The Downsides of Fitness

[Silo]

Your metabolism may make you run hotter but, based purely on my own anecdotal experience, the insulating property of body fat cannot be ignored.

[IrishMartian]

Looking like a tom-boy, no point in putting on jewelry anymore as I just have to take it off again for lifting. Also my hair is tight up every day now which doesn't

help the look...

Ah and on top of that the skin on my hands is rough as.... so all in all very attractive haha!

 

Tom boys are sexy! I could never be with a woman who wasn't willing to punch me in the face.

[Chesterton]

When I first started working out I was able to do jumping jacks just fine...now I have to stop and hike my damn shorts up because they keep falling down while I'm doing my jumping jacks.....and I do them in public too!! lol

[Zorch]

Your metabolism may make you run hotter but, based purely on my own anecdotal experience, the insulating property of body fat cannot be ignored.

I've found that body fat level matters somewhat - but as pertains to the winter, whether one is in a surplus or a deficit is just as important.  If I'm in a deficit during the winter I get *COLD*.

 

Which is one of the reasons why I generally try to run a slight surplus during the winter.  If you're in a region with cold winters, the winter is an ideal time to try and put on a little muscle.

[Silo]

I've found that body fat level matters somewhat - but as pertains to the winter, whether one is in a surplus or a deficit is just as important. If I'm in a deficit during the winter I get *COLD*.

Which is one of the reasons why I generally try to run a slight surplus during the winter. If you're in a region with cold winters, the winter is an ideal time to try and put on a little muscle.

I've never thought of that--the deficit aspect. What a good observation. I'll have to see how it works out this winter.

[Gainsdalf the Whey]

I've found that body fat level matters somewhat - but as pertains to the winter, whether one is in a surplus or a deficit is just as important.  If I'm in a deficit during the winter I get *COLD*.

 

Which is one of the reasons why I generally try to run a slight surplus during the winter.  If you're in a region with cold winters, the winter is an ideal time to try and put on a little muscle.

 

This is a major contributor to me as well, more so than 5-10 lb of fat. If I'm in a deficit, I get chilly much more easily.

[Machete]

I was taught that one's metabolism doubles at around -14 F. I remember I'd be dropping 7 or so pounds living outdoors for a week in the winter with a caloric increase.

[Dleffe]

Actually summer is the prime time for muscle building, we tend to peak testosterone lvls around mid august my trainer told me

[Machete]

Actually summer is the prime time for muscle building, we tend to peak testosterone lvls around mid august my trainer told me

 

Like a testosterone horoscope? Funny, because actually studies have shown the exact opposite, that testosterone levels are lowest during the months with the highest temperatures and the longest daylight, and peak during the colder months.

[IrishMartian]

Like a testosterone horoscope? Funny, because actually studies have shown the exact opposite, that testosterone levels are lowest during the months with the highest temperatures and the longest daylight, and peak during the colder months.

 

I wonder if that's why I'm always randy in winter and my wifes randy in summer? 

[kirstenanke]

No, that's just bad luck 

[Dleffe]

Odd trainer at the gym said research indicated that western society males peaked around half august. Figured he'd know what he was talking about he usually does

 

Oh well learned something new again.

[SevenofSeven]

My boardies for work aren't fitting too well anymore and quick dry material doesn't stretch, can't go up a size the waist is too big, can't stay as they are getting too tight around the upper thigh area, can't get into ladies because I don't do pink or floral patterns. Went to several shops Friday looking for some new ones.............do I do The old lady swim skirt? NOOOOOOOO!

[alienjenn]

I have a couple... 

 

I am a nurse and many times people are like "let's get Jenn to help, she can handle it" when it's time to move the exceptionally heavy patients

 

all of the really good challenging hikes are getting further and further away because all the local ones are easy peasy now

 

food... OMG... so I live in a house with 4 teenagers... there are a total of 3 people in my house who are "training" (youngest boy does bodyweight stuff only... the oldest boy and myself are serious weightlifters) my grocery bill is insane

[Pherales]

1) The health foods store.  Damn you, tasty chia seeds and mountains of nuts and fruit at excellent prices!  You take all of my money! 

 

2)  Climbing out of the pool focusing on joy from a great intensive endurance session and faceplanting because suddenly your muscles have mass again, and that mass is jello.  ._.

[Trembriele]

Being talked to by the custodians became they're sure you dragged the large table across the floor (despite no skid marks) instead of calling them to help and don't quite believe you that you lifted and carried it yourself.

[SugarRay]

Having a bad night at the boxing gym and coming into class the next day with either a plaster on your temple, a bit of swelling or a large bruise on your face and feeling the eyes of people following you as you walk to you seat. Then, taking a seat and actually seeing people looking at you.

Awwwwwwkward.

 

It's even more awkward when the lecturer walks over and asks whether you've been in a fight in front of the whole class. I don't like telling people that I box, either because they think I'm insane for voluntarily getting punched in the face or because they'll form misconceptions of me as a violent dumb-ass. 

[DarthSnuggles]

I'll jump on "my bust is shrinking" bandwagon.  Funny story, I stopped by my old boss's new job to drop off a gift for her, and she asked how much weight I've lost.  I told her, and she was like "Good job!  I knew your diet must be working, your boobs look a lot smaller."  >.<  Thanks, boss.

 

Also, since I started eating Paleo(ish), I'm spending waaaay more money on groceries than I ever did before.  Fruits and vegetables are so much more expensive than frozen pizzas and potato chips!  I don't regret my decision for an instant, because I feel amazing, but it's hard to budget properly on my very limited income.  I end up eating a lot of soups, stews, and stir-frys so that I can make my leftovers stretch.

 

Also, my newfound energy has led to a lot of annoyed "stop wiggling!" comments from friends and loved ones.

[Phytomancer]

It was extremely cold in Illinois today. We were doing fund raiser outdoor, and I was wearing short sleeves because I woke up late and had no time to grab a jacket..

 

The girls just kept clenching my arms with their cold fingers. They said that my arms were warm and nice.

 

I mean-- I enjoyed the attention (not gonna lie there), but it was like being poked by many carrots straight from the fridge. And I was actually almost shaking out of cold while I held my core not to tremble, smiled and acted like nothing happened. 

[TurtIe]

• The cost of organic meat and produce.
• People thinking I'm crazy for using an improvised stand-up desk.
• My wife thinking I'm crazy for only wanting to eat and drink from glass containers.

• Having to bargain child-free time for the gym (I want some of that time for relaxing!).
• Friends and family constantly trying to score free exercise/eating plans.

• Not being able to do anything Saturday mornings (lest I miss Farmers Markets).
• The cost of supplements.

• Being a difficult dinner guest.

...I think that's it for now. It's all totally worth it though, and I probably wouldn't change any of it if I could... Well, maybe the cost of organic meat and produce... That stuff is 'spensive!

[OrangeJorwell]

I don't float anymore.

 

The first time I jumped in the pool after losing weight I just sunk straight to the bottom.

[Artinum]

I don't float anymore.

 

The first time I jumped in the pool after losing weight I just sunk straight to the bottom.

 

I was always underweight as a child. I'm naturally skinny, and I had very fussy eating habits. And I completely understand this - I could not swim. I simply didn't float. When I said as much to my teacher she pointed out a larger, chubbier classmate and said he could float fine and he was heavier than me. I knew that was wrong but I couldn't explain why at the time.

 

I still cannot swim, but one day I may try again. I'm not that skinny now, and I managed to beat the bicycle, so water will soon succumb to my will.

[DarthSnuggles]

I was always underweight as a child. I'm naturally skinny, and I had very fussy eating habits. And I completely understand this - I could not swim. I simply didn't float. When I said as much to my teacher she pointed out a larger, chubbier classmate and said he could float fine and he was heavier than me. I knew that was wrong but I couldn't explain why at the time.

 

I still cannot swim, but one day I may try again. I'm not that skinny now, and I managed to beat the bicycle, so water will soon succumb to my will.

I've always been overweight, maybe that's why I learned to swim so easily!  ...Man, now I'm worried that when I hit my target weight, I'll drown.

[Dleffe]

Well I don't float unless I'm wearing a 7mm neopreen divingsuit, but I can swim just fine. The real trick is using your lungs to float, because it'll give you a bit more volume. Basically you need to keep in mind and get used to not being able to float while breathing out and compensate for it. Although it would make learning to swim harder I suppose.

[yadz]

multiple showers a day is pain in the arse, and since I don't even own a blow dryer I pretty much exist in a constant state of wet hair.

 

time management is a big pain too. since I'm in graduate school I always feel like I'm slacking off whenever I skiv off writing for 2 hours to go for a long run. I actually feel GUILTY for working out! how twisted is that?

 

grocery bills are much higher when I can't just eat a pack of ramen noodles for dinner or a PBJ sandwich for lunch. at least eggs are still blissfully cheap. 

 

I really miss beer.