Gym thread

[strawberrydiequiri]

I couldn't sleep at all, so I thought it would be a great idea to go to Starbucks at 6AM and get myself a brown sugar oatmeal latte with 3 espresso shuts.

MAN IM PUMPED. I'm not a gym rat but idk what about insomnia and caffeine motivated me to go. I haven't gone in a month and god knows I need it.

Some workout to cope, to improve, to get stronger, and I'm sure you have other reasons if any to go out and workout. Going to occasionally bump this thread for accountability and journal my activity.

I felt a bit better after leaving the gym, I decided to use the same weights I used before, big mistake now it hurts to sit down. I don't prioritize losing weight anymore, just need some release.

Sincerely from a girlie who only does leg day whenever I happen to go.

 

[SVEN]

"Hands like Hams, Knees Like Trees -
200 lbs of Surfboard Hercules !
She's in training, see her gaining -
She's (altogether now) PUMPING IRON !"
10cc.

 

[SVEN]

"Hands like Hams, Knees Like Trees -
200 lbs of Surfboard Hercules !
She's in training, see her gaining -
She's (altogether now) PUMPING IRON !"
10cc.

I could even add;
"She strolls to the rack once again;
Legs day, so let her begin.
No curls; no delay -
Just lunges all day,
And thighs which could crush a tin bin !
Sven.

 

[Pluto]

 

[nobeertonight]

I decided to use the same weights I used before, big mistake now it hurts to sit down.

Muscle pain always makes me feel satisfied.
Hope you feel better

 

[SVEN]

Now, that's what I'd call an aerobics class !

 

[strawberrydiequiri]

Still can't walk properly due to me trying to do the same weights. Will try hot yoga today.

 

[bankai]

Ah the good old gym. I went into the cold plunge at my gym and tried battling it out for 18 minutes it was tough but when I got out I went crashing into the wall, my legs just gave out, my towel came off and I just couldn't remember what happened for the next 1 hour.

hypothermia I guess. luckily I could warm up in the steam room so I was good.

 

[strawberrydiequiri]

Ah the good old gym. I went into the cold plunge at my gym and tried battling it out for 18 minutes it was tough but when I got out I went crashing into the wall, my legs just gave out, my towel came off and I just couldn't remember what happened for the next 1 hour.

hypothermia I guess. luckily I could warm up in the steam room so I was good.

So you were just laying there on the ground butt ass naked for an hour?

 

[bankai]

So you were just laying there on the ground butt ass naked for an hour?

The towel was on me but it wasn't wrapped and securely fastened around me so I wasn't naked.it was just loosely on top of me. just a word of caution regarding ice plunges, they're no joke.


Also someone brought their cat to the gym,

 

[sleepy_redcar]

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The towel was on me but it wasn't wrapped and securely fastened around me so I wasn't naked.it was just loosely on top of me. just a word of caution regarding ice plunges, they're no joke.


Also someone brought their cat to the gym

That cat is next level bin chillin (watching from the gym)

Did it say anywhere they couldn't bring pets or is it like a 24 hours gym? mine is one and I wonder if I could get away with the same lolol

 

[-nobodyknows-]

I really need to start working out again one of these days… but it sure is hard to find the motivation

 

[Jealous Blackheart]

This made me kind of miss my old gym. I've been working out again since I've been in recovery but really dragging my feet and not challenging myself. Just a couple days ago I started taking my workouts a little more seriously again so maybe this can work as an accountability thread for me too,

 

[bankai]

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That cat is next level bin chillin (watching from the gym)

Did it say anywhere they couldn't bring pets or is it like a 24 hours gym? mine is one and I wonder if I could get away with the same lolol

pets are actually not allowed. I believe that was the cat of one of the gym instructors. he only brought it once.

 

[sleepy_redcar]

pets are actually not allowed. I believe that was the cat of one of the gym instructors. he only brought it once.

Makes sense, lucky cat

 

[Green Destiny]

I honestly wish I'd got to the gym more often. I have a million excuses for not going but one big reason is that I have a very labor intense job where I do at least 15,000 steps a day and move heavy furniture, boxes etc so I don't exactly have energy to spare on actual workouts. I'm also extremely awkward and I feel out of place, plus I don't know how a lot of weight regiments work. I know I could ask people but I feel like I'm interrupting them and I'm not a fast learner so I'd forget easily. Tbf i'd probably do better with a personal trainer.

 

[strawberrydiequiri]

I honestly wish I'd got to the gym more often. I have a million excuses for not going but one big reason is that I have a very labor intense job where I do at least 15,000 steps a day and move heavy furniture, boxes etc so I don't exactly have energy to spare on actual workouts. I'm also extremely awkward and I feel out of place, plus I don't know how a lot of weight regiments work. I know I could ask people but I feel like I'm interrupting them and I'm not a fast learner so I'd forget easily. Tbf i'd probably do better with a personal trainer.

I honestly look at different kind of machines on YouTube cause I'm also really shy. Id go either late at night or really early. Just use whatever machine you're most comfortable with, that's what I do.

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(idk why my posts get merged)

I went to the gym again on Thursday morning after not being able to sleep all day. It's been exactly 2 years since "DDay" (what the infidelity ppl refer to as the day that an affair is discovered). I'm spiraling a little bit so I have to pull myself together and work out for my mental health.

Since I couldn't sleep I went to pick up my iced latte with 3 espresso shots and then headed to the gym. I was already shaking too much to do weights but the adrenaline did help with the remaining cardio. got home, showered, went to work for 9 hours. Came back, took 2 pills of hydroxyzine and slept for 13 hours. Today is rest day.

 

[strawberrydiequiri]

Signed up to a new gym that just opened, might go later today or tomorrow will see~

 

[Forveleth]

Man, I miss being ripped. Just cleaned up my workout area today so hopefully I can get back to it tomorrow.

 

[bankai]

Man, I miss being ripped. Just cleaned up my workout area today so hopefully I can get back to it tomorrow.

You know what's sad? If I put in the effort I look great but I still feel like shit.Unfortunately, that never changes. You think looking good makes you feel good? Not really.

 

[FoxSauce]

Im trying to at least get some abs but 6 years and nothin' lmao

Ofc people say abs are made in the kitchen but still

Im trying to at least get some abs but 6 years and nothin' lmao

Ofc people say abs are made in the kitchen but still

I Need the secret for abs

 

[Pathetic and Sad]

started going to gym (again), it's the third day. Hopefully I can lost some weight this time. My BMI is almost touching the obese line, and I just look so bad.

 

[bankai]

started going to gym (again), it's the third day. Hopefully I can lost some weight this time. My BMI is almost touching the obese line, and I just look so bad.

Working out to burn fat is futile, though. It's all about portion control. Resistance training to preserve muscle while burning fat is extremely important though.

 

[Pathetic and Sad]

Working out to burn fat is futile, though. It's all about portion control. Resistance training to preserve muscle while burning fat is extremely important though.

yeah but I don't know if it just sounds like an excuse but I just can't control myself when it comes to food for some reason...

when I used to live with my parents they had strict control over junk food in house and only brought things that needed to be cooked, so my weight was mostly stable, I was always a little overweight, but it was okish ig.

Now i live alone, go to shop alone and stuffs, and can't control myself. I've been out of house for 6 months and I'm almost 5 kgs up. I dunno how to get myself in control...

 

[bankai]

yeah but I don't know if it just sounds like an excuse but I just can't control myself when it comes to food for some reason...

when I used to live with my parents they had strict control over junk food in house and only brought things that needed to be cooked, so my weight was mostly stable, I was always a little overweight, but it was okish ig.

Now i live alone, go to shop alone and stuffs, and can't control myself. I've been out of house for 6 months and I'm almost 5 kgs up. I dunno how to get myself in control...

I know, I know. I sympathize. I enjoy food a bit too much as well.

 

[VirtualSnow]

I Need the secret for abs

Can't say for sure yet since I'm going for the same, but I'd say it's a matter of a low fat high protein diet paired with lots of abs and core exercises to reduce fat concentration in the abdominal region.

I went to the gym again on Thursday morning after not being able to sleep all day. It's been exactly 2 years since "DDay" (what the infidelity ppl refer to as the day that an affair is discovered). I'm spiraling a little bit so I have to pull myself together and work out for my mental health.

Since I couldn't sleep I went to pick up my iced latte with 3 espresso shots and then headed to the gym. I was already shaking too much to do weights but the adrenaline did help with the remaining cardio. got home, showered, went to work for 9 hours. Came back, took 2 pills of hydroxyzine and slept for 13 hours. Today is rest day.

In a similar position here, also trying to get the weights right although in the other way (been dramatically underweight most of my life). Good luck in the new gym, and most importantly, have fun and make the most out of it, there's something really cathartic about exercise.

 

[bankai]

educe fat concentration in the abdominal region.

Spot reduction is a myth.you lose weight all over not just in 1 particular area.

Im trying to at least get some abs but 6 years and nothin' lmao

Ofc people say abs are made in the kitchen but still


I Need the secret for abs

Here's the secret.


Don't tell anyone.

Spoiler

lower body fat percentage.voila.i usually get the top 4 to appear.getting the bottom 2 is the toughest.hasnt happened yet.we'll get there somehow

 

[strawberrydiequiri]

I couldn't sleep again, at this point I'm just making it a habit to hit up Starbucks at 6am and get a workout in.

This gym seems to be more towards body builders and idk how to use most of these machines. I just stuck to the ones I recognized and googled how to use one other machine. :,)

If I go early enough I have enough time to look like a dumbass and figure it out.

 

[bankai]

demolishing some tiramisu right now,

 

[SVEN]

Im trying to at least get some abs but 6 years and nothin' lmao

Ofc people say abs are made in the kitchen but still


I Need the secret for abs

Eat less; eat better; move around more. Sounds easy, but sure isn't. Best bodybuilder I ever knew maintained that some 74-80% of bodybuilding was diet, not training.
Simple carbs are your foe if you're aiming for abby dabby definition. And not too many complex ones either.
Every good wish for success.