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Post by trantsgiving on Dec 12, 2018 11:25:27 GMT -5
60lbs in 6 months is insane. I’m planning to do a shit ton of curls from now until brunch and show up with some fuckin guns and absolutely no muscle mass anywhere else.
It's been about 8 months since I saw this thread, got a bit inspired, and started to take fitness much more seriously than previously.
I bought one of those fancy peloton spin bikes, started a pretty regimented training routine, and eat a lot better than previously. I don't keep Keto or anything, but I've tried to limit my carb intake a bit, cut out fast foods and eating out to a minimum. I don't drink during the week and try to limit beer and replace with red wine. I also walk about twice a day on the treadmill in our office (about a mile each time). All tolled, I've lost about 60 lbs in the 6 months, I'm approaching my goal weight for 2018, with about 40 more lbs to lose (hopefully). Weigh less than I did since I was a freshman in college (15 years ago, ugh) and about 50 lbs less than when I got married (makes those pictures a bit hard to look at, ugh). Feeling a lot better about myself and what I'm able to do physically.
I'll give at least 1/4 the credit to 3post1jack1 for randomly posting in here so it popped up in here on one boring day at work.
I do want one of those sandwiches, though.
Congrats! That is inspiring to hear. You mentioned this thread getting you into a healthier lifestyle, but what kept you in it? I can't seem to stay focused unless I enter challenges with coworkers, which I don't think is sustainable long term.
I stayed focused mostly by getting involved in challenging myself. It wasn't really "lose weight" motivated but I just wanted to be able to do things easier. I also found the rides and teachers on Peloton to make it super easy to be motivated. As someone who's pretty music-motivated, it's been a lot of fun to take a variable number of rides with a lot of different music that I like (and some I don't, but it helps me push through). Aside from that, seeing the change in my body has helped me remain motivated. Once I kept pushing myself, after the first month or two, it's felt like 2nd nature.
It's been about 8 months since I saw this thread, got a bit inspired, and started to take fitness much more seriously than previously.
I bought one of those fancy peloton spin bikes, started a pretty regimented training routine, and eat a lot better than previously. I don't keep Keto or anything, but I've tried to limit my carb intake a bit, cut out fast foods and eating out to a minimum. I don't drink during the week and try to limit beer and replace with red wine. I also walk about twice a day on the treadmill in our office (about a mile each time). All tolled, I've lost about 60 lbs in the 6 months, I'm approaching my goal weight for 2018, with about 40 more lbs to lose (hopefully). Weigh less than I did since I was a freshman in college (15 years ago, ugh) and about 50 lbs less than when I got married (makes those pictures a bit hard to look at, ugh). Feeling a lot better about myself and what I'm able to do physically.
I'll give at least 1/4 the credit to 3post1jack1 for randomly posting in here so it popped up in here on one boring day at work.
I do want one of those sandwiches, though.
Congrats! That is inspiring to hear. You mentioned this thread getting you into a healthier lifestyle, but what kept you in it? I can't seem to stay focused unless I enter challenges with coworkers, which I don't think is sustainable long term.
A few years back Inforoo did a Dietbet challenge, I'd be down to do that again before Roo if people are interested. You bet like $25 or so and then at the end of the challenge the people who didn't reach the goal lose their money and it gets divvied out to the people who met it. My current goal is to feel comfortable in a crop top by summer, which I'm thinking is about another 15 lbs from me. Should be achievable for me; my challenge is always to not lose too much muscle in the process, but that's another story.
And Vinnie the Eel that is seriously impressive work you've put in, congratulations.
It's been about 8 months since I saw this thread, got a bit inspired, and started to take fitness much more seriously than previously.
I bought one of those fancy peloton spin bikes, started a pretty regimented training routine, and eat a lot better than previously. I don't keep Keto or anything, but I've tried to limit my carb intake a bit, cut out fast foods and eating out to a minimum. I don't drink during the week and try to limit beer and replace with red wine. I also walk about twice a day on the treadmill in our office (about a mile each time). All tolled, I've lost about 60 lbs in the 6 months, I'm approaching my goal weight for 2018, with about 40 more lbs to lose (hopefully). Weigh less than I did since I was a freshman in college (15 years ago, ugh) and about 50 lbs less than when I got married (makes those pictures a bit hard to look at, ugh). Feeling a lot better about myself and what I'm able to do physically.
I'll give at least 1/4 the credit to 3post1jack1 for randomly posting in here so it popped up in here on one boring day at work.
I do want one of those sandwiches, though.
wow that is fantastic, congratulations! it's amazing how much of a difference tweaking little things can do.
as you approach your goal weight, don't allow yourself to get frustrated by plateaus, because those last 40lbs will probably drop off slower than the first 60lbs. but honestly for me it became easier to stick to a good eating plan after I lost weight, because you feel so good you don't want to go back to where you were.
i'm down 30lbs all in this year (198->168), and for the first time in my life I am at my goal weight. 32" waist, medium in most casual shirts. The majority of my meals are still low carb high fat, and I still drink keto chow 90% of the time for breakfast, and 90% of the time for lunch during the week, but I do allow myself carby treats every now and again. But I don't go overboard.
I've definitely seen plateaus already, I think I've just been able to push through those and stay motivated by even though my weight may not change (or even go up a bit), I've been seeing changes in my strength/stamina. I started at about 320 (ugh), and now this morning weighed in right at 260. I don't think I'll ever been able to get to 170 or so, that would just seem insane to me. Even at 260, I'm in a 38 waist jean (I don't remember the last time I could say that).
Also, trantsgiving, it's probably closer to 7 months, but yeah, I think the rate that my weight has fallen off me has been pretty shocking.
It's been about 8 months since I saw this thread, got a bit inspired, and started to take fitness much more seriously than previously.
I bought one of those fancy peloton spin bikes, started a pretty regimented training routine, and eat a lot better than previously. I don't keep Keto or anything, but I've tried to limit my carb intake a bit, cut out fast foods and eating out to a minimum. I don't drink during the week and try to limit beer and replace with red wine. I also walk about twice a day on the treadmill in our office (about a mile each time). All tolled, I've lost about 60 lbs in the 6 months, I'm approaching my goal weight for 2018, with about 40 more lbs to lose (hopefully). Weigh less than I did since I was a freshman in college (15 years ago, ugh) and about 50 lbs less than when I got married (makes those pictures a bit hard to look at, ugh). Feeling a lot better about myself and what I'm able to do physically.
I'll give at least 1/4 the credit to 3post1jack1 for randomly posting in here so it popped up in here on one boring day at work.
I do want one of those sandwiches, though.
Congrats! That is inspiring to hear. You mentioned this thread getting you into a healthier lifestyle, but what kept you in it? I can't seem to stay focused unless I enter challenges with coworkers, which I don't think is sustainable long term.
one of my fundamental drives in life is "I just want to feel good". it drives almost everything i do. i drank and did drugs to feel good, quit after they stopped making me feel good. i smoked because it felt good, quit smoking when i realized how terrible it made me feel (wheezing and chest pains every night). i ate large quantities of carbs and sugar because it made me feel good, but being overweight made me feel bad, mentally and physically, then when I cut carbs and sugar I just started feeling better. not just because i lost weight, but i just have more energy now because I think I'm putting better fuel in my body. mentally clearer, back pain went away, better sleep, etc. so while getting started in cutting carbs and sugar was tough, once I got a taste of that good feeling I just kept chasing it.
similar situation with exercise, when I realized the stoney endorphin feeling that intense cardio gives, or that chill consistent body rush that strength training gives, i got hooked. i don't even strength train hard, i just love getting some decent lifting in and then eating and chilling on the couch watching TV. feels awesome. plus with strength training in particular you have license to eat more, since you need the calories to burn muscle. so i get to eat more which i like to do because it makes me feel good.
I don't think I'll ever been able to get to 170 or so, that would just seem insane to me. Even at 260, I'm in a 38 waist jean (I don't remember the last time I could say that).
my goal was actually 178, since that is what i weighed in high school, then without me even really thinking about it i dropped 10 more lbs. so what seems unreasonable now might change for you in the future! once i hit 168 i was like "shit i need to start eating more". never in my life have i had to worry about getting "enough" calories. it's a great problem to have.
but again, 60lbs down is incredible, that is life changing. thinking about 60lbs of ground beef stacked in a pile. you aren't carrying that around anymore! crazy.
Congrats! That is inspiring to hear. You mentioned this thread getting you into a healthier lifestyle, but what kept you in it? I can't seem to stay focused unless I enter challenges with coworkers, which I don't think is sustainable long term.
one of my fundamental drives in life is "I just want to feel good". it drives almost everything i do. i drank and did drugs to feel good, quit after they stopped making me feel good. i smoked because it felt good, quit smoking when i realized how terrible it made me feel (wheezing and chest pains every night). i ate large quantities of carbs and sugar because it made me feel good, but being overweight made me feel bad, mentally and physically, then when I cut carbs and sugar I just started feeling better. not just because i lost weight, but i just have more energy now because I think I'm putting better fuel in my body. mentally clearer, back pain went away, better sleep, etc. so while getting started in cutting carbs and sugar was tough, once I got a taste of that good feeling I just kept chasing it.
similar situation with exercise, when I realized the stoney endorphin feeling that intense cardio gives, or that chill consistent body rush that strength training gives, i got hooked. i don't even strength train hard, i just love getting some decent lifting in and then eating and chilling on the couch watching TV. feels awesome. plus with strength training in particular you have license to eat more, since you need the calories to burn muscle. so i get to eat more which i like to do because it makes me feel good.
I don't think I'll ever been able to get to 170 or so, that would just seem insane to me. Even at 260, I'm in a 38 waist jean (I don't remember the last time I could say that).
my goal was actually 178, since that is what i weighed in high school, then without me even really thinking about it i dropped 10 more lbs. so what seems unreasonable now might change for you in the future! once i hit 168 i was like "shit i need to start eating more". never in my life have i had to worry about getting "enough" calories. it's a great problem to have.
but again, 60lbs down is incredible, that is life changing. thinking about 60lbs of ground beef stacked in a pile. you aren't carrying that around anymore! crazy.
When you say you quit drinking and smoking, are we talking cold turkey? I have a pretty healthy diet, but I think my drinking is the main problem. It's so much more than the calories. The drunk meals, the hungover meals, the likelihood of working out the next day decreases like crazy.
Like I can workout 5 times from mon-thurs then have 15 drinks Friday night, crush a massive hot dog on the side of the road after the bars, wake up at 1pm the next day and not workout before getting ready to hit the bars again. It's just binge drinking at its finest. I used to be able to absorb those weekends easily when I was 22-25. Finally hitting that point now where I can't. I don't know if I should try to go cold turkey or start by reducing those 15-20 drink nights down to 7-9 drink nights.
one of my fundamental drives in life is "I just want to feel good". it drives almost everything i do. i drank and did drugs to feel good, quit after they stopped making me feel good. i smoked because it felt good, quit smoking when i realized how terrible it made me feel (wheezing and chest pains every night). i ate large quantities of carbs and sugar because it made me feel good, but being overweight made me feel bad, mentally and physically, then when I cut carbs and sugar I just started feeling better. not just because i lost weight, but i just have more energy now because I think I'm putting better fuel in my body. mentally clearer, back pain went away, better sleep, etc. so while getting started in cutting carbs and sugar was tough, once I got a taste of that good feeling I just kept chasing it.
similar situation with exercise, when I realized the stoney endorphin feeling that intense cardio gives, or that chill consistent body rush that strength training gives, i got hooked. i don't even strength train hard, i just love getting some decent lifting in and then eating and chilling on the couch watching TV. feels awesome. plus with strength training in particular you have license to eat more, since you need the calories to burn muscle. so i get to eat more which i like to do because it makes me feel good.
my goal was actually 178, since that is what i weighed in high school, then without me even really thinking about it i dropped 10 more lbs. so what seems unreasonable now might change for you in the future! once i hit 168 i was like "shit i need to start eating more". never in my life have i had to worry about getting "enough" calories. it's a great problem to have.
but again, 60lbs down is incredible, that is life changing. thinking about 60lbs of ground beef stacked in a pile. you aren't carrying that around anymore! crazy.
When you say you quit drinking and smoking, are we talking cold turkey? I have a pretty healthy diet, but I think my drinking is the main problem. It's so much more than the calories. The drunk meals, the hungover meals, the likelihood of working out the next day decreases like crazy.
Like I can workout 5 times from mon-thurs then have 15 drinks Friday night, crush a massive hot dog on the side of the road after the bars, wake up at 1pm the next day and not workout before getting ready to hit the bars again. It's just binge drinking at its finest. I used to be able to absorb those weekends easily when I was 22-25. Finally hitting that point now where I can't. I don't know if I should try to go cold turkey or start by reducing those 15-20 drink nights down to 7-9 drink nights.
My situation was unique because I'm an alcoholic/drug addict. So I didn't decide to quit just to get healthy, I quit because I drank and used constantly and my life was completely unmanageable (failed out of school, screwed over friends, terrorized my parents, etc.) So I went to rehab and have done the whole 12 step thing for thirteen years.
Only you can know what to do in your situation, but it sounds like your life is manageable and you are happy, but you'd like to cut down on your drinking in order to consume less calories and give yourself the opportunity to exercise more (as you noted, very difficult to get motivated when you are hungover). So try and cut down and see if that works. Or if you want to quit altogether just to see what that is like go for it.
When you say you quit drinking and smoking, are we talking cold turkey? I have a pretty healthy diet, but I think my drinking is the main problem. It's so much more than the calories. The drunk meals, the hungover meals, the likelihood of working out the next day decreases like crazy.
Like I can workout 5 times from mon-thurs then have 15 drinks Friday night, crush a massive hot dog on the side of the road after the bars, wake up at 1pm the next day and not workout before getting ready to hit the bars again. It's just binge drinking at its finest. I used to be able to absorb those weekends easily when I was 22-25. Finally hitting that point now where I can't. I don't know if I should try to go cold turkey or start by reducing those 15-20 drink nights down to 7-9 drink nights.
My situation was unique because I'm an alcoholic/drug addict. So I didn't decide to quit just to get healthy, I quit because I drank and used constantly and my life was completely unmanageable (failed out of school, screwed over friends, terrorized my parents, etc.) So I went to rehab and have done the whole 12 step thing for thirteen years.
Only you can know what to do in your situation, but it sounds like your life is manageable and you are happy, but you'd like to cut down on your drinking in order to consume less calories and give yourself the opportunity to exercise more (as you noted, very difficult to get motivated when you are hungover). So try and cut down and see if that works. Or if you want to quit altogether just to see what that is like go for it.
I tell myself every other week that I'm going to cut down. I can easily go 4-5 days without drinking, but its like all of my priorities go out the window once I'm 3-4 beers in. I can go from 4 to 14 real quick. And when I say I can go 4-5 days, that's about it. I never go more than a week. If I were defending myself I'd say, "well I could if I really wanted to." But there is only one version of reality, and in that version I haven't gone more than 6 days without alcohol in 2 years. So the data says I can't. Idk this is the conversation I have with myself every now and then. I probably consume 40-50 drinks per week. If I even dropped that number to 20 I think I would notice a huge difference physically. Just need to be more focused on the weekends.
I’m underage so good thing I don’t have to worry about alcohol yet 😎. Maybe next year.
I just happened to see a picture on my Facebook the other day with certain people where I kept them from creating incriminating evidence of themselves. Fun times.
It's been about 8 months since I saw this thread, got a bit inspired, and started to take fitness much more seriously than previously.
I bought one of those fancy peloton spin bikes, started a pretty regimented training routine, and eat a lot better than previously. I don't keep Keto or anything, but I've tried to limit my carb intake a bit, cut out fast foods and eating out to a minimum. I don't drink during the week and try to limit beer and replace with red wine. I also walk about twice a day on the treadmill in our office (about a mile each time). All tolled, I've lost about 60 lbs in the 6 months, I'm approaching my goal weight for 2018, with about 40 more lbs to lose (hopefully). Weigh less than I did since I was a freshman in college (15 years ago, ugh) and about 50 lbs less than when I got married (makes those pictures a bit hard to look at, ugh). Feeling a lot better about myself and what I'm able to do physically.
I'll give at least 1/4 the credit to 3post1jack1 for randomly posting in here so it popped up in here on one boring day at work.
I do want one of those sandwiches, though.
awesome, keep it up!! i wander over here every now and then for a kick in the ass that i wish would stick better, and love reading stuff like this.
i have been seeing/hearing ads all over the place for those peloton bikes lately - how are they on the knees?
It's been about 8 months since I saw this thread, got a bit inspired, and started to take fitness much more seriously than previously.
I bought one of those fancy peloton spin bikes, started a pretty regimented training routine, and eat a lot better than previously. I don't keep Keto or anything, but I've tried to limit my carb intake a bit, cut out fast foods and eating out to a minimum. I don't drink during the week and try to limit beer and replace with red wine. I also walk about twice a day on the treadmill in our office (about a mile each time). All tolled, I've lost about 60 lbs in the 6 months, I'm approaching my goal weight for 2018, with about 40 more lbs to lose (hopefully). Weigh less than I did since I was a freshman in college (15 years ago, ugh) and about 50 lbs less than when I got married (makes those pictures a bit hard to look at, ugh). Feeling a lot better about myself and what I'm able to do physically.
I'll give at least 1/4 the credit to 3post1jack1 for randomly posting in here so it popped up in here on one boring day at work.
I do want one of those sandwiches, though.
awesome, keep it up!! i wander over here every now and then for a kick in the ass that i wish would stick better, and love reading stuff like this.
i have been seeing/hearing ads all over the place for those peloton bikes lately - how are they on the knees?
Pretty awesome, I think. I used to run when I was younger but that's pretty tough now. I'd say that you can take the peloton rides to be as low or high impact as you'd like. They're really all over the place. And there are lots of instructors and lots of types of rides with all different types of music. It's definitely helped me to remain motivated.
Post by Jake Jortles on Dec 15, 2018 9:29:47 GMT -5
Really need to get a workout and healthy meal in within the next 3 hours or else I could find myself in the midst of a classic unhealthy weekend. Doesn't help that I will have been to 4 holiday parties in three days by the end of tonight.
Someone shame the shit out of me if I dont edit this post in the next 3 hours to say I got this workout in.
I'm going to be starting my first Whole 30 in a couple of days. I'm not too worried about the food portion because I don't go out to eat too much, and I eat pretty healthy when I'm at home. I'm more upset about the no drinking/smoking. I'm doing it with a lot of people though so we'll be able to support each other. I'm also going to try to start lifting again, doing some research on some beginner programs since it's been so long since I've done anything besides cardio really. My body is going to be so sore this month lol
Post by Jake Jortles on Jan 3, 2019 10:00:35 GMT -5
There are times when I think I have a sophisticated sense of humor, and there are times when I cry laughing for like 5 minutes from a video like this.
Also, I've been in a good zone for the last 2 months or so. The conversations we had in this thread helped. I'm still just challenging a group of people to work out x amount of times each month. I don't think challenges are sustainable, but it's working so far.
Since moving to the city, it's been real tough for me to get into a good gym routine. I used to live five minutes from a decent gym (which is also five minutes from work), but now I'm 35 minutes away unless I want to go to the LAFitness in Philly, which is pretty crappy in a lot of ways. I don't enjoy working out there so I'm less likely to go. And since I also am not crazy about working out after work and then driving another half hour to get home, I just haven't been going, and I feel it. I'm still losing weight because I'm eating less, but my strength and mobility have gone down.
So yesterday I decided I'd start going before work. This is a little insane because I have to be at work at 7, but just getting up at 4:55 instead of 5:30 allows me enough time to get my workout in at the good gym before work, so I'm feeling like I'm getting a lot more accomplished out of just a little more effort. I used to thrive off morning workouts, so I'm gonna try to make this stick. Today's workout went well; hoping tomorrow is the same. The hardest part is going to bed early enough, especially on the weekends. We'll see.
I finally started going to the gym after so many years. Yesterday was my first day at the new gym, so I didn't wanna go hard on myself, 30 min threadmill + 20 min elliptical. I feel good.
It's been about 8 months since I saw this thread, got a bit inspired, and started to take fitness much more seriously than previously.
I bought one of those fancy peloton spin bikes, started a pretty regimented training routine, and eat a lot better than previously. I don't keep Keto or anything, but I've tried to limit my carb intake a bit, cut out fast foods and eating out to a minimum. I don't drink during the week and try to limit beer and replace with red wine. I also walk about twice a day on the treadmill in our office (about a mile each time). All tolled, I've lost about 60 lbs in the 6 months, I'm approaching my goal weight for 2018, with about 40 more lbs to lose (hopefully). Weigh less than I did since I was a freshman in college (15 years ago, ugh) and about 50 lbs less than when I got married (makes those pictures a bit hard to look at, ugh). Feeling a lot better about myself and what I'm able to do physically.
I'll give at least 1/4 the credit to 3post1jack1 for randomly posting in here so it popped up in here on one boring day at work.
I do want one of those sandwiches, though.
Came here to ask if anyone has or can review a Peloton. Been researching the past few months. Think Im ready to take the plunge.
Since moving to the city, it's been real tough for me to get into a good gym routine. I used to live five minutes from a decent gym (which is also five minutes from work), but now I'm 35 minutes away unless I want to go to the LAFitness in Philly, which is pretty crappy in a lot of ways. I don't enjoy working out there so I'm less likely to go. And since I also am not crazy about working out after work and then driving another half hour to get home, I just haven't been going, and I feel it. I'm still losing weight because I'm eating less, but my strength and mobility have gone down.
So yesterday I decided I'd start going before work. This is a little insane because I have to be at work at 7, but just getting up at 4:55 instead of 5:30 allows me enough time to get my workout in at the good gym before work, so I'm feeling like I'm getting a lot more accomplished out of just a little more effort. I used to thrive off morning workouts, so I'm gonna try to make this stick. Today's workout went well; hoping tomorrow is the same. The hardest part is going to bed early enough, especially on the weekends. We'll see.
When I lived in Philly I went to the LA in south Philly off Oregon and I didn’t hate it
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know you realize that life goes fast - It's hard to make the good things last-you realize the sun doesn't go down - It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
Since moving to the city, it's been real tough for me to get into a good gym routine. I used to live five minutes from a decent gym (which is also five minutes from work), but now I'm 35 minutes away unless I want to go to the LAFitness in Philly, which is pretty crappy in a lot of ways. I don't enjoy working out there so I'm less likely to go. And since I also am not crazy about working out after work and then driving another half hour to get home, I just haven't been going, and I feel it. I'm still losing weight because I'm eating less, but my strength and mobility have gone down.
So yesterday I decided I'd start going before work. This is a little insane because I have to be at work at 7, but just getting up at 4:55 instead of 5:30 allows me enough time to get my workout in at the good gym before work, so I'm feeling like I'm getting a lot more accomplished out of just a little more effort. I used to thrive off morning workouts, so I'm gonna try to make this stick. Today's workout went well; hoping tomorrow is the same. The hardest part is going to bed early enough, especially on the weekends. We'll see.
When I lived in Philly I went to the LA in south Philly off Oregon and I didn’t hate it
Yeah that's the one I go to when I go in Philly. I've probably just been spoiled by the gym I go to in NJ, but the Philly one just doesn't do it for me. I'm always waiting for the squat rack and there's like one pair of clips in the whole gym.
Post by Jake Jortles on Feb 2, 2019 12:15:26 GMT -5
So Ive been doing these group workout challenges for the last 3 months and there havent been any signs of slowing down yet.
At work and among my friend group, weve just been saying "ok lets do 18 workouts this month." And we are putting each other on blast when we start falling behind. Different number each month.
Would anyone be interested in doing this here. I figure the more places Im being held accountable, the more likely it is that I wont want to look like a scrub.
Anyone could define "workouts" how they want. Im personally counting my usual routine of one muscle group in the gym (15-20 sets of chest/tri, back/bi, or legs) as one workout. And for cardio Im running. And Im counting 3 miles as a workout there. Others in our group that dont like to run are basically trying to find a 300-350 calorie burning exercise to replace it with.
So Ive been doing these group workout challenges for the last 3 months and there havent been any signs of slowing down yet.
At work and among my friend group, weve just been saying "ok lets do 18 workouts this month." And we are putting each other on blast when we start falling behind. Different number each month.
Would anyone be interested in doing this here. I figure the more places Im being held accountable, the more likely it is that I wont want to look like a scrub.
Anyone could define "workouts" how they want. Im personally counting my usual routine of one muscle group in the gym (15-20 sets of chest/tri, back/bi, or legs) as one workout. And for cardio Im running. And Im counting 3 miles as a workout there. Others in our group that dont like to run are basically trying to find a 300-350 calorie burning exercise to replace it with.
Would anyone want to do this?
Yeah this sounds like a good idea. I need a place to hold myself accountable. I have to train for a 10k in April and I need to get in the groove of running 4 times a week. Maybe we could "coach" one another.
So Ive been doing these group workout challenges for the last 3 months and there havent been any signs of slowing down yet.
At work and among my friend group, weve just been saying "ok lets do 18 workouts this month." And we are putting each other on blast when we start falling behind. Different number each month.
Would anyone be interested in doing this here. I figure the more places Im being held accountable, the more likely it is that I wont want to look like a scrub.
Anyone could define "workouts" how they want. Im personally counting my usual routine of one muscle group in the gym (15-20 sets of chest/tri, back/bi, or legs) as one workout. And for cardio Im running. And Im counting 3 miles as a workout there. Others in our group that dont like to run are basically trying to find a 300-350 calorie burning exercise to replace it with.
Would anyone want to do this?
Yeah this sounds like a good idea. I need a place to hold myself accountable. I have to train for a 10k in April and I need to get in the groove of running 4 times a week. Maybe we could "coach" one another.
Awesome. As a note: The way Im counting my running is that its a running total divided by 3. So if I run 8 miles one day and 1 the next, thats 3 workouts instead of two. I do it like this so there is an incentive to run more than 3 in one session. On the same note, if I run one mile 3 different days, that only counts as 1 total workout. I chose 3 as my number only because I know how I feel after three and I personally couldnt count anything less than 6 as two workouts without feeling like Im cheating myself. Feel free to set yours higher or lower depending on how often you run.
