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Post by K5 on Jun 27, 2018 10:49:24 GMT -5
last fall I felt an injury in my right abdomen after going a bit too hard on the seated cable rows. I gave it a few months and it never healed properly, so after that I tried to take it easy at the gym but the pain/mobility issues from it resulted in me just hanging up my boots from the gym.
recently I was walking my dog when another dog approached and almost got into a confrontation with mine. I managed to restrain both but felt the pain in my abdomen get far worse with more of a burning sensation to it.
sure enough, it’s a large tear in my right abdominal wall and I have a resulting hernia. surgery is definite.
I plan to use this as a reason to get back active and eating more properly again too.
any of you guys had hernias before? tell me about your experiences!
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Jul 4, 2018 22:06:09 GMT -5
last fall I felt an injury in my right abdomen after going a bit too hard on the seated cable rows. I gave it a few months and it never healed properly, so after that I tried to take it easy at the gym but the pain/mobility issues from it resulted in me just hanging up my boots from the gym. recently I was walking my dog when another dog approached and almost got into a confrontation with mine. I managed to restrain both but felt the pain in my abdomen get far worse with more of a burning sensation to it. sure enough, it’s a large tear in my right abdominal wall and I have a resulting hernia. surgery is definite. I plan to use this as a reason to get back active and eating more properly again too. any of you guys had hernias before? tell me about your experiences! I don't know how much help this will be because I had a hernia was I was a baby. Obviously it's not the same as a fully grown adult, but I gave a 1 inch scar on my stomach from the surgery. |
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Post by K5 on Jul 5, 2018 12:54:15 GMT -5
last fall I felt an injury in my right abdomen after going a bit too hard on the seated cable rows. I gave it a few months and it never healed properly, so after that I tried to take it easy at the gym but the pain/mobility issues from it resulted in me just hanging up my boots from the gym. recently I was walking my dog when another dog approached and almost got into a confrontation with mine. I managed to restrain both but felt the pain in my abdomen get far worse with more of a burning sensation to it. sure enough, it’s a large tear in my right abdominal wall and I have a resulting hernia. surgery is definite. I plan to use this as a reason to get back active and eating more properly again too. any of you guys had hernias before? tell me about your experiences! I don't know how much help this will be because I had a hernia was I was a baby. Obviously it's not the same as a fully grown adult, but I gave a 1 inch scar on my stomach from the surgery. yeah, i’m not excited for it. surgery is booked for this coming Monday. |
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Post by Stuart? on Jul 6, 2018 9:38:27 GMT -5
Started lifting weights last week for the first time in ages. First few days were rough, but I'm starting to get back into the swing of things. Been mixing things up with a bit of cardio and playing basketball too. Feeling good, hopefully I can keep the motivation up all summer long.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2018 16:27:34 GMT -5
Anyone ever have a workout where you just go through the motions,like it's a chore you want to get out of the way? Or one where you just feel weak that day,but you end up thoroughly crushing your workout and feel great after?
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Post by alanpartridge on Jul 7, 2018 9:47:41 GMT -5
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Post by K5 on Jul 7, 2018 12:19:56 GMT -5
I disagree. Sounds like a video that gives fat people an excuse to not take personal responsibility for their bodies. obesity is an addiction to food. it is essentially akin to drug addiction and should be treated similarly. also, blaming genetics is a joke - do genetics play a large role? sure, but the quality of your food, the amount that you eat, and how much you exercise will supersede any of that. eating a calorie surplus high in fats and sugars = weight gain. eating a balanced diet = healthy weight. it’s very basic biology. |
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Post by K5 on Jul 7, 2018 12:23:18 GMT -5
Anyone ever have a workout where you just go through the motions,like it's a chore you want to get out of the way? Or one where you just feel weak that day,but you end up thoroughly crushing your workout and feel great after? absolutely. music has always helped me keep motivated but some days I just want to ge the work done and go home. and again, for sure. weird bouts of feeling weak are easily combated by a heavy protein food intake and targeting a major muscle like chest, legs, or back. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2018 13:28:29 GMT -5
I disagree. Sounds like a video that gives fat people an excuse to not take personal responsibility for their bodies. obesity is an addiction to food. it is essentially akin to drug addiction and should be treated similarly. also, blaming genetics is a joke - do genetics play a large role? sure, but the quality of your food, the amount that you eat, and how much you exercise will supersede any of that. eating a calorie surplus high in fats and sugars = weight gain. eating a balanced diet = healthy weight. it’s very basic biology. And I get so sick of this promotion of purposely being out of shape,or the fit shaming, like "wow,I wouldn't want to look like you! Pass the cupcakes!" It takes a burning passion to stay fit,and if one doesn't have it,they belittle those who do. I want them all to read Aesop's fable about the fox and the grapes. Like you said,addiction. I have the passion,but also a hardcore addiction to food. It takes Herculean restraint to resist it,so I'm proud of what I've achieved. |
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Post by alanpartridge on Jul 9, 2018 8:14:08 GMT -5
I disagree. Sounds like a video that gives fat people an excuse to not take personal responsibility for their bodies. obesity is an addiction to food. it is essentially akin to drug addiction and should be treated similarly. also, blaming genetics is a joke - do genetics play a large role? sure, but the quality of your food, the amount that you eat, and how much you exercise will supersede any of that. eating a calorie surplus high in fats and sugars = weight gain. eating a balanced diet = healthy weight. it’s very basic biology. I don't agree with that. Some people are supposed to be heavier than others. I'm the same weight as my Dad was when he was 23. I'm not saying that you shouldn't diet or exercise to lose weight but being heavy in the first place can be of no fault of your own. Bad genetics. Mesomorphs, endomorphs and ectomorphs. If you are an endomorph like me then being slim is a battle. |
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Post by K5 on Jul 9, 2018 9:55:15 GMT -5
I disagree. Sounds like a video that gives fat people an excuse to not take personal responsibility for their bodies. obesity is an addiction to food. it is essentially akin to drug addiction and should be treated similarly. also, blaming genetics is a joke - do genetics play a large role? sure, but the quality of your food, the amount that you eat, and how much you exercise will supersede any of that. eating a calorie surplus high in fats and sugars = weight gain. eating a balanced diet = healthy weight. it’s very basic biology. I don't agree with that. Some people are supposed to be heavier than others. I'm the same weight as my Dad was when he was 23. I'm not saying that you shouldn't diet or exercise to lose weight but being heavy in the first place can be of no fault of your own. Bad genetics. Mesomorphs, endomorphs and ectomorphs. If you are an endomorph like me then being slim is a battle. there is, without question, people that are naturally more inclined to hold some weight. however, there is a difference between being moderately overweight and being obese. I don’t criticize or judge anyone who isn’t the ideal weight that bmi’s state. we are all fighting our own battle. however, even with genetics that give you a predisposition to some weight gain, obesity is avoidable. once again, diet and exercise will surpass even bad genetics. and yes, outright obesity does involve addiction to those foods that carry high sugars and high fats because you’re eating them to feel good. fats and sugars hit the pleasure centres of the brain the exact same manners that drugs like cocaine do. look at the people who are so obese that they are severely diabetic, are going blind and losing mobility, but STILL don’t alter their diets to try and get on a healthy track. look at the people who fail at diets and literally how they relapse back into their prior addictive behaviours. |
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Post by alanpartridge on Jul 9, 2018 11:40:25 GMT -5
I don't agree with that. Some people are supposed to be heavier than others. I'm the same weight as my Dad was when he was 23. I'm not saying that you shouldn't diet or exercise to lose weight but being heavy in the first place can be of no fault of your own. Bad genetics. Mesomorphs, endomorphs and ectomorphs. If you are an endomorph like me then being slim is a battle. there is, without question, people that are naturally more inclined to hold some weight. however, there is a difference between being moderately overweight and being obese. I don’t criticize or judge anyone who isn’t the ideal weight that bmi’s state. we are all fighting our own battle. however, even with genetics that give you a predisposition to some weight gain, obesity is avoidable. once again, diet and exercise will surpass even bad genetics. and yes, outright obesity does involve addiction to those foods that carry high sugars and high fats because you’re eating them to feel good. fats and sugars hit the pleasure centres of the brain the exact same manners that drugs like cocaine do. look at the people who are so obese that they are severely diabetic, are going blind and losing mobility, but STILL don’t alter their diets to try and get on a healthy track. look at the people who fail at diets and literally how they relapse back into their prior addictive behaviours. I agree with everthing you said. I was bullied for being overweight at school and then after I left I dieted obsessively and became too skinny. Then I started having major depression( and anxiety) and was medicated on antidepressants/valium. Then I put nearly 10 stone on. Struggling to lose it at the moment tbh. I haven't put anymore weight on in 6 months but I'm scared of dieting again as I don't want mental health problems to come back. |
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Post by K5 on Jul 9, 2018 12:25:45 GMT -5
there is, without question, people that are naturally more inclined to hold some weight. however, there is a difference between being moderately overweight and being obese. I don’t criticize or judge anyone who isn’t the ideal weight that bmi’s state. we are all fighting our own battle. however, even with genetics that give you a predisposition to some weight gain, obesity is avoidable. once again, diet and exercise will surpass even bad genetics. and yes, outright obesity does involve addiction to those foods that carry high sugars and high fats because you’re eating them to feel good. fats and sugars hit the pleasure centres of the brain the exact same manners that drugs like cocaine do. look at the people who are so obese that they are severely diabetic, are going blind and losing mobility, but STILL don’t alter their diets to try and get on a healthy track. look at the people who fail at diets and literally how they relapse back into their prior addictive behaviours. I agree with everthing you said. I was bullied for being overweight at school and then after I left I dieted obsessively and became too skinny. Then I started having major depression( and anxiety) and was medicated on antidepressants/valium. Then I put nearly 10 stone on. Struggling to lose it at the moment tbh. I haven't put anymore weight on in 6 months but I'm scared of dieting again as I don't want mental health problems to come back. i’m sorry to hear that you were bullied. I hope that your mental health has improved. i’ve been through bouts of anxiety and depression myself, and it can feel like an uphill battle. by deciding to try dieting you showed you were willing to make choices that would change and benefit your lifestyle. unfortunately, you chose a method that overall isn’t a healthy direction - limiting food intake through a diet that probably was low in calories. but the thing is failing is okay, because now you know what does not work. another approach, with perhaps some prior learning and some help in the right direction, is what I would love to see you try. it doesn’t have to be today or next week or next year, as from the sounds of it your weight doesn’t adversely affect your health - you’re not obese, but by bmi standards are overweight. but at some point through your life, consciously change the food you eat and make sure to have some physical activity even if it’s just good long walks. best of luck. if you would like any more help feel free to ask. |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jul 21, 2018 3:18:29 GMT -5
Well so much for my freshman 15 haha. Before I started university I weighed in at around 200lbs, my heaviest ever is around 208lbs during the middle of last summer. Since going there I've been doing a lot of cardio and eating cleaner now that I'm fully in control of my own grocery shopping for the first time in my life. I weighed myself for the first time in ages and I've dropped down to 180lbs. It's not a massive difference considering it was over an 8 month period but it's an ideal weight for me and I'm quite proud of myself for achieving that. Now I'm focussing on using weights to build up some muscle. damn I wish I was 180 again 😩 |
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Post by vampiroporvida on Jul 24, 2018 11:52:49 GMT -5
Been doing some stretches, yoga like, for strengthening my back to cure pain and posture issues. I am realizing I don't make a good pretzel...
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Post by "The Visionary" Eldniw on Aug 7, 2018 13:46:22 GMT -5
Just joined PF last week. Friday, Sunday, Monday me and my wife have been, so far. Gonna go tonight even though I said I wanted a rest day. I'm not taking a rest day. I don't push myself too hard yet, but my biggest thing will be overcoming portion sizes. I can't eat just one slice of pizza. I have 2 or 3. And I don't like myself right now, because I just had 4. I know, I know I'll never lose anything I wanna lose by eating 4 slices in a sitting, but I gotta get that under control, and half of that battle is mental. Fruits instead of cookies and candy as a snack. And just force myself into portion control. 1 slice instead of even 2. Single burger IF I do indulge anymore at all. Best thing is I have my wife as a workout partner and she has similar goals. Just to get into better shape. And she'll be alongside me when we go to the gym.
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Post by K5 on Aug 18, 2018 10:32:04 GMT -5
it has now been a bit over three weeks since my minor surgery on my abdominal muscle, and I’ve been doing only small amounts of controlled cardio (long walks, stairs) and also swimming very lightly at the local pool. i’m not supposed to be moving around this much but I seem to be healing really well.
gonna wait another week, and if I feel okay enough will start adding light weights into my schedule. hopefully I don’t retear anything during the rebuilding process.
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Post by K5 on Aug 20, 2018 10:37:47 GMT -5
so far cutting out the sugar has made a big impact - first few days sucked, but after the sugar cravings dissipated I felt a return of normal appetite and have been able to eat huge amounts - which is great for energy levels!
just been doing cardio and free weight exercises along with hitting the local pool, but today I return to the gym for chest/triceps. gonna take it really easy on the recovering abdominal area.
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Post by JC Motors on Aug 21, 2018 20:21:12 GMT -5
I started a serious commitment to riding the exercise bike. I gained 10lbs and need to lose it
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Post by BROKEN on Aug 23, 2018 23:36:50 GMT -5
Trying to look like Brock who’s with it
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