Post by derbycitycook on Jul 11, 2014 19:29:30 GMT -5
Mine is overall lack of motivation. My weight creeped up a bit when I stopped nursing/pumping, and I have been within the same two pounds for over a month. It's hard to be consistent when I don't see results.
So, my eating hasn't been great and I've been feeling really down. Add a 5 month old to the mix and it's just really hard.
Post by mccallister84 on Jul 11, 2014 20:11:02 GMT -5
Eating ALL THE FOOD and the heat/humidity.
Hopefully I can get back in to better eating habits now that I'm done with assessment writing. We hit up fast food places for lunch every day. And I'm super quick to justify my milkshake and fries with "but I ran this morning and I got GRILLED nuggets (that I'm now going to smother in dipping sauces)"
Post by loremipsum on Jul 11, 2014 20:43:06 GMT -5
I've been sick for nearly a month - cold piggybacking on cold - and before that I had an nasty ITB strain. So it's been a really shitty couple of months where I feel like crap and have struggled to run (i.e. the thing that normally makes me feel good).
Finally improved enough to do a slow 4k this morning and it was pretty rough. :/ I have a 5k at the start of next month, and since there are only 8 entries I suspect it'll be my first last place finish.
niq beach hours? You can swim in unlifeguarded areas at your own risk, if you are comfortable ( don't go by yourself though!)If you are on Facebook, join the group Seattle Open a Water Swim , people post meet ups for swims at all different times!
I didn't know that swimming was allowed at all when there was no lifeguard. Even so, I don't really have a swimming buddy.
A triathlete at the bike shop pointed me to a meetup group, but there just weren't many events posted. Thanks for the pointer to the FB group, it looks a lot more active! I'll definitely take advantage of this in August.
niq beach hours? You can swim in unlifeguarded areas at your own risk, if you are comfortable ( don't go by yourself though!)If you are on Facebook, join the group Seattle Open a Water Swim , people post meet ups for swims at all different times!
I didn't know that swimming was allowed at all when there was no lifeguard. Even so, I don't really have a swimming buddy.
A triathlete at the bike shop pointed me to a meetup group, but there just weren't many events posted. Thanks for the pointer to the FB group, it looks a lot more active! I'll definitely take advantage of this in August.
Well technically it's not. You swim at your own risk. Take Madison beach for instance. Go outside of the buoyed lanes and swim less than 50 feet from shore, parallel to the beach/houses. I usually go to the tennis club and back. If you stay that distance from the shore you will be out of boat traffic. I wish I was swimming, I would have totally gone on a swim with you!
Try to eat foods that are very calorie dense. 2 TBSP of nut butter on an apple or banana has 300 calories. It's a very small volume, so maybe you won't feel like you're eating a ton? Also try cheese, avocado, nuts, etc.
I think that's my problem as that is how I eat. Evoo, avocados, nuts, nut butters, full fat dairy, yet it barely adds up and I'm not hungry Hmmm who knows lol
Thanks!
I truly wish there was a way I could "donate" some of my wanting to eat all things not nailed down.
Food. Veggies are SO expensive here. Like the $7 broccoli crown that I cooked tonight. Ouch. Even sweet potatoes are about $3.50 each. Carrots and cucumbers are cheap, but I am so over carrots and cucumbers.
Post by libbygrl109 on Jul 12, 2014 11:48:35 GMT -5
The trips to the chiropractor the last couple of weeks have been enlightening and disheartening art the same time. My body, especially my legs, are so imbalanced that nothing seems to be working right. I hate hurting during every run. I need a new body.
Speaking of body, I hate that I am carrying around so much extra weight. I desperately need to lose 10-15 lbs to start, but don't know how to do it and train for my half. I guess I could start by stop eating all the fun summer foods, but that is so depressing. Time to get my big girl panties on, I guess.
Post by emilyinchile on Jul 12, 2014 15:11:31 GMT -5
wambam, this is a little off-topic, but what's the logic behind doing high hang work to get you used to getting under the bar? Just less time/other movements to get in the way between that last pull and the drop? I am still very much learning about lifting in terms of techniques and training, so I'm interested!
wambam, this is a little off-topic, but what's the logic behind doing high hang work to get you used to getting under the bar? Just less time/other movements to get in the way between that last pull and the drop? I am still very much learning about lifting in terms of techniques and training, so I'm interested!
You have no time to generate any momentum so the only option is to drop under it. I'm supposed to do 3x5 as heavy as I can from the high hang.
I just want to get faster I know it's a little ridiculous of me considering I'm training for distance now but dammit I just want to break out of the 9s on more than just a fluke occasion. Also, it's mother effing humid out. It'd be nice if I could breath on my runs and if I wasn't plagued by horseflies the whole way.
Post by reginaphalange72 on Jul 12, 2014 21:53:22 GMT -5
Uugh. Everything. Eating like crap, no motivation to get out for the weekday workouts. I'll get the long weekend workouts in, because I really enjoy those. But trying to get my butt out the door for an hour or two on a weekday? No thanks.
Then, because of that, I feel super guilty and stressed out, which just makes me shut down more.
Post by chitownbelle on Jul 13, 2014 10:25:31 GMT -5
Pregnancy. I haven't worked out in over 2wks. I'm dying. Been busy with life (things have been NUTS) and vacation and have fallen off the wagon. I'm 25 weeks and feel like a house. I've crossed the 150lb mark and so I am the heaviest I've ever been. Mostly all boobs and baby. Back to the streets/gym tomorrow!! Just need to feel active to feel better!!
I recently got back into running, and I'm using an app on my phone. I am struggling with being able to run past 20 minutes. It's so hard! Also I have been working out regularly for a few months and the scale has not moved. I am working on changing my eating habits.
Post by mrsukyankee on Jul 13, 2014 12:06:20 GMT -5
I just finished my university programme and had bronchitis so my lifting/cardio/sleep has gone to shit. But hopefully I'll catch up on sleep, start anew with lifting and I'll figure out what cardio I want to finally do.
Last week I tore my meniscus in my right knee. I'm so upset with myself, I've been on the verge of tears all week. I have two young kids and we were having such a fun summer. With one twisting movement, the rest of my summer fun just vanished. I had finally joined a women's golf league and I was having the best time I've had in years just getting outside with friends to have one night a week away from my responsibilities. Not to mention the pain and the fact that I live in a three-story house. And, I've been so grumpy to everyone around me that my family will probably disown me.
Post by dragonfly08 on Jul 14, 2014 6:42:22 GMT -5
I was *totally* burned out on exercising, so a two week vacation was perfectly timed since I knew I would have very little opportunity to exercise while I was away.
Unfortunately, I ate large amounts of delicious Greek food and barely exercised, and didn't gain an ounce. So now that I'm home I'm still completely unmotivated to start working out again! I did 20 minutes of upper body work and 10 minutes of cardio this AM and decided ok, enough...time to eat!
Gigantic nursing boobs,a wicked oversupply, and an elimination diet. Even if I exercise right after pumping or nursing, my back kills me from being so top heavy. It's hard to contain 40 Gs. (wilted) Below are before and after nursing Baby V photos of my chest:
OMG. the nursing boob back pain. It's killing me too.
Right now, everything. I am still keeping up with a good amount of weekly workouts, but my current lifestyle and location make it difficult to focus on fitness activities that I love (specifically, certain group classes and running). My commute is long (1 hour each way) and gets in the way of morning workouts, I don't live in an area with access to safe trails or fitness classes that take place after my daughter goes to bed. I try to make the best of it, but it sucks sometimes.