Gainsdalf the Whey Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm struggling with the fact that outside is 65degrees and sunny and I am stuck inside staring out the window. I'm now struggling with the fact that it is 30 degrees outside and I don't even have a damn window... Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
Moxie Hart Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm currently sitting across from cinnamon sugar bagels. This is a problem. Its 55 degrees out so I won't complain. Quote Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
purplekelly Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm currently struggling with deciding what eating plan I want to follow, and with ditching the all-or-nothing mentality, since that's clearly not working for me. Quote Link to comment
tazer Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 i am struggling with all the writing i am supposed to be doing! i have a two shows next month and they both need new sets! also, i am struggling with not being able to work out 24/7 without killing myself. i think i have an endorphin addiction.. haha. Quote Link to comment
Atalan Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I am struggling with confidence and willpower. Part of my Leveled Up Life includes meeting women and frankly, this weekend was nothing but getting shot down. Bit in the dumps at the moment. Quote Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I am struggling with confidence and willpower. Part of my Leveled Up Life includes meeting women and frankly, this weekend was nothing but getting shot down. Bit in the dumps at the moment.Heh, right there with ya, Atalan. Women be scary. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
sydneyanaconda Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I've tweaked a muscle in my groin doing sand sprints, just as I was really enjoying my beach training. I think I'm going to have to take half a week off. Grrr Quote Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 struggling with food poisoning when I was really in the groove... hoping to get back to the gym tonight, we'll see how it goes...a few weeks into cutting it gets better... your body gets used to it... Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
oystergirl Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 rebound...my husband also used to get free lunch at the cafeteria at his work and had the same problem. I told him to set up a quick meeting with the food service manager and tell them he has some food allergies and could he please find out the menu ahead of time to avoid any unnecessary trips to the hospital. He got what he wanted. If they think you are picky then they get an attitude but if they think its a health issue...the cooperate...just an idea. Quote The real world is bizarre enough for me....Blue Oyster Cult! Oystergirl: Bad Assed Lightcaster (aka wizard!) STR: 2 | DEX: 3 | CON: 3 | STA: 2 | WIS: 4 | CHA: 5 Oystergirl's Bad Ass Lightcaster Wicked Rocking Adventure Challenge! Come visit my wicked rocking Nerd Fitness blog! Link to comment
Lightstorm Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm struggling to get workouts in when in staying in hotels. I never seem to have the motivation, willpower or energy after a long day at work. Need to sleep more and eat the right type of foods. I've been cheating a lot lately - still dropping weight but much slower than I should be, and it's mostly due to 1 cheat a week becoming 4 or 5... Quote Link to comment
oystergirl Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ohhhhhhhhhh.....hmmmmm where to I start? I won't go into last week cause I posted about it in the WOOT room but this week? Hubby home sick and unemployed makes for a bear in the shithouse....oldest daughter returning to college on wednesday and already weepy because she will miss us and her boyfriend, youngest daughter comes home with a 65 on her chem mid term and she is generally an A student...deciding to NOT tell my husband until after he feels better because he will simply blow his stack....youngest is also off school the week due to state testing and only has a test friday...being without a car because our insurance does not cover a rental...I can't fall asleep for hours at night and all my usual aches are aching...On the bright side, I already did my workout today--its 45, the snow is melting and I am looking at my lava light and feeling mellow.HUGE HUGS to you all and I hope you over come your struggles! EFT, ROOS and SILVERGAMMA FEEL BETTER!!!!!As for stretching...I stretch 30 minutes after a workout because I know that stretching is JUST as important as the contraction phase. If you don't like it, are awkward at it etc. it only means you need it more. I know you can do it! Quote The real world is bizarre enough for me....Blue Oyster Cult! Oystergirl: Bad Assed Lightcaster (aka wizard!) STR: 2 | DEX: 3 | CON: 3 | STA: 2 | WIS: 4 | CHA: 5 Oystergirl's Bad Ass Lightcaster Wicked Rocking Adventure Challenge! Come visit my wicked rocking Nerd Fitness blog! Link to comment
Moxie Hart Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Heh, right there with ya, Atalan. Women be scary.And here I was complaining to my BFF that men confuse me and I don't know what to do with them. I just want them to be straight forward and blunt for crying out loud. Quote Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
Deansy Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I’m struggling with the lack of Carbs. I was always a carb eater, from (edited out because I was getting hungry) to (----) and (------). To go off them 100% has been a big change. I’m not hungry as such, the uptake in Protein and proper snacks of nuts is great, but I feel like my body is crazing carbs.I know this will pass, if I remain strong and don’t falter. But then if Willpower was that easy to manipulate, the Green Lantern Corp would be unstoppable. Quote This is my weekly Blog, From Fat to Bat; one man's journey to be Batman... This is my Intro thread... Convict Conditioning:: Push Ups - lvl 2 || Squats - lvl 1 || Pull Ups - lvl 2 || Leg Raise - lvl 1 || Bridges - lvl 1 || Handstands - lvl 0 Current Body (2012.02.12) :: 5'10" || 270 lbs || Waist: 48" || Thigh: 25" || Arms: 14" || BF%: 36 || Young Bruce Level Link to comment
Zorch Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I've also cut back my calories, looking to lean out slightly(and mostly maintain weight) after putting on 20 lbs or so. Dialing back the food intake a bit is tricky, particularly when I'm still lifting and pretty hungry.That and work is just crazy right now, due to circumstances almost entirely beyond my control, but part of the reason it's so crazy is because I've been entrusted with additional responsibilities in others' absence, which is a good sign long-term, even if it's going to make for a stressful 6 weeks or so. Quote "Restlessness is discontent - and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man-and I will show you a failure." -Thomas Edison Link to comment
chammy Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Struggling with a dip into depression land. It pretty much affects everything.And it sucks. Quote [Pixie | Warrior] Carjack: Muscles don't get confused. They only get angry. | Catspaw: I'm always willing to help dig holes for your bodies. | Twitter | Instagram | chammy has a log | chammy competes at the end Link to comment
Guest guest4729 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Might be TMI for some people, but it's "that time" for me and I'm struggling like hell not to eat every single piece of candy I come across. Whenever I get it it's just like...MUST EAT ALL THE CANDY! NEED CHOCOLATEEEEEEEE! I ate a pack of M&Ms last night and the night before. Totally not Paleo but my uterus was ready to hold me hostage unless I gave it what it wanted. This morning I was struggling with Insanity (the workout). It kicked my butt hardcore, but I'm doing it again on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment
chammy Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 NEED CHOCOLATEEEEEEEE! I find that the chocolate chip cookie dough larabars take care of this for me. There isn't even that much chocolate in them. Quote [Pixie | Warrior] Carjack: Muscles don't get confused. They only get angry. | Catspaw: I'm always willing to help dig holes for your bodies. | Twitter | Instagram | chammy has a log | chammy competes at the end Link to comment
Oogiem Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 nagging ongoing hip issue that's causing even the NF body weight workout to be extremely painful and let's not go into how I hurt after the last yoga class. Only good news is I managed to get the Dr. to write me a prescription for a few sessions with a physical therapist. Hopeful it's a form or other simple to correct issue. Quote Oogie McGuire Black Sheep Shepherdess STR 4.25 | DEX 4.5 | STA 3.75 | CON 3 | WIS 4.75 | CHA 1 Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 And here I was complaining to my BFF that men confuse me and I don't know what to do with them. I just want them to be straight forward and blunt for crying out loud. Bah no one wants that. How does that old saying go...if a girl knew what a guy really wanted, they'd never stop slapping us... <.< I'd rather not have red cheeks thank you very much Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Struggling with a dip into depression land. It pretty much affects everything.And it sucks.chammy! you're awesome. don't ever forget that. If you do I'mma gonna have to come down there and kick you. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
AprilMay Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 For a monday, today was full of awesome. That's saying something.Otherwise I'm struggling with the following things right now:Not getting enough water in my system on a regular basis. I do good a for a few days, totally lapse a day and then feel like bleh.Trying to ignore the cereal my husband eats. Totally not fair.Coping with the cravings for carbs. Part of me wants to find paleo friendly replacements, but all the nut flours and such are super heavy on calories and not what I want right now.Need more sleep!Need more sunshine. Damn the west coast and its perpetual rain. Sometimes I wonder what colour the sky is behind the clouds.Any suggestions on making these things better would be appreciated. Quote "Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. "-Mark Twain“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.†– Winston Churchill“You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety.†– Abraham MaslowWood Elf Adventurer LEVEL 6.817Stats: STR-18.62 DEX-8.22 STA-19.05 CON-29.72 WIS-30.26 CHA-22.73 Link to comment
bprime Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Getting the 7th and 8th sets of squats in after tweaking my left posterior chain after my 6th set. Quote My life. My dreams. http://dreambigsquatbigger.blogspot.com Hey! I'm actually updating this thing now Link to comment
seraphsong Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm struggling with believing in myself.Every time I achieve something, I immediately hear "the voice" telling me I will fail. Not to bother going to the gym. And today I listened.That is my struggle today. Quote Link to comment
CaptainCat Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Struggling with a dip into depression land. It pretty much affects everything.And it sucks.My fiance' goes through spells of depression, I know how bad it sucks.She's been trying to help push through them with really intense goals, she'll get started on them and then constantly get herself jazzed about the progress. It's kinda cool.I'm just saying you should totally set aside the next 6 weeks to wail on 'Roos in that challenge Quote Progress Tracking, done daily Link to comment
tazer Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Might be TMI for some people, but it's "that time" for me and I'm struggling like hell not to eat every single piece of candy I come across. Whenever I get it it's just like...MUST EAT ALL THE CANDY! NEED CHOCOLATEEEEEEEE! I ate a pack of M&Ms last night and the night before. Totally not Paleo but my uterus was ready to hold me hostage unless I gave it what it wanted..this isn't paleo, but if there are any folks on here who aren't totally paleo and need to put an unruly uterus in its place, this recipe is awesome.http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/09/27/new-recipe-sugar-free-cookie-dough-dip/ Quote Link to comment
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