Omagad we're back agaaaain

[mavd]

(title is meant to be read in a backstreet boys singing voice)

Just wanted to pop in and say hi. I used to be pretty active here, but life hit me pretty hard the last few years. Divorce, another bad breakup, a couple motorcycle crashes, a few cross country moves. I managed to keep up with the fitness lifestyle up until about 7 months ago when a street crash left me unable to workout for several months, and just for funsies I became an emotional eater/drinker for the first time in my life.

So, now here I am, about 10 pounds up (mostly fat--I'm 5'5" 147# and I estimate 25%bf) and the proud owner of a bridesmaid dress that doesn't fit over my massive thighs. I need to drop as much fat as possible by October 17. I'm not really looking for advice, just motivation/encouragement/internet strangers who aren't afraid to tell me to get my fat ass to the gym.

I have been really struggling with weights lately. I only use my apartment gym, which lacks a squat rack. I've been having back/knee problems so I am afraid to go really heavy like I used to. I'm trying to make up for it with increased volume and lifts that focus on stability. I know I'm not going to get all jacked like I used to be that way, but that's not really my priority now. I generally have only been lifting 2-3 times a week, so I hit full body. I get cardio in 4-5 times a week, and yoga at least once a week. I'm trying to consumer 1700 cal or less a day, but I'm still struggling with the emotional eating and regularly sabotage myself with alcohol as well.

Aaannnnnyway feel free to say hello/give advice/etc. I'll go back to lurking now.

[kitpapa]

(title is meant to be read in a backstreet boys singing voice)

Just wanted to pop in and say hi. I used to be pretty active here, but life hit me pretty hard the last few years. Divorce, another bad breakup, a couple motorcycle crashes, a few cross country moves. I managed to keep up with the fitness lifestyle up until about 7 months ago when a street crash left me unable to workout for several months, and just for funsies I became an emotional eater/drinker for the first time in my life.

So, now here I am, about 10 pounds up (mostly fat--I'm 5'5" 147# and I estimate 25%bf) and the proud owner of a bridesmaid dress that doesn't fit over my massive thighs. I need to drop as much fat as possible by October 17. I'm not really looking for advice, just motivation/encouragement/internet strangers who aren't afraid to tell me to get my fat ass to the gym.

I have been really struggling with weights lately. I only use my apartment gym, which lacks a squat rack. I've been having back/knee problems so I am afraid to go really heavy like I used to. I'm trying to make up for it with increased volume and lifts that focus on stability. I know I'm not going to get all jacked like I used to be that way, but that's not really my priority now. I generally have only been lifting 2-3 times a week, so I hit full body. I get cardio in 4-5 times a week, and yoga at least once a week. I'm trying to consumer 1700 cal or less a day, but I'm still struggling with the emotional eating and regularly sabotage myself with alcohol as well.

Aaannnnnyway feel free to say hello/give advice/etc. I'll go back to lurking now.

When you go to emotionally eat...stop. walk away and pick up your phone or a notebook and jot down what you are feeling! Take the extra 5-10mins to do that and the emotional eating should quiet down.

I used to do it when things in my life felt outa control, thinking by bingeing I was controlling what I put in my mouth but I really was not. Its an awareness you have to get to

[LunaLifts]

Good advice from kit, and welcome back.

[okayest]

Do you have insurance that covers mental health or can you afford to see a psychologist? Almost no one overcomes the issues behind substance abuse and eating disorders without experienced help and guidance. Good luck and don't be too hard on yourself.

[kitpapa]

Oh and by the way, since you asked....

GET YOUR ASS IN THE GYM

[mavd]

When you go to emotionally eat...stop. walk away and pick up your phone or a notebook and jot down what you are feeling! Take the extra 5-10mins to do that and the emotional eating should quiet down.

I used to do it when things in my life felt outa control, thinking by bingeing I was controlling what I put in my mouth but I really was not. Its an awareness you have to get to

I do it when I'm upset. I think it's a "need to feel good" thing. I'm not sure if I ever eat enough for it to be considered a binge. Basically I've stopped keeping "treats" around, but I like your idea better. I live where I can walk a block and buy junk food anyway so it's better to be conscientious about my urges.

[mavd]

Do you have insurance that covers mental health or can you afford to see a psychologist? Almost no one overcomes the issues behind substance abuse and eating disorders without experienced help and guidance. Good luck and don't be too hard on yourself.

Eek. Substance abuse? I guess it probably is. I have been flirting with the idea of counselling again. I got it right after the divorce but it's been another year and a half and clearly I'm still not through the issues.

[mavd]

I really need to update my profile picture 😂😂 As much as I'd love to get back to that I think its am unrealistic expectation at this time/ physical health. I was doing 2-a-Days six times a week and had a husband that was training/ meal prepping to help stay on track.

[mavd]

Oh and by the way, since you asked....

GET YOUR ASS IN THE GYM

Done 😆😆 Did a full body lift session plus 35 min of cardio (stairs, bike, and row machine)

[oregonchick76]

Good to see you again! I just came back too after like...2 years away from the forum.
Get yer ass in the gym! And step away from the fork...;-)