Fitness contest V. Jan - July 2023

[Scottwax]

Might be a good thread to ask this.

Was a team sports/martial arts guy up until my mid 20’s. Resting heart rate was always mid 40’s.

Now at 35 I’m at 55-60.

Anyone successfully lower their resting HR by 10+ bpm?

If so how, and how long did it take?

Dropped mine about 10 BPM by losing weight and walking regularly at a decent pace. If I can start riding again it will drop even more.

 

[Scottwax]

Currently down 44 lb since mid December. Still terrible taste issues even almost 7 weeks after stopping medication. It's really frustrating. But went back to the gym I've had a membership with for years but just haven't been lately. Signed upy wife too. So on days off or evenings I can start replacing muscle I know I've lost from the rapid weight loss.

 

[NULL_bits]

Currently down 44 lb since mid December. Still terrible taste issues even almost 7 weeks after stopping medication. It's really frustrating. But went back to the gym I've had a membership with for years but just haven't been lately. Signed upy wife too. So on days off or evenings I can start replacing muscle I know I've lost from the rapid weight loss.

Have you seen any improvement at all with the tasting issue? Really sorry to hear that you're going through that still

Awesome weight improvement though! 44 lbs is HUGE for only 3 months, god damn!

 

[NULL_bits]

Was feeling good after that 5 mile run yesterday so I went for a 5K PR today and got it. Well, by PR I mean since becoming a massive slob, I actually used to be in good shape like 8 years ago.

My previous fat slob PR was 39:40 and I got 39:06 today (12:33/mi pace). Still hate being in the high 30s, but I guess I can't be mad at a PR. My average HR was 171 so it wasn't for lack of trying!

 

[Scottwax]

Have you seen any improvement at all with the tasting issue? Really sorry to hear that you're going through that still

Awesome weight improvement though! 44 lbs is HUGE for only 3 months, god damn!

Zero improvement. No idea how long until it comes back.

The main issue losing weight that fast is some of it is muscle. I've tried to stay active walking most days at a decent clip. And now hitting the gym.

My wife says I look so different (about 15 lbs less than when we met) she almost feels like she's cheating on me. 🤣

 

[Fanya]

Zero improvement. No idea how long until it comes back.

The main issue losing weight that fast is some of it is muscle. I've tried to stay active walking most days at a decent clip. And now hitting the gym.

My wife says I look so different (about 15 lbs less than when we met) she almost feels like she's cheating on me. 🤣

If the weight loss makes your penis look bigger then you are winning.

 

[Scottwax]

If the weight loss makes your penis look bigger then you are winning.

Every 30 lbs you lose adds an inch of usable penis.

 

[NULL_bits]

Every 30 lbs you lose adds an inch of usable penis.

Are you saying that once I finally shed the rest of this 60 extra lbs I'm dragging around then I'll have a full 5-incher on my hands!?

Sign me tf up!

 

[Colleen]

Are you saying that once I finally shed the rest of this 60 extra lbs I'm dragging around then I'll have a full 5-incher on my hands!?

Sign me tf up!

Pls send me before and after pictures 📸

 

[Scottwax]

Are you saying that once I finally shed the rest of this 60 extra lbs I'm dragging around then I'll have a full 5-incher on my hands!?

Sign me tf up!

If you want it in your hands, sure.

 

[pimpofthenation]

Started back running today. First time in years. Yikes. I'm a long way from a few years back when I did a half marathon... 34 min 5k

 

[Colleen]

Damn that looks like a good core workout

 

[DontRevMe]

I've been getting frog fucked by whatever sickness is going around for about 2 weeks now. It's brutal.

 

[pimpofthenation]

Damn that looks like a good core workout

I think I want to add a biking aspect to my training. My legs are shit.

 

[Fanya]

Damn that looks like a good core workout

Looks dangerous

 

[EMML]

Was feeling good after that 5 mile run yesterday so I went for a 5K PR today and got it. Well, by PR I mean since becoming a massive slob, I actually used to be in good shape like 8 years ago.

My previous fat slob PR was 39:40 and I got 39:06 today (12:33/mi pace). Still hate being in the high 30s, but I guess I can't be mad at a PR. My average HR was 171 so it wasn't for lack of trying!

That's about where I am for time, but I'm a woman and 50 yo. I'm fine with it, but working on getting faster. Just stay consistent with training, and your times will go down.

 

[Colleen]

Looks dangerous

and fun

 

[NULL_bits]

One, I guess, positive side-effect I've noticed as I lose weight and feel like I'm getting into better shape is that my work ethic at my job has improved. Now I'm like "you know what? Maybe I will put in an hour this week".

 

[Fanya]

and fun

Maybe I need one, then I might get some cardio in my life. Or die for the cardio. 50/50.

 

[Fanya]

One, I guess, positive side-effect I've noticed as I lose weight and feel like I'm getting into better shape is that my work ethic at my job has improved. Now I'm like "you know what? Maybe I will put in an hour this week".

Slow down there. Maybe start with 15 minute increments.

 

[SenenCito]

Every 30 lbs you lose adds an inch of usable penis.

After losing 40 pounds I concur.

 

[DontRevMe]

stay vigilant on the weekends kings and queens

 

[Phil NJ]

stay vigilant on the weekends kings and queens

 

[wyrmblight]

Anyone else using MyFitnessPal to track meals and macros? I used it a couple years ago and just got it back again …

I was losing weight and gaining muscle … but it’s really accelerated after getting the diet and macros in check. Dropping about 0.5 lbs per day now

Highly recommend

I use it, not as much as I should most likely. Cannot get myself to pay for it, but I log a lot of my food through it. Never got into the macros/micros so i guess that is why. Love that weight loss you got going though.

 

[wyrmblight]

Getting over either a bad case of allergies or a cold as the wife and kids were all sick two weeks ago too. Started trying to add more bike rides this week and some stretching/yoga. Legs are tight and not sure if that is why I am having issues with lunges and Bulgarian split squats. Got to do something wife says my ass shrunk and I already have a Hank Hill ass. Thinking I might add a short 30 day plank challenge type thing to see if that helps too.

Love seeing everyone's progress pictures and updates. Keep it up.