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I know you watched them all day but I did a whole almost 2 hours this morning.It gets better. Just think of the weddings!!
Get the wife to watch her tonight while you knock out even half hour rowing since you did your part letting her sleep
Eat right today. Miss a day if that is how it works out but get back at it tomorrow. As you know, that 3 year old will be 10 in a flash and you will miss that toddler stage. Good luck.
Not likely, seeing substantial progress early is normal - it's all that bloat falling off. Now that it's off it's just a function of what you're doing each week. A pound or two per week is reasonable and sustainable so long as you stay committed to whatever you've been doing this month.E-Z Glider said:
Unplanned rest days are just as good for you as planned rest days. You'll feel awesome tomorrow.Otis said:
I started researching these last night as perhaps a little gift to myself if I keep this all going - any recommendations/why did you end up with the hypervolt? They certainly ain't cheap and I see some knock-offs are entering the market - but not sure where they may fall short.
I bought it after using it, because it worked that well for me.
I got a knock off, Opove, through amazon, for Xmas and I love it. Works great! The trainers at my gym have htpervots, and I see no difference.
Jan 23 Row: 30 minutes 7,256m avg HR 160eaganwildcats said:
What is the "daily number" about?E-Z Glider said:Week 3 in the books. My daily number dropped to 32. My high this week was 26.7. My low was 10.6 (on two diff days). My average was 16.3. Weigh-in results this week were somewhat disappointing, but probably more realistic. Maybe my body is in starvation mode? Regardless, I'm starting to feel a difference which is the goal. Pants not as tight and my whole body is feeling much better physically. I attribute much of this to the Yoga challenge I also started at the beginning of the year. Has become my favorite 30-minutes of the day. Can't recommend it enough.
1/2 - 184.6 lbs
1/9 - 179.8 lbs
1/16 - 177.4 lbs
1/23 - 176.0 lbs
I think you posted about a 28+ minute 5K last week. I was jealous. Running is almost impossible these days from a torn quad, meniscus and lower back injuries. I loved to run... In my prime, around the time David Woodley took the Dolphins to the Superbowl, my 5K time was ~16:20. At the clip above, you'd finish a 5K in under 22 minutes. Great gains.
Thanks. Most of that 5k is run at 7 to 8. 5 mph, but I tend to run too fast for a bit then bonk and walk. I count the beginning to end time so my average pace depends as much on my top speed as my time spent walking vs running. I try to keep it to like 20 seconds. I'm getting closer to running the full 5k at 7mph, which would be 26:33. Sub 20 sounds impossible to me - i can't believe you used to do that. I'm starting to run some sub 8 minute miles but that's sub 6. Yowza.
I suspect neither of us is 20 years old anymore... Hell, if I tried today, my hips would appear discombobulated.
If you really want to see what you're capable of then you need to run further. Sub 20 may be a stretch, but with appropriate volume I think you'll be surprised how much faster you can go. And sub 20 may be in your range of potential outcomes.
This isnt, your first rodeo...you know this stuff happens. Now, you arent relying on food/booze as the quick fix to make you feel better (nice work!). That said, getting some exercise is a must when this stuff happens...even if it's only a 20 minute walk at lunch. Get those feel-good feelings going, your perspective will change, your mood will get better and you will want to make sure you get a longer workout in tomorrow.
Amen.
I had abs as a kid/very early 20s but the closest Ive ever come since is a pretty defined 4-1/2 pack. To get true abs would require me to lose too much weight. I play a lot of basketball still and there’s a fine line between being thin and agile but also getting pushed around on the courts.
I guess you mean not having any muscle as well like some long distance runner or cyclist? If you're muscular (talking like the guys in men's health, not muscle and fitness level muscular), if you have low body fat, you look great. That's the look I strive for.
Yes/no. I was kinda rambling but essentially I meant that as much as I want to look in the mirror and see a full 6 pack- for that to happen I personally have to get too lean.
Daily points tracker app. I use iTrackBites, which is a knock-off of the others (weight-watchers, noom, etc). It's a handy, convenient way to torture yourself.
Started up IF on the 5/2 schedule after the new year. Last year was pretty brutal on work hours and stress, so weight crept up. I have been skipping lunch as it is, so the 2 fasting days aren't as hard as I thought except when my wife fills the house with food odors. Eating breakfast one day and skipping to the next breakfast is a lot easier than skipping eating all day.
Rowing, swimming, cross country skiing rule this category. And they all are a bit easier on the pounding than running. Though, IMO, running is the best way to lose weight.
How big a breakfast do you eat on your fasting days? Are we talking about 1500 calories of eggs and avocado toast or like a couple hundred calories Which days do you do? I always imagined consecutive fasting days when i first heard about this but I'm guessing it's more like Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Thursday so you don't mess with your weekends? And do you restrict calories on your non fasting days or just avoid overeating and exercise a good amount? I always thought 16/8 sounded easier but I'm interested in learning more.
About 600 calories. Monday and Wednesday or Thursday are the designated days. I try to eat reasonably on regular days.
Jan 24 Row: 10K in 42:49 avg HR - 149
Not tonight. Get another good week in and have an end of January cheat day. I am flying back to MN next Friday for the sole purpose of getting bombed so you will be in fine company.
Do you want to be a point guard or power forward? All kidding aside, there are positives to being lighter.
Use exercise to relieve stress. Seriously.
Man - I spent about a month with lots of booze and the eating was horrible. I won't say all my poor food habits come after booze because I'm not a big drinker most of the time but I can confidently say that I have about zero willpower once I have a couple of drinks in me. Good reason to stay away.
I’m the same way and assume it’s this way for many. Still not a drink in 2020 for me.
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