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Weight gain

Annadel
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I had to change my fitness routine to accommodate my new job.am so sad that I have gained 3-4 lbs in a month. My diet is in control just that I lost all muscle. Am sad and keep kicking myself for not going to gym. I just have no time
with this new job,
Anything to cheer me?? I really dont want weight creeping back..

Anything to cheer me?? I really dont want weight creeping back..
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Hey! That's totally understandable. But for me, I always used to put everything before my health/weight. I'd make excuses like to constantly avoid going to the gym, and I'd let sabotaging thoughts come in the way. I had to actually sit down and have a good think about what my priorities were, and how important it was for me to lose/maintain weight. It really is a mind over matter sort of thing. I would start by working on some organisational skills, so for example, you've started a new job; make a written plan (of times) and what you want to do for the day, include foods/snacks which you will eat. Make sure that you leave room for flexibility etc. I find that if you write things down and see them, they start to feel more achievable.
Weight will not creep back in, if you stop it! This is just a small set back for you, 3-4 lbs is better than 20 lbs, and at least you have recognised now that you need to do something about. You can do it!0 -
I had to change my fitness routine to accommodate my new job.am so sad that I have gained 3-4 lbs in a month. My diet is in control just that I lost all muscle. Am sad and keep kicking myself for not going to gym. I just have no time
with this new job,
Anything to cheer me?? I really dont want weight creeping back..
if you're eating the same, and say you have LOST muscle, how have you GAINED weight?0 -
I had to change my fitness routine to accommodate my new job.am so sad that I have gained 3-4 lbs in a month. My diet is in control just that I lost all muscle. Am sad and keep kicking myself for not going to gym. I just have no time
with this new job,
Anything to cheer me?? I really dont want weight creeping back..
if you're eating the same, and say you have LOST muscle, how have you GAINED weight?
This ^^0 -
If you can't go to the gym, find bodyweight exercises.
Do this quick routine upon waking, bit before sleep, and one or two more times throughout the day.
Pushups 3-4 sets to failure
Situps 3 -4 sets to 75% max reps or something like that
Bulgarian split squats 3 sets each leg of whats comfortable.
Nothing big, but it's quick and easy and will help you keep your muscles active throughout the day!0 -
I had this issue once before. What worked for me is printing out weekly plans with broken down hours (you can find them online or you could use the new-fangled way of planning with Google calendar
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I blocked out all of my working hours, meal times, personal commitments etc. each week then made appointments on the calendar which I regarded as just as important as everything else. They HAD to happen. It might be different times each week but as long as they're in there. cIf you find a good 20 minute routine that's only an hour and 20 minutes a week that you need to find each week... surely it's manageable..? What about getting in some 30DS type DVDs too?0 -
Thanks all. I did go to gym today . Got hi e super Kate but I did it.. Need a consistent routine to get back on track.0
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