You ask hard questions, @anna_5588.
But Pwn actually covered this over in my log already: I’m older, so I’m better served by doing a little something everyday. (15 min > 0, right?) That discussion begins here, roughly: old diesel (SvenG) v. Indy car (anna_5588).
And life will hand me a few days off every now and then, like when I was helping out my dad earlier this month.
But, at my age, I don’t plan days off: If I’m not moving, I’m dead.
Can we also not forget the nutrition side of this too?
When you notice issues with recovery and performance.
A good rule of thumb is “If you feel like you need a day off and have pushed through 2 training sessions since then and you feel worse and those sessions sucked then you actually need a day off”
This plays a big part in increasing recovery and needing a day off less often.
Week 3: day 1
Press: 1x5-45,55,65; 1x5-75, 1x3-85, 1x3-90lbs; 4x12-55lbs
Curls: 3x15, superset with 20swings-12kg kb
Db incline bench: 3x5-45lb dbs
Front raise: 3x10-10lb dbs
Seal row: 3x10-35lb dbs
Flyes: 3x12-10lb dbs
Db snatches: 2x2/side-50lb dbs, 2x5/side-45lb dbs
Notes:
That’s awesome!! Make an appointment now!
I’m going to have to wait until the semester starts
Make getting it scheduled one of the very first things you do. Your health needs to be priority one, because without it nothing else is going to matter.
I’m actually physically healthy. The only things off are that my T3 is slightly low and DHEA is slightly high (probably due to stress bc my last test was done during finals week). I also got my period back three months ago. My kidneys also seem to be doing much better
I mainly want to get back in control of my weight - figure out why I gain weight unintentionally and lose the 3.5 lbs I’ve gained since the begining of summer
Remember that mental health is a thing too. An unhealthy relationship with food and exercise coupled with body dysmorphia has the potential to destroy your life and happiness. Don’t discount the importance of this.
Its amazing how those relationships can develop seemingly innocuously and then one day you catch yourself thinking some VERY unhealthy thoughts and wonder how the hell you got there. Food relationships are so fascinating and complex.
No lie! I feel like there needs to be an entire forum category dedicated to talking about this stuff. I’m guessing that on some level every single one of us here battle these demons. An obsession with something healthy is still an obsession…
Liking this for the first paragraph! Great news
@Bagsy @SvenG (tagged bc academia)
I love Econ and Behavioural science, but the prep for it has been all consuming. Every break I’m working on project(s) and prepping for classes to come. I haven’t ever had the chance to really sit down and dive into non related subjects that I’m interested in.
Right now, Im enjoying what I’m doing, but am more and more fantasizing about the summer after I graduate. I literally have a folder of random stuff I want to go over, sort of like how people who do bodybuilding competitIons have a list of foods they want to eat post show.
Yesterday, I spent a good 2 hours watching a lecture video on physical chemistry. I’ve always found physics and chemistry to be the most boring subject ever, but I genuinely enjoyed the lecture
Is this in any ways relatable?
Just wanted to acknowledge the tag, @anna_5588. I’ll edit this post with some thoughts when I have a chance to reply more fully.
Edit: I haven’t forgotten, it’s just been one of those days…
Week 2: Day 2
Deadlift: 1x5-135,175, 1x1-195; 1x1-225, 255; 1x2-275!!; 1x22, 1x15, 1x12-175lbs
lying leg raises: 3x16
Snatch grip deadlift: 4x5-155lbs, superset with 10 bodyweight split squats/side
air squats: 4x50, 30sec rests
conditioning: 1min squats+1min deadbug+1min lunges+1min deadbug+ 1min snatches, L+1min deadbug+1min snatches-R, all w/35lb DB
for sure.
Nice work.
I adore many subjects. I don’t identify as a scientist but rather as someone who does science. I intentionally limit the amount of time I spend not only performing but also thinking about science each weekday. In fact, I feel that the very different subjects with which I busy myself outside of work define me way more than my actual job does. Work is often not fun, so yes, I look forward to engaging with other themes when the day is over.
So, maybe? You seem much more married to your field than me though.
Just trying to keep up with your weights makes me tired. Go Anna!
Thanks!!!
