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From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (2 Viewers)

Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
I'm 2 years into my 50s. It doesn't get easier :)

Still sub 200 but I've drifted upwards to the top end of the range from the 193. Will focus on diet for awhile to make sure I stay under.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
 
I'm getting back on the wagon. In June of 2018 I was up to almost 240 before getting on the fit train. Ran my first and only marathon in 2019 and got down to about 193. Stayed pretty healthy until the middle of COVID and had my first backslide. Recovered for awhile but the last 4 years have been a roller coaster with more uphills than down... So now I'm back up to almost 240 again. Time to try to refund the motivation I found 7 years ago.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha

I'm cycling off the creatine for a month or two. Been on for 6 months and think it's always good to give your body a break. Definitely notice it in my lifts but nothing major. Did drop 3 pounds without any change in my diet/routine (likely water weight) so that's nice.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.

This is only the second major injury of my life - the first was a broken leg in my 30s, while skiing. I missed no work, and was back on my feet in a couple weeks. The next season, I surpassed my PR for ski days.

The hammy is a different animal, and I’m older. On sick leave for the next month, at least. Hoping to get back to my prior functionality, but it’s gonna be a long road, probably 6+ months.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.

This is only the second major injury of my life - the first was a broken leg in my 30s, while skiing. I missed no work, and was back on my feet in a couple weeks. The next season, I surpassed my PR for ski days.

The hammy is a different animal, and I’m older. On sick leave for the next month, at least. Hoping to get back to my prior functionality, but it’s gonna be a long road, probably 6+ months.
Man that's brutal. What did you do to it? I'm curious what your rehab looks like if you don't mind sharing. Aside from the extra protein that is.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha

I'm cycling off the creatine for a month or two. Been on for 6 months and think it's always good to give your body a break. Definitely notice it in my lifts but nothing major. Did drop 3 pounds without any change in my diet/routine (likely water weight) so that's nice.
I never cycle creatine, 10gs right into the oatmeal every morning. You're probably right and cycling is a good idea. I never really thought about coming off periodically, but after years of daily use it can't be a bad idea.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.

This is only the second major injury of my life - the first was a broken leg in my 30s, while skiing. I missed no work, and was back on my feet in a couple weeks. The next season, I surpassed my PR for ski days.

The hammy is a different animal, and I’m older. On sick leave for the next month, at least. Hoping to get back to my prior functionality, but it’s gonna be a long road, probably 6+ months.
Man that's brutal. What did you do to it? I'm curious what your rehab looks like if you don't mind sharing. Aside from the extra protein that is.
The hamstrings are made up of three muscles, whose tendons coalesce on the ischial tuberosity (aka “sit bones”). I tore 2 of the 3 tendons, which required surgical repair. Basically, the orthopedist put several large screw anchors in the bone, to which he secured the torn tendons.

Now, tendons have poor blood supply, so they take a long time to heal. And the hamstrings cross two joints, the hip and knee. To protect the healing tendons, I can neither flex nor extend the corresponding hip or knee too much. As a result, I’m minimal weight bearing for 6 weeks, during which time I must wear either a hip or knee brace at all times. Sleeping is annoying, getting in/out of a car is tough, and taking a dump is a surprisingly complex geometry problem.

So I’m hobbling around on crutches, flopping from my bed to the couch, as I cannot sit upright in a normal chair. Can’t do much in the way of exercise, little more than rolling my ankles and flexing my glutes. I suppose I could do upper body exercises on an incline bench, though I don’t own one. Cardiovascular is out the window.

In another three weeks or so, I can increase to full weight bearing, ditch the brace and crutches, then rehab in earnest. I’ll start with regaining range of motion, then strength and flexibility. This is the basic protocol

My orthopedist said I should be able to ski by winter, and may do some easy climbing before then. I hope so, as I already had to cancel four active trips this summer, but we kept our plans to ski in Japan mid-January.

So unless I get really creative, I’m a couch potato on crutches until late July. Kind of a bummer, but good to gain perspective, and learn from my training mistakes. Though I’m very diligent with aerobic, strength, and balance exercise, I didn’t have a dedicated stretching routine - that needs to change. And it gives me a golden opportunity to work on my patience.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.

This is only the second major injury of my life - the first was a broken leg in my 30s, while skiing. I missed no work, and was back on my feet in a couple weeks. The next season, I surpassed my PR for ski days.

The hammy is a different animal, and I’m older. On sick leave for the next month, at least. Hoping to get back to my prior functionality, but it’s gonna be a long road, probably 6+ months.
Man that's brutal. What did you do to it? I'm curious what your rehab looks like if you don't mind sharing. Aside from the extra protein that is.
The hamstrings are made up of three muscles, whose tendons coalesce on the ischial tuberosity (aka “sit bones”). I tore 2 of the 3 tendons, which required surgical repair. Basically, the orthopedist put several large screw anchors in the bone, to which he secured the torn tendons.

Now, tendons have poor blood supply, so they take a long time to heal. And the hamstrings cross two joints, the hip and knee. To protect the healing tendons, I can neither flex nor extend the corresponding hip or knee too much. As a result, I’m minimal weight bearing for 6 weeks, during which time I must wear either a hip or knee brace at all times. Sleeping is annoying, getting in/out of a car is tough, and taking a dump is a surprisingly complex geometry problem.

So I’m hobbling around on crutches, flopping from my bed to the couch, as I cannot sit upright in a normal chair. Can’t do much in the way of exercise, little more than rolling my ankles and flexing my glutes. I suppose I could do upper body exercises on an incline bench, though I don’t own one. Cardiovascular is out the window.

In another three weeks or so, I can increase to full weight bearing, ditch the brace and crutches, then rehab in earnest. I’ll start with regaining range of motion, then strength and flexibility. This is the basic protocol

My orthopedist said I should be able to ski by winter, and may do some easy climbing before then. I hope so, as I already had to cancel four active trips this summer, but we kept our plans to ski in Japan mid-January.

So unless I get really creative, I’m a couch potato on crutches until late July. Kind of a bummer, but good to gain perspective, and learn from my training mistakes. Though I’m very diligent with aerobic, strength, and balance exercise, I didn’t have a dedicated stretching routine - that needs to change. And it gives me a golden opportunity to work on my patience.

Ouch. That sounds serious Term. Remind me, how did you injure it?

I've been pretty lucky with injuries over the years only having a pulled hammy from soccer when I was younger. I do get pulled calf muscles when I start running routinely and those are painful. They can shelf me for 2+ weeks but what you're dealing with sounds like a whole other level. Seems like you could get some light upper body in a chair or bench? Not really sure how your stability will be but don't go full couch if you can avoid it. Wishing you the best in your recovery!
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha

I'm cycling off the creatine for a month or two. Been on for 6 months and think it's always good to give your body a break. Definitely notice it in my lifts but nothing major. Did drop 3 pounds without any change in my diet/routine (likely water weight) so that's nice.
I never cycle creatine, 10gs right into the oatmeal every morning. You're probably right and cycling is a good idea. I never really thought about coming off periodically, but after years of daily use it can't be a bad idea.
I do 5 a day. Read so many articles on how much to take. Settled on 5. Kinda concluded anything over the 5 isn't necessary and it's cheaper. Ha ha. I also just read an article on how it's smart to cycle off every supplement you take. Then I read 10 articles that said no need to cycle of creatine. Stupid Internet. Smh. You'd think on things like this we would know the actual answer. I also am not a trained medical person. My posts are my opinions and I have zero problem changing those opinions based on comments from smarter people then me.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.

This is only the second major injury of my life - the first was a broken leg in my 30s, while skiing. I missed no work, and was back on my feet in a couple weeks. The next season, I surpassed my PR for ski days.

The hammy is a different animal, and I’m older. On sick leave for the next month, at least. Hoping to get back to my prior functionality, but it’s gonna be a long road, probably 6+ months.
Man that's brutal. What did you do to it? I'm curious what your rehab looks like if you don't mind sharing. Aside from the extra protein that is.
The hamstrings are made up of three muscles, whose tendons coalesce on the ischial tuberosity (aka “sit bones”). I tore 2 of the 3 tendons, which required surgical repair. Basically, the orthopedist put several large screw anchors in the bone, to which he secured the torn tendons.

Now, tendons have poor blood supply, so they take a long time to heal. And the hamstrings cross two joints, the hip and knee. To protect the healing tendons, I can neither flex nor extend the corresponding hip or knee too much. As a result, I’m minimal weight bearing for 6 weeks, during which time I must wear either a hip or knee brace at all times. Sleeping is annoying, getting in/out of a car is tough, and taking a dump is a surprisingly complex geometry problem.

So I’m hobbling around on crutches, flopping from my bed to the couch, as I cannot sit upright in a normal chair. Can’t do much in the way of exercise, little more than rolling my ankles and flexing my glutes. I suppose I could do upper body exercises on an incline bench, though I don’t own one. Cardiovascular is out the window.

In another three weeks or so, I can increase to full weight bearing, ditch the brace and crutches, then rehab in earnest. I’ll start with regaining range of motion, then strength and flexibility. This is the basic protocol

My orthopedist said I should be able to ski by winter, and may do some easy climbing before then. I hope so, as I already had to cancel four active trips this summer, but we kept our plans to ski in Japan mid-January.

So unless I get really creative, I’m a couch potato on crutches until late July. Kind of a bummer, but good to gain perspective, and learn from my training mistakes. Though I’m very diligent with aerobic, strength, and balance exercise, I didn’t have a dedicated stretching routine - that needs to change. And it gives me a golden opportunity to work on my patience.
Wow, that's a pretty major injury. You sound like a guy that's got things under control and will do what it takes to get back to normal. Scary sounding injury though. You've inspired me to take my stretching routine more seriously. Good luck on the recovery.
 
Hit the last of my next two goals today. Weighed in at 237.4, down 120 lbs. from start almost 3 years ago, and officially 2/3 the size I used to be.
Also the new 38" pants fit comfortably and actually have a little room.

Next up 125lbs. and some new polos as I'm swimming in my 5x and some 4x. Anyone know a brand that runs a little large? I've got a few 3xlt/3xl Under Armor polos but there still a bit too snug. Still have a beer gut to deal with so tighter/slim fits are out.

Starting to get the excess skin issue in my stomach. Had anyone had experience with this and have a good recommendation to mitigate. I know it will always be there in some form, just looking to minimize.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.

This is only the second major injury of my life - the first was a broken leg in my 30s, while skiing. I missed no work, and was back on my feet in a couple weeks. The next season, I surpassed my PR for ski days.

The hammy is a different animal, and I’m older. On sick leave for the next month, at least. Hoping to get back to my prior functionality, but it’s gonna be a long road, probably 6+ months.
Man that's brutal. What did you do to it? I'm curious what your rehab looks like if you don't mind sharing. Aside from the extra protein that is.
The hamstrings are made up of three muscles, whose tendons coalesce on the ischial tuberosity (aka “sit bones”). I tore 2 of the 3 tendons, which required surgical repair. Basically, the orthopedist put several large screw anchors in the bone, to which he secured the torn tendons.

Now, tendons have poor blood supply, so they take a long time to heal. And the hamstrings cross two joints, the hip and knee. To protect the healing tendons, I can neither flex nor extend the corresponding hip or knee too much. As a result, I’m minimal weight bearing for 6 weeks, during which time I must wear either a hip or knee brace at all times. Sleeping is annoying, getting in/out of a car is tough, and taking a dump is a surprisingly complex geometry problem.

So I’m hobbling around on crutches, flopping from my bed to the couch, as I cannot sit upright in a normal chair. Can’t do much in the way of exercise, little more than rolling my ankles and flexing my glutes. I suppose I could do upper body exercises on an incline bench, though I don’t own one. Cardiovascular is out the window.

In another three weeks or so, I can increase to full weight bearing, ditch the brace and crutches, then rehab in earnest. I’ll start with regaining range of motion, then strength and flexibility. This is the basic protocol

My orthopedist said I should be able to ski by winter, and may do some easy climbing before then. I hope so, as I already had to cancel four active trips this summer, but we kept our plans to ski in Japan mid-January.

So unless I get really creative, I’m a couch potato on crutches until late July. Kind of a bummer, but good to gain perspective, and learn from my training mistakes. Though I’m very diligent with aerobic, strength, and balance exercise, I didn’t have a dedicated stretching routine - that needs to change. And it gives me a golden opportunity to work on my patience.

Ouch. That sounds serious Term. Remind me, how did you injure it?

I've been pretty lucky with injuries over the years only having a pulled hammy from soccer when I was younger. I do get pulled calf muscles when I start running routinely and those are painful. They can shelf me for 2+ weeks but what you're dealing with sounds like a whole other level. Seems like you could get some light upper body in a chair or bench? Not really sure how your stability will be but don't go full couch if you can avoid it. Wishing you the best in your recovery!
Been lucky too. Tore my meniscus playing hockey in college, but that's the worst of it. The rehab did suck, but i was young and it wasn't real long. Had a herniated disc issue for awhile too, but haven't had an incident in years. I credit dead lifts for helping keep that at bay.
 
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Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha

I'm cycling off the creatine for a month or two. Been on for 6 months and think it's always good to give your body a break. Definitely notice it in my lifts but nothing major. Did drop 3 pounds without any change in my diet/routine (likely water weight) so that's nice.
I never cycle creatine, 10gs right into the oatmeal every morning. You're probably right and cycling is a good idea. I never really thought about coming off periodically, but after years of daily use it can't be a bad idea.
I do 5 a day. Read so many articles on how much to take. Settled on 5. Kinda concluded anything over the 5 isn't necessary and it's cheaper. Ha ha. I also just read an article on how it's smart to cycle off every supplement you take. Then I read 10 articles that said no need to cycle of creatine. Stupid Internet. Smh. You'd think on things like this we would know the actual answer. I also am not a trained medical person. My posts are my opinions and I have zero problem changing those opinions based on comments from smarter people then me.
I do 10 after i saw some research into it for cognitive benefits to go with the strength benefits. I think it's the only supplement I've ever noticed a difference when taking. Upping the extra 5gs has improved my sleep and i do feel like it's helped with overall energy. Took a few weeks to notice. Also not a medical person and am pretty much a big dummy, so here's a quick and dirty link.

 
Hit the last of my next two goals today. Weighed in at 237.4, down 120 lbs. from start almost 3 years ago, and officially 2/3 the size I used to be.
Also the new 38" pants fit comfortably and actually have a little room.

Next up 125lbs. and some new polos as I'm swimming in my 5x and some 4x. Anyone know a brand that runs a little large? I've got a few 3xlt/3xl Under Armor polos but there still a bit too snug. Still have a beer gut to deal with so tighter/slim fits are out.

Starting to get the excess skin issue in my stomach. Had anyone had experience with this and have a good recommendation to mitigate. I know it will always be there in some form, just looking to minimize.
I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work :thumbup:
 
Hit the last of my next two goals today. Weighed in at 237.4, down 120 lbs. from start almost 3 years ago, and officially 2/3 the size I used to be.
Also the new 38" pants fit comfortably and actually have a little room.

Next up 125lbs. and some new polos as I'm swimming in my 5x and some 4x. Anyone know a brand that runs a little large? I've got a few 3xlt/3xl Under Armor polos but there still a bit too snug. Still have a beer gut to deal with so tighter/slim fits are out.

Starting to get the excess skin issue in my stomach. Had anyone had experience with this and have a good recommendation to mitigate. I know it will always be there in some form, just looking to minimize.
That's awesome. Going down pant sizes is one of the best rewards for losing weight, and I like to think it acts as a ratchet - no going back.
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha

I'm cycling off the creatine for a month or two. Been on for 6 months and think it's always good to give your body a break. Definitely notice it in my lifts but nothing major. Did drop 3 pounds without any change in my diet/routine (likely water weight) so that's nice.
I never cycle creatine, 10gs right into the oatmeal every morning. You're probably right and cycling is a good idea. I never really thought about coming off periodically, but after years of daily use it can't be a bad idea.
I do 5 a day. Read so many articles on how much to take. Settled on 5. Kinda concluded anything over the 5 isn't necessary and it's cheaper. Ha ha. I also just read an article on how it's smart to cycle off every supplement you take. Then I read 10 articles that said no need to cycle of creatine. Stupid Internet. Smh. You'd think on things like this we would know the actual answer. I also am not a trained medical person. My posts are my opinions and I have zero problem changing those opinions based on comments from smarter people then me.
I do 10 after i saw some research into it for cognitive benefits to go with the strength benefits. I think it's the only supplement I've ever noticed a difference when taking. Upping the extra 5gs has improved my sleep and i do feel like it's helped with overall energy. Took a few weeks to notice. Also not a medical person and am pretty much a big dummy, so here's a quick and dirty link.

Good link and watch. Hmmmm. Would feel better if the guy talking about it had some muscle. Ha ha
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha

I'm cycling off the creatine for a month or two. Been on for 6 months and think it's always good to give your body a break. Definitely notice it in my lifts but nothing major. Did drop 3 pounds without any change in my diet/routine (likely water weight) so that's nice.
I never cycle creatine, 10gs right into the oatmeal every morning. You're probably right and cycling is a good idea. I never really thought about coming off periodically, but after years of daily use it can't be a bad idea.
I do 5 a day. Read so many articles on how much to take. Settled on 5. Kinda concluded anything over the 5 isn't necessary and it's cheaper. Ha ha. I also just read an article on how it's smart to cycle off every supplement you take. Then I read 10 articles that said no need to cycle of creatine. Stupid Internet. Smh. You'd think on things like this we would know the actual answer. I also am not a trained medical person. My posts are my opinions and I have zero problem changing those opinions based on comments from smarter people then me.
I do 10 after i saw some research into it for cognitive benefits to go with the strength benefits. I think it's the only supplement I've ever noticed a difference when taking. Upping the extra 5gs has improved my sleep and i do feel like it's helped with overall energy. Took a few weeks to notice. Also not a medical person and am pretty much a big dummy, so here's a quick and dirty link.

Good link and watch. Hmmmm. Would feel better if the guy talking about it had some muscle. Ha ha
Yes. I won't lie i was thinking the same thing lol (who knows how jacked he is under that coat though), but this is part of a much longer podcast and he really gets into the cognitive benefits aswell and what the current research into most aspects of it are. I've done the 20gs on bad sleep days, hard to say if it made a difference, but 10gs daily I'm convinced does. 5gs seems good for muscle and 10gs will do that with the added bonus for bone and brain health.

Edit. Here's the full podcast if anyone is interested. This guy gets pretty deep into it all. He also says take it everyday and cycling isn't necessary.

 
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Hit the last of my next two goals today. Weighed in at 237.4, down 120 lbs. from start almost 3 years ago, and officially 2/3 the size I used to be.
Also the new 38" pants fit comfortably and actually have a little room.

Next up 125lbs. and some new polos as I'm swimming in my 5x and some 4x. Anyone know a brand that runs a little large? I've got a few 3xlt/3xl Under Armor polos but there still a bit too snug. Still have a beer gut to deal with so tighter/slim fits are out.

Starting to get the excess skin issue in my stomach. Had anyone had experience with this and have a good recommendation to mitigate. I know it will always be there in some form, just looking to minimize.
I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work :thumbup:
*GLP1 assisted, but also several life changes to speed the process up.
 
Hit the last of my next two goals today. Weighed in at 237.4, down 120 lbs. from start almost 3 years ago, and officially 2/3 the size I used to be.
Also the new 38" pants fit comfortably and actually have a little room.

Next up 125lbs. and some new polos as I'm swimming in my 5x and some 4x. Anyone know a brand that runs a little large? I've got a few 3xlt/3xl Under Armor polos but there still a bit too snug. Still have a beer gut to deal with so tighter/slim fits are out.

Starting to get the excess skin issue in my stomach. Had anyone had experience with this and have a good recommendation to mitigate. I know it will always be there in some form, just looking to minimize.
I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work :thumbup:
*GLP1 assisted, but also several life changes to speed the process up.
No asterisk needed. It still takes commitment to drop 1/3rd of your total weight. I'd be proud as hell.
 
Hit the last of my next two goals today. Weighed in at 237.4, down 120 lbs. from start almost 3 years ago, and officially 2/3 the size I used to be.
Also the new 38" pants fit comfortably and actually have a little room.

Next up 125lbs. and some new polos as I'm swimming in my 5x and some 4x. Anyone know a brand that runs a little large? I've got a few 3xlt/3xl Under Armor polos but there still a bit too snug. Still have a beer gut to deal with so tighter/slim fits are out.

Starting to get the excess skin issue in my stomach. Had anyone had experience with this and have a good recommendation to mitigate. I know it will always be there in some form, just looking to minimize.
I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work :thumbup:
*GLP1 assisted, but also several life changes to speed the process up.
No asterisk needed. It still takes commitment to drop 1/3rd of your total weight. I'd be proud as hell.
2nd that!
 
Weighed in the exact same as last week. Gonna add a weekly 24hr fast. I'm probably at a pretty healthy weight, but athletically I'm better a little lighter. This year's bike races are later in the season, so plenty of time, but it's been harder to lose lbs this year than in the past. So this is 50, can't say I'm a fan.....

I feel that. I'm approaching 50 and noticing the same. I'm getting signs of love handles and them being hard to shake. Time to add some jump rope and cut back on the sugars :kicksrock:
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.

Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though. :cry:

Also, you’ll be happy to hear a bought sone more (plant-based) protein, horchata and peanut butter flavored. And, for the first time in my life, creatine.

As soon as I’m uncaged, gonna push intake up to 1.5g/kg/day, way over my regular diet. Hoping to be swoll by the holidays.

Atta boy! F'n Tony Atlas ova here.

Best of luck on the recovery process though. Just don't push it or you'll end up sidelining yourself longer. Seems like you have a good handle on your health but I always I have remind myself I'm not 25 anymore and need to listen to the aches and pains.
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.

This is only the second major injury of my life - the first was a broken leg in my 30s, while skiing. I missed no work, and was back on my feet in a couple weeks. The next season, I surpassed my PR for ski days.

The hammy is a different animal, and I’m older. On sick leave for the next month, at least. Hoping to get back to my prior functionality, but it’s gonna be a long road, probably 6+ months.
Man that's brutal. What did you do to it? I'm curious what your rehab looks like if you don't mind sharing. Aside from the extra protein that is.
The hamstrings are made up of three muscles, whose tendons coalesce on the ischial tuberosity (aka “sit bones”). I tore 2 of the 3 tendons, which required surgical repair. Basically, the orthopedist put several large screw anchors in the bone, to which he secured the torn tendons.

Now, tendons have poor blood supply, so they take a long time to heal. And the hamstrings cross two joints, the hip and knee. To protect the healing tendons, I can neither flex nor extend the corresponding hip or knee too much. As a result, I’m minimal weight bearing for 6 weeks, during which time I must wear either a hip or knee brace at all times. Sleeping is annoying, getting in/out of a car is tough, and taking a dump is a surprisingly complex geometry problem.

So I’m hobbling around on crutches, flopping from my bed to the couch, as I cannot sit upright in a normal chair. Can’t do much in the way of exercise, little more than rolling my ankles and flexing my glutes. I suppose I could do upper body exercises on an incline bench, though I don’t own one. Cardiovascular is out the window.

In another three weeks or so, I can increase to full weight bearing, ditch the brace and crutches, then rehab in earnest. I’ll start with regaining range of motion, then strength and flexibility. This is the basic protocol

My orthopedist said I should be able to ski by winter, and may do some easy climbing before then. I hope so, as I already had to cancel four active trips this summer, but we kept our plans to ski in Japan mid-January.

So unless I get really creative, I’m a couch potato on crutches until late July. Kind of a bummer, but good to gain perspective, and learn from my training mistakes. Though I’m very diligent with aerobic, strength, and balance exercise, I didn’t have a dedicated stretching routine - that needs to change. And it gives me a golden opportunity to work on my patience.

Ouch. That sounds serious Term. Remind me, how did you injure it?

I've been pretty lucky with injuries over the years only having a pulled hammy from soccer when I was younger. I do get pulled calf muscles when I start running routinely and those are painful. They can shelf me for 2+ weeks but what you're dealing with sounds like a whole other level. Seems like you could get some light upper body in a chair or bench? Not really sure how your stability will be but don't go full couch if you can avoid it. Wishing you the best in your recovery!
I was climbing in a gym, doing a move called a heel hook. I’ve always hated that move, and now I know why.

Didn’t fall, or make any abrupt movement. Just controlled shifting of my weight onto my heel around shoulder level, at which point I felt a “pop, and intense pain.

I’ve also been lucky with injuries. Just one broken bone. Aside from occasional low back pain, all my muscles and joints work well.

But I don’t shy away from pushing myself, exercising with people decades younger, and probably need to pump the brakes as I age.
 

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