Current Events > How are your fitness goals coming along, CE? Part III

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I don't think there's any possible way they assist in recovery. If the principle is that the compression somehow helps release lactic acid, there's no way it's even a fraction as effective as a foam roller. I'm sure the compression makes people feel like they look better, which can improve mood and performance, but it sounds like a total waste of money to me compared to my $3 underarmor top and shorts from Marshall's.

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I do own a foam roller but I don't bring it with me to the gym.

Not that I've been going to mine even though it's open now.

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End of another week for me. I might start tacking on a light day through the weekend though.

Arms feel different/better, seem to look a little different too, but unless I start taking pics (for myself only, not public) to compare not sure. Kind of want to do that for myself, kind of don't. Thoughts?

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To be mildly graphic, compression shorts kept my junk off my leg during row machine and elliptical use. I was putting in like 3 hrs a day between the 2 at one point and was starting to chafe. So it at least had that use.

@Lunar_Savage I do weekly progress pictures in almost the exact same couple poses. You'll hardly tell anything week to week but the slow progress from what builds after months is nice to see. In my case I use it to be more aware of my body and add focus to what I think needs work. You'll start to see things that you wouldn't really notice otherwise and quite honestly no one else will. It's also a nice boost in motivation to see your own progress.

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ran a mile today for the first time in my life w/o having to stop and catch my breath

also yesterday the r/bodyweightfitness recommended routine because my state is exploding in cases so im never going to the gym again
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Vamp_Aubrey posted...

ran a mile today for the first time in my life w/o having to stop and catch my breath

also yesterday the r/bodyweightfitness recommended routine because my state is exploding in cases so im never going to the gym again

I'm actually considering just cancelling my gym membership. I've lost 10 pounds now since mid March when everything in my state closed

My gym has been open for a month now but I've been able to continue with my weight loss progress without it.

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Arm Day!!!Guess whos excited? This guy...!

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Today was legs and back.

Managed 275 x 3 deads, I know I could do more reps or more weight, but I threw these out after I'd already done 4 sets at 250. I raised my warmup for squats to 200 instead of 160, felt pretty good when I got into the real sets, didn't raise those tho. Raised bent over row to 125 pounds in sets of 8, that one is still kinda tough so I'm gonna bump the weight a bit, lower to 5 reps, and add a set. Added a set to all accessory lifts and increased all accessory rep counts to 12 instead of 8.

How long do your sessions usually last @scorpion41 ? How many movements do you usually do?

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My Big 3 days usually last about two hours. My shoulder and arm days are 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on how I feel. I try to go quick, but sometimes Im just not motivated due to just starting keto again.

Ill do anywhere from 6-10 moves...depends on how I feel and what body part Im working.

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Sad day, sorry to hear that man, you been able to stay in pretty good shape without it?

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Nice! You're over 6 foot too aren't you? I bet 195 looks shredded as hell.

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Slaughtered my arms tonight...hoping I dont cramp in my sleep.

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Apparently my gym is open now, but you have to reserve a 1 hour slot.

Have you guys started going back to the gym?
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My gym opened May 15th and Ive been rolling ever since. Hoping we dont shut down again, but thankfully I dont think thats on the table just yet.

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My Planet Fitness is open now but with limited capacity, reservations, and more importantly reduced hours. If I can't workout at 4 in the morning then I just won't go. Gives me more time for long runs I guess.

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Did somewhat of a subpar workout

just wanted to get a bit of movement in today

ate really light yesterday and Im sitting at 209 right now

Been doing my abs wheel every day which is giving good results

(I can do more ab wheels easier the next time!)

word of advice: if you're doing pushups frequently or plan to, don't take a month long break. ughhh this is a bitch to get back into

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This is after a shower, a 3 mile walk in humid weather, and a number 2. I hit under 245 though, very happy.



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That reminds me, been meaning to discuss this.

I'm currently 6ft 2in and 214 lbs. To not be considered overweight, I need to get to 194. However I do some resistance workout, and have some loose skin since I used to be 335. At what point do I step on the scale and say hey, this is where I need to be

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the scale stuff doesn't work for me. I go with how I look in the mirror and how my clothes fit personally

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I fit in most large (well large tall shirts) no problem now. Some XLs I have are tighter but there's never consistency. I still have a bit of a gut so I know I'm in the final stretch here

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Villain posted...

That reminds me, been meaning to discuss this.

I'm currently 6ft 2in and 214 lbs. To not be considered overweight, I need to get to 194. However I do some resistance workout, and have some loose skin since I used to be 335. At what point do I step on the scale and say hey, this is where I need to be

Im pretty a similar 6'1 217 and the way i've been going about it is a long term goal and a short term goal.

Long term, eventually get down to 180pds

Short term, can I lose 6-7 pounds by the end, of July. Repeating that each month.

Then I break it down a little more into weekly observations. Such as last week I could only do 10 reps and now I can do 12 at the same weight or I cut 2 minutes off my run time.

I feel good after every workout, I see and feel progress and there are goals each step of the way that are realistic and build towards a larger goal and before I know it a month has passed and im that 5 pounds closer to the edn.

emblem boy posted...

Have you guys started going back to the gym?

My gym has been open since mid May as well and I've been back since day one. If it closes I have access to some professional tier equipment like a Smith machine, Olympic barbell, and up to 70 lb dumbbells, but my friend whose office it is does not go as often as I want to, so I'd be riding my bike a lot too.

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I'm gonna go check the gym out today then. Yo boy has gotten small these last few months..bout to go on a nice long bulk
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I'm a fucking whale right now. I pushing 40 and my blood pressure was 169 over 116 the other day.

I need to get motivated and get my fat ass in gear.
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Villain posted...

To not be considered overweight, I need to get to 194. However I do some resistance workout, and have some loose skin since I used to be 335. At what point do I step on the scale and say hey, this is where I need to be

bmi is such a flawed metric because it only considers two factors that aren't indicative of general health in any meaningful way.

I base my opinion on how I look, how my workouts are going, and how many people do be mirin'.

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emblem boy posted...

I'm gonna go check the gym out today then. Yo boy has gotten small these last few months..bout to go on a nice long bulk

Get jacked fam! I hope it's easy for you to get the reservations you want.

BurntPukeByEric posted...

I'm a fucking whale right now. I pushing 40 and my blood pressure was 169 over 116 the other day.

I need to get motivated and get my fat ass in gear.

Not really any point in deprecating yourself like this, it's enough to say that you are unhappy with the state of your health. If you are experiencing health complications and subsequent anxieties from your lifestyle, that sounds like the best motivator in the world to me.

I would look at myself and I just couldn't be happy. I never smiled, in fact I couldn't actually even clear my top teeth with my lip because my cheeks were so colossal. I would look at myself and think that everyone else thought I was the ugliest person in the world, but the truth was that only I truly felt that way. All the way into my bones I hated myself more than anything, and I couldn't stand that feeling anymore. I either had to take initiative and do this so I could become someone that I could stand to be, or I would have just let myself die.

You can do this dude, it gets so easy after the first month that you'll be tempted to beat yourself up for not doing it sooner, but don't fall into that trap because, the past is gone and there's only now and forward from here. I believe in your ability to make the changes you need to take control of your life again, and we'll be here to support you the whole way.

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DespondentDeity posted...

Get jacked fam! I hope it's easy for you to get the reservations you want.

Not really any point in deprecating yourself like this, it's enough to say that you are unhappy with the state of your health. If you are experiencing health complications and subsequent anxieties from your lifestyle, that sounds like the best motivator in the world to me.

I would look at myself and I just couldn't be happy. I never smiled, in fact I couldn't actually even clear my top teeth with my lip because my cheeks were so colossal. I would look at myself and think that everyone else thought I was the ugliest person in the world, but the truth was that only I truly felt that way. All the way into my bones I hated myself more than anything, and I couldn't stand that feeling anymore. I either had to take initiative and do this so I could become someone that I could stand to be, or I would have just let myself die.

You can do this dude, it gets so easy after the first month that you'll be tempted to beat yourself up for not doing it sooner, but don't fall into that trap because, the past is gone and there's only now and forward from here. I believe in your ability to make the changes you need to take control of your life again, and we'll be here to support you the whole way.

Amazing post. Love you bro.

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lincoln002 posted...

Amazing post. Love you bro.

Much love bro, congrats on getting under 245 btw! Milestones!

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5K, 20:56



First run in over a week, 80F in 80% humidity. Still, not bad. Maybe next time I'll actually try.

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2nd day back, seeing some cuties in the gym.

First day only about 12-16 people in the hour I was there. Today, probably like 20. Not bad.

I wear a mask the whole time, not many I see are doing the same. Not sure if I'm just being overly cautious or not though.

Flockaveli posted...

5K, 20:56

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First run in over a week, 80F in 80% humidity. Still, not bad. Maybe next time I'll actually try.

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Man my overhead is so weak compared to my bench for some reason.

Today I overhead pressed 180 3x3 meanwhile my bench workout for Tuesday is 375 2x3 lol

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I promise you I can not do 20 push-ups. Just a runner.

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Flockaveli posted...

5K, 20:56
First run in over a week, 80F in 80% humidity. Still, not bad. Maybe next time I'll actually try.

NotYou posted...

You want a 6 minute mile 5k? Ill give you a 6 minute mile 5k.

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I've been having some issues with my left shoulder throughout my walks, for some reason it gets super weak and I have a hard time lifting my arm over my head.

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Decided to start using an app to track my eating habits, while simultaneously tracking my macros. I didnt realize how little food I was actually eating lol. I cut fatty foods to under 70g and now Im force feeding myself to get close to 2,000 calories.

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I ended up getting invited to work out at my friend's office after I'd already done my main shit at PF, there was some moves I didn't get to so it was a pretty chill sesh.

Are you using myfitnesspal scorpion? I'm going to start using it cuz I'm gotta add some calories too. My deficit is way too steep for how much my activity is increasing.

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Yes, and it gives a fair amount of information and customization for the free version. I realized I wasnt eating anywhere near the calories I needed lol

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+1 For MyFitnessPal, love the bar-code scanner and ease of bringing up foods you've already logged. I pair it with my Fitbit Versa to add calories burned from workouts and it really keeps you aware of your calorie input/output.

Played basketball yesterday and I have aches all over my body today lol ill be going hiking in a few hours though.

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What are some good weight lifting/work out apps you guys use if any?
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A notebook

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V-E-G-Y- posted...

What are some good weight lifting/work out apps you guys use if any?

I just use an excel spreadsheet. I increase my lifts at such a slow rate that it's not really necessary at this point for me but if you want to track overall progress it gets the job done. Mostly youre just following a program so it's not complicated in the beginning.

Diet is harder to get a handle on imo and just like everyone in the convo above, im a fan of MyFitnessPal for that. At the very least it will help you eyeball calories/servings to make educated guesses if you don't want to religiously use it.

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Still hovering around the 9 minute mark for my mile time. I cant seem to break that without my heart rate going absurdly high.