Don’t we all!
I have spent at least 2 years eating to get to 135. Have held on it for months. Two weeks ago I jumped to 140. The only thing I have done differently is start lifting again. It’s not something that can’t be fixed. Weird shit happens. It will sort itself out.
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I had a crying spell over trying to decide between two different bread brands.
I realize not every trigger can be spotted, or even dealt with as quick as I’d like, but the times I just can’t seem to get it together bum me out.
And I didn’t even pick a bread I wanted. I know next time I’ll probably not even bat a lash and just…grab some damn bread.
Im just getting frustrated again feeling these restrictive habits show up again. It’s always difficult to get out of those cycles. I did appreciate I finished the 10k KB challenge though.
Out of curiosity would you share this opinion if someone did these steps or even lets say 30k a day merely as a buy product of every day life? Without a treadmill, without deliberately taking actions to increase step count literally as in the “Non-Exercise” in NEAT ?
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If someone is walking 25km as a part of everyday life and their goal is to get stronger and gain muscle without eating properly then yes, I would share this opinion.
Are you asking for yourself? Do you have a job that requires you to walk 20-25km everyday? On your days off you go out for a “casual” 25km walk because it’s byproduct of your life?
As always, it depends on the person and the situation.
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Ah this clears up my confusion. I didn’t know this was a factor.
Was actually asking more out of curiosity as I have seen difference of opinions of where the divide between what makes steps ‘cardio’ or ‘neat’. Seeing as you are responsive I though I would ask to see what your take was on non deliberate excessive steps as opposed to getting excessive steps for weightloss goals and calorie burn.
But to answer your question about myself, my watch does register 20-30k steps a day most days and around 15-20k the one day I am off work (which has made eating for weight gain painfully uncomfortable)…
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I hear you. I know people who have jobs that require them to walk excessively and it’s hard for them to pack in enough calories to keep weight on. Have you ever seen an overweight tree planter?!
I gave that opinion to Anna because she’s just over 100lbs and is deliberately doing these steps on a treadmill in order to lose more weight BUT also wants to get stronger and harder. In her case, it’s not helping her. I believe she can make a lot of progress if she scales back her cardio and puts more focus on her nutrition.
I have read some of your log before and you can throw around a lot of weight for your size, good for you!! What do you do for work? Does your job allow you to eat whenever you want throughout the day?
I’m a busy body myself and I have to be very conscious about my nutrition because I’m always on the go. It’s hard for me to eat a lot of food at once so I need to make sure I have small meals wherever I go.
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I am a student. Currently I’m a doing a summer research programme so everything is remote
yep
@DTX how are your pull ups going?
Oh totally my bad I should have worded better or highlighted I wasn’t asking in regards to Anna considering I quoted a direct reply to her.
I PT and manage a gym which is on the site of a professional football (soccer) team’s training ground/ stadium and medical facilities (to highlight how big the site is). The gym is used by the footballers and also part of a private health care plan to the public.
I can eat whenever I want with the caveat that either I have to walk across the whole site to the cafe/ staff fridge area is or have food which doesn’t need to be stored in a fridge ( usually the latter).Being able to eat at work has never been an issue, I just sometimes struggle to eat 3k + calories every day for months on end and just feel stuffed.
Oh and thank you
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Can you to drop by my log and tell those maniacs that keep bringing up cardio, I don’t need it. 
(joking)
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I am loving cardio right now… probably because I’m obsessed with my new steppers! It’s all of the talk about stepping from @anna_5588 that’s motivating me!
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That’s one piece of equipment I have been looking for but just haven’t found yet. In reality I would probably hate it, but my brain thinks I need one.
I finally got my heavy bag stuffed and I am loving that. Well, I will be again, as soon as the swelling goes down from the f’ng wasp sting. 
so maybe there is hope.
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Yikes! Hopefully it goes down soon. I am allergic to wasps… last time I got stung in the hand I looked like the nutty professor!
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That sounds like a cool job! Haha, just leave some little stashes of food around the stadium 
What is your goal right now? Is there a certain weight you need to get up to or are you just trying to maintain your current weight?
Currently the goal is to drop a few pounds (currently 150/151lbs and looking to get to 140-145lbs mark). Main reason is because after roughly 15 months of gaining (30ish lbs gained) my digestive system wanted a break and trimming a few lbs now will allow me room for another long gaining phase.
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Hey there. Thanks for the follow up.
It is going slow. I have since been able to jump up on a bar and seem to be able to do one pull up and maybe 2-3 halves. I think the momentum helps a bit. It’s not pretty lol but it is something. I see people do these beautiful sets of pull-ups - pulling themselves up from hanging and cranking out 10 solid reps.
Are there other specific ancillary exercises you can suggest. Do I need to add a rear delt fly? Just curious.
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It sounds like you’re making good progress since your original post last month. Keep working at it and you’ll be doing beautiful sets of pull ups too!
Any exercises that you can do on the bar are the most efficient. How are the negatives going? If you’re getting through 10 reps easily then start doing a hold at the top, half way down and at the bottom.
Try doing timed dead hangs and holds in the top position.
Have you been using a band? Grab one with a tension that will allow you to do 8-10 full reps so you can practice the full range of motion.
You should definitely do rear delt exercises regardless of your pull up goal. It’s not a primary muscle in the movement but it can definitely help if you’re rear delts are very weak. It’s great for posture and to make your shoulders look nice! Here’s a few of my favorite exercises: DB rear delt flies face down on incline bench (pronated and neutral grip), rope face pulls and single arm cable rear delt flies. Try training them twice a week if you aren’t doing that already.
If it helps any:
+using bands to help increase ful ROM reps at a lower weight, in your case.
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@donnerschweer just checking in to see how you’re doing with your goals! What program did you decide to go with? Have you been making strength gains?
I hope you’re enjoying your summer! 
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I opted for a powerbuilding program with a bit more volume but it is simple and not too much complex technics.
Progress is slow but it is progress.
My peri menopause is kicking my ass at the moment but it is finally warm here so it is ok
I am adding a few pictures of my limitations.
My left knee that got open twice because the hardware had to come out.
And my left elbow, this one has a few in the bone screws that could not be remove but removable stuff is out too.
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