Health/Fitness

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.
 
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
 
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
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.
 
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.
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.
 
Waking up early like 430 sucks for a while but after a week or so it becomes second nature. Also I wouod do it everyday so it becomes normal.
 
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.
I have to say this thread and group has helped.. Its nice to have the support of peers.
 
Waking up early like 430 sucks for a while but after a week or so it becomes second nature. Also I wouod do it everyday so it becomes normal.
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.
 
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.
 
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