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From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (1 Viewer)
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The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
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.....
Major
Footballguy
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
Corporation
Angry Bovine
I'm 2 years into my 50s. It doesn't get easier
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
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.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
The Iguana
Footballguy
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.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
Major
Footballguy
53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
Major
Footballguy
I doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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 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.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
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.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
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.I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
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.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
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 doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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 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.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
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.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.I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
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.
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.
Major
Footballguy
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.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.I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
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.
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!
FarFromHome
Footballguy
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 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 doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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 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.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
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.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.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.I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
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.
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.
odin33
Footballguy
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.
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.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
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.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.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.I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
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.
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!
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The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
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.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 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 doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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 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.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work
Mister CIA
Footballguy
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.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Good link and watch. Hmmmm. Would feel better if the guy talking about it had some muscle. Ha haI 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.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 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 doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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 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.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
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.Good link and watch. Hmmmm. Would feel better if the guy talking about it had some muscle. Ha haI 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.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 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 doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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 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.
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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odin33
Footballguy
*GLP1 assisted, but also several life changes to speed the process up.I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
No asterisk needed. It still takes commitment to drop 1/3rd of your total weight. I'd be proud as hell.*GLP1 assisted, but also several life changes to speed the process up.I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work
Mister CIA
Footballguy
2nd that!No asterisk needed. It still takes commitment to drop 1/3rd of your total weight. I'd be proud as hell.*GLP1 assisted, but also several life changes to speed the process up.I don't have any answers to your questions, but that's damn impressive work
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
I was climbing in a gym, doing a move called a heel hook. I’ve always hated that move, and now I know why.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.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.I hear you. And hamstrings are notorious for reinjury.53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Major
Footballguy
I feel that. Sounds like you have to force yourself to do it first thing in the morning before work. Once you get used to it you'll start to love the feeling of already having your workout in the bag. It's like pulling teeth at first but you'll actually have more energy throughout the day. Also much cooler for walks/runs.
belljr
Footballguy
Getting up a 5 is hard enough. I can't imagine doing 4 just to work out ugh
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Can you walk during work? Or get a pedometer for under your desk?
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
It is great to exercise before work. Being a commuter cyclist is perfect for this purpose, and it forces you to exercise after work, too.
But you need a place to shower, and depending on where you live, it can be a little dicey. Plus, as a general rule, motorists hate people on bikes.
I did it for over a decade, but stopped when my work hours changed. Riding in the early morning is fantastic, but going home after dark is too unsafe imo.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
####! Weight = 167.8 today.
I need to adjust course and concoct a clean bulk diet to continue to thread this fat loss/lean gains needle. Actually, I'll continue to do the same thing, but add about 300-400 calories daily*, a task I'm totally prepared for as I've loaded up on bulk ingredients to create my own trail mix blends. ... laziness drives all of my dietary choices these days.
*Currently targeting 2000-2100 daily, but landing closer to 1800. I think I've got 2200 capabilities in me.
I need to adjust course and concoct a clean bulk diet to continue to thread this fat loss/lean gains needle. Actually, I'll continue to do the same thing, but add about 300-400 calories daily*, a task I'm totally prepared for as I've loaded up on bulk ingredients to create my own trail mix blends. ... laziness drives all of my dietary choices these days.
*Currently targeting 2000-2100 daily, but landing closer to 1800. I think I've got 2200 capabilities in me.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
What’s your target weight, and how did you pick that number?
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
I do this. It's haaaaarrd at first, but as soon as you get into the swing it's great starting the day this way and it does get easy when it becomes habit. I'll get in a 2mi walk with the dogs and either bike or lift before 7am. I used to get home from work and immediately run, lift, bike before i even sat down which worked too, but the cooler mornings I like better. If i sat down i almost never got going again.
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The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
My wife does this most days. She's lucky that there's a bike path pretty much from our house and right to her place of work. 16mi round trip, so she gets a nice bonus workout.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
Very nice! You think it was the fasting protocol that got you there? Your calorie intake was pretty low, but that wasn't enough on its own?
belljr
Footballguy
I leave the house at 6 and get home around 6:30. So before would be ideal but man that's early lol
Mister CIA
Footballguy
It's hard to say, as my weightloss goals have always been fuzzy, which I attribute to a recollection of a bodyfat measurement years ago. The old math suggested that hitting 165 with some moderate lean gains would land me somewhere around 8%. I know I'm not 8% today, probably around 12%. I've got a consult scheduled this weekend at gym to get a new measurement, so I'm going to walk back any Mission Accomplished sentiment and recalibrate.
Thinking about goals for a second, I think Lester Burnham said it best, "I want to look good naked." ... and score well on my bloodwork. Those are my goals.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
I feel pretty sure it did. I was stuck around 183+- for several months. Since I began 36-hour weekly fasts (maybe 10 times these past three months) it seemed to have give me a needed jump start
Full disclosure, my appetite has gradually shrunk over the past 18 months. Virtually no cravings for anything, and I take advantage and try to eat with purpose instead of pleasure (a mostly foreign concept to the old me). Result is I might do 1500 calories one day, and 2200 the next, so like my bodyfat numbers, it's fuzzy math too.
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Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Yeah, my commute involved roads without dedicated bike lanes, where I was forced to share the road. Hit once, and narrowly avoided many other accidents.
It’s fifteen miles one-way, with some small hills, and consistent headwind going home. So definitely a work out.
Clown Car
Footballguy
I’m in. I just finished a study at Florida state for post menopausal women and resistance training for fat metabolism and a1c response. My a1c went from 6.1 to 5.3 in 4 months. Once the program was over for me on June 2 I joined a gym and continued doing what they taught me.
In 2017 I weighed 230. My 11th baby was 1 year old and I never got pregnant again. I settled in at 225 and then in 2023 had cancer treatment that caused me to lose 20. When that was done I settled in around 212-215. When I finished at fsu I was 205. Now I’m 196.
I have a lot more work to do but I feel like I have the tools I need to keep improving.
In 2017 I weighed 230. My 11th baby was 1 year old and I never got pregnant again. I settled in at 225 and then in 2023 had cancer treatment that caused me to lose 20. When that was done I settled in around 212-215. When I finished at fsu I was 205. Now I’m 196.
I have a lot more work to do but I feel like I have the tools I need to keep improving.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Congrats on beating cancer! If you mentioned it elsewhere, I missed it.
And it sounds you're making great progress (duh, i just clicked your link. You're obviously doing great). Hitting and sticking the 190s was a big mile marker for me.
Do drop in more.
Clown Car
Footballguy
I mentioned it in the funny things your kid said thread. But it wasn’t that bad so I am trying to forget.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Due to your feedback and the nerdy guys stance on creatine I've decided to double intake to 10 mg a day. Great deals on Amazon Prime day. I got 200 servings for 25 bucks.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.Good link and watch. Hmmmm. Would feel better if the guy talking about it had some muscle. Ha haI 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.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 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 doubt I'll ever have a morning where I don't take my creatine gummies and pea protein shake. Ha ha53, and unable to bear weight for 6 weeks (3 weeks in) doesn’t help.
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
Just bought a cycle ergometer for my arms. Can’t sit to use it as intended though.
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 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.
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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B Maverick
Footballguy
Haven't lost any weight yet, which is expected due to the way I eat. But I do feel stronger and am getting a bit of definition in my arms. And a teammate at soccer did say I looked slimmer.
Added more fruit to my diet, and a veggie here and there. Still addicted to chips and fries though hahahaha
Need to schedule a physical with my Dr, haven't done one in awhile.
Added more fruit to my diet, and a veggie here and there. Still addicted to chips and fries though hahahaha
Need to schedule a physical with my Dr, haven't done one in awhile.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Turn 57 this weekend.
6' tall
I've been fluctuating between 200 and 215 for the better part of 20 years. I think I got below 200 maybe once around covid. I've been trending towards 210 the last few months but am making a big charge to get below 200 in the next four weeks. Spent the last week participating at the master worlds disc golf championship where I played and carried my bag for 8 straight days a lot of it in 90 degree heat with humidity. This has jump started my return to 200. I came back at 207 and have been crushing salads and water and my usual smoothie routine since my return.
6' tall
I've been fluctuating between 200 and 215 for the better part of 20 years. I think I got below 200 maybe once around covid. I've been trending towards 210 the last few months but am making a big charge to get below 200 in the next four weeks. Spent the last week participating at the master worlds disc golf championship where I played and carried my bag for 8 straight days a lot of it in 90 degree heat with humidity. This has jump started my return to 200. I came back at 207 and have been crushing salads and water and my usual smoothie routine since my return.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
The big thing about losing weight, other than weight loss drugs, is that no matter how many salads people eat, or whatever they’re eating, they don’t stick with it because they don’t like it. It has to be a lifestyle change that you can live with. I’m sure a lot of thought has to go into it.
