Sweaty Selfies
Lisidy
Posts: 130 Member
Let's get a workout thread going. Post a picture from your workout, tell us what you're doing and why you like it. Tell us how your fitness changed since surgery. Tell us anything else we should know about your workout. #sweatyselfie
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Before surgery, working out was super inconsistent for me. I knew I wanted to be more active post-surgery, so I joined Camp Gladiator (it’s a 60 minute, group, boot camp-style workout). I get my butt there 2-4 mornings a week. The group dynamic with a trainer really works for me. I like the encouragement/motivation of having accountability to other people. If I were working out on my own, I wouldn’t push as hard and I’d let myself quit early. I’m still the slowest one in my 5:30 AM group, but I’m 100% faster than I’d be if I were still snoozing in my bed. That’s me in the red shirt with the grey hat on (covering my post-surgery bald spot). I don’t think working out has much impact on my weight (that’s all about food choices for me), but I do feel myself getting stronger, gaining stamina and my cholesterol is moving in the right direction. Push-ups have been really hard for me (I’ve still got a lot of body weight to lift), but I noticed they were easier this morning.
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Well done hun!
Unfortunately i use the app on my phone and cant work out how to add pics
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This is after completing my first half marathon in December (I've run 6 more since then) and a random after workout picture while I was on a business trip. I mostly run but I mix in yoga, weights/kettle bells, and elliptical.
@lisidy...push ups are still super hard for me too!5 -
@Ultima_Morpha - your running inspires me. I hope to get to the point where I can run a 5k with friends for fun. Right now that goal still seems unimaginable.
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@lisidy I never planned on becoming a runner. I ran cross country and track & field in high school...and hated nearly every minute of it. 25 years later I started running again and now I can't stop! You'll get there. Take it slow and easy; slow and steady doesn't win the race, but it will make sure that you finish!2
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@Ultima_Morpha your arms are amazing!!! I have been working out for so many years but only the past 2 years or so have I been working with a trainer that is helping me focus on my arms too..I have the beginnings of triceps and biceps, plus my wings which are dramatically smaller!2
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@jcavanna2 Thanks! I've been very fortunate with my arms. I think it is good genetics...even if I do look like a boy now!0
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@Ultima_Morpha you are crazy - you look. I thing like a boy
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@jcavanna2 - Looking strong!0
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Okay - so here goes -- tumbleweed hair and all! All that matters is I got back to the gym!4
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Lol, 5am work out done! I don't look super sweaty but I was drenched!6 -
@Lizakabibbis - Way to go! 5am is no joke. 2
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Finished my first full marathon 26.2 May 20th. Still recovering. Off my bucket list. Bariatric mistakes were made
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@fit_chickx - You rock! That really is an awesome accomplishment.1
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fit_chickx wrote: »Finished my first full marathon 26.2 May 20th. Still recovering. Off my bucket list. Bariatric mistakes were made
I'm planning my first full marathon in December. I can't wait!3 -
@Ultima_Morpha that is AMAZING!2
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Ultima_Morpha wrote: »fit_chickx wrote: »Finished my first full marathon 26.2 May 20th. Still recovering. Off my bucket list. Bariatric mistakes were made
I'm planning my first full marathon in December. I can't wait!
Fantastic! I learned from several bariatric mistakes I made on this run. Many things that I will do differently in the future. Best of luck on your marathon.2 -
Not sure if the pic will work. First time back to the gym since surgery. Felt great!
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@Mandy_1982 - way to get after it!1
