Friends and family tell me i'm obsessive!

ninerbuff

So, been on myfitnesspal and back at the local gym since just before christmas. Gone from just over 14 stone to just under 13 stone. I've been hitting the cardio pretty hard, trying hard to keep on track with the app, and seen some good success.

My friends and family are very negative, saying I should 'eat what I want and not calorie count' and that I'm 'over-training'

Does anyone else get this? I feel bloody fantastic and don't plan on stopping anytime soon!

Stats - 5'10", Age 30, Weight 177.4 pounds.

Training:
Monday - Rest Day
Tuesday - 1 hour running (outdoor)
Wednesday - Gym - 10 min warm up - 90 min weights
Thursday - 10k rowing - Concept 2 rower
Friday - Gym - 10 min warm up - 90 min weights
Saturday - 1 hour road bike ride
Sunday - Gym - 10 min warm up - 90 min weights - Swim (indoor) 1 mile

What are you doing that it takes you 90 minutes to do weights?

A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

davesurf20

Split sets, so chest, biceps and core last night. I train with a partner so whilst I lift, he spots, then visa versa. 3 sets of 10 reps or failure. Lower weights and using correct form. I want to look great but Im gonna do it properly.

Incline dumbell press
Barbell curl
Swiss ball crunches

Flat dumbell press
Hammer curl
Kneeling twisting cable crunch

Decline dumbell press
Preacher curl
Cable torso rotation

Obviously would have been quicker solo

davesurf20

I saw an excellent saying a while back “Obsessive is what the lazy call the dedicated and committed”.

Enjoy your fitness when they sit around getting fatter and their health suffers.

That^^^ will be going on my facebook, thank you

cramernh

it doesnt look like obsessive to me. maybe your family are just jealous of your dedication to getting fit and healthy. ive decided not to share my progress with my partner after last nites comment when i told him i was down 3lbs this week with a total loss of 7lbs in 3 weeks only for him to ask "are you on that stupid diet thing again". bahumbug to the begrudgers is all i say. keep it up you are doing so well:flowerforyou:

Did your partner sleep on the couch for that kind of remark?

**grabs her boots

QMHayden

Totally agree with u, I keep it to myself, when asked I just say I'm watching what I eat and leave it at that. I count it as a NSV when people tell me I look like I'm losing weight, the more the merrier right?! And like u said when I've dropped a ton of weight, they WILL NOTICE! Still think I'm obsessive now?! Lol.

QMHayden

My secret is that i'm not telling anyone i'm loosing weight! and hope to just shock people when i lose half my body weight! I am slightly obsessed but i think its good because it keeps me focused, which will lead me to a healthy weight! I don't need anyone telling me I should eat a chocolate biscuit because that's what got me into this mess! Infact my aunty said to me the other day 'why don't you try going on your treadmill a bit more?' i didn't want to tell her i was using it 5 times a week already! Just do what makes you feel good!

Referring to ^^^....