Get Fit Not Fat - 2014

[Taataani Meorrrei]

I've got my first 5k of the season coming up tomorrow and I already know my time is not going to be great. Oh well I'll get the best I can. Next months run I should be in better fighting shape

[Darth Turbogeek]

I wrote A Thing

http://www.alliancemotorsport.org/antilag/?p=180

[Taataani Meorrrei]

Finished 5k in 34:34. Meh.

training for next months run now

[Darth Turbogeek]

So not content to try on one 70.3 in November.... I'm now signed up to do TWO. Ironman 70.3 Penrith end of November, Forster Challenge 70.3 beginning.

[Saarrreeaa Raurrssaatta]

Two in the same month, that's pretty crazy!

[Dae Jinn]

So, people on FB already know this, but I joined the gym in October. I've lost about 10 lbs, and I'm almost done my sessions with my trainer. I had a "life changer" appt, where they measured me, weighted me, etc. My body thinks it's 48 years old, hooray...I lose all the weight I want to, my body will still think it's hella old because of genetics, lol. I'm hella fat, and it's my own damn fault, so I need to work hard to get to a better place physically and mentally.

Before the weather turned to shit, I was doing a 30 minute commute 3 times a week to the gym, doing 30 minutes of cardio + some really light strength training. With my trainer, I've been doing 60 minutes of various exercises, three times a week. I love that my body is actually changing (If I suck in super hard, you can SEE MUSCLES SOMEWHERE UNDER THE FAT!) even if I still think I look like a ball with legs, heh. I can almost do a minute plank, I lift between 25-75 lbs on the circuit machines and I can usually do it without being in pain the next day.

My gym goal is to get up to and past a minute with my plank, keep going there three times/week and to start taking yoga classes at least once a week. Also to turn into a prune from the whirlpool whenever I can :3

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You are rocking it Mandi, just keep it up. Exercise is great and good for the mind too because of the endorphins or whatever, I'm not a doctor. Also, sucking in your stomach is called a "stomach vacuum" and it's an exercise too! It strengthens your interior abdominal muscles and is good for pulling in your core/narrowing the waist, as I understand it.

My diet is out of control, in that I'm eating whatever I want and not paying attention to macros whatsoever. My calories seem to be at maintenance because I haven't gained/lost weight, but I am not gaining any strength either. Need to up the protein ASAP.

[Mu Satach]

Way to go Dae!
Keep it up.

So far this week has been good. I went over my calorie goal by 72 yesterday, but other than that I've managed to keep myself under 1800. Also have hit the gym 3 times this week. I kinda had a few weeks of fuk it all, so getting back into it again.

[Dae Jinn]

Woo, go Mu!

I don't really track calories, but I do write down everything that I eat - including gum/cough drops/whatever. Basically anything I put into my mouth (that sounds dirtier than I meant it to, lol). I try to make healthier choices, though. I need to eat more protein, less carbs and more vegetables. D:

Holly, my trainer has basically said that sucking in and holding it counts as exercise, and that I should work on my squat when I sit down or use the washroom, lol. I have to stand all shift at work, so I may as well suck in my gut while I do it.


Did a hot yoga class today, and 20 minutes on the sort of elliptical machine (it lets you increase your stride, so you can walk, jog or run on it. I completely spaced on the name). Yoga was interesting, I tried my best to do all the poses but some of them were just too hard. I sweated my ass off though!

[Mu Satach]

Well, yesterday and today were a complete wash. Yesterday felt pretty good, but was running late and wanted to get something filling. Big mistake. Did a drive through breakfast sandwich and in one meal blew about 60% of my calories. And because it was a long work day did not get in a workout.

Today was just a lazy Fu'kit'all.

I'll get back to work tomorrow.

[Mu Satach]

4 days in a row of workouts - I am discovering muscles I didn't know existed.

I need to re-evaluate/adjust my meals now. Having serious hunger urges and twice this week went over my 1800 goal. Tonight, steak for dinner. Lunch will be a butt load of leafy green things with bell peppers and other goodies.

[Darth Turbogeek]

About as fast as your average small car and cost about the same.

Also has electronic paddleshift gearshift, programmble harshness and also automated shifting. It also self adjusts to reduce chain drag. 7kgs, pretty much the only metal on it are the gears - the rest is carbon fibre with some titanium.

An utter joy to ride!

[Morgan Evanar]

I keep setting DB bench PRs.

I also need a deep tissue massage.

[Darth Turbogeek]

More I Wrote A Thing

http://www.alliancemotorsport.org/antilag/?p=188

[Mu Satach]

I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 7 lbs. since my last weigh in. Total loss of just over 15 lbs. since the beginning of the year.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Great job and happy birthday!

[Mu Satach]

Thanks.

[Darth Turbogeek]

i weighed myself this morning and i've lost 7 lbs. Since my last weigh in. Total loss of just over 15 lbs. Since the beginning of the year.

hell yea! Virtual high five!

[Darth Turbogeek]

Tomorrow's fun - 1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run.

[Mu Satach]

Just got my bike out of the shop yesterday. New chain, new brake pads and swapped out the mountain bike treads for a set of slicks to use on the streets. Rides like a whole new bike. Broke it in yesterday with a 5 mile bike ride.