Exercise and Fitness Exercise, Health & Lifestyle

[Busty_Nerd]

Wow! You should make this known to a lot of people to drive them positively that yes it can be done. Looking great!

Thanks! I'm not quite done yet either! I'd like to drop about 70 more pounds to get to my goal weight if possible. We'll see though.

 

[duncanh1n3z]

Thanks! I'm not quite done yet either! I'd like to drop about 70 more pounds to get to my goal weight if possible. We'll see though.

And the coolest thing is you know you will get there because you have already done it with the weight you have lost! Rock n Roll!

 

[Busty_Nerd]

And the coolest thing is you know you will get there because you have already done it with the weight you have lost! Rock n Roll!

Well... possibly. The goal is to get to 150. I may not be able to since i'm meant to be bigger. But i'll be able to get as close as I can. I've already done a lot of work thus far. So i'll be able to get close for sure.

 

[duncanh1n3z]

Well... possibly. The goal is to get to 150. I may not be able to since i'm meant to be bigger. But i'll be able to get as close as I can. I've already done a lot of work thus far. So i'll be able to get close for sure.

I suppose more of your weight would be attributable to the bone weight as well, so you don't actually need to lose that much
Do you have cheat days?

 

[Colinpullin]

Nervous about posting this but here I go! A progress photo. I've dropped 27 kg (or 60 pounds so far since last update) Photo on the left was how I looked last year but was a good "normal" photo from 2019. Photo on the right was taken last weekend

Well done stick with it

 

[Thalassa]

Nervous about posting this but here I go! A progress photo. I've dropped 27 kg (or 60 pounds so far since last update) Photo on the left was how I looked last year but was a good "normal" photo from 2019. Photo on the right was taken last weekend

WOW!!! Epic transformation. Kudos on your perseverance. Love your red/ pink / purple hair and unique style btw.

 

[Busty_Nerd]

I suppose more of your weight would be attributable to the bone weight as well, so you don't actually need to lose that much
Do you have cheat days?

I do it's typically friday/saturday since I eat out one meal those days. But those days I go on extra long walks. I typically do 2 hour walks those days (weather permitting) and maybe not. But it would be nice to be in what my target weight should be for someone of what proportions/health issues should be.

Well done stick with it

Thanks I will!

WOW!!! Epic transformation. Kudos on your perseverance. Love your red/ pink / purple hair and unique style btw.

Thank you so much!

 

[justafungi]

Nervous about posting this but here I go! A progress photo. I've dropped 27 kg (or 60 pounds so far since last update) Photo on the left was how I looked last year but was a good "normal" photo from 2019. Photo on the right was taken last weekend

Total awesome sauce... rock on with your bad self!!!!!

 

[Busty_Nerd]

Total awesome sauce... rock on with your bad self!!!!!

Thanks so much!

 

[FallenFreya]

I have a question.
I've never been much of an exercise person, I've only recently started doing regular exercise under my physiotherapists orders.

So when you are doing your reps and sets, how do you keep count of what rep and set you are on??
I'm finding my mind wandering, like it normally does, and I sometimes lose my count.

 

[pigheaded]

Bring a notepad or journal' count out loud the reps. I believe there are workout apps that you can use to keep track. Once you do it for a while, you’ll get used to focusing on what set your on and how many reps your doing.

 

[Busty_Nerd]

I have a question.
I've never been much of an exercise person, I've only recently started doing regular exercise under my physiotherapists orders.

So when you are doing your reps and sets, how do you keep count of what rep and set you are on??
I'm finding my mind wandering, like it normally does, and I sometimes lose my count.

When I used to do weights at the gym pre Covid-19. I’d choose a low set number like 3. Then physically count out the reps as to not lose count considering I always listen to loud music and am not paying attention.

 

[FallenFreya]

When I used to do weights at the gym pre Covid-19. I’d choose a low set number like 3. Then physically count out the reps as to not lose count considering I always listen to loud music and am not paying attention.

I have to do a lot more than 3, I did try the counting out loud idea, but I'm trying to keep 3 numbers in my mind, rep, set, and with the stretches how long I'm having to hold it.

 

[Deleted member 1136740]

I have a question.
I've never been much of an exercise person, I've only recently started doing regular exercise under my physiotherapists orders.

So when you are doing your reps and sets, how do you keep count of what rep and set you are on??
I'm finding my mind wandering, like it normally does, and I sometimes lose my count.

Personally never had an issue with keeping track of my sets and reps. But if I lose track I just start over usually unless I'm exhausted.

 

[FallenFreya]

Personally never had an issue with keeping track of my sets and reps. But if I lose track I just start over usually unless I'm exhausted.

I have to be careful not to push my body too far, be more harmful to me.

 

[Busty_Nerd]

I have to do a lot more than 3, I did try the counting out loud idea, but I'm trying to keep 3 numbers in my mind, rep, set, and with the stretches how long I'm having to hold it.

Yes but you can always start small and work up. Especially if you are having a hard time remembering how many you are doing/have done. But saying your reps out loud can help for sure. I have always done this just because I like loud music and i'm not willing to compromise on going without it.

 

[Esoterix]

I have a question.
I've never been much of an exercise person, I've only recently started doing regular exercise under my physiotherapists orders.

So when you are doing your reps and sets, how do you keep count of what rep and set you are on??
I'm finding my mind wandering, like it normally does, and I sometimes lose my count.

Count out loud. It helps.
It’ll take time to get used to it, but you will. Focus on counting the reps first, pause after each set and out loud tell yourself which set it was. You could then jot that down on your phone, while you pause between. It’ll help you keep count of your reps and then your sets. Focus on counting one at a time.

 

[FallenFreya]

I broke down my reps and sets a little more, and with counting some out loud, and keeping tallies in the exercise diary I now need to do, it all went a lot smoother this morning.

Thank you to @Busty_Nerd and @Victoriax for your help.

 

[FallenFreya]

I have another question.
Is it better to do my exercises at the same time of day everyday if I can, or is just doing them when I can good enough?

Is there any benefit or disadvantage doing them in a set routine with time of day?

 

[Busty_Nerd]

I have another question.
Is it better to do my exercises at the same time of day everyday if I can, or is just doing them when I can good enough?

Is there any benefit or disadvantage doing them in a set routine with time of day?

I think it depends on the person. Some people really need the structure and the routine, but other people have demanding jobs and can only work out when they are able to. I would definitely try to have a routine because it's more rewarding, but it isn't always possible. I feel more successful having a routine and feel thrown off if I work out at a different time of day than what my routine is. I can't think of a disadvantage really. I just think it depends on what your life looks like.