Post anything related to exercising, dieting, and keeping fit. It can be random thoughts, a place to come for support and encouragement, a place to rant, seek tips, etc.





Post anything related to exercising, dieting, and keeping fit. It can be random thoughts, a place to come for support and encouragement, a place to rant, seek tips, etc.
"Dancing tables, making deals with devils like a drunk beauty queen"





So just now I was looking in the mirror and thought, "I really need to tighten up my stomach area." My second thought was, "I need to eat less."
Then I got up and thought "I'm hungry, I need to eat."
lol. You can't win.
"Dancing tables, making deals with devils like a drunk beauty queen"
So I decided that I want to get back into running. I don't even want to run races... I just want to do 30 minutes of jogging (however fast/slow) 3-4 times a week ideally for the cardio benefits and meditational value. I used to run regularly, but took a break when I started dancing a few months ago because I wanted to give my knees a break.
I ran three days in a row and felt great... but this morning I was all creaky. Dammit.
I need to do more yoga!





As soon as it warms up, I want to jog again too. It's a great way to keep in shape. Also, yoga- yes!
A few months ago I would walk/jog at this beautiful park for an hour, then rest for 30 minutes, then walk/jog another hour. It helped ease my anxiety too. Especially while listening to music and surrounded by trees.
"Dancing tables, making deals with devils like a drunk beauty queen"
I desperately need to get back into shape/health.
I picked out a bunch of easy vegan recipes (most in a slow cooker) for breakfast/lunch/dinner and just had the groceries for them delivered today. I'm hoping these recipes should last me through the next two weeks. I start a new job on Monday and was worried about falling even further off my eating habits than I already am, so for Christmas I gifted myself a slow cooker with a timer. So even though I'll be out of the house 13+ hours, I can set it to cook for the appropriate amount of time and then switch off or to Keep Warm and be ready and not burnt when I get home. I plan to spend a lot of tomorrow prepping salads and snacks for the week.
I know I will start yoga again when I start work, because a short session before work was always good for protecting my back. I downloaded something called Buti Yoga that looks like it's more about slimming down as well and will give that a try. I would also like to run again, 3 days a week because I used to love signing up for 5ks - half marathons. And I'd really like to strength train, especially upper body as well. I just don't want to get too ambitious cuz I'll never keep up with it. Right now my goal is run, at least 2 miles (though hopefully sometimes more) 3x a week, strength train 2x a week, and at the very least short yoga sessions for limberness right before work on work days. Might combine Buti Yoga with running days or off days. I think I'll try the first video tonight and see how I like it!
Ultimately, I want to get back to pole lessons, but I want a decent amount of strength just going into it because it's super frustrating to start from square one and not have the strength to do things I used to do.
Don't try to win over the haters. You are not the Jerk Whisperer.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.




I started to an online personal trainer only $150 a month! And they are helping me with my bikini competition. I’m very self motivated so it just gives me the extra accountability.



Meal prepping is a life saver. I’m saving money and I don’t have to waste 20 mins of my day on line at shake shack. It’s so cold in nyc I’m dreading going outside but I refuse to not go to the gym and break my New Years resolution already.




Decided right after Xmas that I need to become a "vegetablearian" eat a veggie based diet (with lean protein of course) and cut out dairy ..and continue to try and eliminate sugar. So far I feel great! They're starting to taste better and I'm craving the . Sweet potatoe fries and steamed brocolli are my favs, and raw purple turnips slices.
I've been hitting it hard on the stairmaster too..a year ago I would get winded after 7 minutes at a level 8 and now I'm going for 23 min straight on a level 11.
I need to do my squats and butt exercises though. I just HAAAATE squats and love cardio. I know I need to do more weights
I've done business with men who think I'm as silly as I look; by the time they figure out I'm not, I've done got the money and gone -Dolly Parton
a motherfukin hustler kamikaze//I used to bus tables but now I sell my body



My goal is to not get skinnier, but to build more muscle. I will have to bulk to do this though, but that is okay.
I build muscle in my legs and butt so easily, but my arms are twigs. My goal is to get strong arms. Not too muscular though. Having arms like Zuska Light's would make me super happy.
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Whoa, not sure why the pic posted all big like that lol.
So screw that Buti Yoga thing lol! I'm sure it's effective, but it is not my style. Too intense with too short breaks that don't even feel like breaks because of the positions you're holding, and there's very little instruction or beginner-intermediat-advanced build up. I quit 10 minutes in. Ah well... I bought it on special on New Years Day. But it's no good to me if I hate it so much I'll never do it.
Made a crockpot breakfast overnight and been watching my meals this week. Already lost the 3 pound bloat I accumulated!
Don't try to win over the haters. You are not the Jerk Whisperer.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
After taking two weeks off from working out for the holidays I am back at it again today! I'm obsessed with Jillian Michaels exercise programs and am on her Bodyshred program after completing Body Revolution ( <-- highly recommend!!!). Then if I have time later I want to either hit the gym or just do JM's Killer Cardio workout. 2018 is the year I get rid of my fucking gut!




I think I wanna do crossfit , but I don't wanna pay that much ..wonder if I can just do it in my own at the gym?
I've done business with men who think I'm as silly as I look; by the time they figure out I'm not, I've done got the money and gone -Dolly Parton
a motherfukin hustler kamikaze//I used to bus tables but now I sell my body




^^
Lots of places post their wods online so as long as your gym has the equipment you need it's totally doable



I ditched all the fad diets this year and I'm only going with what works for me: Unprocessed, lean and healthy foods. Meals that consist of a veggie + protein + healthy, unprocessed carb makes my body happy.
I think one of the biggest problems in this day and age is all the food processing and extra gunk that gets pumped into our foods. If I'm at the supermarket and can't read the ingredient list, then I put it back on the shelf. There's really no reason why we should consume preservatives and/or foods with coloring in them . . .
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I'm not eating after 7 PM & drinking tea instead. Skinny here I come.
I've been doing well with working out, but my diet has been suffering. I've really tried to find good salad, soup, and "power bowl" recipes because they're easy to prep, healthy, and usually pretty low calorie if you keep the portions under control and make everything at home. But damn, every recipe I've tried lately is a total dud. They've come from multiple cookbooks too, so it's not even like just one cookbook is a bad apple. But I spent so much on groceries to make this stuff and don't feel good about letting it go to waste... so I go through this cycle of just not eating a lot because I don't want what's in my fridge but don't want to spend money out, then I finally give in and eat the food, and then I get upset after a few days and go to Taco Bell or something. Pretty much any weight I've lost so far has obviously come from a calorie deficit from just not eating much, instead of eating good nutritious food, and I can feel the lackluster energy from it on those days.Why do all these recipes suck?
Don't try to win over the haters. You are not the Jerk Whisperer.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.



To anyone trying to get fit (most of us, right?) Please don't forget that your body needs fuel to exercise. I see tons of people that increase their caloric output and decrease their caloric input, creating a huge deficit. Doing that will just leave you hungry and pissed off that you're losing weight in the wrong places. Aim for a deficit of about 300 calories when cutting. It's much more sustainable, and will leave you happier and healthier in the long run. Also, don't be afraid of a good clean bulk! 300 calories over is perfect if you're trying to build muscle (that includes the booty!). It'll be slow, but stick with it and you'll see the changes you want. Just pick your goals, keep at it, and do it the healthy way!



I’ve been so depressed and tired this past week I skipped the gym. Which in turn is making me feel worse.
Don't try to win over the haters. You are not the Jerk Whisperer.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.



Spice, I've definitely been there before. Don't beat yourself up about it though. I read a study recently where a group of people that work out and eat right suddenly stopped and ate nothing but McDs for two weeks. Because of their previously healthy lifestyle, there was very little impact to either their fitness or their look.
Moral of the story, it's ok to fall off the wagon. If you feel good one day a week, go to the gym. As you catch up on sleep and pull yourself out of the funk, you'll be able to get back in the swing of things that much faster.
So long as you keep pushing and never quit, you'll always be on the path to your goals.





My stomach is flat now. Honestly, I haven't been eating much lately because my appetite has been very low. I've also been dancing (not working but just dancing as a form of exercise) and that's helped keep my body in shape. I can't wait to start jogging again.
"Dancing tables, making deals with devils like a drunk beauty queen"
Missed my long run today. I was too hungover...
I think I'm gonna have an alcohol-break week this week. I've hit it kinda hard over the weekend. I have no reason to be drinking in the forthcoming week as far as I can see. Probably working weird hours and not gonna stay up drinking after a shift, no socializing I really plan on doing. I think a booze-free week will be good for me and getting back on track with diet and exercise. And will kill that bloat.
Don't try to win over the haters. You are not the Jerk Whisperer.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
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