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I would say yes at this time
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Cleandezert
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end of april check in. Down a total of 40lbs now since beginning of the year. My goal for the end of May is 50... so going to try and put in some extra work at night working out. Right now that is the hardest part for me. I dont feel like i have much time to do anything, so splitting out an hour is hard.
UR_Mawm69
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Good fucking job CleanDezDouchMagoosh!
just gotta keep on keepin on.
CONSISTENCY IS KEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
just gotta keep on keepin on.
CONSISTENCY IS KEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
When I was working out and on a meal plan back in 2012 I would wake up and workout for 1 hour at 4:45am so I could drive to work after. Maybe an early morning workout option is in the cards but I am unsure of your work/pre work schedule with the wife and kid
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i try, waking up is incredibly hard for me. Since the time change its been brutal. i am gone from 6:30-7 every day between my commute and work, So it only leaves me a couple hour for dinner and spending time with my daughter before i am in bed by 9:30-10. I just gotta cut in my my sleeping time more...... and to be honest the best part of my entire day is sleeping i love sleep.
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Hell yea dude! Keep it up... you looked when I saw you a few weeks back at Lasertown. I hear you on the no time.. but that's honestly how it is for everything. You have to make it a priority and you will make the time. Stoked of you. Like I mentioned in the hockey thread you should start skating again... shits a work out.
I've been trying to get my back on the bike that was one of my goals this year.
Starting back up with Tuesday 6:30 AM rides with @the_fablab_
Wednesday Roller hockey practice
Riding in the Thursday MTB group again after about a year off.
Saturday Am Ice Hockey practice -usually not a big work out, more running drills / yelling at the kids.
Going to try to get another ride in with the kids each week. I've got a seat for my Daughter so she can ride on my bike and then a tow strap for my son on his bike on the up hill... we did a little 5 mile rip with 900 Ft of climbing, shit was a work out for me haha and the kids loved it.
Need to get some fresh batteries in my scale I have no idea where I'm at.
I still need to clean up the diet if I'm being honest.. too much " keto friendly" things ( tortilla, bread) still have been contemplating carnivore diet.
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I have to say this thread and group has helped.. Its nice to have the support of peers.
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Agreed. That's what it is all about man.
People helping people to be better, that goes for trucks or just life in general.
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I dont know man, I did it for years and it sucked every single time haha. Ive been trying to wake up between 0500-0530 and workout and FML its been a challenge haha.
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Figured I'd check in with some goals met. I've been riding the Peloton bike and lifting weights off and on but decided to make a more consistent effort since the beginning of the year. In less than a year I've done over 100 rides with 720 miles ridden. I've done over 50 lifting only workouts, and nearly 50 running plus lifting workouts. I had to add 40 lb dumb bells to my set because 30 isn't enough for presses, lifts, and rows anymore.
The stationary bike translates to real world biking and my climbs improved dramatically, I can push harder for longer and not get winded as easily. I've also got more consistent pedal strokes with 360* engagement even without clipless pedals.
With working out comes stretching and that's helped me become more flexible, recover faster, and reduce injuries. In the past I'd workout consistently until I go too hard, hurt myself, and then go a month without doing anything. I went from just being able to touch my toes to almost putting my palms flat on the ground.
The losing weight part has been slow, I'm down to 202 lbs from 215. I'm not too focused on the number, I just want to get rid of the love handles and stop my belly from folding over my boxer's elastic and it snapping up when I stand up. Most of the weight loss happened with me changing my diet. Walmart has a Nutrisystem 5 day, breakfast snack and lunch kit for only $25, which works for me because I hate figuring out what to eat. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nutrisys...ount-Shelf-stable/164019874?classType=REGULAR
My future goals are taking the dog for more walks, staying consistent with workouts, and incorporate real work biking into the schedule.
Good on you all for making an effort. Even if you're just going for a walk daily, its really good for your physical and mental health. If you have trouble sleeping, a good workout helps you fall asleep faster and get better quality sleep.
The stationary bike translates to real world biking and my climbs improved dramatically, I can push harder for longer and not get winded as easily. I've also got more consistent pedal strokes with 360* engagement even without clipless pedals.
With working out comes stretching and that's helped me become more flexible, recover faster, and reduce injuries. In the past I'd workout consistently until I go too hard, hurt myself, and then go a month without doing anything. I went from just being able to touch my toes to almost putting my palms flat on the ground.
The losing weight part has been slow, I'm down to 202 lbs from 215. I'm not too focused on the number, I just want to get rid of the love handles and stop my belly from folding over my boxer's elastic and it snapping up when I stand up. Most of the weight loss happened with me changing my diet. Walmart has a Nutrisystem 5 day, breakfast snack and lunch kit for only $25, which works for me because I hate figuring out what to eat. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nutrisys...ount-Shelf-stable/164019874?classType=REGULAR
My future goals are taking the dog for more walks, staying consistent with workouts, and incorporate real work biking into the schedule.
Good on you all for making an effort. Even if you're just going for a walk daily, its really good for your physical and mental health. If you have trouble sleeping, a good workout helps you fall asleep faster and get better quality sleep.
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early update for the month. I have been sick for the last week, like sicker than i have been in along time. Havent had much appetite... but its a little win for me, without eating much this week, i am down a total of 50lbs. lol Shouldnt be so excited as this isnt good for me, but its a small win to meet my goal of 50lbs by summer.
Yeah After my 9 week stay at the hospital I was down 50 lbs and felt great in that regard. Slowly got back up to my old "fighting weight" but now I only eat when I'm hungry and back down 20 lbs and at a normal weight for myself. I could still lose another 10 lbs but I do 0 excerise
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Keep that foot on the gas brother!
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Definitely not a good thing to lose all that weight by NOT eating.
You trying to be like AnnaNicole/Paris Hilton?? I think that was their name? Anarexic?!?!? haha
As far as what Tommy said, I got you all beat.
Into the ICU @ 240lbs, spread all over.
Immediately on a feeding tube for 3 months while in a coma & down to 170ish.
Woke up from coma and l re-learned how to eat, chew & swallow whole foods..... you couldn't keep the pop tarts, sour gummy worms, cookies, or brownies out of my vicinity. Left the hospital 8 months later at 230, ALL in my big ol' belly!
I win! Baahahah do not recommend doing that though.
You trying to be like AnnaNicole/Paris Hilton?? I think that was their name? Anarexic?!?!? haha
As far as what Tommy said, I got you all beat.
Into the ICU @ 240lbs, spread all over.
Immediately on a feeding tube for 3 months while in a coma & down to 170ish.
Woke up from coma and l re-learned how to eat, chew & swallow whole foods..... you couldn't keep the pop tarts, sour gummy worms, cookies, or brownies out of my vicinity. Left the hospital 8 months later at 230, ALL in my big ol' belly!
I win! Baahahah do not recommend doing that though.
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no i am not... but figured i would take it knowning that it helped with my goal... i love food and am fat as fuck, no way i would not eat voluntarily. lol
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Anyone have any insight into peletons? There are a million used ones, so thinking of picking one up. Thoughts?
I see different thing about the subscriptions from $40 a month to $20 a month. Also you have to have cycling shoes? Anyway around that? is it worth it, or just a gimic?
I see different thing about the subscriptions from $40 a month to $20 a month. Also you have to have cycling shoes? Anyway around that? is it worth it, or just a gimic?
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You can do the same thing using a standard stationary bike, but Peloton makes it more of a community/entertaining to use. If you don't want cycling shoes, you can probably replace the pedals with standard flat pedals from amazon for cheap (under $30)
UR_Mawm69
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it's literally just a stationary bike with a fucking TV screen attached to the front.
to me, it's almost as pointless as paying for SPIN classes. (paying to ride a stationary bike, with loud music blasting and a hot chick telling you to go slow or fast............)
personal preference though. idk
if a screen with a hot chick on a bike will get your fatass on the thing more often and longer than no screen, do it to it!
if not, its a fucking waste of money and a million pound stationary bike that you can BS about with your mom friends while paying $69 for a cup of coffee in the suburbs.........
to each their own though.
ok, chill Jakey. woosah. wooooooosah.
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Without speaking to the costs. My wife started with a traditional stationary bike and used the Peloton app on her phone/ipad. She liked it so much she got the actual peloton bike. I was just stubborn and took forever to get on board to try it.
You can find bike shoes for cheap. I got a nice set of Specialized shoes for cheap because they were maroon. Just had to add the right clips, another cheap find on amazon.
Yea there is a TV screen attached to it, but its the app that's worth it. There are a ton of different programs, and you're not just limited to biking. You can do weight lifting, stretching, and yoga programs too. The instructors make it motivating and give your routine some structure. There's a ton of variety with different instructors, music, and classes.
I don't like going to the gym, I'm more likely to workout if I don't have to travel, so there's the convenience factor too.
You can find bike shoes for cheap. I got a nice set of Specialized shoes for cheap because they were maroon. Just had to add the right clips, another cheap find on amazon.
Yea there is a TV screen attached to it, but its the app that's worth it. There are a ton of different programs, and you're not just limited to biking. You can do weight lifting, stretching, and yoga programs too. The instructors make it motivating and give your routine some structure. There's a ton of variety with different instructors, music, and classes.
I don't like going to the gym, I'm more likely to workout if I don't have to travel, so there's the convenience factor too.
