Workout: What did you do today?

[Guybrush]

I quite alcohol in the spring of 2013, so that's roughly 11 years now 😲

Way back, I used to binge drink like once a week. Eventually, it was like something in my body just changed and I felt like crap for a weird amount of time after a good binge. Days, weeks.

It also filled me with general anxiety, so quitting alcohol actually removed a lot of anxiety. It's not part of my day to day life at all and hasn't been since around the time I quit, really.

[FETCHER.]

I quite alcohol in the spring of 2013, so that's roughly 11 years now 😲

Way back, I used to binge drink like once a week. Eventually, it was like something in my body just changed and I felt like crap for a weird amount of time after a good binge. Days, weeks.

It also filled me with general anxiety, so quitting alcohol actually removed a lot of anxiety. It's not part of my day to day life at all and hasn't been since around the time I quit, really.

That's brilliant GB! I can feel myself going down the same route and saving shenanigans like that for festivals etc. I don't feel like it has any place in my normal day to day life anymore.

[Lexi Darling]

Oh yeah, since January 2023 I've had maybe five drinks total and in addition to saving calories I definitely think it helped with my motivation and overall energy level. I don't think I could have lost the 80+ pounds I lost in 2022-23 if I  had still been drinking regularly.

[Guybrush]

Thanks @FETCHER. 🥰

I ran 3 kms today, just a quick circuit from the house, a bit hilly.  It was fine, but also felt a bit pathetic. Like, I didn't take any breaks or anything, but my legs started hurting fairly immediately 😅 and no way could I have completed a second lap. So, considering where I was with running in 2018, I do feel slightly pathetic.

But I had a good if very short workout in my home gym as well. Just push-ups, curls and modified candlestick with a 10 kg plate tied to my ankles. I'm gonna feel that one for a few days.

Did pull-ups yesterday, both regular set, a higher rep set with resistance bands and some eccentric/ negatives set.. I'm happy to say I have somewhat of a back burn which has been extremely rare for me.

[jimmy jazz]

I did 110kg bench press for five sets of 3 today.

243 pounds in USA units 🇺🇸

[jimmy jazz]

Bench workout:

[DJChameleon]

My upper arm was sore today so I didn't do arm day like I wanted. I just did the 30 minutes circuit.

Does anyone still get the covid booster shot or is everyone else over it and don't bother?

[jimmy jazz]

I don't get any. The deal was two and that was it. When they started trying to jab me with more I said no.

[DJChameleon]

With the new variations coming out. I constantly stayed on top of my jabs. Right before the last new one came out I actually caught covid so it made no sense to get it til six months after which was yesterday.

[jimmy jazz]

Some new personal bests for me this evening.

70kg barbell press x 8 (most reps)
20kg dumbbell lateral raises x 8 (heaviest weight)

I am looking forward to using light weights and high reps again soon.

Would be amazing if we could get @Trollheart in here and lifting.

[Guybrush]

Some new personal bests for me this evening.

70kg barbell press x 8 (most reps)
20kg dumbbell lateral raises x 8 (heaviest weight)

I am looking forward to using light weights and high reps again soon.

Would be amazing if we could get @Trollheart in here and lifting.

Well done! And yes, @Trollheart should definitely get fitter. Come on, Trolls!

I'm at the CrossFit gym.. first sesh since I bought partial membership. In about half an hour, I'm gonna be dead and with another 15 minutes of torture to go.

[grindy]

Some new personal bests for me this evening.

70kg barbell press x 8 (most reps)
20kg dumbbell lateral raises x 8 (heaviest weight)

I am looking forward to using light weights and high reps again soon.

Would be amazing if we could get @Trollheart in here and lifting.

Barbell press = overhead press I assume?
Great numbers. Never OHP'd more than 50 for 5 reps and 20 kg lateral raises seem just unreal to me.

[jimmy jazz]

Barbell press = overhead press I assume?
Great numbers. Never OHP'd more than 50 for 5 reps and 20 kg lateral raises seem just unreal to me.

Thank you Big G.

@Trollheart thoughts? Would give you something to do, help with low mood and confidence and be a great project to read and also for you.

[Guybrush]

It's not hard to imagine @Trollheart's fitness journal which probably ends up being mostly about the history of fitness, strongmen and bodybuilding.

My CrossFit sesh was exactly as I imagined it would be. Completely terrible. Can't remember last time I was this tired from an exercise.

[jimmy jazz]

@Trollheart improving his fitness and flexibility by constantly dodging this thread and it's notifications: