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Hi que_66

I'm new to the forum but I know EXACTLY how you feel. I hate to say it but I think it's the turning 40 thing. I magically gained 15 lbs what seems overnight 3 and half years ago when I turned 40. I do have a desk job but I don't think that was it. Your body adapts to daily routines so fast that even though I was walking to and from work ( total of 60 minutes, and I'm a fast walker), I still gained. In February of this year I finally to take back the time that was MINE. felt a little guilty at first but at least I've managed to shed 18 lbs and I feel much better. I don't usually have time to work out until after dinner and finish up at around 10pm but I sleep WAY better and I'm a much better person for it. Is there no way you can slip in at least a half hour for yourself. Maybe a circuit one day and then cardio the next.

Chin up I know it's hard but you should really try and find a way. :)
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que_66 said:
I am so very frustrated.

I’m trying to eat healthy and make sensible choices, I still track everything that goes in my mouth but the lack of a controlled, deliberate exercise regimen clearly shows. I weigh the same but my clothes are tighter and I look “squishy.” The fat isn’t going anywhere and I think I’m loosing muscle instead.

Working 2 jobs doesn’t leave a lot of time for anything but sleeping and playing catch up and I can’t give up any more sleep because I don’t get enough of that now. Getting 6 hrs or less every nite is starting to show.

I’ve even asked a few friends about how I could tweak my routine so that I’m maximizing my time in-between jobs to get normal stuff taken care of (laundry, cleaning, etc.) I’m tweaked out.

You’d think that the constant activity at job 2 would be sufficient to burn the calories that I’m taking in but it isn’t. (I’m still running 10-12x bodyweight for my calorie range & I take Sesapure, CB & Glucorell religiously.) Yes, I’m active the entire time I’m at job 2 and I even try to break a sweat every day that I work but I’m here to tell you that just being “more active” and not working out deliberately and not lifting just isn’t freakin working for me. I wish I knew how to get paid to exercise.

I miss exercising.

I miss muscle soreness.

I miss my quiet time or my “me” time that lifting provided.

I don’t like being squishy.

Obviously this wasn’t the plan I had for myself at age 40. :finger:
 
I get home about 10:30pm and by the time I get the dog out and get ready for bed it's close to 11pm. The alarm goes off at 5am.

The time between job 1 & 2 is minimal and when the weather gets bad this winter I'm sure I'll be late.

If there's any time left for me I don't know where it's hiding.
 
que_66 said:
I get home about 10:30pm and by the time I get the dog out and get ready for bed it's close to 11pm. The alarm goes off at 5am.

The time between job 1 & 2 is minimal and when the weather gets bad this winter I'm sure I'll be late.

If there's any time left for me I don't know where it's hiding.
I see. What are the chances to find a job that would eliminate the need for two?
 
*Bunny* said:
I see. What are the chances to find a job that would eliminate the need for two?
So far, nothing local for my current skillset and I can't drive to a bigger town (Indy or Louisville) because neither vehicle is in good enough shape to make those trips repeatedly.

Starter on the car died and the transmission is going out on it too. Truck leaks fuel but I'm supposed to be getting that fixed today or tomorrow......gotta check with the mechanic so keep your fingers crossed.

I keep trying to explore every avenue, alley, nook & cranny but nuttin so far. The only reason I'm at the pc is cuz I'm payin bills...lol...I have to mow, grocery shop and see if I can get the truck fixed.
 
que_66 said:
So far, nothing local for my current skillset and I can't drive to a bigger town (Indy or Louisville) because neither vehicle is in good enough shape to make those trips repeatedly.

Starter on the car died and the transmission is going out on it too. Truck leaks fuel but I'm supposed to be getting that fixed today or tomorrow......gotta check with the mechanic so keep your fingers crossed.

I keep trying to explore every avenue, alley, nook & cranny but nuttin so far. The only reason I'm at the pc is cuz I'm payin bills...lol...I have to mow, grocery shop and see if I can get the truck fixed.


what about a home gym that you could make payments on?
 
ck2006 said:
what about a home gym that you could make payments on?
Maybe someday (I do look in the newspaper for ppl selling their workout equipment ;) )For right now the finances just aren't there AND to top it off I smacked myself in the face and my front tooth is loose now so I'll probably have to go to the dentist soon. I have sh*t for luck. I refuse to give up.
 
que_66 said:
Maybe someday (I do look in the newspaper for ppl selling their workout equipment ;) )For right now the finances just aren't there AND to top it off I smacked myself in the face and my front tooth is loose now so I'll probably have to go to the dentist soon. I have sh*t for luck. I refuse to give up.


Well that just sucks! Can you buy like one piece at a time (a weight here, a barbell there)?

and OUCH, again that SUCKs!!!!!

sending you positive vibes....... :heart: :heart: :heart:
 
My pants are tight & that's not good. Spent the weekend workin on playin catch up as usual but I didn't get the yard mowed. I DID get some time with Da GranPunkin :heart: :qt: and the truck got worked on and isn't currently leaking any fuel. :arty:
(Mechanic payment: 1 case of beer ;) )

Just like I bad penny..............I keep comin back.

Do you know why that bad penny keeps coming back?

It refuses to give up.

Every time I get down (or get knocked down) I will get back up.
 
I'm contemplating the purchase of an elliptical, possibly used or a refurb. Nothing fancy just a basic elliptical machine that I can squeeze a few minutes on every day. I don't want to pay a ton in shipping so I'm looking locally. I've looked at the models at WM and the mid-priced one seems to have a decent stride length. Sorry I don't remember the make/model of that one but it's less than #$300

:heart: :qt: :rose: I have the GranPunkin all day today :heart: :qt: :rose:
 
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