OT: Health and Fitness Thread ‎III

[Kate08]

Not like I should, mostly because of issues with balance and walking the last few months. I've been thinking of getting a recumbent bike.

Good luck!

 

[smithformeragent]

This morning, I donated five pair of size 34 waist khakis.

They have been loose fitting for months now, but I had been holding onto them “just in case”.

I decided there will be no “just in case”.

• There will be no more excuses in my life
• No more settling for “good enough”
• No more “I used to be able to”

I got out and got my run in. It’s 14 degrees. Good. Bring it on. I can take it.

• Hit the gym 5 days this week
• Cardio all 7 (17 miles)

Can’t wait to crush it again next week.

 

[Alicat]

Down 20lbs since September 27th woo!

I'm struggling hard with getting enough protein which is absolutely essential when you are on a glp-1 medication (for T2D and not just for weight loss for the judgy ones). I drink either Premier Protein or Core shakes but I am looking for something other than granola or yogurt to actually eat. Any suggestions?

 

[Johnny Upton]

Down 20lbs since September 27th woo!

I'm struggling hard with getting enough protein which is absolutely essential when you are on a glp-1 medication (for T2D and not just for weight loss for the judgy ones). I drink either Premier Protein or Core shakes but I am looking for something other than granola or yogurt to actually eat. Any suggestions?

If you have a Costco nearby, they sell a 10 pack of Fresh Additions grilled chicken bites that have 22g of protein per serving. They’re really handy if you’re on the go too.

 

[Alicat]

If you have a Costco nearby, they sell a 10 pack of Fresh Additions grilled chicken bites that have 22g of protein per serving. They’re really handy if you’re on the go too.

Thanks! I do have a Costco near me so I will definitely check those out! May be a great lunch option.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Down 20lbs since September 27th woo!

I'm struggling hard with getting enough protein which is absolutely essential when you are on a glp-1 medication (for T2D and not just for weight loss for the judgy ones). I drink either Premier Protein or Core shakes but I am looking for something other than granola or yogurt to actually eat. Any suggestions?

I eat 3-4 eggs almost every day. Beans are rich in protein, there's also cottage cheese.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Tuna and salmon for me....really most seafood.

That and I love peanut butter + banana for breakfast or AM snack.

 

[Alicat]

I eat 3-4 eggs almost every day. Beans are rich in protein, there's also cottage cheese.

Thanks!!

I've heard about cottage cheese so I'm going to give it a try especially in a smoothie.

 

[Alicat]

Tuna and salmon for me....really most seafood.

That and I love peanut butter + banana for breakfast or AM snack.

Thanks!

I have a pretty good stash of tuna packets that I need to put on my counter to remind me. PB and banana are so good. I'm definitely going to get a few banana's this weekend.

I've got these Kodiak oatmeal chocolate chip protein ball mix that requires pb so I need to make those. They say you can use any nut butter in them so maybe I'll try some chocolate almond butter to make a batch more desert like.

 

[Alicat]

I'm down 25lbs since late September (avg 1.5-2lbs per week). I've found that yes, medication helps but you still have to put in the work. It isn't a magic fix people think it is and boy will it knock you on your ass if you overeat.

My SI joint pain is manageable now but I still have extreme tightness in the piriformis as well as this clicking sound when I walk. I see the chiro weekly and also try to walk on the treadmill. I also try to get monthly massages.

Has anyone done pilates? Is it gentle yet effective? I'm hoping to increase my strength and flexibility. I've done barre before and it was just a bit too intense for me the last time I tried it. Thanks!

 

[Kate08]

I'm down 25lbs since late September (avg 1.5-2lbs per week). I've found that yes, medication helps but you still have to put in the work. It isn't a magic fix people think it is and boy will it knock you on your ass if you overeat.

My SI joint pain is manageable now but I still have extreme tightness in the piriformis as well as this clicking sound when I walk. I see the chiro weekly and also try to walk on the treadmill. I also try to get monthly massages.

Has anyone done pilates? Is it gentle yet effective? I'm hoping to increase my strength and flexibility. I've done barre before and it was just a bit too intense for me the last time I tried it. Thanks!

I wouldn’t say Pilates is gentle. Low impact, absolutely, but it’s f***ing hard.

 

[McGarnagle]

This is more of a discipline thing than a fitness thing, but how does one get in the habit of waking up early to go to the gym in the morning? At this point, my only options for consistent gym time would either be early in the morning before work, or just getting to work early so I can leave early and hit it on the way home. But I'm not a morning person at all, I'm groggy when I wake up and hit snooze like 3 times until the last possible minute.

Aside from just forcing myself to get up, any tips on trying to shift your internal clock? I have melatonin gummies in my nightstand, but never got much of an effect from them in trying to go to bed earlier.

 

[Alicat]

I wouldn’t say Pilates is gentle. Low impact, absolutely, but it’s f***ing hard.

Gentle probably wasn't the best word choice.

 

[Alicat]

This is more of a discipline thing than a fitness thing, but how does one get in the habit of waking up early to go to the gym in the morning? At this point, my only options for consistent gym time would either be early in the morning before work, or just getting to work early so I can leave early and hit it on the way home. But I'm not a morning person at all, I'm groggy when I wake up and hit snooze like 3 times until the last possible minute.

Aside from just forcing myself to get up, any tips on trying to shift your internal clock? I have melatonin gummies in my nightstand, but never got much of an effect from them in trying to go to bed earlier.

Honestly, you just have to go to bed earlier and then just set the alarm and get up. I tell myself that if I get up and work out before work, I will start the day with a clear head and have more energy and focus.

I like to give myself little rewards like if I go 3 days in a row, I'll go to starbucks the next day after I work out or something like that. I'm not a big starbucks person but it is nice as a treat. Once you start to notice the change in mood/energy, you want to get up every day and you feel awful if you don't