The Official Exercise/Fitness Thread v. Run Forest, Run!

[TAC]

mrs.jingle's b-day is coming up, and I'm seriously considering getting her a couple of Keto books.  I really am interested to try it (short-term), and based on Gregg's commentary, it might be the thing for her for a longer-period.  She's been going thru 'the change' for a while, and her body is really changing on her.  No immediate health issues, but weight gain, and general moodiness have contributed to some ongoing depression.  Plus, she has no drive to exercise due to various other ailments and said emotional swings.  Perhaps a general overhaul of her diet is in order.

Fuck dude, is this a secret kamikaze mission you've been given. 

 

[wolfking]

Perfect facial expression. 

[wolfking]

mrs.jingle's b-day is coming up, and I'm seriously considering getting her a couple of Keto books.  I really am interested to try it (short-term), and based on Gregg's commentary, it might be the thing for her for a longer-period.  She's been going thru 'the change' for a while, and her body is really changing on her.  No immediate health issues, but weight gain, and general moodiness have contributed to some ongoing depression.  Plus, she has no drive to exercise due to various other ailments and said emotional swings.  Perhaps a general overhaul of her diet is in order.

Fuck dude, is this a secret kamikaze mission you've been given. 

 

haha.  I realised in my shocked state at reading Chad's post I forgot the question mark.

I still love ya Chad. 

[jingle.boy]

If I go thru with this, I'll report back mid-next week.

[TAC]

If I go thru with this, I'll report back mid-next week.

If you go through with this, you’ll be posting from divorce court mid next week! 

[Evermind]

Yeah, count me among people who don't think this is a good idea. It's your wife though so I'm sure you know what you're doing... maybe.

Waiting for the report!

[wolfking]

If I go thru with this, I'll report back mid-next week.

Big nuts if you do mate.

If I go thru with this, I'll report back mid-next week.

If you go through with this, you’ll be posting from divorce court mid next week! 

 

[jingle.boy]

Normally, I'd tend to agree with you all.  But this has been an ongoing thing with her (food / weight issues) for like ... ever, but even moreso for the past 3-4 years.  She knows her body is changing on her in ways she doesn't like.  I'm not stuffed about it, but she is.  It's not like getting this will be interpreted as a hint from me that she's gettin pudgy - she already bemoans it of herself daily... usually multiple times a day.

[TAC]

Don't fall for it!

You'll come home to a big ass bottle of Rogaine!



Just joshing with you Chad. Your initial post on the subject was kind of funny. A long as this is something you guys have talked abut then it's all good. Like I said, I've bought a shit ton of exercise stuff for my wife. But she's asked for it.

[The Walrus]

Don't fall for it!

You'll come home to a big ass bottle of Rogaine!

Damn near spit out my drink at this 

[wolfking]

Normally, I'd tend to agree with you all.  But this has been an ongoing thing with her (food / weight issues) for like ... ever, but even moreso for the past 3-4 years.  She knows her body is changing on her in ways she doesn't like.  I'm not stuffed about it, but she is.  It's not like getting this will be interpreted as a hint from me that she's gettin pudgy - she already bemoans it of herself daily... usually multiple times a day.

Woman can say it about themselves all they like, but as soon as the man says or implies something.....haha, you're fucked.  Nah, you know her, we don't, godspeed.

Don't fall for it!

You'll come home to a big ass bottle of Rogaine!

 

[Phoenix87x]

Just wanted to throw out a little Jiu Jitsu update. Its been almost a month at this point and I absolutely love it.

The exercise aspect of it is insane. I can lift weights in the gym or run the treadmill all day, but its usually at my own pace. When you are sparring with another guy, he's not gonna hold back so you are giving every ounce of energy you have and are truly pushing yourself to your limits. I love that.

The techniques are extremely intricate, well thought out and very effective. Its really fascinating and I'm thinking about it all the time.

And mentally speaking, this makes me incredibly happy. I walk out of there feeling like a million bucks.

[jingle.boy]

Sounds f'n awesome.  Couldn't ask for anything more out of a workout regimen.

[cramx3]

That sounds intense, glad you are getting a kick out of it 

[Podaar]

That sounds intense, glad you are getting a kick out of it 

I see what you did there...

[wolfking]

That sounds intense, glad you are getting a kick out of it 

Sounds like he is proud as punch with himself too.

[Podaar]

This morning I ratcheted up all my lifting routines to 20 lb dumbbells in each hand. I like the symmetry because 40 lbs is pretty close to the amount of weight I've shed. Sure, the weight was distributed all over my body but it's still enlightening when thinking about how much more of a struggle my daily life was packing around that much. Again, I focused on my legs, glutes and core, adding in extra lifting/balancing lunges and step back lunges. It's surprising how shaky I am now, even after my recovery drink.

[cramx3]

This morning I ratcheted up all my lifting routines to 20 lb dumbbells in each hand. I like the symmetry because 40 lbs is pretty close to the amount of weight I've shed. Sure, the weight was distributed all over my body but it's still enlightening when thinking about how much more of a struggle my daily life was packing around that much.

That's an interesting way to look at it and you are right too about the struggle of lifting some weights and realizing "shit, that was what my body was carrying around in excess!" as my weight drop would be a struggle for me to curl (~35 lbs).

[Podaar]

This morning I ratcheted up all my lifting routines to 20 lb dumbbells in each hand. I like the symmetry because 40 lbs is pretty close to the amount of weight I've shed. Sure, the weight was distributed all over my body but it's still enlightening when thinking about how much more of a struggle my daily life was packing around that much.

That's an interesting way to look at it and you are right too about the struggle of lifting some weights and realizing "shit, that was what my body was carrying around in excess!" as my weight drop would be a struggle for me to curl (~35 lbs).

Hey, if a geezer like me can curl 40 lbs, 10 reps, 2 sets, I'm sure you could. 

[cramx3]

I'm not strong  getting there.  I do 30 reps at 30 lbs now when I do curls

[cramx3]

My favorite work outs these days are going into mosh pits.  Man I had a blast last night and must have burned a few hundred calories in that mosh pit, the endless jumping and pushing but also I must have gotten more than my share of military presses in with how many teenage girls wanted to be picked up and crowd surfed.  Literally as soon as I got into the pit a group of young girls asked to be lifted up... sure.  Great work out and so much fun.  Was absolutely drenched in sweat after that.

[wolfking]

My favorite work outs these days are going into mosh pits.  Man I had a blast last night and must have burned a few hundred calories in that mosh pit, the endless jumping and pushing but also I must have gotten more than my share of military presses in with how many teenage girls wanted to be picked up and crowd surfed.  Literally as soon as I got into the pit a group of young girls asked to be lifted up... sure.  Great work out and so much fun.  Was absolutely drenched in sweat after that.

What a strange strange paragraph.

[cramx3]

Got to keep that vibe going from last week 

[wolfking]

Got to keep that vibe going from last week 

haha, yeah fair enough.

[jjrock88]

My favorite work outs these days are going into mosh pits.  Man I had a blast last night and must have burned a few hundred calories in that mosh pit, the endless jumping and pushing but also I must have gotten more than my share of military presses in with how many teenage girls wanted to be picked up and crowd surfed.  Literally as soon as I got into the pit a group of young girls asked to be lifted up... sure.  Great work out and so much fun.  Was absolutely drenched in sweat after that.

What a strange strange paragraph.

 

[Podaar]

Had a good workout this morning. For the first time, I was able to keep the vinyasa of plank, chaturanga, upward dog, downward dog, to lunge pose between each of the warrior poses. Man, I was sweating hardcore when that was finished. For weights, I stuck with arms, chest and core to give my legs and back an extra day or two to recover. Feeling pretty good.

[cramx3]

 

Need a good work out for super bowl sunday festivities. I. Currently on the bike but actually feeling a bit sick like a cold so I am not likely to do the workout I was hoping. Regardless, something is better than nothing

[cramx3]

^ wow, after I wrote that last week, I took a break from the bike, and even though feeling sick said fuck it, and did 20 miles combined from my earlier ride, which was the furthest I've done in one day since I started.  This week I've been weaving between my belt holes around my waist.  Maybe finally hitting some of that belly fat I've been striving for.  I think I can secure this last belt hole by the end of February.  Seems every other day I can get it in fine and then it's too tight.  Just means I'm making more progress. I weighed myself again, definitely at 40lbs lost since May when I started.  When I get that next belt hole I bet I'll be at 190 which I am very close to.  Then time for a new belt (again).  Also, biked 16 miles yesterday and 19 today.  Ate pretty well the last couple days, but this week is prime for another good controlled diet and daily workout.

[wolfking]

Good stuff Cram!!

[Podaar]

I love the update Cram. Very inspirational.

[wolfking]

Podaar, do you know what telltale signs to look for to know you are in ketosis?  I've been going pretty well, extremely low carb through the week but a bit higher on the weekends to keep sane.  Not really trying per se to make sure I get to ketosis level, just curious to know.

[Podaar]

Podaar, do you know what telltale signs to look for to know you are in ketosis?  I've been going pretty well, extremely low carb through the week but a bit higher on the weekends to keep sane.  Not really trying per se to make sure I get to ketosis level, just curious to know.

The only way to be sure is to pee on one of these reagent strips.



That being said, I can usually tell by how dry my mouth feels. It's a strange sensation, I can feel saliva in my mouth, but my teeth feel dry(?). I find the sensation to be more pronounced in the morning. Does your wife accuse you of dragon breath every morning?

Edit: If you're eating less than 50 carbs per day, you should be in ketosis. If you're eating less than 20 carbs per day, you surely must be in ketosis.

[jingle.boy]

to be sure, you mean 50g of carbs, not 50 calories of carbs.  right?

[Adami]

So I'm developing a new diet/fitness regime, and I just need a little help with one step. Here's what I got so far.

1) Eat whatever you want
2) Do whatever you want
3)
4) Be in great shape.


So I think I've done the heavy lifting on points 1, 2, and 4 but could use help with the mostly insignificant step 3.

[jingle.boy]

Create custom definition of "great shape"