Early 60s, 5'-8" (ish)
SW (02.10.22) - 150
CW - 150.4 (08.01.22)
JulyGW - 142.8
FinalGW - 125lbs

I haven't been getting enough exercise so I need to recommit. It's been so darn hot out that I just can't get myself to walk or bike, but I'm going to try to get out early in the am when there are spots of shade around.
Cardio: Last walk I did was 5K walk so I'm going to stick with that distance and try to improve my time. Will be cycling or golfing as cross-training.
ST challenges: Pull-up challenge - I'm up to 20 lb. dumbbell rows
push-ups - If I do these every day this week, I'll be finished with that challenge by the end of the week (60 push-ups)
planks - this week is 3 sets of 60 seconds each.
Squats - 3 sets of 50.
Food:
Limiting processed foods and staying as close to vegan as possible.

Thanks for starting the thread and the inspiration@CeeBeeSlim!

@SparkSpringtime69 you will turn this around. I still can't do planks for that long

I was really depleted after yesterday's circuit training and I was trying to just eat protein, fruit and vegetables before dinner, but I just didn't feel good and felt irritable. So I had an ice cream sandwich. Not sure that actually worked! I think dehydration might be involved.

Today I'm going to try mixing avocado and tuna. I just had eggs for breakfast after my yoga. It was an exhausting routine. Glad tomorrow is an off day!

My friend says that if you take BCAAs, they give you more energy when you're working out. Any opinions on these and whether or not they are a good idea?

What do you do after a hard workout to recover and not get too hungry?

May today be a good day!

@zenobia9777 I don't usually feel hungry after a workout, and don't use any supplements, etc. I do drink a bunch of water right after a workout to replenish.
@CeeBeeSlim I do them 3 times a week. It's good to give your muscles a chance to recuperate for at least one day in between workouts.

CeeBeeSlim wrote: »

@zenobia9777 Here is the link i mentioned.

https://physiqonomics.com/bcaas/

That is a masterpiece of well presented information. Thank you. I will focus on the amount of protein they recommend. I'm probably not hitting that.

Yesterday I felt better after my difficult yoga workout. I had three eggs fried in half a tablespoon of butter. That's a good amount of protein.
I was using the nuun electrolyte powders regularly and I stopped doing that because I want to just stop spending the money. Maybe that was a mistake.

Thanks @HoneyBadger302 and @SparkSpringtime69!

Hey! This is my first time commenting on this discussion board (and first time even on MFP), and it's so nice to see a board where it's for that in-between stage!

Stats:
5'6.5" (I think 😅)
Current Weight: 60.9kg - 1 August | Goal Weight: 55kg
Heaviest Weight: ~85kg as a teenager

I just started keto at the start of the month having debated on it for a long time. It's partially to help me go down to my goal weight which I was at before having a carb heavy month in Mongolia haha. But the main reason is to help with my Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Luckily my partner has already been on it for 7 months, so that's some amazing support to keep motivated right now.

I'm hoping to start my burlesque up again soon too! And just light strength training in general to tone up a bit more.

Good morning friends. Welcome to the new folks joining- this is an amazing and supportive group here.

@SparkSpringtime69 thank you so much for sending that link. I had no idea. That’s crazy. I don’t have any of those batches but apparently more being recalled. I have to look again.

Things going well here - no travel, been getting exercise daily, eating really well and being careful tracking. I’m back down about two lbs but still fluctuating. It’s really got the be the consistency- as we have said - being militant about measuring, weighing. Even then, after 50 it’s SLOW. But I’m in it - let’s see.

This summer heat is brutal. Water is definitely helping. I have been consistent with that for the first time and can’t say it’s making a difference. Big gaps for me are sleep - up too late, up too early. And yoga! I need to get that into my life somehow…@zenobia977 good for you getting it done! And thank you for sharing the inspiration.

Have a great day friends. Stay cool out there!

5'7", 43 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish
2/23/22: 150
3/30/22: 147
4/22: Missed
5/31/22: 149.4
6/29/22: 152.4
7/27/22:150.6

8/4/22: 150.0

It's been an - ah, exciting? - last 2 weeks here. First, last week, had my annual go-round with the 'vid - knocked me on my butt for a couple days, but I still had barn chores each day, so not like I did NOTHING - but didn't do much besides that! Fine this week other than a sinus infection (side effect, not directly related) that hasn't quite kicked the bucket yet but is slowly improving.

On top of all that, I had my last day at my previous job, and started back with my new-at-a-previous-employer job. The 'new' job will be a ton better for my personal health because it's mostly remote, which means I can a) save a ton of commute money, and b) take that time to workout, care for the house, etc - and our boss seems really chill, so on slow days I can get *kitten* done, and on busy days I'll be busy, but he's not worried about babysitting which days are which - thank you, yes, I'm an adult and don't require a babysitter anymore LOL.