stepee Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Oh, the other reason besides sativa I’m pumping with energy still this late? Guess what I did today mother fuckers? I ran. By that I mean I jogged in place for about 3 minutes or so for two sets. And also checked across the hotel room floor a few times and I was able to as weird as it may look. But running in place especially worked really well to my surprise. I wasn’t sure if I would do that again so Im pretty pumped about that. In general over the last month or so now that I’ve started traveling I’ve been trying to build up endurance. So Ive actually started to actively try to improve my physical health for the first time since my 20s. This was the latest step in that. Just a few months ago I felt I was barely getting around stores okay, but now that I’ve worked harder on building my strength, I’m walking zoos and parks for hours. I’ve being doing very basic exercises. I’m doing push ups, sit ups, side sit ups, dumbbell lifts, and dumbbell curls, and cardio via power walking, today escalated to jogging in place. When I get back home I’ll potentially join a gym so I can use a machine to continue that cardio since I don’t like using my park for obvious reasons. But yeah my energy level has skyrocketed, my back feels better, I feel happier and more centered, it’s really made a big improvement in how I feel health wise mentally and physically in a short time. Right now I really want to just focus on making sure I keep exercising and making progress in my stamina but later on def might hit you boys for some tips. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 11:42 PM, stepee said: Oh, the other reason besides sativa I’m pumping with energy still this late? Guess what I did today mother fuckers? I ran. By that I mean I jogged in place for about 3 minutes or so for two sets. And also checked across the hotel room floor a few times and I was able to as weird as it may look. But running in place especially worked really well to my surprise. I wasn’t sure if I would do that again so Im pretty pumped about that. In general over the last month or so now that I’ve started traveling I’ve been trying to build up endurance. So Ive actually started to actively try to improve my physical health for the first time since my 20s. This was the latest step in that. Just a few months ago I felt I was barely getting around stores okay, but now that I’ve worked harder on building my strength, I’m walking zoos and parks for hours. I’ve being doing very basic exercises. I’m doing push ups, sit ups, side sit ups, dumbbell lifts, and dumbbell curls, and cardio via power walking, today escalated to jogging in place. When I get back home I’ll potentially join a gym so I can use a machine to continue that cardio since I don’t like using my park for obvious reasons. But yeah my energy level has skyrocketed, my back feels better, I feel happier and more centered, it’s really made a big improvement in how I feel health wise mentally and physically in a short time. Right now I really want to just focus on making sure I keep exercising and making progress in my stamina but later on def might hit you boys for some tips. This is awesome news, congrats! Are you still feeling some pain and just moving through it, or are you (hopefully) not experiencing chronic pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Nokra said: This is awesome news, congrats! Are you still feeling some pain and just moving through it, or are you (hopefully) not experiencing chronic pain? Oh no unfortunately that still persists, especially the throbbing/burning of the wound area pain around my ankle. I think some of the pain I’ve felt just moving around previously was due to letting the muscles weaken and that part is getting better but that was never the biggest issue. My endurance and just getting used to moving my leg better is improving however. The thing with most of the chronic pain is movement doesn’t seem to affect it, so I can be sitting on my bed in pain, or out exploring beautiful Banff in pain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar189 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 So tired of my knee. Had arthroscopic May 3rd to clean it up. Dealt with expected pain/swelling week to week being on my feet a lot with work. Kept improving and such but then on Wednesday this week i suddenly had a lot of instability in the knee. Got worse Thursday and then Friday not as unstable but just pretty swollen. Really hasn’t swelled like this since right after the surgery. Swelling seemed to be just as bad laying around and icing it all day today. Why did it just suddenly do this? It’s weird because it’s really not painful at all, it’s just swelling to the point walking feels weird and uncomfortable. Called the surgeon yesterday but his assistant said he’s on vacation till Wednesday. Blahhhh… 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 @DarkStar189 I've had similar problems with my knee since I also had arthroscopic surgery in high school. Since that happened, my knee has gone completely out for no reason; I've fallen a few times, I've had terrible pains, and my knee sometimes gets very wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar189 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, Remarkableriots said: @DarkStar189 I've had similar problems with my knee since I also had arthroscopic surgery in high school. Since that happened, my knee has gone completely out for no reason; I've fallen a few times, I've had terrible pains, and my knee sometimes gets very wobbly. Sorry to hear that. Joints can be a real pain in the ass. I don’t even have some crazy injury to show for it. It just became a problem early last year and was never right again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, DarkStar189 said: Sorry to hear that. Joints can be a real pain in the ass. I don’t even have some crazy injury to show for it. It just became a problem early last year and was never right again. It was my first night, and within the first hour of working at Funcoland, I had bent my knees to pick up boxes. My kneecap had popped out of place and gone under the bone. When I stood up, my kneecap fractured the bone. The surgeon said it was just a freak accident after the surgery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TUFKAK Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Instant coffee on an empty stomach is better than c4 holy fuck that rush this morning was bonkers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 53 minutes ago, TUFKAK said: Instant coffee on an empty stomach is better than c4 holy fuck that rush this morning was bonkers. I’ll admit I abuse this feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, stepee said: I’ll admit I abuse this feeling I do too. I deliberately drink my caffeine beverage of choice on an empty stomach. Sometimes it can make me feel sick but the rush is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 8 hours ago, stepee said: I’ll admit I abuse this feeling I try to workout fasted when I’m recomping, I’m at my gfs house so all I had was instant it’s my go to now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Ya'll are stim lightweights. I take an ECA stack in the morning all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Air_Delivery said: Ya'll are stim lightweights. I take an ECA stack in the morning all the time. With the amount of cardiovascular damaging drugs I do I try and avoid stimulants unless I really need it. like when I take sleep aides and don’t want to be groggy half my conscious hours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, TUFKAK said: With the amount of cardiovascular damaging drugs I do I try and avoid stimulants unless I really need it. like when I take sleep aides and don’t want to be groggy half my conscious hours. I'm lucky to have low blood pressure. I've measured my blood pressure and heart rate before and after an ECA and there is basically no difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, TUFKAK said: With the amount of cardiovascular damaging drugs I do I try and avoid stimulants unless I really need it. like when I take sleep aides and don’t want to be groggy half my conscious hours. The greatest risk of steroids is the narrowing and hardening of your arteries. I hope you are keeping tabs on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 The big thing stimulants do is increase cardiac contractility and cardiac output by both an increased rate, chronotrophy, and squeeze, introphy. with underlying cardiovascular disease this places you at increased risk for a cardiac event. As far as aas, they have several underlying risks associated with the hdl to ldl ratios being seriously fucked up, all anabolics and androgens are fundamentally cholesterol after all, and both cardiomyopathy and cardiomegaly. Ekgs are fine but cloestetol is bad and that’s 100% the steroids I use as my diet is clean af. It’s just a risk I’ve become accustomed to and accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I'll say this I never take more than one ECA a day. And I only take them on my low calorie days. There was a point in time years ago where I was taking 3 stacks a day, but it started making me irritable and interferring with my sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 All things in moderation but caffeine is w absolutely bad for you past a certain level, just like steroids dose and chronicity are the problems. But a life without mood alteration is also a life not worth living so. Just like in my case, if I die a few years earlier but look better throughout my life as a result of my choices I’m willing to make that trade. I would much rather feel comfortable on my travels because I look good than take more trips while looking as bad as I do now. We all make trades. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I’ve been drinking less caffeine while out vacationing but I’m sure I go back to my mood altering mix of pot and iced coffee when I get back. For energy though in the morning now, first thing I do when I’m ready to get up is just do a set of push-ups. That usually wakes me right up and then I keep exercising on and off from where before I do whatever. I like it because it’s just a really quick east thing to do to get that initial rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 9 hours ago, stepee said: first thing I do when I’m ready to get up is just do a set of push-ups. That usually wakes me right up and then I keep exercising on and off from where before I do whatever. Give meth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, SuperSpreader said: Give meth a try only if u do it with me and keep me safe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I've been back in the gym since mid January and my squat numbers have by far come back the fastest. Then back lift numbers. Chest is struggling but it was my weakest pre-pandemic too. Not sure about back vs chest but I guess the legs quick rebound makes sense since you know you use those every day, and I was walking to work for over a year before I got back into the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Question: Elliptical machine, I want it I want it I want it. I did a mile on it in under 15 minutes and keep in mind it’s still less than two years since I was ran over by a truck. And it felt so good, it bypasses a lot of my foot issues because im not slamming the foot into the pavement. And idk I enjoyed it and that’s important. I’ve been using a bunch of different ones to get to that point, but they all seemed fine to me. But I’m on the second floor.. if i put a matt down, am I okay for not disrupting the neighbors? edit: And also as I was traveling and I tried different bikes and treadmills but this was the type that stuck with me. Also it seems to really hit the areas of strength in my legs that walking doesn’t compensate for. I think if I had something like that on the reg maybe getting off the ground wouldn’t be so fucking bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Nice, I’m only focused on keeping a consistent speed that won’t have me give up at the moment but this time it was 14 minutes. It looks like the average mile for a male my age is about 10.5 minutes, that would be a cool goal to hit after the whole being ran over and having my leg reconstructed thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I can’t wait for school to start back for my daughter so I can be back on a regular gym schedule. It’s been very inconsistent this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 5 hours ago, stepee said: Nice, I’m only focused on keeping a consistent speed that won’t have me give up at the moment but this time it was 14 minutes. It looks like the average mile for a male my age is about 10.5 minutes, that would be a cool goal to hit after the whole being ran over and having my leg reconstructed thing. You might wanna try cycling. It is much easier on your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, Air_Delivery said: You might wanna try cycling. It is much easier on your body. Do you mean vs actually running or vs an elliptical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I love running. In fact I make a run to the border as much as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, stepee said: Do you mean vs actually running or vs an elliptical? Oh my bad I didn't read your previous post and assumed you were talking about running. Ellipical is also a low impact exercise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 19 minutes ago, Air_Delivery said: Oh my bad I didn't read your previous post and assumed you were talking about running. Ellipical is also a low impact exercise. lol I thought that was it. while I have you here, any idea about using these things on a second story floor if that would be okay or if it would shake the floor a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, stepee said: lol I thought that was it. while I have you here, any idea about using these things on a second story floor if that would be okay or if it would shake the floor a lot? I don't know much about ellipticals but at least from what I've seen they are pretty smooth and don't shake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I think my SIL convinced me to run another half in November. Dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar189 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Went to the dr for my knee, they drained a sample out for testing, gave me a shot, he recommended blood work for a bunch of stuff. Just found out I’m positive for Lyme disease now. Starting antibiotics today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 After fasting and losing 20lbs I am happy to report I'm still keeping the weight off. I just eat 3 small meals a day so that I'm never hungry but I never over eat. Plus work keeps me very active so I'm proud of myself. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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