IKWYDLS - Tricountability
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Mar 2023
1:46pm, 31 Mar 2023
24,750 posts
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GimmeMedals
Once you get started on the big weights, you’ll wish you’d done it years ago, Welshpoppy. I find it quite addictive 😁 I’ve booked a session the the gym instructor for Tuesday to show me how to set up the barbell on the squat rack. I’d only been shown the Smith machine before and, whilst I like using it, I can’t help but feel like it’s a bit artificial, as the bar is held in position vertically. I want to do proper deadlifting and to know that the squats I do are right because I’ve got the form right. I think I’d topple over sometimes 😁
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Mar 2023
1:47pm, 31 Mar 2023
41,905 posts
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EvilPixie
I have 10 PT sessions (weekly) starting next month I want to get stronger and will look to see where I am and do heavy with PT at gym and less heavy at home due to being alone and not having too much kit I also think I need to get my arse on here more! |
Apr 2023
10:42am, 1 Apr 2023
2,761 posts
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Welshpoppy
GimmeMincepies That sounds a good session to have on Tuesday...good luck! I am really excited as I do have a secret dream which involves lifting heavy things :)So that is us both at gym Tuesday! Indeed I will be glad to get form checked but not lifted a barbell as yet. Yesterday 13033 steps 34 minute run 2 mile walk 2 litres water protein 59g...not good enough but a work in progress In new calorie goal ...nope another work in progress. All in all could do better |
Apr 2023
10:46am, 1 Apr 2023
24,770 posts
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GimmeMedals
Let us know how you get on, Wp and EP.
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Apr 2023
5:32pm, 1 Apr 2023
41,940 posts
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EvilPixie
Messaged PT Told him I almost cancelled due to 2k vet bill but this was too important Said I want to lift heavy and work damn hard with him then 2 sessions at home where I don’t have the safety net of someone else to help ie can’t lift so heavy. Then I went for a walk to get my steps in without wearing myself out for tomorrow’s “race” |
Apr 2023
5:20pm, 2 Apr 2023
2,764 posts
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Welshpoppy
Sound a good plan with PT to put yourself first. Saturday 39 minute run No walking 2 litres water Protein 66g in calories ...nope but in old calorie limit. 9856 steps...I dont think step target or streaks are any benefit especially building up after Covid. 16kg dead lifts with kettle bell x 20 reps. |
Apr 2023
5:57pm, 2 Apr 2023
24,775 posts
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GimmeMedals
Some good stats in there, Wp. Sensible not to dwell on the steps too much - you still have done a good number.
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Apr 2023
6:40pm, 2 Apr 2023
41,962 posts
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EvilPixie
Evening Taking my queue from GM and aiming for 70+k steps a week Also increase drink at home …. I’ve improved at work but lapse at home Will also write food down in a non judgemental manner so looking for patterns April is very busy and seems to have our years worth of socialising this year! So looking for small sustainable improvements this month to go all in for May |
Apr 2023
5:23pm, 3 Apr 2023
2,766 posts
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Welshpoppy
43 minute run No walking 2 litres water Protein 62g in calories ...nope had a hungry day so just rolled with it . 9986 steps... Still fatigued after CV19 and taking its time as all weekend no walking.I may even have to get a gardener in to do the first grass cut if it dries up as a boggy mess at the moment. |
Apr 2023
5:46pm, 3 Apr 2023
24,789 posts
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GimmeMedals
Gentle recovery is the way forward, Wp. Have you tried protein shakes? I use whey powder added to either Greek yoghurt or just water to increase protein without too many calories. That could help to keep you feeling satiated.
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