Bouncy Shoe Class (new health and fitness)

[peacocks]

My stomach is so lovely and soft, sort of like a marshmallow. <- trying to put a positive spin on my lack of exercise

Ditto

[peacocks]

how do you have a better relationship with food? I've started seeing it as my enemy and my forbidden lover at the same time. Like, lately I'm either convincing myself I shouldn't eat and that I'm not hungry and that food is the devil or I'm making excuses for why I should have a 3rd piece of pizza or another beer or w/e.

[Greg Nog]

Are you drinking lots of water?  A lot of the time, that slightly-peckish feeling is actually dehydration that manifests as hunger.

[peacocks]

I am not drinking as much water as I used to! that's a good tip, I should start carrying around water bottles everywhere again.

[jess]

Focus on what you do want to be eating. When I stop paying attention to what I'm trying to limit or avoid and instead just focus on getting tons of veggies etc., the avoiding other stuff happens by default some and I'm happier and more able to feel good about what I'm eating. It's sort of like the paradoxical effect of thought suppression: trying not to think about a thing invariably involves thinking about it, whereas letting it be but then actively focusing on other things will work much better. Same thing with trying to avoid food IMO.

[peacocks]

I'll try that! right now the only edible thing in my house is ramen!

[Greg Nog]

Speaking of avoiding food, it's now been about a half a year since this post, and I've been fasting one day (occasionally two) per week during that time.  It's going well, overall!

[clare]

Do you still get the cracked-out energy thing?

[Greg Nog]

Indeed, but now that I know the contours of it better, it's easier to roll with.

[elpollodiablo]

I haven't really been working out with any regularity for the past two weeks. It fucking sucks. I reupped the gym membership today (w/weightroom privileges!) so that's a step in the right direction but I've definitely found it much much more difficult to get up and out the door at 6.15-30 every morning since taking this goddamned job.

[Bernard]

God, I would do anything to lose just ten more pounds -- except eat differently or work out more. Hopefully when it comes time to do the labor on my garden that will have some of the effect of exercise, and when I have my own kitchen I will be able to cook more and therefore eat better. For now, I'm just going to bitch about clothing manufacturers and how they have failed me.

[cold before sunrise]

Your baby already has an extensive wardrobe, why not have your next project be a dress for yourself? Made out of stretchy sweat pants material?

I missed the exam date for CanFit Pro and thought I'd just catch the next one but World Health wants me to start teaching yoga on Weds nights, starting next week! Waiting to hear back from the manager whether they'll wave that requirement until the next test date. Crossed fingers.

[clare]

For now, I'm just going to bitch about clothing manufacturers and how they have failed me.

It's not just you they've failed, sunshine.  :-(

[alex]

I spent about an hour in an indoor rock climbing hall on Saturday, and now all of my muscles are aching. It was fun, but damn it, I did not need such a painful reminder of how out of shape I am.

[edison]

I have that pretty much every time I exercise, now (which is more and more unfrequently). Perhaps there is something to be said for this "exercise on a regular basis" thing, huh?

[clare]

Oh man, (indoor) rockclimbing is something I'd like to get more into now that I feel more flexble and have less of me to lug around. I did the tiniest bit with my sister 8 or so years ago.... thanks for the reminder, Alex.

[Good Intentions]

I spent about an hour in an indoor rock climbing hall on Saturday, and now all of my muscles are aching. It was fun, but damn it, I did not need such a painful reminder of how out of shape I am.

The strength comes on its own, as long as you at least once a week. In any case, women tend to learn good technique quicker than guys (which serves them better) since they rely less on their strength. So, keep your arms straight and your legs bent, and be surprised at the rewards!

[Good Intentions]

Incidentally, today I bruised myself in the funniest way as I slammed my brow-ridge into something jutting out of the wall, as I was stepping up while looking down at my feet. At least that lets me know I was keeping my body as close as possible to the wall, like I should.

[Javan]

i've been bouldering with some friends pretty much weekly for the past 6 months or so, it's great! i wouldn't have classed myself as unfit before, but i feel so much fitter now, it's amazing.