get stronger, but I feel like I have no room to go "up" in weight. When I do, I feel it pretty quickly in the waistline.

I don't want to be an over analyzing, obsessive diet planner, either. I know what needs to happen if I want to lose more fat. The details are almost insignificant. I've done it. When I want it, I'll do it. Or if.

I'm not totally frustrated. Just made a plan and didn't stick to it as well as I'd like. Tomorrow is a new day.

Maybe you have an incomplete expression of BDD. I think most who have lost a significant amount of weight do have difficulty in this area. Whether you're seeing lean or not, you can't completely handle the numbers on the scale and the tape measure heading back that way...

I'm so there.

[lawyerjoke]

Originally Posted by RedLefty

Yeah, I think 465 qualifies as "heavy". Holy crap.

x2!!

[Mahler]

I'm not totally frustrated. Just made a plan and didn't stick to it as well as I'd like. Tomorrow is a new day.

That's what it's all about, Roland. We try. We fall down sometimes. But, we get back up and try again.

465 for rack pulls somewhat qualifies as trying. LOL

[Lost Dog]

Originally Posted by RedLefty

Yeah, I think 465 qualifies as "heavy". Holy crap.

Originally Posted by lawyerjoke

x2!!

Originally Posted by stingo

Nice numbers there Roland - keep up the good work.

Originally Posted by Mahler

That's what it's all about, Roland. We try. We fall down sometimes. But, we get back up and try again.

465 for rack pulls somewhat qualifies as trying. LOL

Thank you, my peeps.

Originally Posted by tkinsley

Maybe you have an incomplete expression of BDD. I think most who have lost a significant amount of weight do have difficulty in this area. Whether you're seeing lean or not, you can't completely handle the numbers on the scale and the tape measure heading back that way...

I'm so there.

So, you're saying I'm fat?

[Lost Dog]

It's been a while since I used the TRX, so I loaded it up in my backpack and ran to the park.

.75 mile run (I am so unconditioned. I hang my head in shame...)

Chinups, 50
TRX Pushups (12/10/10)
TRX Pistols (5/5/5)
Bodyweight Squats (20/20)
TRX Triceps Extensions (8/8/7)
TRX Facepulls (8/8)

.75 walk home

[UConnJulie]

How are the feet/shoulder etc feeling?

I broke out the TRX a while back ... it felt great. Hoping to get on my rollerblades tomorrow morning, then maybe hit the TRX on Tuesday am ...

[Lost Dog]

Neither is at 100%, but both are decent.

My foot aches sometimes, but I wear the insoles 100% of the time and they help a lot. Running (as much as I do, anyway) doesn't hurt. Sometimes I forget that I had the problem. Still stretching, though.

[brianb]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

Chinups, 50
TRX Pushups (12/10/10)
TRX Pistols (5/5/5)
Bodyweight Squats (20/20)
TRX Triceps Extensions (8/8/7)
TRX Facepulls (8/8)

.75 walk home

I might be reading this wrong but is this 50 consecutive chinups?? If so... holy sh*t. I know you throw up some amazing numbers / weights, but good lawd.

[Lost Dog]

nope. 50 total.