My SO thinks I should stop losing weight but I'm not sure
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Lillymoo01 wrote: »One point that hasn't been raised how is your concussion going? That is a pretty tough break. If you still haven't fully recovered I'd personally recommend eating at maintenance until you do as your body needs those calories to properly heal. Eating at a deficit can just make healing time longer. Basically what I am saying is stay at maintenance until you know you have recovered. Only then would I begin eating at a deficit again, just less aggressive than previously which you plan to do anyway.
Thank you! Tbh I hadn’t really considered it. I know it really derailed my efforts in everything (my room is a mess now too), but I’m starting to get my energy back. Not completely, I still get exhausted easily & it was definitely a good call to not continue with school this term. But I’m expected to fully recover by December & I’m starting to return to work slowly now.
That sounds reasonable. The only thing I’ve read about calories & a concussion is that people often gain weight after getting one so it’s important to be mindful of diet and get enough exercise. So I’m not sure it’s necessary- but I’m checking in with my doctor this week so I’ll put it on my list of questions for sure.6 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I agree that you have lost weight quickly, allowing it down to 0.5lbs to 1lb per week max is a good idea.
Your current maintenance break has probably been a good thing.
Have you been strength training as you've lost weight? If not, then definitely start now!
Thank you!
I was planning on aiming for 1lb, but maybe aiming for .5lb might be a good idea. It’s almost maintenance and should keep things from continuing dramatically, while still being on the right track. Sort of a good compromise.
Nope, while my physio includes some strength work - fire hydrants and single leg bridge pose - I haven’t really done any dedicated strength training. I would really like to start except I feel absolutely out of my depth. If I had the money I’d try one of those single consultation personal training things to get me started, but I don’t. I’ve tried to read some, on Reddit & here, I’ve looked at Nerd Fitness bodyweight routine but I feel like I can’t do certain pieces either due to injury (no twisting motions or lunges or jumping for my knee) or just flat out weakness (push ups - no knee push ups either because knee). Reddit bodyweight fitness has a complex plan that looks good & like it has stuff in place to modify it, but I can’t figure out the pieces myself. I worry I might be overthinking this stuff and I should just start something, but I don’t know what to do, lmao.
You're getting a gym membership in January? That should come with at least one session with a trainer. That's enough time to put together a routine for you. Let them know about your knee upfront.
I've taken several small group classes with trainers at various gyms and found them very helpful, and very cheap, if not free. At the last one, I told the trainer ahead of time that I was coming and had knee issues, and she was ready with modifications for me, which I appreciated very much.
I've been dealing with knee issues for almost 9 years and encourage you to not be like me and push it
I'm currently back to just walking and yoga for lower body and strength training upper body only.
It sadly does not come with any personal training. It's part of my school tuition. Which means it's over an hour away from where I live, but still better than nothing. There are free group fitness classes though, and I did try one that turned out to not be terrible - a Barre/Core class. Although the Zumba was terrible, all twisting and jumping and impossible to follow despite being for "beginners"
I've always been too intimidated to try the pool (highly recommended by my physiotherapist to swim more) and the weight machines. There are a lot of weight machines that I can't identify, and a lot of Very Fit people my age that want to use them. It gets very busy & it's all in a circle, so people are sitting across from you on the cardio machines staring you down... I need to challenge myself to try but tbh I don't know how it'll go... If I could try now when I'm not doing classes and have a ton of free time while I'm recovering I think I could get over it, but once classes start and I start freaking out about that I honestly just don't know.
I hate busy gyms and always go at off peak times, which may not be the times I'd prefer to go, but are the times I can stand to go.
Yeah... It would be good to figure out what non-peak times are other than like 6am/10pm. I can't do the super early mornings/late nights because I live an hour away and I'm reliant on transit.
I would like to point out that January is going to be insanely busy no matter what time due to New Year's resolutioners. So you might find it crowded and overwhelming at first, but it will die down by March at the latest.3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I agree that you have lost weight quickly, allowing it down to 0.5lbs to 1lb per week max is a good idea.
Your current maintenance break has probably been a good thing.
Have you been strength training as you've lost weight? If not, then definitely start now!
Thank you!
I was planning on aiming for 1lb, but maybe aiming for .5lb might be a good idea. It’s almost maintenance and should keep things from continuing dramatically, while still being on the right track. Sort of a good compromise.
Nope, while my physio includes some strength work - fire hydrants and single leg bridge pose - I haven’t really done any dedicated strength training. I would really like to start except I feel absolutely out of my depth. If I had the money I’d try one of those single consultation personal training things to get me started, but I don’t. I’ve tried to read some, on Reddit & here, I’ve looked at Nerd Fitness bodyweight routine but I feel like I can’t do certain pieces either due to injury (no twisting motions or lunges or jumping for my knee) or just flat out weakness (push ups - no knee push ups either because knee). Reddit bodyweight fitness has a complex plan that looks good & like it has stuff in place to modify it, but I can’t figure out the pieces myself. I worry I might be overthinking this stuff and I should just start something, but I don’t know what to do, lmao.
You're getting a gym membership in January? That should come with at least one session with a trainer. That's enough time to put together a routine for you. Let them know about your knee upfront.
I've taken several small group classes with trainers at various gyms and found them very helpful, and very cheap, if not free. At the last one, I told the trainer ahead of time that I was coming and had knee issues, and she was ready with modifications for me, which I appreciated very much.
I've been dealing with knee issues for almost 9 years and encourage you to not be like me and push it
I'm currently back to just walking and yoga for lower body and strength training upper body only.
It sadly does not come with any personal training. It's part of my school tuition. Which means it's over an hour away from where I live, but still better than nothing. There are free group fitness classes though, and I did try one that turned out to not be terrible - a Barre/Core class. Although the Zumba was terrible, all twisting and jumping and impossible to follow despite being for "beginners"
I've always been too intimidated to try the pool (highly recommended by my physiotherapist to swim more) and the weight machines. There are a lot of weight machines that I can't identify, and a lot of Very Fit people my age that want to use them. It gets very busy & it's all in a circle, so people are sitting across from you on the cardio machines staring you down... I need to challenge myself to try but tbh I don't know how it'll go... If I could try now when I'm not doing classes and have a ton of free time while I'm recovering I think I could get over it, but once classes start and I start freaking out about that I honestly just don't know.
I hate busy gyms and always go at off peak times, which may not be the times I'd prefer to go, but are the times I can stand to go.
Yeah... It would be good to figure out what non-peak times are other than like 6am/10pm. I can't do the super early mornings/late nights because I live an hour away and I'm reliant on transit.
I would like to point out that January is going to be insanely busy no matter what time due to New Year's resolutioners. So you might find it crowded and overwhelming at first, but it will die down by March at the latest.
Great lmao that’s like the whole semester 😐0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I agree that you have lost weight quickly, allowing it down to 0.5lbs to 1lb per week max is a good idea.
Your current maintenance break has probably been a good thing.
Have you been strength training as you've lost weight? If not, then definitely start now!
Thank you!
I was planning on aiming for 1lb, but maybe aiming for .5lb might be a good idea. It’s almost maintenance and should keep things from continuing dramatically, while still being on the right track. Sort of a good compromise.
Nope, while my physio includes some strength work - fire hydrants and single leg bridge pose - I haven’t really done any dedicated strength training. I would really like to start except I feel absolutely out of my depth. If I had the money I’d try one of those single consultation personal training things to get me started, but I don’t. I’ve tried to read some, on Reddit & here, I’ve looked at Nerd Fitness bodyweight routine but I feel like I can’t do certain pieces either due to injury (no twisting motions or lunges or jumping for my knee) or just flat out weakness (push ups - no knee push ups either because knee). Reddit bodyweight fitness has a complex plan that looks good & like it has stuff in place to modify it, but I can’t figure out the pieces myself. I worry I might be overthinking this stuff and I should just start something, but I don’t know what to do, lmao.
You're getting a gym membership in January? That should come with at least one session with a trainer. That's enough time to put together a routine for you. Let them know about your knee upfront.
I've taken several small group classes with trainers at various gyms and found them very helpful, and very cheap, if not free. At the last one, I told the trainer ahead of time that I was coming and had knee issues, and she was ready with modifications for me, which I appreciated very much.
I've been dealing with knee issues for almost 9 years and encourage you to not be like me and push it
I'm currently back to just walking and yoga for lower body and strength training upper body only.
It sadly does not come with any personal training. It's part of my school tuition. Which means it's over an hour away from where I live, but still better than nothing. There are free group fitness classes though, and I did try one that turned out to not be terrible - a Barre/Core class. Although the Zumba was terrible, all twisting and jumping and impossible to follow despite being for "beginners"
I've always been too intimidated to try the pool (highly recommended by my physiotherapist to swim more) and the weight machines. There are a lot of weight machines that I can't identify, and a lot of Very Fit people my age that want to use them. It gets very busy & it's all in a circle, so people are sitting across from you on the cardio machines staring you down... I need to challenge myself to try but tbh I don't know how it'll go... If I could try now when I'm not doing classes and have a ton of free time while I'm recovering I think I could get over it, but once classes start and I start freaking out about that I honestly just don't know.
I hate busy gyms and always go at off peak times, which may not be the times I'd prefer to go, but are the times I can stand to go.
Yeah... It would be good to figure out what non-peak times are other than like 6am/10pm. I can't do the super early mornings/late nights because I live an hour away and I'm reliant on transit.
I would like to point out that January is going to be insanely busy no matter what time due to New Year's resolutioners. So you might find it crowded and overwhelming at first, but it will die down by March at the latest.
Great lmao that’s like the whole semester 😐
Is there a $10 a month Planet Fitness more convenient to you?
Also, YMCAs have scholarships which you may qualify for.2 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I agree that you have lost weight quickly, allowing it down to 0.5lbs to 1lb per week max is a good idea.
Your current maintenance break has probably been a good thing.
Have you been strength training as you've lost weight? If not, then definitely start now!
Thank you!
I was planning on aiming for 1lb, but maybe aiming for .5lb might be a good idea. It’s almost maintenance and should keep things from continuing dramatically, while still being on the right track. Sort of a good compromise.
Nope, while my physio includes some strength work - fire hydrants and single leg bridge pose - I haven’t really done any dedicated strength training. I would really like to start except I feel absolutely out of my depth. If I had the money I’d try one of those single consultation personal training things to get me started, but I don’t. I’ve tried to read some, on Reddit & here, I’ve looked at Nerd Fitness bodyweight routine but I feel like I can’t do certain pieces either due to injury (no twisting motions or lunges or jumping for my knee) or just flat out weakness (push ups - no knee push ups either because knee). Reddit bodyweight fitness has a complex plan that looks good & like it has stuff in place to modify it, but I can’t figure out the pieces myself. I worry I might be overthinking this stuff and I should just start something, but I don’t know what to do, lmao.
You're getting a gym membership in January? That should come with at least one session with a trainer. That's enough time to put together a routine for you. Let them know about your knee upfront.
I've taken several small group classes with trainers at various gyms and found them very helpful, and very cheap, if not free. At the last one, I told the trainer ahead of time that I was coming and had knee issues, and she was ready with modifications for me, which I appreciated very much.
I've been dealing with knee issues for almost 9 years and encourage you to not be like me and push it
I'm currently back to just walking and yoga for lower body and strength training upper body only.
It sadly does not come with any personal training. It's part of my school tuition. Which means it's over an hour away from where I live, but still better than nothing. There are free group fitness classes though, and I did try one that turned out to not be terrible - a Barre/Core class. Although the Zumba was terrible, all twisting and jumping and impossible to follow despite being for "beginners"
I've always been too intimidated to try the pool (highly recommended by my physiotherapist to swim more) and the weight machines. There are a lot of weight machines that I can't identify, and a lot of Very Fit people my age that want to use them. It gets very busy & it's all in a circle, so people are sitting across from you on the cardio machines staring you down... I need to challenge myself to try but tbh I don't know how it'll go... If I could try now when I'm not doing classes and have a ton of free time while I'm recovering I think I could get over it, but once classes start and I start freaking out about that I honestly just don't know.
I hate busy gyms and always go at off peak times, which may not be the times I'd prefer to go, but are the times I can stand to go.
Yeah... It would be good to figure out what non-peak times are other than like 6am/10pm. I can't do the super early mornings/late nights because I live an hour away and I'm reliant on transit.
I would like to point out that January is going to be insanely busy no matter what time due to New Year's resolutioners. So you might find it crowded and overwhelming at first, but it will die down by March at the latest.
Great lmao that’s like the whole semester 😐
It'll die down by the end of January :laugh:5 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I agree that you have lost weight quickly, allowing it down to 0.5lbs to 1lb per week max is a good idea.
Your current maintenance break has probably been a good thing.
Have you been strength training as you've lost weight? If not, then definitely start now!
Thank you!
I was planning on aiming for 1lb, but maybe aiming for .5lb might be a good idea. It’s almost maintenance and should keep things from continuing dramatically, while still being on the right track. Sort of a good compromise.
Nope, while my physio includes some strength work - fire hydrants and single leg bridge pose - I haven’t really done any dedicated strength training. I would really like to start except I feel absolutely out of my depth. If I had the money I’d try one of those single consultation personal training things to get me started, but I don’t. I’ve tried to read some, on Reddit & here, I’ve looked at Nerd Fitness bodyweight routine but I feel like I can’t do certain pieces either due to injury (no twisting motions or lunges or jumping for my knee) or just flat out weakness (push ups - no knee push ups either because knee). Reddit bodyweight fitness has a complex plan that looks good & like it has stuff in place to modify it, but I can’t figure out the pieces myself. I worry I might be overthinking this stuff and I should just start something, but I don’t know what to do, lmao.
You're getting a gym membership in January? That should come with at least one session with a trainer. That's enough time to put together a routine for you. Let them know about your knee upfront.
I've taken several small group classes with trainers at various gyms and found them very helpful, and very cheap, if not free. At the last one, I told the trainer ahead of time that I was coming and had knee issues, and she was ready with modifications for me, which I appreciated very much.
I've been dealing with knee issues for almost 9 years and encourage you to not be like me and push it
I'm currently back to just walking and yoga for lower body and strength training upper body only.
It sadly does not come with any personal training. It's part of my school tuition. Which means it's over an hour away from where I live, but still better than nothing. There are free group fitness classes though, and I did try one that turned out to not be terrible - a Barre/Core class. Although the Zumba was terrible, all twisting and jumping and impossible to follow despite being for "beginners"
I've always been too intimidated to try the pool (highly recommended by my physiotherapist to swim more) and the weight machines. There are a lot of weight machines that I can't identify, and a lot of Very Fit people my age that want to use them. It gets very busy & it's all in a circle, so people are sitting across from you on the cardio machines staring you down... I need to challenge myself to try but tbh I don't know how it'll go... If I could try now when I'm not doing classes and have a ton of free time while I'm recovering I think I could get over it, but once classes start and I start freaking out about that I honestly just don't know.
I hate busy gyms and always go at off peak times, which may not be the times I'd prefer to go, but are the times I can stand to go.
Yeah... It would be good to figure out what non-peak times are other than like 6am/10pm. I can't do the super early mornings/late nights because I live an hour away and I'm reliant on transit.
I would like to point out that January is going to be insanely busy no matter what time due to New Year's resolutioners. So you might find it crowded and overwhelming at first, but it will die down by March at the latest.
Great lmao that’s like the whole semester 😐
Is there a $10 a month Planet Fitness more convenient to you?
Also, YMCAs have scholarships which you may qualify for.
The YMCA near me is under construction & has been for like 2 years now lol. Not really. I just checked and the closest Planet Fitnesss is an hour away also (I take transit, so even if something is technically close-ish the time can be double or even triple what a car would take because of detours and stuff).
There is a local small independent gym ~10min away that I've looked into, but it's like $100+tax per month at the new-member discount ($200/month after the first month, is this normal? lol I have sticker shock over looking this up!). And I'm not sure that it even has equipment, it might just be group fitness classes.
There is a community centre 20min away but that just has a pool. I might go there, it's just swimming. Still a start! This is a good reminder I need to call about the cost, I meant to do that last week, thanks!
The school gym is free when I do go, so I do really want to go there because I'm technically paying for it anyway. I just need to not be a scardey cat. But I totally am one.... lol.1 -
Yeah, not sure where you are but Planet Fitness is a great bargain! Tons of treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, and weight machines. A few smaller free weights and classes. I know it's not for everyone but it works great for me. Your SO can have their opinion, but you and your doctor are the best people to make this decision. It is nice that he's concerned. My SO asked me to quit losing weight once because he liked me heavier. Now that we're a little older he is more concerned about my health than my *kitten*. He had to grow up a little
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I'll start with the stats, because this is what is convincing me I should still focus on weight loss as a goal. I'm 5'2, SW:205, CW: 160 GW: 130 (or normal/healthy BMI for my height). Currently I'm just at the point of no longer being obese. Just there. Top end of overweight BMI for my height. Like, barely not obese anymore. I think lots of people start here, and it doesn't seem like a good place to stop to me.
My SO's concerns are: I've lost weight quickly. I lost most of my weight in May, June, July, August. I lost in September too, but slower. I saw for some weeks in June & July, my weight trending app (Happy Scale) shows me losing at a rate of 2.5lbs - which is too fast. I worked on slowing down, and September had more weeks at 1.2/ and 0.8lb/week.
Currently I've been unintentionally maintaining for 2.5 weeks due to being off of work with a concussion that kinda shot my motivation, energy, & focus on everything (starting back to work slowly now). I don't think this is bad (very happy I didn't really gain), but I expressed that I would like to start back trying to tighten up my eating & logging. My SO thought I shouldn't, and should instead focus on fitness and specifically strength now I've lost ~45lbs.
I am definitely interested in working on these things. I've been out of the gym for a while unfortunately (currently no membership, but this will change in January). I've been extremely sedentary most of my life. I've never really worked out a consistent exercise routine for myself other than my physio exercises for my knee. But I don't think that I should maintain at this weight. I have knee issues that may improve with weight loss that takes pressure off of the joint.
I will say visually it's been a little dramatic. I'm currently the size I was in high school, and all of my mom's friends keep commenting on how slender I look. I felt a little startled by my reflection too for a while, but I feel like in the last couple weeks of maintenance my brain has caught up and I no longer feel so vain or creeped out by the difference. I think a short break at maintenance was good for me to catch up.
I think despite that, objectively I'm still overweight and at an unhealthy weight here, and my habits aren't currently so great w/re: eating. Although it would be improved with fitness & strength training for sure, I'm not sure maintenance is the right idea. Although it's appealing to me because I am definitely tired out from this process so far.
I would appreciate any more opinions because I'm sure everyone else is much more informed, either through personal experiences or reading. Thank you
Hi there! Firstly well done for loosing all that weight! But yes you may want to think about slowing it down a little. Definitely start weight training and maybe get yourself a personal trainer just to begin with so you know what you are doing in regards to the different exercises etc so you don't hurt yourself.
I can understand your SO being concerned as you lost weight so quickly, try and aim for around 0.5 to 1lb a week so the weight comes off safely and correctly. Again, well done x0 -
lunnon1984 wrote: »I'll start with the stats, because this is what is convincing me I should still focus on weight loss as a goal. I'm 5'2, SW:205, CW: 160 GW: 130 (or normal/healthy BMI for my height). Currently I'm just at the point of no longer being obese. Just there. Top end of overweight BMI for my height. Like, barely not obese anymore. I think lots of people start here, and it doesn't seem like a good place to stop to me.
My SO's concerns are: I've lost weight quickly. I lost most of my weight in May, June, July, August. I lost in September too, but slower. I saw for some weeks in June & July, my weight trending app (Happy Scale) shows me losing at a rate of 2.5lbs - which is too fast. I worked on slowing down, and September had more weeks at 1.2/ and 0.8lb/week.
Currently I've been unintentionally maintaining for 2.5 weeks due to being off of work with a concussion that kinda shot my motivation, energy, & focus on everything (starting back to work slowly now). I don't think this is bad (very happy I didn't really gain), but I expressed that I would like to start back trying to tighten up my eating & logging. My SO thought I shouldn't, and should instead focus on fitness and specifically strength now I've lost ~45lbs.
I am definitely interested in working on these things. I've been out of the gym for a while unfortunately (currently no membership, but this will change in January). I've been extremely sedentary most of my life. I've never really worked out a consistent exercise routine for myself other than my physio exercises for my knee. But I don't think that I should maintain at this weight. I have knee issues that may improve with weight loss that takes pressure off of the joint.
I will say visually it's been a little dramatic. I'm currently the size I was in high school, and all of my mom's friends keep commenting on how slender I look. I felt a little startled by my reflection too for a while, but I feel like in the last couple weeks of maintenance my brain has caught up and I no longer feel so vain or creeped out by the difference. I think a short break at maintenance was good for me to catch up.
I think despite that, objectively I'm still overweight and at an unhealthy weight here, and my habits aren't currently so great w/re: eating. Although it would be improved with fitness & strength training for sure, I'm not sure maintenance is the right idea. Although it's appealing to me because I am definitely tired out from this process so far.
I would appreciate any more opinions because I'm sure everyone else is much more informed, either through personal experiences or reading. Thank you
Hi there! Firstly well done for loosing all that weight! But yes you may want to think about slowing it down a little. Definitely start weight training and maybe get yourself a personal trainer just to begin with so you know what you are doing in regards to the different exercises etc so you don't hurt yourself.
I can understand your SO being concerned as you lost weight so quickly, try and aim for around 0.5 to 1lb a week so the weight comes off safely and correctly. Again, well done x
Thank you, I would really love to try personal training but it is seriously priced out of my reach. I work part time for minimum wage and I'm in school so I'm trying to save as much as possible. But when I do get back to the gym maybe there is something where people can give me directions, I don't know.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I agree that you have lost weight quickly, allowing it down to 0.5lbs to 1lb per week max is a good idea.
Your current maintenance break has probably been a good thing.
Have you been strength training as you've lost weight? If not, then definitely start now!
Thank you!
I was planning on aiming for 1lb, but maybe aiming for .5lb might be a good idea. It’s almost maintenance and should keep things from continuing dramatically, while still being on the right track. Sort of a good compromise.
Nope, while my physio includes some strength work - fire hydrants and single leg bridge pose - I haven’t really done any dedicated strength training. I would really like to start except I feel absolutely out of my depth. If I had the money I’d try one of those single consultation personal training things to get me started, but I don’t. I’ve tried to read some, on Reddit & here, I’ve looked at Nerd Fitness bodyweight routine but I feel like I can’t do certain pieces either due to injury (no twisting motions or lunges or jumping for my knee) or just flat out weakness (push ups - no knee push ups either because knee). Reddit bodyweight fitness has a complex plan that looks good & like it has stuff in place to modify it, but I can’t figure out the pieces myself. I worry I might be overthinking this stuff and I should just start something, but I don’t know what to do, lmao.
You're getting a gym membership in January? That should come with at least one session with a trainer. That's enough time to put together a routine for you. Let them know about your knee upfront.
I've taken several small group classes with trainers at various gyms and found them very helpful, and very cheap, if not free. At the last one, I told the trainer ahead of time that I was coming and had knee issues, and she was ready with modifications for me, which I appreciated very much.
I've been dealing with knee issues for almost 9 years and encourage you to not be like me and push it
I'm currently back to just walking and yoga for lower body and strength training upper body only.
It sadly does not come with any personal training. It's part of my school tuition. Which means it's over an hour away from where I live, but still better than nothing. There are free group fitness classes though, and I did try one that turned out to not be terrible - a Barre/Core class. Although the Zumba was terrible, all twisting and jumping and impossible to follow despite being for "beginners"
I've always been too intimidated to try the pool (highly recommended by my physiotherapist to swim more) and the weight machines. There are a lot of weight machines that I can't identify, and a lot of Very Fit people my age that want to use them. It gets very busy & it's all in a circle, so people are sitting across from you on the cardio machines staring you down... I need to challenge myself to try but tbh I don't know how it'll go... If I could try now when I'm not doing classes and have a ton of free time while I'm recovering I think I could get over it, but once classes start and I start freaking out about that I honestly just don't know.
I hate busy gyms and always go at off peak times, which may not be the times I'd prefer to go, but are the times I can stand to go.
Yeah... It would be good to figure out what non-peak times are other than like 6am/10pm. I can't do the super early mornings/late nights because I live an hour away and I'm reliant on transit.
I would like to point out that January is going to be insanely busy no matter what time due to New Year's resolutioners. So you might find it crowded and overwhelming at first, but it will die down by March at the latest.
Great lmao that’s like the whole semester 😐
Is there a $10 a month Planet Fitness more convenient to you?
Also, YMCAs have scholarships which you may qualify for.
The YMCA near me is under construction & has been for like 2 years now lol. Not really. I just checked and the closest Planet Fitnesss is an hour away also (I take transit, so even if something is technically close-ish the time can be double or even triple what a car would take because of detours and stuff).
There is a local small independent gym ~10min away that I've looked into, but it's like $100+tax per month at the new-member discount ($200/month after the first month, is this normal? lol I have sticker shock over looking this up!). And I'm not sure that it even has equipment, it might just be group fitness classes.
There is a community centre 20min away but that just has a pool. I might go there, it's just swimming. Still a start! This is a good reminder I need to call about the cost, I meant to do that last week, thanks!
The school gym is free when I do go, so I do really want to go there because I'm technically paying for it anyway. I just need to not be a scardey cat. But I totally am one.... lol.
No, $200/month is not normal, unless that is coming with personal training or massages or something. Maybe look for a Groupon for that place? They may jack the prices up if they get a lot of people in from Groupon.1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I agree that you have lost weight quickly, allowing it down to 0.5lbs to 1lb per week max is a good idea.
Your current maintenance break has probably been a good thing.
Have you been strength training as you've lost weight? If not, then definitely start now!
Thank you!
I was planning on aiming for 1lb, but maybe aiming for .5lb might be a good idea. It’s almost maintenance and should keep things from continuing dramatically, while still being on the right track. Sort of a good compromise.
Nope, while my physio includes some strength work - fire hydrants and single leg bridge pose - I haven’t really done any dedicated strength training. I would really like to start except I feel absolutely out of my depth. If I had the money I’d try one of those single consultation personal training things to get me started, but I don’t. I’ve tried to read some, on Reddit & here, I’ve looked at Nerd Fitness bodyweight routine but I feel like I can’t do certain pieces either due to injury (no twisting motions or lunges or jumping for my knee) or just flat out weakness (push ups - no knee push ups either because knee). Reddit bodyweight fitness has a complex plan that looks good & like it has stuff in place to modify it, but I can’t figure out the pieces myself. I worry I might be overthinking this stuff and I should just start something, but I don’t know what to do, lmao.
You're getting a gym membership in January? That should come with at least one session with a trainer. That's enough time to put together a routine for you. Let them know about your knee upfront.
I've taken several small group classes with trainers at various gyms and found them very helpful, and very cheap, if not free. At the last one, I told the trainer ahead of time that I was coming and had knee issues, and she was ready with modifications for me, which I appreciated very much.
I've been dealing with knee issues for almost 9 years and encourage you to not be like me and push it
I'm currently back to just walking and yoga for lower body and strength training upper body only.
It sadly does not come with any personal training. It's part of my school tuition. Which means it's over an hour away from where I live, but still better than nothing. There are free group fitness classes though, and I did try one that turned out to not be terrible - a Barre/Core class. Although the Zumba was terrible, all twisting and jumping and impossible to follow despite being for "beginners"
I've always been too intimidated to try the pool (highly recommended by my physiotherapist to swim more) and the weight machines. There are a lot of weight machines that I can't identify, and a lot of Very Fit people my age that want to use them. It gets very busy & it's all in a circle, so people are sitting across from you on the cardio machines staring you down... I need to challenge myself to try but tbh I don't know how it'll go... If I could try now when I'm not doing classes and have a ton of free time while I'm recovering I think I could get over it, but once classes start and I start freaking out about that I honestly just don't know.
I hate busy gyms and always go at off peak times, which may not be the times I'd prefer to go, but are the times I can stand to go.
Yeah... It would be good to figure out what non-peak times are other than like 6am/10pm. I can't do the super early mornings/late nights because I live an hour away and I'm reliant on transit.
I would like to point out that January is going to be insanely busy no matter what time due to New Year's resolutioners. So you might find it crowded and overwhelming at first, but it will die down by March at the latest.
Great lmao that’s like the whole semester 😐
Is there a $10 a month Planet Fitness more convenient to you?
Also, YMCAs have scholarships which you may qualify for.
The YMCA near me is under construction & has been for like 2 years now lol. Not really. I just checked and the closest Planet Fitnesss is an hour away also (I take transit, so even if something is technically close-ish the time can be double or even triple what a car would take because of detours and stuff).
There is a local small independent gym ~10min away that I've looked into, but it's like $100+tax per month at the new-member discount ($200/month after the first month, is this normal? lol I have sticker shock over looking this up!). And I'm not sure that it even has equipment, it might just be group fitness classes.
There is a community centre 20min away but that just has a pool. I might go there, it's just swimming. Still a start! This is a good reminder I need to call about the cost, I meant to do that last week, thanks!
The school gym is free when I do go, so I do really want to go there because I'm technically paying for it anyway. I just need to not be a scardey cat. But I totally am one.... lol.
No, $200/month is not normal, unless that is coming with personal training or massages or something. Maybe look for a Groupon for that place? They may jack the prices up if they get a lot of people in from Groupon.
I’ll keep my eye out but it definitely doesn’t come with training (separate packages for that, additional to the base membership). I think this stuff is just expensive 😞 probably due to where I live.0 -
Lillymoo01 wrote: »One point that hasn't been raised how is your concussion going? That is a pretty tough break. If you still haven't fully recovered I'd personally recommend eating at maintenance until you do as your body needs those calories to properly heal. Eating at a deficit can just make healing time longer. Basically what I am saying is stay at maintenance until you know you have recovered. Only then would I begin eating at a deficit again, just less aggressive than previously which you plan to do anyway.
I raised this question at my appointment today - and the specialist told me it is A-OK to go ahead with a non-aggressive calorie deficit as long as I’m not cutting out macros & include enough healthy fats. She said omega 3’s and nuts are important to include in a brain-healthy diet, so I think I’m good 😁 also she’s saying it’s moving well so I’m recovering 🙂 and exercise is great to do “active rest” with light aerobic exercise on days off. So I think we can put this worry to rest, but I am really glad you mentioned this because I didn’t even think of it!5
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