Torvi

Wow, thank you! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for (and Google was of no help!) Thank you fellow rebel!

Ive been consistently GAINING weight, and as an 'obese' person, I'm quite concerned.

Can anyone recommend any yoga books? Im not looking for instructional books on how to perform poses, but more books that explain the history of yoga, the phrases and yogic language etc. Thanks Druids!

This is my first challenge and I am a week late already! I joined crossfit last week after having more than 6 months off of training. I am looking forward to this challenge to get back on track! My main quest: Find a healthy balance between University, health and fitness and parenting! Goal #1: Study for at least 2 hours each day. Goal #2: Complete 3x crossfit classes and 1x yoga session each week. Goal #3: Remove processed food from my diet 5x days per week minimum. Goal #4: Go on an epic family adventure each weekend !

Hey team, I am hoping someone can have a look at my eating and tell me where I could do better. When I cook I am cooking for both myself and my husband and my five year old son. Breakfast: I will have either 2 slices of rye bread with 1/4 avocado and two poached eggs, or greek yogurt with protein powder stirred through and some berries, or protein oats with berries. Lunch: Generally a salad of mixed salad leaves, roast pumpkin and capsicum and oven baked or grilled chicken (about 1/2 a breast), topped with some pepitas, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. Sometimes I will have leftovers from dinner (see Dinner options below). Dinner: A few different things we alternate between. Stuffed sweet potatoes (mexican flavoured mince with veggies, scooped into half a med/lg sweet potato topped with a little cheddar cheese), spaghetti bolognese (mince with crushed tomatoes and veggies, some stock and served on spelt pasta [50g dry]), chicken curries (chicken breast, curry paste, coconut milk and bulk veggies served with rice). Snacks: At the moment I'm trying not to snack but when I get a sweet craving I've been having a handful of strawberries. Liquids: One coffee in the morning (no sugar, dash of full cream milk), and 3+ litres of water a day. Exercise: 5x crossfit classes a week, 1x yoga class per week and on weekdays I walk to and from my sons school in the AM and PM (6kms total - about an hour to an hour and a half of walking) Any advice would be great! These just seem to be meals that suit my family and we have become comfortable cooking. Thank you!

So! Week one of crossfit done! I told myself, having been away from a gym for more than 6 months, that I'de be happy with two crossfit sessions and a yoga class. I underestimated how much I would ENJOY crossfit, I ended up going to 4 crossfit classes and did two yoga classes at home. WINNING! I must admit, this is some kinda soreness! After two days of no crossfit, I am feeling better and ready to go back! Thank you all for the encouragement!

@Endor i am signing up tomorrow morning but just found this email from my enquirer late last year “Hi Jessica The Foundations is $180 for the month, but won't run until early next year.I'm thinking of changing the way we run it, but can let you know as it comesaround if you like? Our normal membership is $80 direct debit, but no lock in contracts or capped sessions. We don't enforce the Foundations so if you'd like to come in for a tryplease just let me know!!Kaye”

Ah I love this thread!!! Thank you all for replying. I went in today and did my my first session and I’m already hooked. The people were wonderful, the coach was fantastic and the vibe was just amazing. Definitely joining!

Thank you @Drake Alexander that is a very good piece of advice! At the moment I am eating intuitively, which seems maintainable

I believe so, all level one certified at a minimum. I don’t know what would be classed as good or bad, I like to think as a PT myself I’d be able to spot a dud or bad form advice or whatnot. Not keen on copping an injury because of bad coaching this is is their site (it’s terribly messy and unorganised but has all their info) https://www.kalactive.com.au/

Crazy isn’t it?! Very small family run box as well. I’m pretty stoked with their prices! Plus they run a yoga class on the weekend, free child minding etc. can’t really go wrong, can I?!

@Endor that is a great perspective! I’ve considered doing the two week free trial at F45 but have a feeling I will love it and it is not a financially viable option at the moment ($60 p/week vs $80 p/month at the crossfit box here). I will definitely try both, even if I start at the box and move to F45 when we are in a better financial situation (mum of one and full time uni student - tough!). Thank you you for your advice, I really appreciate it

Thank you @DarK_RaideR I love that the workouts are scalable. I’ve been watching crossfit you tubers since the 2017 open and it looks like something I’d enjoy! @Endor my surgery was bladder/bowel/uterus (tumor removal via laparoscopy). I am in Australia, a small town on the edge of the Nullarbor plain with limited options (crossfit, F45, one lifestyle gym and two chain gyms).

I’ve recently moved to a new town and I haven’t made any training friends yet. Because of this I quickly got bored at a regular gym. The classes were repetitive and the weights room was dull and not well equipped. I’ve had a look into a few options but the one that stands out the most is the local crossfit box. I have a background in weight training and am a qualified personal trainer however I had surgery 6 months ago and have not trained since. I’ve literally sat on my butt and gained weight feeling sorry for myself. I’d consider myself to be at a beginners fitness and strength level and that’s the only deterrent I have at the moment. Will I look like a fool?! Thanks in advance rebels!

Ugh why do I keep falling off the bloody wagon?! Backstory - 125kgs (275lbs) in February 2013. 72kgs (160lbs) in November 2014. Engaged in October 2015, moved in with hubby to be. By September 2016 I was 90kg (198lbs). Got married in October 2017. Jumped on the scales this week after years of neglect and am back up to 102kgs (225lbs). I dont want want to get to 72kgs again, as I was severely restricting my eating and training twice a day five days a week. Looking for a happy mid point. Am comfortable and content between 78 and 85kgs so ultimately I’d like to be back there. Hello to my fellow respawners! Let’s hope it sticks this time!