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Post by RexCorvus on Mar 2, 2017 9:39:38 GMT -5
Yesterday at lunch - weights (back, triceps, trapezius)
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 28, 2017 9:26:36 GMT -5
In our case the spoon = our marriage
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 28, 2017 0:20:21 GMT -5
Tonight weights - Chest and Biceps
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 27, 2017 0:52:01 GMT -5
Today I ran 4.1 miles in 45 minutes
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 25, 2017 17:48:49 GMT -5
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 25, 2017 17:48:14 GMT -5
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 24, 2017 14:16:43 GMT -5
Lifted weights today - Back, Triceps, Shoulders
Gym etiquette - Don't sit on a piece of equipment talking on the phone and not using it.
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 23, 2017 12:36:21 GMT -5
I so appreciated Windy's posts, is she here? That is a powerful read, for sure. Thank you so much for sharing. Hi WindSister, I do not know if Windy is here or not. I assume she would have chimed in if she was. This post of hers really stuck with me, as you said it is a powerful read! I am glad I was able to repost it and share on this board. RC
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 22, 2017 22:41:53 GMT -5
I haven't worked out since Monday morning and have been eating horribly this week! Damn MBA capstone class and meetings at work have consumed my workout time! I need a fix!!
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 20, 2017 11:36:46 GMT -5
Today I lifted weights (Chest and Biceps).
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 20, 2017 11:32:38 GMT -5
Thank you DryCreek! I think that is a great goal and the most important is the “consistency”! IMHO (I am not a trained personal trainer) I believe it is better in the beginning of starting a new exercise routine, that one shouldn’t focus on body weight. The human body WANTS to keep that weight on, and will try very hard to keep it on or add it back: “While researchers have known for decades that the body undergoes various metabolic and hormonal changes while it’s losing weight, the Australian team detected something new. A full year after significant weight loss, these men and women remained in what could be described as a biologically altered state. Their still-plump bodies were acting as if they were starving and were working overtime to regain the pounds they lost.”…
“What we see here is a coordinated defense mechanism with multiple components all directed toward making us put on weight,” The Fat TrapMaybe I should have used body weight percentages in my first post instead of body weight, so that others don’t focus on my weight as well. I believe especially in the beginning that we should instead focus on how much better you feel. Things like sleeping better, less body aches for no reason, not getting short of breath, etc… I’m glad you mentioned the iPhone app! I use MapMyFitness along with MyFitnessPal.
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 20, 2017 9:51:00 GMT -5
Hi brother baza thank you for sharing! I too find that stress has a major impact on my weight as well, and will go into some more detail. I mentioned that my weight was down to 150lbs (68kg). I was at this weight in 2010/11 after joining EP in 2009 and spending 2 years doing everything I could to try to “fix” my sexless marriage. When that failed, and I lost all hope, I slid into a really dark place and I used exercise to feel the physical pain to match my mental despair. During my therapy session last week, I spoke to my therapist about this. I had marked on my intro sheet that I sometimes drink too much and use it as a crutch to deal with my SM. She started the Alcoholic conversation and I resisted that label. I told her I spent 5 years as a teenager going to AA meetings. She mentioned using healthy activities instead. I told her that I do exercise, but that I had, in the past, gone to extremes and used that as well to “deal” with my SM. She then said, it sounded to her that I have addictive tendencies. I said “Yes, exactly!” She has told me, that she will teach me meditation tools to help me with this.
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 19, 2017 18:42:14 GMT -5
Today I ran 5 miles in 55:24 or an average pace of 11:04.
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 19, 2017 18:34:33 GMT -5
I will start off…
I was a bit of a jock and a bit of a stoner as a teenager. I played football (American), ran cross country, and the other part you will have to read in My Story. Life happened, kids happened, Sexless Marriage happened and we know how that destroys our motivation and self image. I worked way too much and ate horribly. In 2002 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I was fortunate in that I caught it very early, but over the next year I felt terrible. Cancer does a major mindfuck on you. I’m not sure if it was the radiation treatment or depression that caused my lack of energy and motivation but during this time I ballooned up to 205lbs (+24% of my personal ideal 165lbs(75kg)).
Now 205lbs sounds great when you are 6’3”, but not so good at 5’65”! (you need that .05 when you are only 5’6”(HaHa). With shoes I’m 5’7” ( LOL). Sorry I digressed… anyway after a year at my annual physical, my doctor said I had high cholesterol and very high triglycerides. Basically I was a solid. I decided I wanted to get back into shape. The only thing I could do was walk, so that is what I did. I started walking ½ mile to the park and back. Eventually over a lot of time, I was able to jog ½ mile and walk a half mile, then run a full mile, then 2, then 3, then 5… I also started lifting weights again to build up my strength. This helped me with dealing with my SM on many levels. It provided a healthy outlet for my anger and resentment. It did help my self image, but not to the level that it would a person in a healthy relationship. I still have a hard time looking in the mirror and seeing handsome or sexy.
I have fluctuated over the years but have never gotten above 185lbs (+12% ideal) since. I was down to 150lbs (-9% ideal) at one time but that was unhealthy. Today I weight 165lbs, which I find to be the perfect weight for my body build. Yes I still have a bit of some love handles, could definitely, do more squats and lunges… but I am pleased with where I am at 46 and I do occasionally get compliments on my build which always helps the self image.
*** EDIT *** I forgot to mention that I no longer have high cholesterol or triglycerides. It is completely controlled through exercise and diet. :-)
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Post by RexCorvus on Feb 19, 2017 18:33:18 GMT -5
As I was running this morning I reflected upon recent posts that spoke about getting back into exercising and being more healthy. Several members spoke of having an exercise buddy or someone to encourage and uplift them with positive motivation. WE as a collective do this for each other every day, so why not have a thread where we can tell our personal exercise/health stories, daily healthy choices, seek advice, ask for support, admit lack of motivation, share exercise/health related information, and encouragement!
This is not about competition. Each of us is different. Some are tall, short, thin, thick, health issues, older, younger, etc, etc… this is about encouraging each other just as we do in our SM support. Continuous improvement is a journey, not a destination.
I hope everyone enjoys this thread and finds something beneficial.
RC
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