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I started working two jobs almost two months ago and it is making it so difficult to eat good and excersiesin regulary. I really need this second job to save up a decent amount of money to get the heck out of the parentals house.
3 days a week I go right from my 9-5 job straight to job 2. Then I work al day Saturday and Sunday. I'm quacking exhausted all the time. Does anyone have any suggestions?? What works for all you busy peeps?
Try as hard as you can to workout in the morning. The secret to this is getting a good night's sleep before waking up early, which is hard because most people are used to staying up until a certain point. Even if they try to go to sleep before then, they just lie there. Meet your new friend, melatonin. 6mg about 30 minutes before you go to bed and you'll be out. My doctor recommended it to me when I was having trouble shifting my sleep schedule and it works wonders. Now I don't even need it anymore, my body has adjusted to going to bed no later than 10. Then I'm up at 6, down a tall cup of coffee, at the gym by 6:30, workout done at 7:30, showered and on the way to work at 8, at my desk by 8:45.
The other thing with working out in the morning is doing something you actually want to do. Working out shouldn't be torture, plus the accountability of going to a class helps. You can do morning dance classes if that is your thing. Personally I enjoy pushing myself at bootcamp classes, but my gym also does yoga, cycling, running groups, weight lifting, and barre classes in the morning.
Lastly, add in walking whenever you can. Rather than vegging out in front of the computer or with Netflix on TV, go take a walk. Just tell yourself you're going around the block, that's it. You'll find that once you get your shoes on and you're on your way, you will keep going well beyond just a block. But it's an easy mental trick to say you're just going for a very short walk. It gets you out there and that is the hardest part.
I turn 34 tomorrow (UUUGGGGHHH) I'm 6 ft and 232. I was 195 two years ago, so it's time to get back into shape! Quitting drinking, I've been an alcoholic since I got out the Army in '09. Won't be easy, but f it lol. 200 lbs for Roo!
I posted this everywhere except on here. Yesterday was the last day of week 10. The scale is staying the same at just a loss of 10lbs, but I've lost 3 inches from my hips and 4 inches from my waist. Originally I wanted to be in decent shape for roo, but I knew that wouldn't be enough. So I signed up for the Arkansas warrior dash (it'll be my second one) and it's in may. I thought I would need the motivation, but really.. Seeing the body change in my pictures I take each week and my measurements is enough to keep me motivated right now lol I'm about to max out the weights I have at home..... So it's either buy more or break down and go to the gym. But my two local gyms are so busy and have more treadmills than equipment so the weight room stays full.
the target cartwheel app has an offer for 30% off the fitbit charge activity tracker that is good until friday 1/24. there are also a bunch of workout dvd's for 20% off, if anyone is interested in those.
the target cartwheel app has an offer for 30% off the fitbit charge activity tracker that is good until friday 1/24.
Hmm tempting. Does it include the Charge HR, or just the basic charge? I don't currently have the app, so I can't see it's specifications.
I have been considering getting one (though I REALLY shouldn't spend the money). I was waiting for a new program at work to get released this semester which was supposed to include a Fitbit. They finally announced it yesterday- the Fitbit is on loan for the program and then you have the option to buy it after, but it's really not any kind of deal.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
the target cartwheel app has an offer for 30% off the fitbit charge activity tracker that is good until friday 1/24.
Hmm tempting. Does it include the Charge HR, or just the basic charge? I don't currently have the app, so I can't see it's specifications.
I have been considering getting one (though I REALLY shouldn't spend the money). I was waiting for a new program at work to get released this semester which was supposed to include a Fitbit. They finally announced it yesterday- the Fitbit is on loan for the program and then you have the option to buy it after, but it's really not any kind of deal.
just checked, and it looks like it's only the charge. i've been considering getting some kind of activity tracker, but my phone was too old to connect to any of them. now that i finally got a new phone, i don't have the money to get one of these things haha.
Post by mizvalentine on Jan 22, 2015 11:14:20 GMT -5
Down 7 lbs since the 5th. Definitely slowing down as expected, but I'm also gaining a lot of muscle. Cut alcohol during the week (weeps bitterly), dropped daily cals to ~1500 and added carbs (one sweet potato) in the morning PWO to help blood sugar. Had to skip HIIT this morning because my calves feel like someone kicked me and leg day is tomorrow.
Hit 50# @5x5 on my overhead press (not that impressive, but I couldn't lift 30# for 1x5 when I started) and 180# @5x5 on the leg press this week. Getting there...
Having a Fitbit track daily steps is quite helpful. It is amazing how hard it is to reach 15k steps per day -- especially when it is freezing outside. I think forcing myself to hit this goal at least 6 days a week has been instrumental in staying healthy when having a desk job. I would recommend this as a minimum to everyone!
Having a Fitbit track daily steps is quite helpful. It is amazing how hard it is to reach 15k steps per day -- especially when it is freezing outside. I think forcing myself to hit this goal at least 6 days a week has been instrumental in staying healthy when having a desk job. I would recommend this as a minimum to everyone!
Desk jobs are killer....I set my jawbone to go off every 1.5 hours of inactivity just to make sure I at least do one lap around the floor.
i spent five days visiting my sister last week, which meant a week without the gym. i only ate pizza once (our favorite pizza place is in our college town), and tried to eat well aside from that. i went back to the gym on my way home from work this morning, and i'm down 2.5 pounds since the 11th, which brings me to 4 lost this month. also, if i flex pretty hard, i can see my arm muscles and even a small glimmer of hope for an ab some day.
Post by HeavierThings on Jan 22, 2015 21:36:48 GMT -5
Haven't done any sort of exercise since around the beginning of December, when finals and a Christmas in retail sapped my free time. Trying to really improve my cardio at first, I'll get back into lifting later.. All with the goal of losing at least 15 pounds before 'Roo. It usually takes a hell of a lot to get me started and into a routine, but once I do I can usually stick with it. Wish me luck, eh.
Has anyone ran a marathon? I think Chico has, right? Too lazy to tag him though. Also runninglouisville.
too lazy to actually tag them...
I've run 3 half marathons and I'm training for my first full.
So here's my problem - I ran competitively in high school and university. I'm not a stranger to running or high mileage. But I too am currently training for my first full and holy cow my legs are absolutely dead. I can run a 17:00 5k, yet most days I am struggling to run an 8:30/mile pace simply because my legs feel like lead. How do you help prevent this? I eat carbs like there is no tomorrow. I sleep plenty. I slowly build weekly mileage and every 3 weeks I take an easy week. I get massages regularly. I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.
I've run 3 half marathons and I'm training for my first full.
So here's my problem - I ran competitively in high school and university. I'm not a stranger to running or high mileage. But I too am currently training for my first full and holy cow my legs are absolutely dead. I can run a 17:00 5k, yet most days I am struggling to run an 8:30/mile pace simply because my legs feel like lead. How do you help prevent this? I eat carbs like there is no tomorrow. I sleep plenty. I slowly build weekly mileage and every 3 weeks I take an easy week. I get massages regularly. I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.
Maybe you're eating too many carbs, or just te wrong kind. Are you incorporating any strength training in your program? How many days a week are you running? I run way slower than that, but I have noticed there are a number of factors that influence how my runs feel. How far into your program are you?
I've run 3 half marathons and I'm training for my first full.
So here's my problem - I ran competitively in high school and university. I'm not a stranger to running or high mileage. But I too am currently training for my first full and holy cow my legs are absolutely dead. I can run a 17:00 5k, yet most days I am struggling to run an 8:30/mile pace simply because my legs feel like lead. How do you help prevent this? I eat carbs like there is no tomorrow. I sleep plenty. I slowly build weekly mileage and every 3 weeks I take an easy week. I get massages regularly. I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.
I'm a terrible runner (though I did do run in HS), but just my two cents in case its helpful... Maybe you just naturally have more fast twitch muscle fibers, and the slow twitch type needs time to catch up? As I remember it, endurance runs use more slow twitch, sprints and bodybuilding use more fast twitch. So maybe don't worry about your times and concentrate on long, slow runs til you build up the endurance?
I'm personally a fast twitch person... heavy weight, low reps or sprints and I'm unstoppable, long term endurance cardio leaves me hobbled. I've been working on the latter and its taken almost 3 months to get out from under the leg pain. BCAAs and water helped a lot with recovery. Good luck!!
So here's my problem - I ran competitively in high school and university. I'm not a stranger to running or high mileage. But I too am currently training for my first full and holy cow my legs are absolutely dead. I can run a 17:00 5k, yet most days I am struggling to run an 8:30/mile pace simply because my legs feel like lead. How do you help prevent this? I eat carbs like there is no tomorrow. I sleep plenty. I slowly build weekly mileage and every 3 weeks I take an easy week. I get massages regularly. I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.
I'm a terrible runner (though I did do run in HS), but just my two cents in case its helpful... Maybe you just naturally have more fast twitch muscle fibers, and the slow twitch type needs time to catch up? As I remember it, endurance runs use more slow twitch, sprints and bodybuilding use more fast twitch. So maybe don't worry about your times and concentrate on long, slow runs til you build up the endurance?
I'm personally a fast twitch person... heavy weight, low reps or sprints and I'm unstoppable, long term endurance cardio leaves me hobbled. I've been working on the latter and its taken almost 3 months to get out from under the leg pain. BCAAs and water helped a lot with recovery. Good luck!!
Yeah this is a good point I've not considered.
I think it's a combination of this and my diet. I could stand more protein, but it's hard to come by here.
I was put on a new medication two weeks ago that has completely zapped my appetite. Like, after 4 or 5 bites I am miserably full. The first week on it I was not hitting close to 1000 calories a day. After dropping 6lbs in 5 days I started changing up my diet to maintain, which now is including way more junk than I'm used to. After eating a good 80% clean for the better part of a year, hamburgers and pizza are making me feel like absolute crap. I talked to my doc and she said this side effect may be temporary, but she wants to wait til I reach week 6 to change anything. Any ideas on what I can do in the meantime? Calorie dense small portion foods that are healthy?
I was put on a new medication two weeks ago that has completely zapped my appetite. Like, after 4 or 5 bites I am miserably full. The first week on it I was not hitting close to 1000 calories a day. After dropping 6lbs in 5 days I started changing up my diet to maintain, which now is including way more junk than I'm used to. After eating a good 80% clean for the better part of a year, hamburgers and pizza are making me feel like absolute crap. I talked to my doc and she said this side effect may be temporary, but she wants to wait til I reach week 6 to change anything. Any ideas on what I can do in the meantime? Calorie dense small portion foods that are healthy?
Banana with 1T peanut butter or a mango are both around 200 calories a piece. A piece of toast with avocado can easily be 300-400 calories. Sometimes I'll make a smoothie with a protein powder, milk, fruit, and peanut butter if I'm really low on calories. I started working out and needed to add more calories in my diet and was having a hard time gettng all my calories as well.
Post by billypilgrim on Jan 29, 2015 14:53:34 GMT -5
Being really, really old, I struggle sometimes with all the standing I do at music festivals. But that will no longer be an issue now that I got myself one of these adjustable standing desks. I spend a few extra hours a day on my feet. It's supposed to be way healthier for you than sitting all day. Between yoga and my standing desk, I intend to keep on Rooing for many years to come.
Being really, really old, I struggle sometimes with all the standing I do at music festivals. But that will no longer be an issue now that I got myself one of these adjustable standing desks. I spend a few extra hours a day on my feet. It's supposed to be way healthier for you than sitting all day. Between yoga and my standing desk, I intend to keep on Rooing for many years to come.
We just bought one of my employees a varidesk. She LOVES it. I have the same problem standing for long periods and I applaud your efforts!! Standing desks are contraindicated for me but I'm hoping my leg training and running will help the standing thing come Roo time...it really is the worst.
i went to the indoor rock climbing gym yesterday for the first time. my hands are covered in blisters, but it was so worth it! it was so fun, you guys. also, i'm proud of myself because i'm not as sore as i thought i would be / as sore as i would have been a while ago when i wasn't working out regularly.
I'm at the point in my life where I'm ready to make some serious changes.
I've been on the average to heavier side of the acceptable weight range for most of my life, but I used to maintain a healthy weight. Over the past 5 years, I've just spiraled downward (or upwards, I guess), weight wise. At my heaviest over the past year, I was around ~330. I just weighed myself, and am down to 275 right now. I've started making some small changes over the past few months, but ready now to really get it going.
My ideal weight would be in the 200-210 range (I'm nearly 6'5"), that always seemed to be a healthy weight for me.
I've set a goal for myself to weigh at or below 250 by my birthday, which is in 10 weeks. That's an average of 2.5 lb/week, which I think is very doable for me considering I have so much to lose. I've already noticed I'm using the next size smaller hole on my belt this past month.
My biggest set back is junk/fast food. I have a sweet tooth, and what can I say, I really like hamburgers and fried food. Changing my eating habits during the day should be doable, already started incorporating more vegetables and fresh food. Things can get bad late at night though, my munchies can take over and I gorge. I've started improving on that significantly recently as well, just need to stick to it.
That pitfall should be fairly short lived though. As another part of my big changes, I'm planning on relocating to Colorado. In preparation for it, I will need to stop smoking in order to pass a pre-employment screening (if there is one). Going to finish off what I have right now though, and start my clean out period once I head back out to my next job.
I'll be going back through this thread over the next few weeks, looking for some good health/exercise/cooking tips.
I'm at the point in my life where I'm ready to make some serious changes.
I've been on the average to heavier side of the acceptable weight range for most of my life, but I used to maintain a healthy weight. Over the past 5 years, I've just spiraled downward (or upwards, I guess), weight wise. At my heaviest over the past year, I was around ~330. I just weighed myself, and am down to 275 right now. I've started making some small changes over the past few months, but ready now to really get it going.
My ideal weight would be in the 200-210 range (I'm nearly 6'5"), that always seemed to be a healthy weight for me.
I've set a goal for myself to weigh at or below 250 by my birthday, which is in 10 weeks. That's an average of 2.5 lb/week, which I think is very doable for me considering I have so much to lose. I've already noticed I'm using the next size smaller hole on my belt this past month.
My biggest set back is junk/fast food. I have a sweet tooth, and what can I say, I really like hamburgers and fried food. Changing my eating habits during the day should be doable, already started incorporating more vegetables and fresh food. Things can get bad late at night though, my munchies can take over and I gorge. I've started improving on that significantly recently as well, just need to stick to it.
That pitfall should be fairly short lived though. As another part of my big changes, I'm planning on relocating to Colorado. In preparation for it, I will need to stop smoking in order to pass a pre-employment screening (if there is one). Going to finish off what I have right now though, and start my clean out period once I head back out to my next job.
I'll be going back through this thread over the next few weeks, looking for some good health/exercise/cooking tips.
Here's to meeting my birthday goal!
good luck on your journey! it sounds like your mind is in the right place to make some changes. keep checking in here, i love reading everyone's progress!
I'm at the point in my life where I'm ready to make some serious changes.
I've been on the average to heavier side of the acceptable weight range for most of my life, but I used to maintain a healthy weight. Over the past 5 years, I've just spiraled downward (or upwards, I guess), weight wise. At my heaviest over the past year, I was around ~330. I just weighed myself, and am down to 275 right now. I've started making some small changes over the past few months, but ready now to really get it going.
My ideal weight would be in the 200-210 range (I'm nearly 6'5"), that always seemed to be a healthy weight for me.
I've set a goal for myself to weigh at or below 250 by my birthday, which is in 10 weeks. That's an average of 2.5 lb/week, which I think is very doable for me considering I have so much to lose. I've already noticed I'm using the next size smaller hole on my belt this past month.
My biggest set back is junk/fast food. I have a sweet tooth, and what can I say, I really like hamburgers and fried food. Changing my eating habits during the day should be doable, already started incorporating more vegetables and fresh food. Things can get bad late at night though, my munchies can take over and I gorge. I've started improving on that significantly recently as well, just need to stick to it.
That pitfall should be fairly short lived though. As another part of my big changes, I'm planning on relocating to Colorado. In preparation for it, I will need to stop smoking in order to pass a pre-employment screening (if there is one). Going to finish off what I have right now though, and start my clean out period once I head back out to my next job.
I'll be going back through this thread over the next few weeks, looking for some good health/exercise/cooking tips.
Here's to meeting my birthday goal!
Stick at it man. 10 week goals are perfect. Long term is so difficult to visualize. As Jack White said (probably paraphrased/stole) - Be like the squirrel!
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
