CrossFit

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

Have you ever heard of IIFYM

I'm just gonna pretend I didn't read that

[StirCrazy]

I have been doing cross training for years, I train at cooking supper, then I cross over and train at eating it

seriously thought, Brad and I got the stupid idea years ago that we needed to get in shape so we started on , what was yours that carb addict thing and I did a modified Atkins, I lost 80 lbs initially, but put 20 -30 back on, but still I think 50 lbs lighter and 10 years older is pretty good. Brad got skinny I got husky , but I started with a lot more weight than Brad, and he cheated with that running crap, I can do that due to my knees. we used to have one cheat meal a week, and that was pizza Fridays for lunch... been a long time sense we've done that...

I still have another 30 to 40lbs to lose but hockey season started today so that will get rid of about 20 of it on its own.

the whole problem is I lack motivation to do anything else as there is no medical reason for me to lose the weight, this really pees off my family Dr, as we did my physical last year and my blood work and all the tests came back better than most 20 year old athletes, so in essence I am not a walking heart attack or the poster by for diabetes, but rather at the extreme other end of the chart. i am just heavy by about 40 lbs.. which isn't really much of a motivator to do something about it.

so how do you guys who are married with no problems, work a good job, have kids and pets, ect.... get motivated to go out and do something that is just to increase your looks, no medical reasons. I can understand Mindy wanting to get stronger and increase stamina, but only wanting to lose 5 lbs this isn't an issue of looks. myself I am probably stronger and have more stamina than I did 15 years ago, so for me the concern is pure looks. if I was single and looking then it would be a no brainer.

Steve

[reefermadness]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

I have been doing cross training for years, I train at cooking supper, then I cross over and train at eating it

seriously thought, Brad and I got the stupid idea years ago that we needed to get in shape so we started on , what was yours that carb addict thing and I did a modified Atkins, I lost 80 lbs initially, but put 20 -30 back on, but still I think 50 lbs lighter and 10 years older is pretty good. Brad got skinny I got husky , but I started with a lot more weight than Brad, and he cheated with that running crap, I can do that due to my knees. we used to have one cheat meal a week, and that was pizza Fridays for lunch... been a long time sense we've done that...

I still have another 30 to 40lbs to lose but hockey season started today so that will get rid of about 20 of it on its own.

the whole problem is I lack motivation to do anything else as there is no medical reason for me to lose the weight, this really pees off my family Dr, as we did my physical last year and my blood work and all the tests came back better than most 20 year old athletes, so in essence I am not a walking heart attack or the poster by for diabetes, but rather at the extreme other end of the chart. i am just heavy by about 40 lbs.. which isn't really much of a motivator to do something about it.

so how do you guys who are married with no problems, work a good job, have kids and pets, ect.... get motivated to go out and do something that is just to increase your looks, no medical reasons. I can understand Mindy wanting to get stronger and increase stamina, but only wanting to lose 5 lbs this isn't an issue of looks. myself I am probably stronger and have more stamina than I did 15 years ago, so for me the concern is pure looks. if I was single and looking then it would be a no brainer.

Steve

I know what your saying but I have lifted off and on since I was 17 and I'm now 34 (married). I do it for a lot of reasons. Firstly Im not hard core about it.... I try to do it 4 times a week (doesnt always happen) but right now Im on a kick. I do it recreationally and there have been years I have taken off like when my two kids were born. I was pretty inactive for 3-4 years. I've been back at it for about a year now and I gotta say I feel so much better. I have had knee trouble in the past and I have my knees in the best shape in like 8 years. More energy for sure. I also am making a conscience effort to sleep more. I'm eating a bit better I feel like I'm not getting sick as much. God knows those little kids bring home crazy germs. In the end though I have always like the challenge of physically pushing myself. The idea of being strong and athletic in general is nice. Im not superman though.....much of my workout years were also party years and I spent a lot of time training and eating wrong.

sorry for taking your thread off Track Mindy.

[kien]

Crossfit sure sounds like an awful lot of work. Mindy, I hope you're not doing it to lose weight because you don't need to lose any weight (I creeped your FB pictures). But if you're doing it for fun, then carry on :-)

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

sorry for taking your thread off Track Mindy.

I've probably over-shadowed your hijack Sorry Mindy ...

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

so how do you guys who are married with no problems, work a good job, have kids and pets, ect.... get motivated to go out and do something that is just to increase your looks, no medical reasons. I can understand Mindy wanting to get stronger and increase stamina, but only wanting to lose 5 lbs this isn't an issue of looks. myself I am probably stronger and have more stamina than I did 15 years ago, so for me the concern is pure looks. if I was single and looking then it would be a no brainer.

Steve

For me, I just have my workouts scheduled in my calendar. If I don't feel like it, tough, I go. I count everything I eat, and only eat single ingredient foods. I have to struggle to eat all my food in a day, and I eat well.
I just turned 50 last week and I have abs, so that motivates me right there.
As you know, I used to be close to 300 pounds many years ago, and I couldn't stand it. Now, I'm strong and it's an incredible feeling, but you need to get there to understand it. Once there, you never want to go back.
My wife is 14 years younger and I have a 3yo daughter, so I need to keep in shape just to keep up -lol
But there is certainly a vanity thing to it, I have guys at work 20 years younger that make comments how they wish they were in my kind of shape. That motivates too. I try to explain that wishing isn't the best strategy, but hey
I have a job that keeps me busy, 4 dogs, a 3 yo with disabilities and a ton of house maintenance to do. Oh, and a large reef tank. But training is important to me, so I make time. Sometimes I'm at the gym at midnight, but it gets done. It's not really even a motivation issue, it's just what I do. It's part of my life.

[kien]

I'm on the Brad Morgan beginner ABs working right now and so far so good. I'm up to 5 crunches and 1 roll out per session. This weekend I'm aiming for two roll outs and maybe plank for 5 seconds.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by kien

I'm on the Brad Morgan beginner ABs working right now and so far so good. I'm up to 5 crunches and 1 roll out per session. This weekend I'm aiming for two roll outs and maybe plank for 5 seconds.

You need a trainer to stand beside you and hit you with a stick, slacker! haha

[reefermadness]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

For me, I just have my workouts scheduled in my calendar. If I don't feel like it, tough, I go. I count everything I eat, and only eat single ingredient foods. I have to struggle to eat all my food in a day, and I eat well.
I just turned 50 last week and I have abs, so that motivates me right there.
As you know, I used to be close to 300 pounds many years ago, and I couldn't stand it. Now, I'm strong and it's an incredible feeling, but you need to get there to understand it. Once there, you never want to go back.
My wife is 14 years younger and I have a 3yo daughter, so I need to keep in shape just to keep up -lol
But there is certainly a vanity thing to it, I have guys at work 20 years younger that make comments how they wish they were in my kind of shape. That motivates too. I try to explain that wishing isn't the best strategy, but hey
I have a job that keeps me busy, 4 dogs, a 3 yo with disabilities and a ton of house maintenance to do. Oh, and a large reef tank. But training is important to me, so I make time. Sometimes I'm at the gym at midnight, but it gets done. It's not really even a motivation issue, it's just what I do. It's part of my life.

I know Im not that old but I think training can definitely keep you young. Congrats on that crazy weight loss. I know the feeling about being busy but making time. I usually dont hit my basement gym till 8-9pm after the kids are down. Sometimes I dont feel like getting my butt in motion but I never regret it and its a great stress relief.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

I know Im not that old but I think training can definitely keep you young. Congrats on that crazy weight loss. I know the feeling about being busy but making time. I usually dont hit my basement gym till 8-9pm after the kids are down. Sometimes I dont feel like getting my butt in motion but I never regret it and its a great stress relief.

Absolutely, and the younger you start, the easier it is to stay there. I'm lucky in that my wife is really supportive and we manage schedules well. She runs long distances, so her training sessions can be 4 hours, that I would have trouble scheduling!! But it works. I train 6 days/wk this month, plus try to run 3 days. The running doesn't always happen, but gym time is a priority.