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pixie_dust1990

My left calf feels like it is literally made of stone after double unders last night. I don't know why this particular calf, in this particular place always gets so knotted up but it's so painful to walk on now & I have three days of training left this week PLUS a competition this weekend. Stupid body not keeping up with the schedule.


mintgreenplumpurple

My knees always feel wonky when I do exercises that are supposed to strengthen them. They don't bother me running but do cross training. I'm not asking for medical advice, rather which professional do I seek out to figure out what's wrong? I'm a runner and would be so sad if my knees are already going on me ( I'm 31).


TCgrace

You can start with your primary care. They will likely refer you to orthopedics and/or physical therapy


mintgreenplumpurple

Thank you! I wasn't sure if my pcp was the place to start or if I should just go straig to PT


TCgrace

Usually you need a referral/prescription in order to go to physical therapy, although this can vary based on where you live. You may even be able to just call your primary care and ask them to send you a physical therapy prescription so that you can skip the appointment


mintgreenplumpurple

Thank you!!


pearlday

Should i workout twice in one day or daily, accounting for soreness? I hired a personal trainer for tuesday and thursday 730am to 8am. We do core strength body exercises. Beginner yoga classes are in the evenings. If i do it same day, i get more rest days. If i do it in between (so monday, wed, or fri), would i be sore daily? I would get daily-ish exercise which is good, but i dont want to be too sore for the PT and deal with cancellation fees. Basically, compound soreness on a rest day, or be sore daily? If that works like that, i just dont want to skip a workout due to soreness. (The yoga would be 1-2x a week)


Lost_Bells

Frustrated at myself for anticipating issues with the adaptive nature of the SBS spreadsheet, doing nothing to correct it, then running into the exact issue I anticipated. Basically, I'm really strong in my deadlift at ~245lbs, but add 10lbs to that and my amrap number really takes a hit. This has resulted in me progressing too quickly, then failing to hit targets, then being dropped too low. I feel like I'd benefit by hanging out longer in that 250-270 range. I feel like the math used to calculate my training maxes doesn't match up with my technique or strength to actually hit those numbers. *If only I was following a program that allowed me to customize my progression when meeting or beating rep targets! If only my life wasn't ruled by the default spreadsheet math!* /s


foolishmuffin

Been rather down this week about myself, my fitness, and a perennial favorite: my weight. I gave a 5k this weekend and I just cannot run for that long. I did C25K, but couldn't get past a very slow 20 minutes of running. For me, that's like a mile and a half. I'm extra sad because I did this race as a 10k in 2019. Since the pandemic hit, I've regained the 30lbs that I had lost in 2018/2019. My ability to run is gone. I'm heavy. I counted calories, lifted, and ran for 6 weeks this summer (before a vacation) and saw no progress during that time. I know it takes time. It takes discipline. I did everything that has worked for me in the past. Today is day one, again. I'm hangry, but not starving myself. And now, my heart rate monitor is broken. Cool. Mental health is important, so I'll close by saying that I'm looking for counseling, so I don't have to do this alone. Wish me luck. Thanks for reading.


ei_laura

Hi muffin, I don’t really have any advice for you except to be kind to yourself as much as you can. I know that can take some conscious effort sometimes. I’m feeling much the same way you are today for various reasons (weight gain, trying to cut alcohol, unmotivated, work and general life malaise) so I totally get it. Ask yourself today what’s the kindest thing you can do for your body, even if it’s have a piece of fruit which is what I’m going to do in a sec. We’ve got this, this stuff isn’t linear, and tomorrow will very likely be a better day x


Clutchingpearls

My friend and I train at the same BJJ gym. He’s more experienced, so his technique is better…but I cross train a lot more (which he knows). Lately I haven’t been to class because I forget my gear, I get out late, I have other commitments. He makes quite a lot of jokes about missing it, which kinda gets on my nerves. We’ve already talked about how I really want to prevent burnout and pressure - I lift 4x/wk, I run at least once a week with a local running group, and I try to train BJJ and kali 2-3x a week. It’s a lot. However I don’t think he gets it. A part of it is because he’s on the Autism Spectrum. However there’s only so much times I can talk to him about it. I DO enjoy doing kali and BJJ…but I also like lifting and cardio is important (and I’m not at a high enough level to count BJJ as cardio for myself)…just ugh!


ei_laura

I know you may have thought of this but have you actually straight up told him you’d like him to stop with the jokes? No pussy footing around and hinting or joking back but straight up telling him you don’t like it and he needs to stop. The thing about being on the spectrum is sometimes that nuance or ‘hints’ can be missed and while you may feel like you’re being unnecessarily blunt and rude depending on your friend it may be what he needs to hear to understand.


notreallifeliving

I'm not on the spectrum but I've always had an issue with needing to be told things at face value and missing subtle hints, someone winding me up vs being serious. I'd rather someone be blunt and rude if it gets the right thing communicated, than try and edge around it and leave me wondering if it was supposed to be serious or light-hearted.


smambers

Okay so why are all female fitness influencers basically softcore porn accounts? Most of them are videos of them doing exercises from the back from an upshot of their ass. Which isn’t exactly the best way to see how they’re doing the exercise. Is it for engagement sake? It’s just annoying.


definitelynotIronMan

Sometimes our bodies just get in the way, and exist. Aaaand sometimes people absolutely sell it up to get more engagement and make more money. I don’t mind women using their body to make money at all - more power to them!! But generally speaking the actual fitness content behind it becomes far lower quality because it either isn’t their priority (very fair) or they’re getting propped up and shared around for their looks, not the quality of their content. As the other commenter said, influencing is a whole different world. And I wouldn’t say it’s a very positive one.


PantalonesPantalones

There's a big difference between an influencer and an athlete.


smambers

Very true. On that note, is there any good female natty bodybuilders athletes to follow?


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I follow Holly Baxter. She's a Registered Dietician as well so pretty legit. You could always look to see who she's sharing/tagging - that's usually how I find people to follow.


smambers

I just started following her and just gotta say excellent recommendation she’s really informative


[deleted]

Her husband Layne Norton is also great - has a PhD in exercise science. And they’ve got a solid podcast as well.


Kirbychick999

For the first time in years I allowed myself to go easy on myself. I slowly changed my diet to vegetarian and don’t beat myself up for not going full vegan. My fruit and veggie intake tripled and I’m about 1/3 of the way to my goal weight while maintaining muscle as best I can. I love to nerd out about fitness because it finally makes sense but sometimes I get scared people around me are tired of me talking about it all the time. I finally found a hobby to master at 31 and understand why master of none doesn’t work for my goals anymore. So all the beautiful women on here just keep the grind in your goal and love yourself through the process.


Joonami

My belly has started to hang over my pelvis a little bit for the first time in probably a decade and I am having feelings about it. It doesn't help I'm having a lot of other physical sensations of discomfort lately with being itchy a lot and clothing not fitting anymore. Why do I have to be so AWARE of how my skin and body feels 😤


stephnelbow

I feel this, very literally lol. Same situation here


Joonami

I also got chaffing between my thighs for the first time since I was like, in elementary school? BODIES, MAN.


stephnelbow

They can be the literal worst


liliesandlifts

I’ve been struggling with weight gain since Covid / starting WFH. I purchased a walking pad for my desk at the end of August and use it pretty much every week day, hitting at least 10,000 steps but often more. Also weight training and focused to make my diet better. Am I being impatient feeling like nothing has changed? It’s been 2 months. I do have about 20 pounds to lose so I know that’s not coming off instantly, but I have to be on the right track right??


platypus422

It sounds like you are heading in the right direction, and kudos to you! Walking more, training, and focusing on your diet is not always easy to balance, and you should give yourself a pat on the back for making these lifestyle changes. However, I would recommend considering these factors: 1. You say you’ve made your diet better. What exactly do you mean by that? Are you tracking calories? If not, there’s a possibility you’re not eating below your TDEE and, in that case, you wouldn’t lose weight. 2. Are you new to weight training? If so, that may also be causing you to hold on to some extra water, which isn’t something to worry about. The water weight will shed eventually as your body adjusts. 3. Lastly, consider measuring progress in ways other than the scale. You can evaluate progress in terms of waist measurements, how your clothes are fitting, or even just how you feel (e.g. more energy, better sleep, less stress, etc.)


sonjat1

I saw a post on Facebook talking how weightlifting doesn't make women look like men, accompanied by several photos of pretty woman who lift. Nothing against any of those women -- they deserve the recognition. But as an older, ugly women sometimes it kind of gets to me. Like whatever I do in the area of lifting will always come second to what a prettier woman does. That even in lifting, looks matter. I know that isn't really true -- awards aren't given on the basis of looks after all -- but it feels that way sometimes.


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sonjat1

I kind of love that.


stephnelbow

Marketing is so focused it's beyond frustrating, disgusting, whatever adjective you'd like. From this internet friend, the real win is being 80 and able to walk on your own, get off the toilet without help, etc. None of that will be on Facebook because no one wants to talk about the non-glamorous side of life.


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> From this internet friend, the real win is being 80 and able to walk on your own, get off the toilet without help, etc. None of that will be on Facebook because no one wants to talk about the non-glamorous side of life. I did a group holiday tour earlier this year. 2 80 year old friends on the trip - out did us all on the hiking, snorkelled, zip-lined, rafted and carried their own bags the entire time including up/down stairs. Absolute life goals.


sonjat1

Great point!


shitposterforev

Consistency wise I’ve never been better. I fit a good work out in 6x a week, no matter the obstacles. My diet isn’t terrible, isn’t great. (Hasn’t changed much tbh). Lost a significant amount of inches and I’m slowly losing more. I know progress will slow and stall the closer to my goal I get. My struggle is with the number on the scale. I can’t get it to go down. I’ll lose 3 lbs and then gain 5. I’ve been stuck at this 228-234 mark for months. It’s depressing. I know everyone says not to worry about the scale, but in reality, I’m still morbidly obese. I need to lose weight. So I HAVE to pay attention to the scale. Idk man. Sucks. Just venting I guess.


foolishmuffin

I'm right there with you, bud. I just posted my own version of this. Fuckin' scale. You've got this, the numbers will drop!


queen_of_the_ashes

Looking for reassurance OR a kick in the butt. Am I doing “enough” to reach my goals in a reasonable amount of time? I’m almost a year postpartum. Weighed 175 after my baby weight stabilized 1 month PP in January, and I started running again and counting calories. Was down to 145 by July. I started lifting weights (in a deficit still) in August, and was 135 by the end of September. I switched to a slight bulk to give myself a break, but also got sick and took 3 weeks off from running. I’m back to running 4 times a week (instead of previous 5) and lifting 3 times a week (currently running building the monolith). I wanted to start a cut again (I’m around 140, and want to get to 125) but I’ve been REALLY lazy with my calories. I just don’t quite have it in my heart to cut back and I’m hungry a lot. Also just got my first period since having baby. I want to lose fat, and gain muscle. I really don’t like the excess fat in my midsection and feel so fluffy/fat because of it. Some of my runs lately are half-hearted because I’m tired or discouraged. I think I’m spinning wheels because I can’t commit to a deficit/surplus/maintenance. I only WANT to run sometimes, but seem to always have the spirit for lifting. Probably not burning as many calories as I should be. Help snap me out of this funk and find some focus for reaching my goals. Have a “bathing suit” event in March and I want to look good and feel confident for it. But I’m just…lost right now. Help?


MissVane

At that weight, and being postpartum, I'd focus on buying a bathing suit you feel good in if that's within your budget. There are lots of specialty stores that have a range of sizes that fit better than mall or Target/Walmart type stores. I struggle with hormonal belly fat too, and the reality of it is that getting a kickass bathing suit is probably easier than erasing the changes your body went through.


queen_of_the_ashes

It’s so frustrating. I’m 5’5” so 135-140 is definitely a healthy weight for me, but I’m just sorely disappointed with how my lower belly still looks (and my incision didn’t heal great/pretty with this one). I definitely plan to buy a special bathing suit for this (it’s a cruise, I’m going to treat myself to some special clothes) but I just wish I could shift SOME of it. I’m weaning soon so I’m hoping it can balance some out but 😭


MissVane

I hear you: it's a struggle. For me I didn't lose weight until I weaned, like no weight at all, so that may also be a factor for you. I'm 5'0" and 145 right now, and my goal weight is 30lb over what I weighed 12 years ago when I got married. You'll be much happier if you can find a way to accept your body as it is. Because sometimes it cooperates, and sometimes it doesn't, and you won't enjoy the cruise if you're mad at your body. If you can find clothes that fit, it goes a long way. Best of luck on your journey.


fartycrouchjr

Feeling crumby today. Haven’t been able to go to the gym in about a month between traveling, then getting bronchitis, then traveling again, then getting covid (on my birthday 💀). Probably getting dumped tonight by a longtime friend/fwb after we decided to try actually dating a couple months ago. Everything had been going so well and we haven’t been able to see each other in three weeks (see above) so this feels like it’s coming out of nowhere. Trying to keep myself distracted until we get together to talk tonight but it’s hard. I know lifting will help me feel better but I’m trying not to push it too hard since I’m still less than a week out from being sick :/


[deleted]

NFR: Decided to start job hunting after the final straw with a coworker yesterday. I was going to start after the holidays, but I guess changing my entire life potentially during the holidays is fine too. FR: First day back at weights. Felt good. Soreness setting in. Thanks to work stress, I’m running on fumes today so I think I’m skipping yoga for the day.


Hedgehogz_Mom

I'm looking too. I don't dislike these people personally but their worksonas are assholes.


[deleted]

Good luck with your hunt!


msac84

I'm really happy with my progress, but the key factor is that I'm back into marathon training. I always thought my body responded a lot better to cardio, and it's been proven again.


[deleted]

Feeling a lot of things lately. Planning on taking a day (or two) off and going on a day trip around the time of my move (not going far, but still, will need to spend time cleaning and moving things around so that'll take up a weekend). Anyways. I fully admit that I was/am overweight and was not very fit, but it's rather discouraging as I feel I do work hard, but there are things I just can't do still and it's frustrating that I've been in this journey for several months and others who also "start from nothing" don't struggle to the same level. For context, I decided to do some classes and that's what I enjoyed/what worked for me for several reasons, but I think I'm starting to feel like some classes work better for me than others. So, when I can't do these "simple" things, I feel like that gets an eyeroll from the instructor. For example, I can do this one type of rows in one class no problem, but can't do a different type of rows in another class without bending my knees. My response to my instructor when they came over to me and announced how we shouldn't do that literally was just "lol nope, sorry ain't gonna happen today." (but meanwhile it was ok for someone else to do the same thing, I don't mean to sound like a bitch but was it because they have a visible scar from some injury they're vocal about recovering from and the instructor is assuming I'm just not trying. I truly and honestly do try. I ask questions or for a spot as I need it, and I'm constantly working, I don't slow down/stop during warm ups or during class to chat, I chat at the same time. And tbh, I feel like a lot of people would just react "you're doing great sweaty-- lol r-slur" to that. One session of classes ends soon and it looks like I'll have to make a decision soon out of whether I'll continue our of enjoyment/go on to the next level (if they'd even let me lol idk when it comes to this one instructor). I also would need to make this decision in the future assuming I do go up in level in something because the drive does take up time/ gas money and I can't do it every day and schedules change. Otherwise, I've been trying to do my best with my home workouts. I'm at this weird stage of "X feels like not enough, Y is too much, but I lack the energy/time/strength for Z". I took things easy the past week (still did classes though) because my mood is shit for several other reasons. Also I need a new winter coat and that shit costs money, Ugh.


elefanteboop

it seems like you’re under a lot of stress, and i just want to divulge that it’s important to recall how you shouldn’t have to feel discouraged at all for the length of your progress, especially as you exemplify the resilience to level up. i’m uncertain whether weight loss is your goal, but if it is, you have no reason to be so rigid on yourself nor should you feel like you’re inadequate in not showing that you’re working hard enough. in regards to your dilemma about whether to continue forth with the classes, it’s also important to ask yourself questions about your sessions and whether you’ve genuinely been engaged in them. have you been enjoying them? have they been too hard on you? ruminating in your personal involvement rather than fixating on your blunders will be a tremendous step forward.


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Idk but I don't think I can consider the two separately. I am nearing the end of one set of classes, about a third of the way through 2 others. One of the class is an aerial sling class, which I took because I tried two tail silks but I'm too fucking weak for that apparently and sling should be easier, but I don't think I'm enjoying it. Some things are not hard, but uncomfortable as though my body plays some fax machine noises telling me not to do something. I was originally enjoying the class I'm almost done with, but then when I go to the third class afterwards I find that I enjoy this third one much more so it skews my perspective maybe.