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Otis fad diet thread — yoga, fasting, and kevzilla walking on🚶♂️ (4 Viewers)
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Otis
Footballguy
I like how this has quickly turned into “Otis just work out 7 days a week.” Neat plan guys.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Aren't you around 43 or 44? Rest days seem a little overrated and unnecessary at that age.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
It does allow for eating and drinking*, 7 days a week.
*i’m not a dr, Fred’s disclaimer..bla..bla..bla.
But! I’m pretty sure you shouldn’t drink every day.
Otis
Footballguy
It was hard getting out of bed this morning. I did drink a couple glasses of wine last night, that surely didn’t help, but otherwise was good yesterday with some peanut butter bran toast stuff for breakfast and a tuna steak for dinner, with a 100 cal bag of mini pretzels for a snack.
But I did it. Up by 5, to the gym, lifted weights for the first time in, I dunno, a year and a half? More? What’s amazing is how pathetically weak you can become when you stop working out. Holy moly. But that’s ok.
By the way, being at a gym in a pandemic is weird. And wearing a mask while breathing heavy sux0rz.
On to a clean eating day, no alcohol, and let’s get some forward progress this week.
But I did it. Up by 5, to the gym, lifted weights for the first time in, I dunno, a year and a half? More? What’s amazing is how pathetically weak you can become when you stop working out. Holy moly. But that’s ok.
By the way, being at a gym in a pandemic is weird. And wearing a mask while breathing heavy sux0rz.
On to a clean eating day, no alcohol, and let’s get some forward progress this week.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Took Friday off so haven't posted in a bit. Didn't feel well most of Friday and haven't been on the yoga mat since Thursday. I did get some decent exercise over the weekend walking, cleaning, and doing yard-work. I didn't track much over the weekend, but I ate decently well and drank every night.
Finished the 6-week pushup program Saturday. I plan to try to do the 100 push-up test later today. Feeling fairly confident actually.
Plan to hit the yoga mat today as well, probably just a nice stretch one after the weekend of yard work and random stuff.
Need to get rededicated this week to logging all food in MFP and also staying off the booze until the weekend.
Finished the 6-week pushup program Saturday. I plan to try to do the 100 push-up test later today. Feeling fairly confident actually.
Plan to hit the yoga mat today as well, probably just a nice stretch one after the weekend of yard work and random stuff.
Need to get rededicated this week to logging all food in MFP and also staying off the booze until the weekend.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Unexpected drop after the weekend - 194.4 - feels like it may be a tad artificial, possibly a little dehydration. I did order some kettlebells- showed up Saturday so did some kettlebell swings and squats. A little sore today which is good - I’ve been woefully bad about exercise for a year.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I'm excited to hear how this goes. I think I hit 82 after the 6 week program. Since then, I've been doing 100 push-ups a day for the past 3+ months. As I was doing my push-ups yesterday, I was actually thinking that I could probably hit 100 straight if I tried again. I've gotten stronger and the push-ups have gotten easier (and now my form is good as well).
eaganwildcats
Footballguy
Good luck to you both. I’ve had to redo some days this go around - likely because I am going slower with slightly better form. Hopeful to get to the hundo challenge in 3-4 weeks.
bostonfred
Footballguy
I cut out the pushups from my regular lifting routine but will be starting back up in earnest some time after Easter. It was just too much. I'm sure I've lost a little of my gains so I'm thinking about starting back up on the program a few weeks in and really focusing on slow, good form push ups. Kudos to you guys for sticking to it and very interested to see if poke can get the hundred. It was hard.
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Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Well I got the 100 push-ups! I had to pause around 73, only because my earbud fell out.
Fully admit the form was poor in the last 10-15, but I really don't care. I did 100 push-ups in a row!
My wrists are starting to give me pain, so I'm going to take a break from push-ups for a bit. If/When I start back up I'm going to use my push-up stands. (I'm also getting Pfizer shot #2 one week from today, so probably off the push-ups until I recover from that.)
Looking forward to a nice yoga stretch later and then a nice 1.5 mile dog walk. (I walk the dog that far every day, weather permitting.)
Really torn on what to do next. I've been really enjoying yoga, but also avoiding the harder session on push-up days. May just go full into yoga for weight loss and strength for a few weeks. Not sure yet. I also did some nerdfitness bodyweight exercise at one point. Was enjoying those and would like to work up to doing pull-ups.
Fully admit the form was poor in the last 10-15, but I really don't care. I did 100 push-ups in a row!
My wrists are starting to give me pain, so I'm going to take a break from push-ups for a bit. If/When I start back up I'm going to use my push-up stands. (I'm also getting Pfizer shot #2 one week from today, so probably off the push-ups until I recover from that.)
Looking forward to a nice yoga stretch later and then a nice 1.5 mile dog walk. (I walk the dog that far every day, weather permitting.)
Really torn on what to do next. I've been really enjoying yoga, but also avoiding the harder session on push-up days. May just go full into yoga for weight loss and strength for a few weeks. Not sure yet. I also did some nerdfitness bodyweight exercise at one point. Was enjoying those and would like to work up to doing pull-ups.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Congrats Poke! That’s impressive and awesome.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Congrats on getting back on the horse. I like your plan to workout 4 days/week. Mix in some walks on some of the off days and you will have the working out covered. You and I share the problem just like many others. We don’t like to control our eating and drinking in your case.
In the last 2 weeks, I gave back 2 pounds of the 5 pounds I lost this year. Pathetic, but it is time to get back on course.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
To be clear, the pause was still in plank. I just paused long enough to replace my right earbud and never went to my knees.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
got my first shot today. walked over, so i got in 1.42 miles. feeling fine so far, so will probably get in some more distance later today.
krista4
Footballguy
27-minute morning yoga to start the day. It was OK, with mostly the usual. Some yogi bicycles helped get it going a bit. So why am I posting a practice that I think was just OK? Well, Adriene looks the cutest I've ever seen her, and I think you fellas will enjoy her outfit.
bostonfred
Footballguy
BassNBrew
Footballguy
Otis
Footballguy
Turns out that doing squats after you haven’t in a long time is a bad idea. Fire legs.
I did not get up and row this morning. I may sneak one in later. Or at a minimum I’ll be walking the dog extensively later. But I will be getting in some exercise, and calorie tracking. Go go go n
I did not get up and row this morning. I may sneak one in later. Or at a minimum I’ll be walking the dog extensively later. But I will be getting in some exercise, and calorie tracking. Go go go n
You've gotta be careful doing squats after time away, it's a good way to tweak a hammy. It's been a long time since my 400lb squat days, so now I usually do body-weight squats at home or, before COVID I'd do maybe 95 or 115 using the weight rack at the office gym. When starting back out, I prefer to go super light and work more on stretching those muscles out rather than going for real weight.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Just did a YWA video from 2013. I didn't like it so much I'm not even linking it. She's gotten a lot better at videos in the last 8 years. I'm sticking to videos from 2015 and newer from now on.
Otis
Footballguy
Yeah. Our versions of “super light” are probably different, but I just did 135 which used to be warm up reps for me, 3 sets, and I could barely knock out that third set. And today super sore.
Took the dog for a walk. Hydrating. Still a whole season before summer to get this right. I really only need to lose 15-20lbs to be at what is probably an ideal weight. That’s not a lot of weight. And yet, I struggle... but still at it...
Back in college I used to warm up at 205 or 225 before doing the actual sets, but man that was a long time ago.
I think for most people, 3x10 (or 8 or 12 or whatever) at 135 is nothing to sneeze at. Squats are such a great full body workout that really works your legs and core, and you don't really need to go heavy to get good benefits from it (IMO). Long hours at work and actually spending time with your family don't make it easy to stay in shape. Best part of working from home is that I take an hour every afternoon before getting the kids from daycare to go run or whatever. Not everybody can do that, but I know you can reach your goals. Keep it up!
bostonfred
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
I'd intended to mention this about the Yoga for Weight Loss one I did a couple of days ago on fred's recommendation. While I liked and will return to it, it was also from 2013, and she was not nearly as good. In fact, for much of the video, she would start a move with "Now I'm going to..." instead of instructing the way she does now. It was mildly irritating.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
I have never done yoga and checked out the outfit. I think I should do yoga.PS .. I didn’t do yoga today, but still checked out Adriene’s outfit
bostonfred
Footballguy
I remember a video, might have been one of the 30 days but not the original 2015 ones, where she said she had spent a lot of time working on that because she realized people were trying to watch on a tablet or TV and she couldn't walk around and correct their poses so they were craving their necks to see the TV and that didn't help anyone. So she had to learn how to give instructions so you didn't have to look.
That's why she uses the exact same wording for certain moves or combinations. You can finish the sentences
Together we'll meet...
Step or hop up to...
Imagjne a big piece of fruit...
Holding simba...
Heel toe heel toe your feet to...
Beach ball...
You don't have to look at the screen when she says those. It's one of the things that makes her so effective.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
3.5 mile walk/hike. Covid arm, was not doing any running today. 65 minutes
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
Considering rejoining the gym. 60 min, Heated vinyasa flow daily. Plus all the other beugie crap
The Head yoga dude, is one of the big pictures, on the wall, at lulu lemon. Classes are SERIOUS business.
. They’re awesome though. I miss it.
The instructors just call out the poses. I’m often lost. They only demonstrate when they’re really hard.
The Head yoga dude, is one of the big pictures, on the wall, at lulu lemon. Classes are SERIOUS business.
. They’re awesome though. I miss it. The instructors just call out the poses. I’m often lost.
They only demonstrate when they’re really hard. 
Dickies
Footballguy
You and me both. I'm totally a night snackerI think I've mentioned this before, but it's the hours between 6 pm and bedtime that kill me. I'm super-healthy all day and then often break down. I actually sometimes go to bed earlier than I would just to avoid eating and drinking.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
If I limit myself to 4 vanilla wafers (actually pretty healthy compared to many other options) between dinner and bed, I consider that success. That’s what I’ve been trying lately. Still able to satiate my sweet tooth without going too crazy.
Otis
Footballguy
Got up early and a 30 minute row for 400+ calories. Plan to hit the gym tomorrow morning. Healthy start to eating.
Weighed in at 227. It’s good because it’s not a tremendous backslide, but a month ago I was close to crossing below 225. So it’s been a static month. Feels like a waste of four weeks. But again, beats waking up at 235 or 240 again.
Also, body fat seems to be slowly decreasing, down to 29.2%. They won’t be putting me on the cover of Men’s Health anytime soon, but progress.
Let’s go.
Weighed in at 227. It’s good because it’s not a tremendous backslide, but a month ago I was close to crossing below 225. So it’s been a static month. Feels like a waste of four weeks. But again, beats waking up at 235 or 240 again.
Also, body fat seems to be slowly decreasing, down to 29.2%. They won’t be putting me on the cover of Men’s Health anytime soon, but progress.
Let’s go.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
I've mentioned this before. Hershey kisses are my 'not so bad' after dinner snack. 4 dark chocolate kisses are 86 calories. I can make those kisses last at least half an hour and it (mostly) satisfies my sweet cravings.
I've also done vanilla wafers and the Chicka Boom Pop light kettle corn popcorn. Moderation with all of it is key.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Never got on the mat yesterday but did walk the dog. May be the same today as I have a busy afternoon and haven't carved out the time yet. Ugh.
bostonfred
Footballguy
Kev no
GregR
Footballguy
Good week overall. Got in five rides on my exercise bike and have been gradually ramping up resistance. Had a few extra calories last weekend. But otherwise stuck to around 1500-1600 calories each day during the week.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Did an hour long YWA this morning, Yoga for Weight Loss - Balance. I think I've done this one before, and I really enjoyed it. It's pretty much for beginners, but I took the harder options all the way through and it was a nice workout.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
krista4
Footballguy
Nice! I skipped yoga yesterday and can probably only fit in a short one today, but this could be a good weekend option.
