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OT: Health and Fitness Thread III
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smithformeragent
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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.
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.
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'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
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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
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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.
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.
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!
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!
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I wouldn’t say Pilates is gentle. Low impact, absolutely, but it’s f***ing hard.
McGarnagle
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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.
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
Bruinaura
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My duplex neighbor walks every day. A lot. I decided to tag along starting today since she said she'd go with me any time. I have absolutely got to get back in shape.
Our neighborhood is full of hills. And I don't mean small ones. Feel like mountains lol. I made it farther than I expected. She said I walked faster than she expected and thought I did great. I felt like I was at turtle pace. I do love our neighborhood. Older houses with character, and we're on a peninsula so you can see water everywhere. It's very quiet and peaceful. Well, except today because everybody was running chainsaws to clean up all the trees that were uprooted with the storms this weekend.
Small steps. Tonight I went through a cookbook and decided on some simple recipes to make this week. Made a grocery list. I just hope the motivation is there tomorrow to follow through on all this. Nice to have an accountability partner.
Our neighborhood is full of hills. And I don't mean small ones. Feel like mountains lol. I made it farther than I expected. She said I walked faster than she expected and thought I did great. I felt like I was at turtle pace. I do love our neighborhood. Older houses with character, and we're on a peninsula so you can see water everywhere. It's very quiet and peaceful. Well, except today because everybody was running chainsaws to clean up all the trees that were uprooted with the storms this weekend.
Small steps. Tonight I went through a cookbook and decided on some simple recipes to make this week. Made a grocery list. I just hope the motivation is there tomorrow to follow through on all this. Nice to have an accountability partner.
Grasshopperking
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This is a cool thread. I've seen some great benefits of cooking whole food. I make this bean dish that's so good I'd eat it every night if my gf would let me. It's a version of "Marry Me Chicken" but with white beans and light coconut milk. Best part is it's about 500 cals per serving and it keeps me full.
Keep it up, everybody! Summer's around the corner and we've got no hockey to enjoy, so I guess beach it is!
Keep it up, everybody! Summer's around the corner and we've got no hockey to enjoy, so I guess beach it is!
Bruinaura
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I’ve never been able to stick to a gym routine or follow a perfect diet. But recently, I’ve made huge gains in my health by keeping things simple—just a couple of exercises a day and eating a bit more intentionally.
Two things have made a big difference: starting with fasting, and using ChatGPT to track my progress and help adjust the plan along the way. A few times, it suggested I’d make faster progress with multiple sets and a more structured approach, but I told it—twice—I’d rather keep it simple and unstructured until I stop making progress. And it adapted.
Even with this low-pressure approach, I’ve seen real improvements. in just a few months, I’ve almost doubled the number of push-ups I can do in a single set, extended my wall sit time significantly, and went from a 40" waist back to a 36" waist—all from a base of doing just 2–3 exercises per day. This approach won't put you into body building competitions but it helped me go from unhealthy to good health much quicker then I had expected with less pain.
Two things have made a big difference: starting with fasting, and using ChatGPT to track my progress and help adjust the plan along the way. A few times, it suggested I’d make faster progress with multiple sets and a more structured approach, but I told it—twice—I’d rather keep it simple and unstructured until I stop making progress. And it adapted.
Even with this low-pressure approach, I’ve seen real improvements. in just a few months, I’ve almost doubled the number of push-ups I can do in a single set, extended my wall sit time significantly, and went from a 40" waist back to a 36" waist—all from a base of doing just 2–3 exercises per day. This approach won't put you into body building competitions but it helped me go from unhealthy to good health much quicker then I had expected with less pain.
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Very interesting use of Ai. I hadn’t thought to do this myself.
Fasting- I HIGHLY recommend it. I use this app called “Zero” to track it. 16 hours of not eating, 8 hours of eating. I usually treat myself to a one or two day break over the weekend. Good for the mental. Or sometimes I’ll just fast right through the weekend.
I dropped 17 pounds from mid January to the end of March. I still honestly can’t believe it. What it made me realize was how much I was snacking and overeating (too many calories). And I’d be lying if I said I was eating healthy during my fasting. Believe me I have had my fair share of pizza/fast food. Tried to be good outside of that though. For April the wife and I are challenging ourselves to only eat out once a week if at all.
Trying to keep a steady workout schedule but it’s damn near impossible with a 4y.o and 1y.o running around lol. Worst part is the gym equipment is in my basement. But getting down there is the challenge.
Bruinaura
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With the directive making us return to the office, I decided to get a fob for the buildings gym and have been walking an extra 30 minutes a day in addition to my regular interval training, have really noticed an improvement in my running pace in just a few short weeks, and my 54 year old knees are feeling a lot stronger. So, it’s been a positive for me. Hopefully will hang onto my job and can keep it going outside when the weather finally warms up, plus I think the outdoors will be great for my mental health too.
Fitness and Health, 2 separate things. Be warned. Everyone should get a coronary artery cat scan every 5 years, about $150 out of pocket when your doctor says no. Heart and brain issues start in our 20s and lets us know it decades later. Know your HbA1c. Know your uric acid. Know your fasting glucose and glucose response. Know your Trig/HDL ratio. Know your LDL pattern and particle size and amount. Know your BP. Know your O2 level during sleep. Know your homocysteine. Know your metals total. Know your APOE type. Know your APO B. Get a Lyme screening. Meditate. Do Yoga. Work that core. Exercise helps, but Heart disease and Alzheimer's are epidemic and develop silently over about 40 years and they don't care how far you can run or how much you lift. Good luck.
