Gym selfies, weightlifting & fitness 🔥 (TW gym attire. Keep rules #6 and #7 in mind) (Part 1)

kat261 · January 31, 2022, 6:37pm

Woohoo the gyms have reopened in Ontario!

Love Kat

Butterflymoonwoman · January 31, 2022, 7:33pm

Actually feeling pretty proud of myself right now. Woke up at 530am for my workout. Am following this program that I read in this book. I just needed to be told what to do when it came to exercises and cardio etc. Today I completed this workout. They call it Modified Compound Supersets where u do 1 set each of 2 exercises with a 60 sec rest in btwn. Then repeat. My weights are lower than I used to do. I’m averaging around 15lb dumbbells for most exercises except for back or stiff legged deadlifts (where I can do abit heavier weight). Did a warm up and stretch 1st (which I used to always neglect), my workout, and then i did a wind down and another stretch. Will be doing some yoga in the afternoon. Felt really good tho doing it! I’m even keeping track of my workouts and recording my foods (not calculating macros but I am looking at calories and portion sizes). For my diet I am trying to focus on lower carb (and when I do eat carbs, to have them as complex carbs), lots of veg, increased protein, minimal dairy, and decreased sugar intake. Ya so, so far so good! Also weighed myself today after my workout.

Sarrazma · January 31, 2022, 10:24pm

Lucky! I’m still waiting for them to open in Quebec

Freckles · January 31, 2022, 10:30pm

Any runners here? I’m not a gym goer but about to start training for my 4th marathon and hoping for some pals for motivation! Sunday is day 1 ( I have to do it quickly as it’s in April!!)

Runningfree · February 1, 2022, 12:15am

4th marathon! That’s great! You’ll find some runners around here. I’m working on getting to a half marathon distance at the moment.

kat261 · February 1, 2022, 1:19am

Every time I get on the treadmill I want to run, I imagine running in the streets, I dream of doing a 5K one day…

I can do it if I keep up the gym and keep losing weight, also have to lose the self consciousness about being fat and running.

Runningfree · February 1, 2022, 1:22am

You will get there. When I started to run I couldn’t run for more than a minute maybe. And it took me a good 17-18 minutes to get through a mile. I’ve been working out for a bit over 5 years now. It just takes time. I look forward to the day you run a 5k

kat261 · February 1, 2022, 1:23am

Thank you that is wonderful encouragement!

Butterflymoonwoman · February 1, 2022, 3:42pm

Well! Day 2 workout complete! Woke up at 530am… went back to bed. Thankfully I naturally woke up at 6am so I could get my workout in. Cardio and abs killed me Makes me really see how out of shape I am. From being able to run for an hour straight with a slight incline (8 years ago)… to now being able to do no more than 15 min of HIIT… my endurance and stamina have decreased dramatically. And abs!.. they are worse then burpees (which I despise lol). Did 2 sets of 10 for lying leg lifts and 2 sets of 10 for crunches. Body is sore from yesterdays workout too. Oh well! I’m getting back at it! Logged my breakfast and drank tons of water. Feeling effin fantastic!!

Dan531 · February 1, 2022, 4:13pm

Did some real light benching today, only a few sets. It felt nice, I’m slowly on my way back.

Freckles · February 1, 2022, 9:28pm

Nice! I actually havnt run for ages and I’m slow. I put on about 3 stone in the pandemic. I really think the me of a few years ago would have hated me and how I look. It’s sad but sometimes I’d give anything to go back to what I was. Good luck with your running! I start this weekend.

Runningfree · February 1, 2022, 9:53pm

I have a long run planned for Saturday. I’m also a “slow runner” but if it works don’t fix it, right

Butterflymoonwoman · February 2, 2022, 11:59pm

Sooo proud of myself right now! Went to the gym today… 3rd day in a row! That in itself is an accomplishment for me! But I also did legs! I have always struggled with legs… I’m not a fan of squats or lunges in particular. I have had bad knees for some time and I avoided them due to this fact. Anyway… I did Dumbbell Squats, Lunges with body weight, Plié Squats, and Calves. My legs are shaky Can barely stand up from a sitting positon. I cant believe I overcame my fear of Lunges especially!

Butterflymoonwoman · February 3, 2022, 1:18am

Oh interesting… thank u I wouldn’t have thot of that!

Cherry_Kisses · February 3, 2022, 6:57am

Happy healthy Thursday! Back and biceps done!

Woot.

Let’s all keep loving our bodies.

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anon52066378 · February 3, 2022, 10:46am

Oooouuuuuccchhhhh

Smashed my back to bits this morning! Mid range weight (between 30-60kg depending on exercise) for endurance 5x15 reps per exercise.

Deadlift (90kg mid range)
Bent-Over Row
Chest Supported Row
Inverted Row
Suspension Row
Lat Pulldown
Neutral Grip Pulldown
Seated Cable Row (for Lats)
Seated Cable Row (for Upper Back)
Cable Trap Shrug
Cable Rope Pullover
Landmine Row
Farmer’s Carry

Finishing off with 5x 10 reps pull ups.

Considering I couldn’t do 3 pull ups in a row in August there are definite improvements!

There is no such thing as I CAN’T DO, Change comes with time, hard work and patience! Change your thoughts to I PRESENTLY STRUGGLE DOING and just keep showing up, keep trying, keep pushing.

Until you push past what you thought was possible you’ll never achieve the impossible!

anon52066378 · February 3, 2022, 10:58am

Looking good @TMAC!

I love the Unicorn vibe!

Can imagine the looks in the gym with that. I used to get the same when I went wearing my “Worlds greatest Daddy” t-shirt, it’s was bright pink, my daughter got me it when she was 3 for Father’s Day especially for when I exercised!

Butterflymoonwoman · February 3, 2022, 3:53pm

Workout was average today. Today was cario and abs. Had to switch to a diff cardio machine bcuz I was using my asthma inhaler too much on the elliptical. My lungs are just not strong enough yet to do HIIT on the elliptical. So I chose the Recumbent Bike. Did 15 min of HIIT on that. Then 2 sets of lying leg curls and crunches. My abs were still sore from w days ago! I struggled doing abs today Anyway I pushed thru. Counting my caloric intake today. Struggling to get my protein up and decrease carbs. I’m also making sure breakfast and lunch have more calories so that I’m not starving by supper and then eating too fast and too much

Butterflymoonwoman · February 4, 2022, 4:08pm

Morning!!
Day 5 Workout
Today was warm up and weights! Legs are beginning to feel stronger. I think I will be taking weekends off tho. My muscles are incredibly sore. Plus I work normally anyway so it makes for very little time to exercise. I haven’t done 5 days in a row of workouts in a VERY long time. Today wasn’t the greatest workout but I am striving towards consistency and routine and just getting TO the gym. I do push myself at the gym but I want to build healthy habits of just getting there too lol

Butterflymoonwoman · February 4, 2022, 4:14pm

My goal is to lose 50lbs. I also want to build muscle and increase my endurance and stamina. Not to compete or anything, but just to feel overall healthier and look better what about u?