Workout/Gym/Diet Rant thread

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  • cmsavells
    cmsavells Posts: 257 Member
    This is perfect! My aunt was being super critical of my use of MFP. Told me I was obsessing to make sure I recorded every morsel of food and measured every bite. Then, 2 hours later, she has guts enough to tell me I have too many strawberries in the bowl. Right after I was criticized for measuring my food.

    Connie in KY
  • rhtexasgal
    rhtexasgal Posts: 572 Member
    Lifestyle change is a double-edged sword. While I enjoy carrying less poundage, I sometimes hate that I look at a treat differently. If I want a small Sonic slush or mini blizzard or something, I look at the calories then think to myself "Is it worth it for the 30-45 minutes extra on the elliptical?" It's so much harder to be spontaneous food-wise.
  • brittanystebbins95
    brittanystebbins95 Posts: 567 Member
    We have a group of guys (usually 3 and its the same people) and they'll chat/work out together and do split sets (I think that's what they're called.) Basically, instead of completing their sets on one machine and then moving to the next, they'll do one set, move to the next machine, and do the same for the second and third and so on. And then go back through them three or four times.
    So they'll take up 6-8 machines for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Its infuriating. I had one day where I literally ran out of improv work outs to do to pass the time but still be lifting and focusing on my intended muscle group. and my workout just completely stalled. I was SO frustrated. And they do this ALL the time. Its to the point that I'm about to put a little slip in the suggestion box that the gym owner puts a sign up banning sets like that unless the gym is empty.
    I get you like working out that way, but this is a public space. Other people use it, too. Come on people, we can share.
  • emmies_123
    emmies_123 Posts: 513 Member
    rhtexasgal wrote: »
    Lifestyle change is a double-edged sword. While I enjoy carrying less poundage, I sometimes hate that I look at a treat differently. If I want a small Sonic slush or mini blizzard or something, I look at the calories then think to myself "Is it worth it for the 30-45 minutes extra on the elliptical?" It's so much harder to be spontaneous food-wise.

    Yess!!! This so hard. I still have room for small sweets, but I can't look at cakes the same way anymore. Or burgers, 99% of restaurant burgers are higher calorie count than my daily limit =(
  • brittanystebbins95
    brittanystebbins95 Posts: 567 Member
    We have a group of guys (usually 3 and its the same people) and they'll chat/work out together and do split sets (I think that's what they're called.) Basically, instead of completing their sets on one machine and then moving to the next, they'll do one set, move to the next machine, and do the same for the second and third and so on. And then go back through them three or four times.
    So they'll take up 6-8 machines for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Its infuriating. I had one day where I literally ran out of improv work outs to do to pass the time but still be lifting and focusing on my intended muscle group. and my workout just completely stalled. I was SO frustrated. And they do this ALL the time. Its to the point that I'm about to put a little slip in the suggestion box that the gym owner puts a sign up banning sets like that unless the gym is empty.
    I get you like working out that way, but this is a public space. Other people use it, too. Come on people, we can share.

    You are talking about circuits. So what happens if you attempt use one of the machines in their circuit? Do they say anything? I'll occasionally do a circuit using 2-3 machines if no one is using them, but if someone gets on one of the machines I'm not using while I'm using another one I'm certainly not going to say anything. Because I don't feel like people can reserve a machine they are not actively using.

    That's what its called! Don't know why my brain kept going back to split set. Goodness. They don't rerack their weights and they purposely leave their personal belongings, for example, a phone or a sweat towel over there to save their spot.
  • GemimaFitzTed
    GemimaFitzTed Posts: 260 Member
    Eddie_Ice wrote: »
    I am sick of the following inner monologue.

    Body: "Yo lets eat that!"
    Brain: "No"
    Body: "Ooohh Lets eat THIS!"
    Brain: "Dude, no"
    Body: "Ok, ok but lets just have one of these!!"
    Brain: "BODY SHUT UP!! YOU KNOW THE CALORIE COUNT!!"

    We go to war everyday and only come together when the food diary is done and that sense of pride washes over us.

    OMG! It's like you're in my head! I had the exact inner monologue this evening! Body wanted chocolate; brain reminded body of the weekend when homemade biscuits were made and Body wanted to continuously taste....
  • brittanystebbins95
    brittanystebbins95 Posts: 567 Member
    hlr1987 wrote: »
    Started half marathon training last month, I've planned a very slow build because I'm still overweight, have little time around my small children to train, and foot issues. When I mentioned my plans to a relative, they got excited and decided to enter as well, and quizzed me for my whole training plan, what am I doing this week, and then next week. I can manage just over half the distance atm, and was feeling pretty chuffed about that with four months to go, but they've just sent me a photo of them completing their first one, and a good half an hour faster than I could. Now I'm pretty bummed that the buddy I'd not planned for but got emotionally invested in probably just wanted the motivation of beating me to help their training. Trying to be happy for them, but honestly I just feel a bit disheartened now.

    Other people's success is not your failure ♥ Keep at it, you're doing amazing!
  • mcemino2
    mcemino2 Posts: 427 Member
    Gym equipment that isn't consistent. Yesterday got on the same stationary bike I was on Monday, set the level to 8 just like always, barley got halfway through my normal 15 minutes before my legs gave out, even after reducing the level some. Felt a lot harder than it usually does.
  • mcemino2
    mcemino2 Posts: 427 Member
    I hate how much I think about food. I hate how often my thought process goes like this:

    1. I want *insert craving*.
    2. No. I don't need *insert craving*. It's just a craving.
    3. But that craving isn't going away.
    4. Maybe I should just go ahead and get the food.
    5. I don't need it.
    6. If I ate it, I'd just feel bad about my will power.
    7. Yeah, but if I ate it, maybe the craving will go away.
    8. Okay. This is the LAST time I'm eating this.
    9. Everything's going to change after this. I'll be good from now on.
    10. Now that I've eaten it, I've completely screwed up.
    11. Eh, since I've already screwed up, I might as well just do what I want today.
    12. Well, now I'm ashamed of myself.
    13. But maybe I'll do better tomorrow.

    I'm really working to break this cycle!

    Absolutely agree, especially on the weekends.
  • smoofinator
    smoofinator Posts: 635 Member
    I love to cook, but I get stupid hunger cues every time I try to lookup new recipes! Even if I wait until just after I've eaten a very filling meal, my brain is like, "Oh that looks good! You should make that! You would like to eat that, wouldn't you? Well, if you can't eat that, eat SOMETHING!"
  • 150poundsofme
    150poundsofme Posts: 523 Member
    People have to always say something about me eating a salad - what's in it, oh, u eating so heathy - wish I could do that etc. I was at a luncheon, passing around the roll basket. I did not take but the woman across from me had to ask "You're not indulging" I just said maybe later. And then I asked her if I could ask her a question, sure she said, whatever. Ok, so why did you have to comment about the roll? I could be gluten free and many different reasons - she said something about will power. You can't eat a salad without someone thinking or saying you are on a diet. Another time I passed up macaroons. A man said it's because I am on a diet. I said, no I do not like coconut. Like leave me along, stop commenting on my food and how much I lost and also wanting to know how much I lost. I recently called out another person but don't remember what was said - about my food again. I think I have to ignore them. I would like to say I am allergic to this or that but with knowing someone who is severely allergic to some foods, I don't want to trivialize an allergy.
  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,254 Member
    People have to always say something about me eating a salad - what's in it, oh, u eating so heathy - wish I could do that etc. I was at a luncheon, passing around the roll basket. I did not take but the woman across from me had to ask "You're not indulging" I just said maybe later. And then I asked her if I could ask her a question, sure she said, whatever. Ok, so why did you have to comment about the roll? I could be gluten free and many different reasons - she said something about will power. You can't eat a salad without someone thinking or saying you are on a diet. Another time I passed up macaroons. A man said it's because I am on a diet. I said, no I do not like coconut. Like leave me along, stop commenting on my food and how much I lost and also wanting to know how much I lost. I recently called out another person but don't remember what was said - about my food again. I think I have to ignore them. I would like to say I am allergic to this or that but with knowing someone who is severely allergic to some foods, I don't want to trivialize an allergy.

    This is why I rarely tell people I’m trying to lose weight. Today I went to lunch with my hiking group. We live in a rural area where beef is king. When I ordered a grilled chicken patty melt without the melt (cheese) and asked that it be on rye bread instead of a bun and then asked them to hold the mayo, the waitress joked that my order was too healthy. Like it’s any of her business what I prefer to eat!

  • suzanne6094
    suzanne6094 Posts: 104 Member
    Just going to Rant here ... with all the bones in my body and muscles... its my Big Toes that suffer the most in BJJ... really such a tiny body part.... GRRRR get with the program toes....

  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,583 Member
    My left shoulder is frozen. It happened Wed night/Thurs morning, I have been doing a lot of back exercises and planks and chest press machines (could not do free weights while waiting for my back to heal). I think those chest press machines don't quite fit my range of motion.
    I can do barely anything with that arm because it hurts and is stiff. Finding a comfortable position to sleep in is difficult.
    I see the doctor Tuesday and start physical therapy a week later.
    I just feel sick and guilty asking my husband to do so much for me (most cooking and grocery shopping). He is telling me to rest but he has a stressful job himself and I worry about him. And I don't want him to worry about me on top of it.
    And of course I am frustrated at not being able to lift weights or run (high impact jolts that arm).
    I will probably feel better once the doc sees me and I know what to do next. He'll probably give me a cortisone shot and at least I will feel some relief. And at least I can do unweighted squats.
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    edited May 2019
    Well, not one to complain about gym stuff usually but it gets kind of distracting when kids are running loose (no parents in site or rationale why they are there) in the gym @ like 2am (around my usual time because of my schedule) & come up to me & start asking me questions about how to lose weight whilst I am smack dab in the middle of a set (just awkward as hell!). Have had youngins sneak into the gym once asking members for money...>< (thankfully they were kicked out eventually)
  • oocdc2
    oocdc2 Posts: 1,361 Member
    Well, not one to complain about gym stuff usually but it gets kind of distracting when kids are running loose (no parents in site or rationale why they are there) in the gym @ like 2am (around my usual time because of my schedule) & come up to me & start asking me questions about how to lose weight whilst I am smack dab in the middle of a set (just awkward as hell!). Have had youngins sneak into the gym once asking members for money...>< (thankfully they were kicked out eventually)

    Not for nothing, but depending on the age of the "kids", they may be breaking curfew. It may be worth your while to Google the ordinance in your town. I suppose being at the gym is better than other activities they could be doing at 2 am, but there are avenues to curb this, if you chose to.
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    edited May 2019
    oocdc2 wrote: »
    Well, not one to complain about gym stuff usually but it gets kind of distracting when kids are running loose (no parents in site or rationale why they are there) in the gym @ like 2am (around my usual time because of my schedule) & come up to me & start asking me questions about how to lose weight whilst I am smack dab in the middle of a set (just awkward as hell!). Have had youngins sneak into the gym once asking members for money...>< (thankfully they were kicked out eventually)

    Not for nothing, but depending on the age of the "kids", they may be breaking curfew. It may be worth your while to Google the ordinance in your town. I suppose being at the gym is better than other activities they could be doing at 2 am, but there are avenues to curb this, if you chose to.

    Definitely under age...not worth it to stop everything I'm doing go grab a cell phone, etc. from out of my locker & report to authorities. Only happens rarely (twice in past year). Will bring up with the solo gym staff; still just annoying to deal with little kids who run amuck & show no respect in the gym (mess around with equipment & have no gym etiquette whatsoever).

    I honestly don't give a damn as long as they stay out of the weight/cardio sections and just want to play basketball or something (beats heroin right)
  • Hungry_Shopgirl
    Hungry_Shopgirl Posts: 329 Member
    - The guy who sits on the bench behind me and stops his sets just to stare at my butt when I'm deadlifting. Dude, I can see you in the mirror. Stop it.
    - The guy who doesn't work at the gym but comes to fiddle with my squat machine while I'm using it because it makes a weird clicking sound (I think it's because I'm taller than the average user). I'm not doing anything wrong and there's nothing for you to fix. You don't work here. Move along.
    - The lady who stands behind me at the checkout line in the supermarket and comments out loud "See, this is why westerners are so fat" to no one in particular while pointing at all the boneless, skinless chicken breasts I was buying. Lady, I speak your language and understand your rudeness. And no, chicken breasts are not the reason people are overweight *facepalm*.
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    - The guy who sits on the bench behind me and stops his sets just to stare at my butt when I'm deadlifting. Dude, I can see you in the mirror. Stop it.
    - The guy who doesn't work at the gym but comes to fiddle with my squat machine while I'm using it because it makes a weird clicking sound (I think it's because I'm taller than the average user). I'm not doing anything wrong and there's nothing for you to fix. You don't work here. Move along.
    - The lady who stands behind me at the checkout line in the supermarket and comments out loud "See, this is why westerners are so fat" to no one in particular while pointing at all the boneless, skinless chicken breasts I was buying. Lady, I speak your language and understand your rudeness. And no, chicken breasts are not the reason people are overweight *facepalm*.

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    Yep, boneless chicken breast macros just scream obesity and cardiovascular disease...#food label "edumacation"
  • cmsavells
    cmsavells Posts: 257 Member
    23CC23 wrote: »
    Ok ok I got a dumb one...

    I’ve lost 13.4lbs this last month and NOT one person other than my bestie who goes to the gym with me has noticed/said anything. I mentioned it to some people and they didn’t even acknowledge my achievement.

    Like... heeeeellllloooooo?! Pats on head please?! 😂😂😂😱

    I hear you. I had lost 40 pounds when a friend asked me if I was still going to the gym or did I give up on that. I just wanted to cry. Good advice somebody told me...it takes 4 weeks for you to notice weight change, 8 weeks for your family and close friends to notice, and 12 weeks for co-workers and acquaintances. I was at about 10 weeks into my weight loss journey when I got the gym comment.

    You're doing awesome. Keep it up!!

    Connie in KY
  • KMatovina
    KMatovina Posts: 16 Member
    mcemino2 wrote: »
    I hate how much I think about food. I hate how often my thought process goes like this:

    1. I want *insert craving*.
    2. No. I don't need *insert craving*. It's just a craving.
    3. But that craving isn't going away.
    4. Maybe I should just go ahead and get the food.
    5. I don't need it.
    6. If I ate it, I'd just feel bad about my will power.
    7. Yeah, but if I ate it, maybe the craving will go away.
    8. Okay. This is the LAST time I'm eating this.
    9. Everything's going to change after this. I'll be good from now on.
    10. Now that I've eaten it, I've completely screwed up.
    11. Eh, since I've already screwed up, I might as well just do what I want today.
    12. Well, now I'm ashamed of myself.
    13. But maybe I'll do better tomorrow.

    I'm really working to break this cycle!

    Absolutely agree, especially on the weekends.

    This has been an inner loop for me for years. I get going really well with a diet and exercise plan, then all of a sudden here come the cravings that I have to actively work to fight off. I feel lame for battling and even more lame the times I finally give in. It feels like it shouldn't be that difficult but...it is. Glad I'm not alone on that one.
  • pilia13
    pilia13 Posts: 3 Member
    Getting older and not being able to burn off the calories like I used to (very frustrating).