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An Insider

An Insider

Re: eating

I discussed this with @Glitterizer in the Wonhoe thread (dddd), but calorie counting and planning meals is it. I take it so far and even take into consideration my macros (protein, carb and fat) intake and when I'm feeling extra diligent, making sure I get all the vitamins I need per day. It's been even more feasible this quarantine and I kind of made it a hobby to plan out meals the day and searching recipes online that would help my achieve each of my goals. I've lost a lot these past few months and feel better than ever! I really feel like I should cut down on the coffee, though.

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Dieting is not the problem for me, exercising is. It's a combination of childhood trauma and overwhelming laziness. I can go by eating only vegs and grains for months and loving it, it just happens I kind of don't care ffff. I just really feel the need to exercise, not only to lose weight but to make sure my body doesn't shut down from the amount of time I stay laying/sitting down in the pandemic. I've been doing weekly pilates sessions for a month now and plan on adding another extra weekly hour for better results.
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What helped me with this is trying out the different YouTube exercise videos online! There are a lot of fun ones you can do, and it helps that I try something new every now and then.
 
Damon

Damon

I restarted Couch to 5k on 4 January in a bid to be fitter this year after an inexplicable (*cough* nightly McDonalds and absolutely no exercise) amount of weight gain.

I am now nearly two stone down and have just done my sixth 5k run since 10 March.

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Any advice on how to progress safely and steadily beyond 5k would be much appreciated.
 
Beb

Beb

Damon said:
I restarted Couch to 5k on 4 January in a bid to be fitter this year after an inexplicable (*cough* nightly McDonalds and absolutely no exercise) amount of weight gain.

I am now nearly two stone down and have just done my sixth 5k run since 10 March.

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Any advice on how to progress safely and steadily beyond 5k would be much appreciated.
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Congratulations!

In terms of increasing distance, my recommendation would be to start slow and focus on frequency. By focus on frequency, aim to consistently do 3 runs per week. If 5K is your current limit, consider doing something like this:

Week 1 - 3K (x2), 5k (x1)
Week 2 - 3K (x1), 5k (x2)
Week 3 - 5k (x2), 6.5K (x1)
Week 4 - 5k (x1), 6.5k (x2)
Week 5 - 6.5k (x3)
etc.

Continue with that pattern of small increases and see how your body does. It'll get you used to the frequency, so your body heals properly, and then the distance will come after that. Be sure to focus on stretching as you increase distance, invest in decent shoes and socks (blister socks are a god send) and try and enjoy the process!
 
Damon

Damon

Kyle. said:
Congratulations!

In terms of increasing distance, my recommendation would be to start slow and focus on frequency. By focus on frequency, aim to consistently do 3 runs per week. If 5K is your current limit, consider doing something like this:

Week 1 - 3K (x2), 5k (x1)
Week 2 - 3K (x1), 5k (x2)
Week 3 - 5k (x2), 6.5K (x1)
Week 4 - 5k (x1), 6.5k (x2)
Week 5 - 6.5k (x3)
etc.

Continue with that pattern of small increases and see how your body does. It'll get you used to the frequency, so your body heals properly, and then the distance will come after that. Be sure to focus on stretching as you increase distance, invest in decent shoes and socks (blister socks are a god send) and try and enjoy the process!
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Thank you so much!

I'm trying to take it slowly so it does still feel enjoyable rather than a chore that I'm having to force myself to do - the incremental increases you've mentioned above sounds like the way to go. Perhaps my next goal will just be 5.5k and I'll increase it ever so slowly over the next month or so. Thank you again - much appreciated.
 
Trinu 3.0

Trinu 3.0

An Insider said:
calorie counting and planning meals is it.
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For real. Using MyFitnessPal has made such a difference in my diet. The way I can stuff my face with vegetables and it’s like 100 calories... gimme.

As for exercise, I was the same (not wanting to step in a gym), which is why the Shaun T workouts have been such a blessing for me. There’s a modifier that does the workout with low-impact moves and my fat ass doesn’t feel as useless, but for this second round of T25 I’m incorporating some of the normal moves here and there and phew the rush.

-1.3kg since last week, let’s goooooooo
 
Trinu 3.0

Trinu 3.0

Dennis said:
Bought new running shoes with ridiculous soles and I swear they're making me feel carsick.
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ñññ which ones?

I bought back in the day a pair of Nike Pegasus 30 and I'm so used to the boing while walking in them that I can't do without while working out. Thinking of getting a newer pair because they're old old now. Praying for some money rain cause the Infinity Run and the new Ultraboost are calling my name!
 
Dennis

Dennis

Trinu 3.0

Trinu 3.0

The T25 workouts have been a blessing and I've already planed the rest of the year with different BB programs and I can't believe I'm gonna write one of those before/after comparison viral tweets that's gonna get me a modelling career!

 
man.tis.shrimp

man.tis.shrimp

Double post, but I had a great conversation with my brother last night about the moves I’m making in my personal fitness life. I expressed to him that I’m most worried about the diet shift required for the results I want; I’m going to be eating a lot more.

He thinks it’s a great decision, and surprisingly has offered some tangible support. We’re roommates, and he’s going to spend meal prep day with me on Sundays. His ex-girlfriend was massively into the bodybuilding scene—competitions and everything—so he spent most of his time with her cooking meals nn. Obviously I’m going to supplement the info he gives me with stuff from my trainer, but it’s nice to feel I’m not completely in the woods here.

Brother is also in need of shaping up, so he’s kind of excited to use this as the jumping point he needs for his own fitness journey. I’m glad to see it!
 
Beb

Beb

Has anyone used Huel before? I'm getting it advertised to me a lot and I'm tempted to use it to replace breakfast or lunch each day.
 
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