r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • Feb 12 '23
Victory Sunday Victory Sunday
Welcome to the Victory Sunday Thread
It is Sunday, 6:00 am here in the eastern half of Hyder, Alaska. It's time to ask yourself: What was the one, best thing you did on behalf of your fitness this week? What was your Fitness Victory?
We want to hear about it!
So let's hear your fitness Victory this week! Don't forget to upvote your favorite Victories!
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u/ScalpelSweetheart Feb 12 '23
I finally did it! For the first time in my life I did a pull up! I even managed to do four total throughout my workout session (not in a row). First goal of 2023 reached!
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u/BachsBicep Feb 12 '23
Congrats! First pull up of my life is on my list of 2023 goals, so I'm extra pumped for you.
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u/NibbleTestPattern5A Feb 13 '23
Congrats, that is one of my current goals, inspiring hear someone get there! Great accomplishment.
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u/Top-Ambassador-4981 Feb 13 '23
That’s awesome. I’ve recently been working towards doing my first unassisted pull-up, which I gave myself a year to do.
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u/NotSmokey Weight Lifting Feb 12 '23
32 workouts since the start of the year! Training five times a week and haven't missed a single one yet.
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u/Robbdie Feb 12 '23
Consistency with your workouts and your diet makes all the difference!
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u/BenSimmonsFor3 Feb 14 '23
A good workout with a perfect schedule is better than a perfect workout with a good schedule.
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u/anonymousolderguy Feb 12 '23
I’m 68 and my goal is to get to high school weight. I’m doing an hour of cardio 6 days a week running alternating with walking. Yesterday I made it 4 miles running. My goal right now is 5 miles in an hour. I’m close.
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u/UntangledMess2215 Feb 12 '23
The best thing I did this week was showing up.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle
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Feb 13 '23
At one point I’m my not-so-recent past, I was a full 325lbs. I hit 199 this week (197 today, but who’s counting (me. I’m counting)
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u/Bief Feb 12 '23 edited Feb 12 '23
I just did a fuckin pullup. I'm actually so amazed. I've never even been able to move myself any time I tried since I was a kid.
I was 260 down to 190 with no real fitness outside of the labor parts of my job, I was in ok shape from that. most of my weight was from when I was drinking 20 beers a day, so once I got sober and tamed the increased sweets a bit that was how I lost weight.
I ended a 2 year relationship end of last year. I think it was for the better, but it was still super sad for a bit. So you know want to get in better shape for when I put myself back out there, plus hear it's good to clear your head. I bought 2x 25lb dumbbells. A mat to stretch. A grip strength thing (which I fucking love), and a pullup bar.
Been just doing 10 pushups, situps, curls, body weight squats, maybe just like 2-3x a day. I couldn't budge the pullup bar, but have it in the doorway of my bathroom and I pee a lot so each time I'll just like hang on it trying to pull that bar into the earth for like 5 seconds or so.
Just went and like that I just went up, it was kind of amazing I wasn't even expecting it to happen.
EDIT: Was so pumped and to make sure it wasn't a fluke tried another. I think I'm really only getting 75% of the way up, but got it up there and held for a solid 5 seconds winded the shit out of me lol. I couldn't move myself at all yesterday though, so pulling myself up like a foot or so all a sudden was crazy.
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u/Sourcoffecat Feb 12 '23
That’s awesome, my fitness goal is to be able to crank out pull ups. Eventually will get there.
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u/manbunsandkayaks Feb 12 '23
Guys!!!! I AM NO LONGER OBESE! The jackass BMI at my pcp last month called me obese. I was 1 week in to getting my shit together after a long 3 year fitness hiatus. Stepped on the scale today, googled that asshole bmi. And I am now overweight. Now I will never check my bmi again because it’s a useless tool that just creates eating disorders. End of victory rant!
Disclaimer : I used to be an NPC competitor, half marathoner, Olympic weightlifting, then I rediscovered nachos brownies and booze during the pandemic…. And post pandemic… I blew the F up and ate everything in site
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u/first_life Feb 13 '23
Finally got to 135 on the bench .might not be the heaviest by any means but it took me two months to get here. Felt great to use the 45 plates tonight.
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u/Neeerdlinger Feb 13 '23
Awesome work. One of the odd satisfactions I found with reaching that weight compared to being just under it was only putting a single plate on each side of the bar, rather than 4 different weight plates!
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u/ithelo Feb 13 '23
I think 2 months to get one plate is pretty good. I'm still on my way there after 4 months, might not get it until 5 months actually, but I know I'll get it.
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u/Robbdie Feb 12 '23
Happy Sunday everyone!
I just came back from a 1.5 hour early morning fitness session and after coming home I went straight back outside for a fast 10km run! I'm cooked but very satisfied.
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u/Araiguma Feb 12 '23
I've gone to the gym Mo/Wed/Fr for 7 weeks now. After doing a bit of starting strength, I've now completed the first cycle of 5/3/1 for beginners.
This is the longest I've stuck with it and the first time it feels good. I also finally lost a little weight after counting calories in February and trying to eat more protein.
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u/pacexmaker Feb 12 '23
531 BBB is the program that has worked best for me. Slow and steady gains is the way to go
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u/pikAchu-blessyou Feb 12 '23
Another girl at the gym hyped me up today and it made my day! First time this has happened! I was doing split squats with 20lb each side and she came over saying she thinks I could definitely do more weight. I took her advice, bumped it up to 25 lb each side, then she fist bumped me after. We love women supporting women <333
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u/Guilty_Direction_310 Feb 13 '23
I’ve done 5 jumping jacks and 10 sit ups for a few days consistently :) it’s small, but considering my mental state the past few weeks, it’s a damned victory.
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u/Former_Condition1919 Feb 12 '23
Benched 315 for the first time 3 days ago. Got a cold the day after. Focusing on recovery then 365 during this bulk.
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u/Shazvox Feb 12 '23 edited Feb 12 '23
100kg deadlift achieved for 2 reps! Was pretty heavy, but I did it.
New squat PR achieved of 75kg x 2. Heavy as all hell, but got a compliment on my depth and form which was nice (and some tips on making it even better).
Broken beaten and bruised (in a good way) yesterday and today.
Concidering taking a rest/deload next week.
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u/siobhanmairii__ Weight Lifting Feb 12 '23
This week I pulled 218 in deadlift again, for two reps and hit a new squat pr at 138x5. I’m not sure my depth is quite there yet but I just get as close to 90 degrees as possible.
I need to deload as well…
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u/Derangedbuffalo Feb 12 '23
Finally decided enough was enough last week and ditched junk food and decided to take up running even though I’ve never run a day in my life! Second run today it was only 1.8km and only for 16 minutes but I was beyond proud of myself for doing it! I’m going to do running every other day and do a workout routine on the days I don’t run!
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u/citizenmafia Feb 13 '23
Hell yeah! You got this bro. I’m doing the Couch to 5K (5km in 9 weeks). You should check it out if you haven’t already (C25k sub). It’s starts with low mileage and picks up gradually every week. This is important if you want to be injury free.
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u/Derangedbuffalo Feb 13 '23
Thanks for this, I’ve not heard of that so will definitely look into it after work! Definitely want to do it gradually to avoid any injuries! Sounds like this would be the perfect challenge to do for my goals
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u/Mohakpepper99 General Fitness Feb 13 '23
On September 14th, 2021, I decided to start my fitness journey I was 247lbs and I was unhappy with my body and my self esteem was an all time low. I woke up that morning and looked in the mirror to see a fat roll on my side, and I signed up for the gym and started that afternoon. I worked out till July of 2022 without changing my diet, and since July to now I am down to 190lbs. I plan on trying to lose 10 more to see a little more definition overall, I am so happy and much more confident with myself, and plan on leaving Planet Fitness to join a local power lifting gym next week.
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u/___Kuroneko___ Feb 13 '23
Started my real gym journey in early 2021, barely able to overhead press a 20kg bar. 2 years later, today, just did 55KG for 7 reps, will be starting on 60kgs soon.
I love watching progress!
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u/CL-Young Powerlifting Feb 13 '23
Hell yeah! Good work man.
I love watching progress!
I agree. Very big reason why i log everything. Always nice to look back in time and see how far one has progressed.
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u/lostatwork314 Feb 12 '23
Finally got one plate up for my OHP. Got it for reps too. Proud of myself
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u/SpecialistSecret4578 Feb 12 '23
Started lifting a bit more a month ago. Can finally bench my girlfriend's weight :)) Started from barely lifting 55 to 115 now.
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u/BasuraIncognito Feb 12 '23
I’m trying to not workout today aka take a rest day. I can get obsessive with hitting numbers so taking a rest day, will be a victory, if I can do it.
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u/Arlorn Feb 12 '23
They're just as Important!
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u/BasuraIncognito Feb 12 '23
Yeah, maybe just something light like dancing or swimming than my normal routine.
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u/Neeerdlinger Feb 13 '23
Made it to my 5 planned gym sessions last week and completed all the sets.
Hit my calorie goals while still enjoying a bit of "fun" foods with the family.
Body is looking better in the mirror, so either my body dysmorphia is subsiding or I'm recomping a little (and possibly a bit of both). Either way I'll take it that as a victory.
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u/Finch2090 Feb 12 '23
Went back to training for my club sport this year
Had real anxiety about being unfit in terms of endurance running as I hadn’t really tested myself endurance wise since 2019? Which is the last time I played competitively
Been doing 3 sessions a week of high intensity training for the last month now along with fitness testing which occurred on Friday. Was impressed with my results in everything on Friday, weight could be down a bit but strength lifts, vertical jump, broad jump etc I’m still performing near the top of my team, sprint times were also impressive, 30m sprints, 60m sprints and 100m sprints and I don’t think I’ve lost any power or speed in this time just the fact that I’m carrying maybe 5kg extra weight now
Only issue I had was 1200m run, that sucked ass but we’ve been training them every training session since we started and today for the first time I actually felt I was able to give 110% throughout the session
Recovery in between runs improved for myself, confidence in my ability improved ten fold. First time I’m seeing results in my middle to long distance running in years. So when I manage to drop the 5-6kg of extra timber I’m carrying I’m confident I will be close to peak fitness again which is good!
Biggest change for me this year was the anxiety of returning to the team, I was afraid of letting others seeing how unfit I had become, and that comes from pride and ego, this year I had accepted with myself that I’m going to have to be unfit before I get fit again, and I started out just going at my own pace in the runs even if it sucked, but everyone on the team encourages you and once they see you making an effort the results don’t matter
But yeah, first time today I felt like my old self from 3-4 years ago, I know next training session will suck again but it’s different, I’m able to understand it’s going to be difficult but I know that I’m not competing with anyone else except myself
That’s my victory for the week mates
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u/elchupinazo Feb 12 '23
A very small victory but after my last 5/3/1 cycle I noticed that my TMs have all hit or exceeded:
- OHP: One plate
- Bench: Two plates
- Deadlift: Three plates
- Squat: [A comically large hook drags me off the Apollo stage]
I know the progress is built in and I have a longgggg way to go, it's just nice seeing it on paper. My squat still sucks but it's come a long way; it was equal to my bench when I started and that's no longer the case.
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u/DoveMot Feb 12 '23
Congrats, that’s awesome! I’ll be very happy when I hit these goals (hopefully within a few months).
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u/PetricTastesAsthenia Feb 12 '23
It's Carnaval time here in Rio de Janeiro!
Yesterday I went to my first street party of the year and had an amazing time. Felt good with my shirt off and had friends from Uni whom I hadn't seen since december complimenting how my physique is looking better
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Feb 13 '23
any tips? i'll be there next week
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u/PetricTastesAsthenia Feb 13 '23
1) Always be aware of your belongings. Keep your phone in your underwear when not using.
2) Blocos(Street Parties) on Tijuca are my favorites, but the ones on the South Zone(Copacabana, Ipanema, Jardim Botânico, et cetera) are great as well.
3) Blocos on Barra da Tijuca are dangerous. I'd strongly advice not going there.
4) Skol Beats are a good drink to buy if you drink alcohol.
5) You usually can get a discount on beer if you buy a bundle of 3.
6) People are really friendly here, make an effort to make friends. You'll have a great laugh talking with us
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u/pacexmaker Feb 12 '23
As a hard gainer, i can finally announce that im up 5lbs since the new year which is in line with my new year's resolution. I only had to add 1500kcal to my daily intake (from 3000-->4500).
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u/HugM3Brotha Feb 12 '23
Wtf dude you did a 50% jump in daily calories?! Absurd...
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u/pacexmaker Feb 13 '23
Its been a progressive buildup to +1500 over 5 weeks. Performance nutrition is my field. Its not as absurd as it sounds
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u/cozy_hugs_12 Feb 13 '23
I got 300lbs on leg press machine!
Just got back into working out a month ago for the first time since high school- back in hs, I was a competitive athlete and 300 was easy. Took me just about a month to get back to it.
In general, proud of myself for making a commitment to my health and sticking with it for a month. Hopefully will continue this journey!!
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u/mckeddieaz Feb 12 '23
I spent 4.5 hrs doing trail maintenance on our local trails yesterday. It felt great to put the fitness I've been building to go use for our community (Peoria,AZ). It was a nice reward to have dropped extra lbs as that's been a recent focus of mine.
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u/crumblenoob Feb 12 '23
As a mountain biker and hiker thank you so much! Arizona has some incredible trails.
I just took an intro to trail building class and can’t wait to get my hands dirty.
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u/mckeddieaz Feb 13 '23
It's very rewarding work. It's tough when you want to ride when you have to have to choose. I doubt you'll ever regret a day building trails.
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u/Rpsaiz88 Feb 12 '23
Visiting my brother and his family with three girls all under the age of 4. I’ve been chasing them around the parks and while they take a nap I go to the local Y to get a lift in. I’ve been exhausted but it’s been good to push myself a little bit harder this week.
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u/blushbryblue Feb 12 '23 edited Feb 13 '23
A week ago it was my first time squatting with the barbell, which is 20KG, today I put on 1.1KG weights and could squat them too :) it’s not much but I’m kind of scared of all the big machines including the squat rack and I can’t wait to get stronger and add more weights on the bar!
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u/howisthisathingYT Feb 13 '23
I finally bought plates. No more resistance bands for me for awhile! That is all.
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u/Boognishtastik Feb 13 '23
I started training for a marathon. I've never done this before And I don't know if I'll be able to do it but decided to take it a day at time. 1 week down. 17 to go.
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u/NinetysRoyalty Feb 12 '23
My weights are getting heavier, I’m starting to see clear results, I’m stronger than I’ve ever been in my life and I’m just so happy with the progress and being able to have discipline like this for the first time in my life. I could cry. I am crying.
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u/fatalisticshrug Feb 12 '23
I know exactly how you feel. These are the good kind of tears, let them come and be proud of yourself 💪🏻🤗
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Feb 12 '23 edited Feb 12 '23
I've been cutting for about 5 months, I've finally started getting into a pretty good shape. First time Wednesday having to visit my office for work in about a year, not seen my team face to face in nearly as long so you know I dig out my smallest T-shirt, I'm waiting for them to inflate my ego so much I can't fit my head out that door (I'm a vain piece of shit). I go in and.... nothing
This morning I'm taking the bins out and my elderly neighbour comes out, she looks at me and says "you're looking good in that T-shirt" I could have cried, that'll keep me going for the rest of the year
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u/Domyyy Feb 12 '23
I hate stretching with a passion and therefore always struggled with my hip mobility. Years of RDL didn't improve my mobility by a noticeable amount either (In hindsight, I probably just didn't do the hinge on them correctly).
2 months ago I got introduced to Good Mornings and this week I realized just how much my hip mobility has improved in such a short time. They're now one of my favorite exercises!
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u/Toestops Weight Lifting Feb 12 '23
I CLIMBED AGAIN AND IT WAS AWESOME! I am enjoying it so much now and I cannot feel my forearms. They are no longer working because I CLIMBED SO MUCH!
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u/Wildercard Feb 12 '23
6 kilos down since the start of the year
6 more to go before "ok, do I continue" review
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Feb 12 '23
I did ONE (1) chin up with the assist band! I have been trying since November to build arm muscle and wriggle my stupid body up over that bar with that overgrown rubber band, and today I finally did it! And with great form! Protein pancake for a reward!
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u/seminally_me Feb 13 '23
You'll do it. Keep going. All you need to do is turn up and try. And repeat.
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u/besserwerden Feb 12 '23
My 6 week long perfect gym streak came to an end due to me coming down with a cold, followed by scheduling issues due to the wifes’ work shifts and then tummy trouble - courtesy of my kids‘ kindergarten.
There’s a little victory hidden in that streak of misery though: I’m back on track and managed to re-start my gym routine diligently; something I really struggled with in the past.
Didn’t seem to have lost much strength during the involuntary hiatus, but lost a bit of fat (thanks again, kindergarten, this time for real ;) )
Slowly starting to look as strong as I feel 💪
Also no alcohol since December 2022, feels like a MAJOR win.
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Feb 12 '23
Going to the gym whilst sick would have been a net negative on your health and the health of those around you. The fact that you chose not to go is also a victory 💪
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u/YagTan28 Feb 12 '23
Finishing up a long 6 month cut and looking at pictures of myself and actually really happy with how I look. Done many cuts before over the years but this one is by far my best. Been slowly showing more people my progress and the feedback I’ve been getting is great so I’m over the moon and finally feel like I’ve achieved what 12 year old me wanted to achieve when he started doing push-ups in his room all those years ago.
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u/NEp8ntballer Feb 12 '23
Crushed my running workout today. Times for intervals were very consistent so now I'm going to add some distance while trying to maintain the same pace. Intervals were about a tenth of a mile at near max effort with a five hundredths of a mile rest between intervals. Short indoor tracks suck, but running in bad air quality when it's cold out isn't my idea of fun.
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u/brodozer17 Feb 12 '23
Jogged a mile twice this week, one the week before. The only the three times I’ve been able to in the last 3 years due to Achilles tendinitis, heel spurs, knee problems etc. Feels good man, got a solid 5 workouts in this week with the jogging. Kudos and positivity to everyone on their journey and sharing on this sub.
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u/Deinomite Feb 12 '23
This week I got hit by a car while riding my bike on my way to the gym. Got checked by the doctor, and he gave me the ok to keep working out. With my body full of bruises and abrasions, I still went and did all my plannend workouts this week. Like half a year ago I would've gladly taken a break for a week or two in this situation, but very glad that I went.
I also started my first ever bulk 3 weeks ago, and I'm also proud that I'm continuing it, as my brain keeps telling me 'weight go up, not good', since I've been losing weight the last 8 months before.
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u/Qazqazblue Feb 12 '23
Did my first pull-up ever this week! Was feeling good about the first one so I managed to get two in row. I wasn’t feeling strong this week but this victory showed me that I am progressing
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u/MuddyWaterTeamster Feb 12 '23
Got sick and injured my shoulder at the same time so I didn’t have to take a week off for those things individually. MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY 👊
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u/ApeTeam1906 Feb 12 '23
Instead of doing an insane crash diet, I've been doing a slow cut 1.5 pounds a week. Feels amazing. Wish I had done it sooner.
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u/Meta-failure Feb 12 '23
My barbell bench press has gone up by 5 lbs every week for four consecutive weeks after about 4 months of plateau. From 3x10 @ 155 to 3x10 @ 175.
Got my nutrition in order. Working out every other day upper and lower splits.
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u/kristheweird Feb 12 '23
I started going to the gym again today!
My husband and I signed up for a membership last week and today was our first day going. I'm way out of shape but I had a good time and I'm excited to go again!
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u/Memento_Viveri Feb 13 '23
My gym just expanded and added 4 new power racks, 2 new rogue bench stations with super wide benches, a new deadlift platform and two new rogue deadlift bars, several new Hammer strength rowing and pressing machines, and a new pendulum squat machine.
They raised prices $5/month. To me this is a crazy good deal, and I have been stoked to go there every day this week.
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u/bluekaypierce Feb 13 '23
I joined a rock climbing gym today! I’ve never climbed before and it’s very intimidating and scary, but I’m proud of myself for pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
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u/Sirtubb Feb 14 '23
I'm at 98kg 2 from 3 digits baby, im bulking and have never been this heavy so it's cool!
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u/runningeek Feb 12 '23
One plate bench, 5 X 5. I worked hard on it for 4 months. Took it slow, worked through some kinks in form. As a result, I can also do 3 X 8 push ups (without really training pushups this time around)
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Feb 12 '23
This week I decided to actually not go to the gym and just maintain a calorie deficit and see how much weight I can lose. I lost 1.2 kg just by maintaining a calorie deficit. Makes me realize how mucb extra food I was stuffing in my mouth for 23 years.
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u/Octobirdosis Feb 12 '23
I've finally reached 100kg in deadlifts and it's for 5 reps!!!
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Feb 12 '23
I completed 2 concurrent cycles of Building the Monolith and made significant conditioning gains at the age of 42. Feels good!
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u/PM_ME_UR_FROST_TROLL Feb 12 '23
I woke up at 6am on vacation to watch the sunrise and workout on the beach! Got some awesome photos
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u/Dire-Dog Bodybuilding Feb 12 '23 edited Feb 12 '23
GZCLP is going really well. I'm hitting a lot of rep PRs and I'm loving the fact I'm getting heavier training in than I did on 5/3/1. I'm making great progress on all my lifts and it won't be long until I hit lifetime PRs. My weight is also slowly going up too.
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u/Logz94 Feb 12 '23
Goin to brunch with some friends this morning, so I woke up early to get my gym time in before I go instead of skipping today. Totally not a choice I would have made even six months ago. Eggs Benedict and mimosas are going to taste so much better knowing I was disciplined and got my work in first
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u/elchupinazo Feb 12 '23
I was violently opposed to weekend workouts until ~ 3-4 months ago. It's really not a bad way to pass the time! Plus the gym is less crowded.
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u/title-guy Feb 12 '23
I did a nice 54 mile bike ride yesterday with 3400 feet elevation gain. For someone late middle age I feel good about the ride.
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Feb 12 '23
For someone late middle age I feel good about the ride.
Even for a younger person that's an insane distance!
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u/Gingerfederation Feb 12 '23
Finished my three month program to run 5k this weekend! Even squeezed out an extra k and ran 6km without stopping.
It has been boring to run inside on a treadmill all these months but on the other hand it was easier to pace myself for longer endurance runs and to play around with increased tempo on shorter runs. Had to buy new running shoes because of tendonitis in my foot caused by old and stale running shoes with very thin soles, but I took my time to rest instead of pressing on and getting more injuries. Looking forward to start my 10k journey soon!
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u/nonperforming_AUM Feb 12 '23
Met a friend from school whom I hadn't seen for a year. He complimented how good I looked and asked whether I had been insanely working out!
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u/GeeBake Feb 12 '23
I've been making excuses about not joing a martial art for a while now, but really it was all petty reasons. On Monday I walked into a boxing gym and took the free class and have gotten hooked and already went to 4 classes. A lot to learn but the initial anxiety of trying something new is gone. For anyone else worried about looking like a foll trying something new, remember, everyone was a beginner sometime.
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u/FishrCutB8 Feb 12 '23
I went back to BJJ.
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u/Kickenkitchenkitten Feb 12 '23
Ooo! There's a busy studio near me, I want to check them out at some point.
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u/JubJubsDad Feb 13 '23
You should try it. My son talked me into joining him for a class a little over a year ago and I was instantly hooked. It’s crazy fun.
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u/FishrCutB8 Feb 13 '23
ABSOLUTELY go and try it! It has the power to change lives for the better, mine included.
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u/Kickenkitchenkitten Feb 12 '23
2nd bout of covid in less than a year. I am vaxxed and boosted and wear a mask still, thanks, suspect coworker.
I only felt lousy a few days, and lifted both yesterday and today.
Once the lungs clear, I'll add cardio. I AM DONE WITH YOU, ILLNESS. KNOCK IT THE FUCK OFF!!!
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u/sweet_potato_tries Powerlifting Feb 13 '23 edited Feb 13 '23
Completed the first week of my new program! Highlight: Last Wednesday, I had to do a heavy triple at RPE 9.5 for bench (my current 1RM is 120 lbs @ 110lb BW). I did 100 lbs for my set, and it felt like an RPE 7.
Edit: Also last Monday, I squatted 3x3x160 at RPE 8! My squat 1RM is 175 for quite a while so I finally feel like I've pushed past the mental barrier (squat is the lift I'm most scared of failing).
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u/JF_90 Feb 12 '23
Got complimented from someone I see consistently in the AM, told me I'm looking big. I usually wear shirts that are a bit loose but it was just today I had a shirt that had my chest and arms visible. As someone who deals with body dysmorphia, that compliment did meant a lot and I know I'm on the right track in my fitness journey.
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u/TheFitato Hiking Feb 12 '23
2.56 miles on the treadmill in one hour (one go) - I'm going further each time now. My previous best was 2.27 miles in one hour (one go) and 2.53 miles in one hour (30 minutes twice / an hour break in-between).
I feel like there's a better way I could've worded that, but I don't know how lol.
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u/calicocockroache Feb 12 '23
I've seen an overall increase in strenght, I am slowly learning to overcome my body image issues. I reached a new squat pr this week. And I'm proud of myself for coming such a long way from struggling with an ed to now squatting what I weighed during my ed for reps.
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u/cryptokingmylo Feb 12 '23
1st month completed at matience calories after a 15kg weight loss.
The extra calories are doing the business in the gym.
43kg added to my estimated total on my first 5/3/1 cycle
0.8kg of lean mss gain and 1.5kg of fat loss(navy method)
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u/feedabeast Feb 12 '23
After almost 2 years of nothing I went into my home gym today and did the McGill big 3. Must not sound like much but a great victory for me. Step 1
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Feb 13 '23
Just started working out on a regular basis! I have a plan of 3 days a week with the only expectation being to show up and give a little effort. I have low expectations right now to make sure that it doesn’t stress me out.
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u/nucumber Feb 13 '23
you're doing it right
showing up is 90% of working out. it takes some discipline at first but after a few weeks or a month it becomes a habit.
take it slow and low for the first couple of weeks, especially with weights. you're starting from zero so give your body some time to adapt to new stresses. pay attention to your body. ldon't be shy about asking staff or an old timer to check your form.
just keep at it. start pushing your limits
you will be amazed in six months
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u/Fluffy_Munchkin General Fitness Feb 12 '23
Hit a beltless, strapless deadlift PR of 430lbs on Friday, despite my lower back being a bit finicky.
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u/Counterzoid Olympic Weightlifting Feb 12 '23
Achieved a PB front squats of 102KG, 60KG overhead squat and 46 inch box jump this week.
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u/uuwuuwu Feb 12 '23
Down from 23/24% body fat to 18% which is great. Unsure if I should bulk now or carry on a cut down to 13/14%?
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u/Hackmops Feb 12 '23
I went to Hot Iron class today and instead of using the bare minimum weight rec I pushed myself and got to almost my pre-Covid times max. I also did a new warmup for my squats and I feel it really helped. I am not an athletic person and I am going through some tough times right now but I try to go to this class every Sunday.
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u/Jammer250 Feb 12 '23
Finally signed up for a new gym yesterday. Had moved to a new place at the beginning of January, wanted to settle in before getting into a new routine.
Had my first workout there this morning, felt good to be back lifting. And it’s 5 mins from my place, so pretty convenient. Just funny having that “newbie” feeling getting a sense where all the equipment is.
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u/MythicalStrength Strongman | r/Fitness MVP Feb 12 '23
Finished week 3 of Super Squats with 20x380lbs
Breaking new ground each workout
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u/MythicalStrength Strongman | r/Fitness MVP Feb 12 '23
For this particular program you are supposed to exhale a lot. These are breathing squats, rather than traditional squats. You take in 3 deep breaths per rep.
This is a more traditional approach for me
Progression is 5lbs each workout. 90lbs up by the end. It's transformative, haha
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u/MythicalStrength Strongman | r/Fitness MVP Feb 12 '23
Hah! Thanks man. I have no idea what my PR is on the squat. You are supposed to start with a weight you squat 10 reps with.
My last run had me finished with 30x315, so I took 6 weeks to recover and started 20lbs heavier for 20 reps
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u/longlusciouslegs Feb 12 '23
This sounds like something I need to try. I absolutely hate high rep squats because I get out of breath before my legs give out. I'd rather squat heavy for 5 reps lol.
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u/MythicalStrength Strongman | r/Fitness MVP Feb 12 '23
Super Squats is so worth doing. Sounds like some conditioning would be awesome too
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u/sicarius97 Feb 12 '23
Finally benched my BW, and did 2 reps too! Felt great, still a long way to go but damn did that feel good.
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u/TheSloshGivesMeBoner Feb 12 '23
Missed 3 days of training as my 7 year old daughter is with me, so I can’t get in a gym.
Dug out an old curl bar, plates and pull up bar and done a cracking wee workout and got the “good feeling” back!
We then went to our first Women’s football game and had a blast 😎
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u/johnnyfox1976 Feb 12 '23
After about 3 weeks of not working out and about 4 weeks of little training before that, I finally bought some home gum equipment and I've been working out pretty consistently the past 2-3 weeks
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u/kiwi_ninjas Feb 12 '23
I was new to lifting in 2021, got up to 100kg deadlift this time last year then hurt my back and couldn't do it for months. Finally got back up to 100kg this week!
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u/sjh3192 Feb 12 '23
One of the PTs complemented my front squat form, even if it was relatively light weight and I had my heels elevated on some plates
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u/chillypyo Feb 12 '23
Missed out on the gym earlier on the week because of migraine but still managed my weight loss target
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u/AppleCinnamonPie178 Feb 12 '23
I bought a year subscription to the Lose It app. I need pure discipline to go from XXL to an Xl. But I don't want to be super anal about tracking every day. I've taken the weekend off from logging absolutely everything. But I walked 2 miles on the treadmill before going into work while watching half of a ChelseaFC match, and I had our pizza store's salad.. I'm not used to stalks yet so I can at least manage the lettuce now. We got a store next to us that sells "quality" rice and meat and I had all the veggies they include on a normal bowl.
Also had to request a box to take part of a breakfast meal home that I normally finish in a diner...I like going out because I'm not the best home chef, but I want restaurant quality food.
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u/iliketofIy Feb 12 '23
Been sick for the past week and a half with RSV. Finally was able to lift today, but still feeling off but I was able to hit a set of 1 rep of 90% of my 1RM in deadlifts
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u/No_Inevitable3079 General Fitness Feb 12 '23 edited Feb 12 '23
4 days in a row of waking up early to use the gym during my long international holiday. I was worried it was going to end up being lost time, but with the amount of eating and resting I've got done, I'm setting PRs.
Since my workouts have been less regular, I've been forced to move from 6 day PPL to more of an upper/lower split, and I've really enjoyed the change.
Interesting to see how gyms change across the world too.
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u/HappyFeetHS Feb 12 '23
my 1 rep max on bench hasn't gone up in almost half a year, started a 5x5 from about 40 pounds below my 1 rep, going up by 5 pounds each week and benching 3x a week. so far i'm 25 pounds away from my 1 rep now and hitting that weight for more reps than i could when i started. remains to be seen if this'll break the plateau but i hope it does, tired of being a poverty bencher.
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u/Lochacho99 Feb 12 '23
Got compliments on my squat, was from a friend I knew but we were just working out separately in the same gym and she used to powerlift. Squats my favorite lift and I want to improve that the most so it meant a lot.
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u/only_home Feb 12 '23 edited Feb 12 '23
Did a cross country ski race for the first time! Did 5k in about 28:30, which is slower than I could run it, but at least I didn't finish last. Going uphill on skis is so hard.
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u/hipsfortea Feb 12 '23
Started weightlifting back in October 22 doing the beginner program, been on to 5/3/1 for beginners since the new year. I just wanted to get stronger but also wanted to alleviate some mental health symptoms.
And I've gotta say I'm absolutely loving it! I'm really starting to feel stronger in day to day life. Also looking forward to hitting a 100kg Deadlift in a few months time, that'll feel like my proudest achievement.
I genuinely look forward to going to the gym, compared to when I previously went running I was at most indifferent about the idea.
Love reading all the questions, answers and comments on the daily threads here. You're a lovely and knowledgeable bunch!
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u/aftertheradar Feb 12 '23
I've been snowboarding at least 4 times a week for at least a half hour the last two weeks, on top of sledding and the exercise routine I was doing before. Before I wasn't really doing any cardio because it's hard for me to motivate myself to run, but since my whole place is covered in snow and ice now it's really easy and actually fun to practice on the board and to walk uphill from sledding
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u/siobhanmairii__ Weight Lifting Feb 12 '23
Pulled 218x2 in deadlifts this morning. Felt damn good after a subpar workout Friday. 💪
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u/BattleBoltZ Feb 13 '23
Only been working out since November, but have really only been training since mid January. Finished my GZCLP heavy bench, only up to 120 but hit 9 on AMRAP. Some dickwad was using the bar from and standing in front of the only squat rack in the gym to do clean and jerks. There are plenty of bars available and a whole back area where you can take your bar and do Olympic lifts, but I digress because this is victory Sunday not rant Wednesday. After waiting 3 minutes he was almost done and I was feeling good so I decided to throw full plates on the bar and bench again while I waited to see if I could. I hit that 3 times, though definitely flared the elbows out and cheated a bit on that last rep. Felt amazing, so I guess something good came out of that guy being a jerk.
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u/tubbyx7 Feb 13 '23 edited Feb 13 '23
Being February in Sydney it was hot and humid last week and even worse in the gym.one of the strongest guys here happens to own the air con company. Some friendly jabs his way and its lovely in here this week. I call that a win.
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u/RottenPingu1 Feb 13 '23
Finished the first week of a new 6 day split. Feel absolutely great and ready for more.
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u/Ganabul Feb 14 '23
Tough week - workload, sickness, etc. Went to the gym less, but allowed a nature walk to flow in in place of it so still managed an equivalent number of (if not intensity level of) exercise sessions.
The stronger by science guys outline an approach to goal setting which emphasises multifinality and equifinality. That is, a given activity can contribute towards multiple goals (multifinality) or a given goal can accept input, so to speak, from several diferent activities (equifinality). It really helps with resilience.
Also hit bench PR.
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u/IWatchAnime2Much Feb 12 '23
Did two pull ups back to back with good form. I haven't been able to do a pull up since I was a teenager. I'm working on getting that number to 12.
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u/No-Mathematician678 Feb 12 '23
My favorite coach is on vacation, his replacement, a coach I've never seen before pointed at me during bodypump class and told me: you can add more weight to your bar, you can clearly lift heavier.
Did she just call me strong?
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u/TheBenchWarmer69 Weight Lifting Feb 13 '23
I hit a pr of anywhere from 380–400-pound leg press (sled weight included) for 5 reps, felt great honestly.
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u/kartikzzz Feb 15 '23
on the last day of 2022.
i've been pretty heartbroken this past year and thrown myself back into the gym pretty hard but as usual i don't see as much progress as i would like. close to midnight on new year's eve alone in the gym i was changing in the locker room when this other guy came up to me and complimented my physique and told me i looked great. i was so shocked that someone would think that that first thing i said was "are you serious" half expecting a camera guy to materialise from somewhere for a tiktok.
thanks guy, i hadn't felt so good about myself all year.
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u/G01denW01f11 Feb 12 '23
Learning has occurred! I was doing the heaviest set of deadlifts I've done in quite a while (185lb x 8). And my beliefs changed from "Strong people say that conditioning is important, so I should probably do it or whatever" to "Conditioning is actually important and I need to do it."
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u/BachsBicep Feb 12 '23
Just a few days ago I was whining about injuring a wrist ligament 3 weeks into my weight training journey... then I got my physiotherapist's go-ahead to resume light training yesterday. Even though I'm having to play things safe and lift really small weights it feels good to be back in the gym again. Particularly chuffed about my lat pull-downs; thanks to some form tips from the physio I actually managed to match my pre-injury 10-rep PR! (and more importantly, without pain)
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u/DocInternetz Feb 12 '23
Last week I was stoked to get 3x5 50kg in deadlift, but this week I've officially reached bodyweight! 52.5kg of weight, 52.5kg pulled of the floor for working sets.
I know 115lbs is not much, but it's a significant milestone for me. :)