# Gym selfies, weightlifting & fitness 🔥 (TW gym attire. Keep rules #6 and #7 in mind) (Part 1)
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953
**Category:** Just for Fun
**Tags:** fitness, motivation
**Created:** [October 22, 2019, 9:55am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953 "2019-10-22T09:55:42Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 114
### Author:  [@Faugxh](https://talkingsober.com/u/Faugxh)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2603 "2024-04-10T09:55:25Z")
Thanks buddie.
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### Author:  [@Seb](https://talkingsober.com/u/Seb)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2604 "2024-04-10T10:11:30Z")
This is all very new to me at age 52. Since the start of Feb I have lost 11.8kg starting off at 116.8kg and my target weight is around 90kg. Doing around 14k steps each day which involves a 3.8km walk each night. Healthy eating, gym/basic weights every 2nd day and boxing training once or twice a week. It’s truly a great way for me to stay sober and live a much healthier life. Take inspiration from people like David Goggins and the like.
D I S C I P L I N E
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### Author:  [@Faugxh](https://talkingsober.com/u/Faugxh)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2605 "2024-04-10T10:23:46Z")
Heck yes, inspiration right there! Welcome to the thread and great to hear about what you’re doing!
One thing that comes to my mind is that w boxing, weights and proper eating you’ll gain some muscle and you’re not looking extremely overweight rn for your frame, so 90 might prove to be a bit low - but thsts not for now anyway. one day at a time, my friend.
Keep that fire going.
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### Author:  [@Seb](https://talkingsober.com/u/Seb)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2606 "2024-04-10T10:30:58Z")
Thank you so much. I’ve not felt this self confident and mentally strong in many many years. The thing that confuses me most is the amount of differing info about what is best for you as in training wise and nutrition, but I’m absolutely loving the journey thus far.
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### Author:  [@Faugxh](https://talkingsober.com/u/Faugxh)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 10:37am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2607 "2024-04-10T10:37:42Z")
Haha yes you look it and that’s fabulous to see!
I’ve posted this many times, it’s super helpful: [The Leangains Macro Calculator | RippedBody.com](https://rippedbody.com/how-to-calculate-leangains-macros/)
This will help you calculate your macros. Your goal from what I read is some weight loss (tho again I doubt it’ll be another 25kg) and body recomposition, so you should be in a slight caloric deficite (use that in the calculator). High deficite and you won’t have the energy to lift and box and you’ll lose your passion if you’re just starting out.
Your training plan I absolutely dig: some weights, some cardio and applied fitness and mobility w the boxing plus walking which is just overall nice for the mind also.
Good luck and don’t hesitate to use the good folks on this thread for advice, I’ve asked many times myself. 🙂
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### Author:  [@Jasty2](https://talkingsober.com/u/Jasty2)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2608 "2024-04-10T11:59:23Z")
Looking cut up there Seb, nice job putting in the work. 👍💪💪
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### Author:  [@Cjp](https://talkingsober.com/u/Cjp)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2609 "2024-04-10T12:02:22Z")
Looking strong and lean @Seb congrats on your progress
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### Author:  [@Jasty2](https://talkingsober.com/u/Jasty2)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2610 "2024-04-10T12:02:26Z")
> [@Faugxh](#):
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> I’ve posted this many times, it’s super helpful: [The Leangains Macro Calculator | RippedBody.com](https://rippedbody.com/how-to-calculate-leangains-macros/)
Didn’t know about this one. Thank you. ✌
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### Author:  [@Chevy55](https://talkingsober.com/u/Chevy55)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2611 "2024-04-10T13:41:24Z")
You are living it Seb man. Way to be rocking the healthy lifestyle.
I agree with @Faugxh that 90 may be a bit light on your frame as you are wearing your weight well and add in more muscle it may be low, but you know best for what you are trying to achieve…
Damnit, now you’ve motivated me to get off my ass and get back to gym that I’ve been procrastinating all morning… haha
Keep up the great work.
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### Author:  [@spgand28](https://talkingsober.com/u/spgand28)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2612 "2024-04-10T14:45:30Z")
Wishing you a speedy recovery with that arm! 💝 You got this! 💪🏼
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### Author:  [@john\_connor1337](https://talkingsober.com/u/john_connor1337)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2613 "2024-04-10T15:45:52Z")
Congrats homie!!! 😃
Btw just curious how tall are you? I’m 5"7 lol. At my most fit before doing drugs when I had abs, I was only like 65kg 🙂
I feel like you must be really tall to look that good while being at that weight. Mans is towering over me!!! 😺
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### Author:  [@john\_connor1337](https://talkingsober.com/u/john_connor1337)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2614 "2024-04-10T16:08:42Z")
Just reposting these here, since I had to delete the old pics to prevent my workplace and future workplaces from finding out about my TalkingSober profile 😺
Before doing drugs (July 2019) at 20 years old:
After doing drugs and having stopped taking care of myself for many years until 2 weeks ago. Ive been sober for a little over 2 weeks and been working out consistently again for the past 2 weeks 🙂
I still need to figure out my diet again, which I’ll do in about 2 weeks from now. Currently just clean bulking. I’ll define my bulking/cutting goals again once it’s time to fix my diet in 2 weeks from now 😸
So far, I’ve been hitting PRs I’ve hit in the past like every day!!! Feels good to be slowly getting back to where I was in July 2019!!! I love muscle memory :DDD I definitely need to build my chest and back, as I seemed to have lost a lot of size in those areas during those lazy couch potato years I had during my drug abuse lol
Also, I must train legs and not skip leg days for chest/back/arms!!! I have been slacking on training legs, but legs are so boring to train as a guy 😭 😭
Planning to clean bulk for a while, and then start cutting in 3 months from now and get abs again! Im waiting 3 months until cutting time because I know ill be low on energy during the cut, which can trigger drug cravings for me 😸
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### Author:  [@Seb](https://talkingsober.com/u/Seb)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2615 "2024-04-11T09:57:35Z")
I’m 180cm which I think is around 6 foot
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### Author:  [@Meka](https://talkingsober.com/u/Meka)
#### Post date: [April 12, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2616 "2024-04-12T10:09:26Z")
Girl my heart goes out to you. I pray all is well with you soon ❤🥰
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### Author:  [@Jasty2](https://talkingsober.com/u/Jasty2)
#### Post date: [April 12, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2617 "2024-04-12T10:46:48Z")
So much better than fruit loops. 😁 Way to plan ahead 💪💪
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### Author:  [@Meka](https://talkingsober.com/u/Meka)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2618 "2024-04-13T17:34:06Z")
Getting ready to hit the gym. Hope everyone has an amazing day ❤🤗
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### Author:  [@john\_connor1337](https://talkingsober.com/u/john_connor1337)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2619 "2024-04-13T22:55:45Z")
Just trained arms today!!! 😸 Day #1 sober!!! :DDD I’ve been hitting old PRs I’ve hit in the past like every day still!!! I love muscle memory!!! Slowly getting back to my July 2019 physique 🙂
My brother took a DNA test recently, and apparently my family has good genetics for building muscle!! I feel obligated to take advantage of my good bodybuilding genetics and be fit again!!! Been working out consistently for the past 2.5 weeks for the first time in years :DDD
I seriously need to stop skipping leg days for chest/back/arms lol. Currently sitting at 185lbs at 5"7 :3
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### Author:  [@Maestro](https://talkingsober.com/u/Maestro)
#### Post date: [April 14, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2620 "2024-04-14T20:47:06Z")
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### Author:  [@Runningfree](https://talkingsober.com/u/Runningfree)
#### Post date: [April 15, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2621 "2024-04-15T14:19:51Z")
Made use of my barbell today 🥳🥳
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### Author:  [@Runningfree](https://talkingsober.com/u/Runningfree)
#### Post date: [April 15, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/gym-selfies-weightlifting-fitness-tw-gym-attire-keep-rules-6-and-7-in-mind-part-1/70953/2623 "2024-04-15T16:06:17Z")
It’s finally the time of year I get to work out on the porch 🥳🥳 but when it’s in the garage I prop it up on the wall for storage.
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