Hate what you see when you look in the mirror?

[Jw75766]

My SO tracks and marks, repairs and replaces gas lines too

It's a hell of a workout!!

 

[Jw75766]

I've never been one to just exercise for its own sake (or for the good of my health even). Had a gym membership once but realised that after doing a couple of circuits on the machines I'd build up such a colossal thirst I'd knock our four pints of beer in the bar afterwards without them touching the sides

Now however I've started a new job that involves a lot of lifting (sealed glass units weigh anywhere between 10-100lb each, and after shifting 30 or 40 of those onto a van for delivery you know you've had a workout. Rinse and repeat 3/4 times a day and you realise you've done a total of close on two tons of lifting, and while lifting them off the racks may seem harder, putting them down again gently is a different type of muscle use).

Long story short, my upper body and arms are toning and bulking out pretty damn quickly (only been in the job a little over a month and I can see the difference in the mirror already). I've still got more tummy than I should have but I'm expecting that to subside eventually.

While I haven't ever specifically sought out hard physical jobs, I do appreciate the effect when I have one. The fact that it's work and I have to do it (it's an all-male workshop and there's no room for slackers) makes it a lot easier to keep pushing myself than if I were paying for a gym for vanity purposes.

In my opinion, the best kind of exercise is exercise that comes naturally within your day because you are achieving multiple things (working/exercising). There's no having to force yourself to go out of your way to exercise because it's just a part of your natural routine. That's awesome that you are getting toned up and I'm sure you will love seeing the results when you look at yourself in the mirror!

 

[Jw75766]

#1 It's all about what you put in your mouth....dicks & pussy don't count.
#2 Consistency. Make working out part of your day, like breakfast lunch and dinner (or if you masturbate everyday workout first.
#3 Can't beat age never been done. My wife did some modelling until she was about 55. She now says she wants to age gracefully yet hates looking in the mirror except the hours she spends doing something?? I run by mirrors

Getting older sucks. For me, just knowing I can't do things that I used to be able to do or things I used to do hurt me more than they used to, is a very hard thing for me to adapt to.

 

[cdstefi]

Getting older sucks. For me, just knowing I can't do things that I used to be able to do or things I used to do hurt me more than they used to, is a very hard thing for me to adapt to.

I'm fighting off the getting older thing pretty hard. I mean FFS I'm 62 and should be at that age where I'm starting to complain about my visits to the doctor and sound old, but I do avoid the medical profession like the plague and touch wood, have not as yet had to engage with it for anything serious. I'm dodging bullets I know and probably have something catastrophic waiting for me down the line but fucked if I'm going to worry about it when I do feel generally fine at this moment.

 

[Jw75766]

I'm fighting off the getting older thing pretty hard. I mean FFS I'm 62 and should be at that age where I'm starting to complain ....

If it (or you) aren't broke, don't fix it! That being said, preventative exams are incredibly important as certain illnesses can quietly grow in strength. I've definitely learned the importance of listening to my body as I have some unpleasant doctors visits in my very near future.

 

[PFWilly]

Let me get over this cancer, and then I’ll see about getting in better shape…lol.

 

[Jw75766]

Let me get over this cancer, and then I’ll see about getting in better shape…lol.

I hope you make a full recovery. Cancer is a horrible disease to battle.

 

[PFWilly]

I hope you make a full recovery. Cancer is a horrible disease to battle.

Thank you. Third time it has metastasized, intervals decreasing. I have a very rare one, but getting excellent medical care.

But I beat heart disease over a ten year period with nine surgeries. Hoping to beat the odds again.

 

[Shaglus_Ziegler]

I'm fighting off the getting older thing pretty hard. I mean FFS I'm 62 and should be at that age where I'm starting to complain about my visits to the doctor and sound old, but I do avoid the medical profession like the plague and touch wood, have not as yet had to engage with it for anything serious. I'm dodging bullets I know and probably have something catastrophic waiting for me down the line but fucked if I'm going to worry about it when I do feel generally fine at this moment.

Avoiding doctors is key!!

 

[Jw75766]

Thank you. Third time it has metastasized, intervals decreasing. I have a very rare one, but getting excellent medical care.

But I beat heart disease over a ten year period with nine surgeries. Hoping to beat the odds again.

Well, keeping a positive attitude, as difficult as it can be in such a difficult time, I think is key to recovering. It's almost seems like it's a guarantee when someone gives up and loses hope that their body just loses the will to fight. I hope you keep that will the fight and show it who's boss!!

 

[Sienna62]

I've never been one to just exercise for its own sake (or for the good of my health even). Had a gym membership once but realised that after doing a couple of circuits on the machines I'd build up such a colossal thirst I'd knock our four pints of beer in the bar afterwards without them touching the sides

Now however I've started a new job that involves a lot of lifting (sealed glass units weigh anywhere between 10-100lb each, and after shifting 30 or 40 of those onto a van for delivery you know you've had a workout. Rinse and repeat 3/4 times a day and you realise you've done a total of close on two tons of lifting, and while lifting them off the racks may seem harder, putting them down again gently is a different type of muscle use).

Long story short, my upper body and arms are toning and bulking out pretty damn quickly (only been in the job a little over a month and I can see the difference in the mirror already). I've still got more tummy than I should have but I'm expecting that to subside eventually.

While I haven't ever specifically sought out hard physical jobs, I do appreciate the effect when I have one. The fact that it's work and I have to do it (it's an all-male workshop and there's no room for slackers) makes it a lot easier to keep pushing myself than if I were paying for a gym for vanity purposes.

Wisdom.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bloodandglitter]

I have always felt insecure when looking in a mirror. That's been drilled into my head since I was younger thanks to my parents. I'm very critical myself.
And I get frantic about my weight. I have changed my eating habits, do pilates every night and go for walks when I can.
I just want to stop being so damn critical of myself

 

[Michael_Keaton]

Avoiding doctors is key!!

I agree, but in moderation. I've learned to be careful what I tell my doctor about until I'm sure it's a true issue.

You say, "I've got this problem... my toes itch."

Dr: "I can give you something for that, but it'll make you sleepy. But that's ok because I can give you something to keep you awake. Of course that will make you constipated - but I can give you a Rx for that. The downside is that it'll make your joints ache. You can take Advil for that but it'll hurt your kidney function."

So we go from itchy toes to impaired kidney function.

BTW, that's not a true story. It's been embellished a bit for effect.

 

[Shaglus_Ziegler]

I have always felt insecure when looking in a mirror. That's been drilled into my head since I was younger thanks to my parents. I'm very critical myself.
And I get frantic about my weight. I have changed my eating habits, do pilates every night and go for walks when I can.
I just want to stop being so damn critical of myself

You can do it!

 

[Shaglus_Ziegler]

I agree, but in moderation. I've learned to be careful what I tell my doctor about until I'm sure it's a true issue.

You say, "I've got this problem... my toes itch."

Dr: "I can give you something for that, but it'll make you sleepy. But that's ok because I can give you something to keep you awake. Of course that will make you constipated - but I can give you a Rx for that. The downside is that it'll make your joints ache. You can take Advil for that but it'll hurt your kidney function."

So we go from itchy toes to impaired kidney function.

BTW, that's not a true story. It's been embellished a bit for effect.

Indeed! Lol. I take care of myself with old remedies good food and exercise and sun. Water too. I’ve gotten rid of strange moles and other skin issues with apple cider vinegar and 35% hydrogen peroxide. I even cut a small cyst out of my head after a doctor told me it’d be a thousand dollars! Lol. Cost me about five bucks and lidocaine cream works well to numb. Got a good medicine chest. I’m from a long line of doctors. I do no pharma. Cheers

 

[KyleR215]

As I get older I have become a more self conscious about my body. I got the “dad bod” now, a little bit of a stomach and now a flat ass. I mean it is a straight line from my shoulders to my ankles. Worst yet, when you get fatter the dick gets smaller.

My activity hasn’t changed. I am still active and walk every day for 30-45 minutes at one time. I stretch and do low impact body movements to help keep the weight off.

I think that diet is a big part of it. When I eat healthy, incorporate more salads, protein, fruits and avoid the breads and crackers and dairy. When I do that, I feel better about myself and I lose the weight. But damn it, I like a good burger and a good beer. I like the occasional chocolate cake or ice cream and not just for my birthday.

The older I get, the harder it is to fight the weight gain battle

 

[Jw75766]

I have always felt insecure when looking in a mirror. That's been drilled into my head since I was younger thanks to my parents. I'm very critical myself.
And I get frantic about my weight. I have changed my eating habits, do pilates every night and go for walks when I can.
I just want to stop being so damn critical of myself

Quieting our own voice that wants to tear us down is probably one of the hardest things to do. One thing that is nice here at lit is when you post a pic, doesn't even have to be explicit, but receiving positive feedback from others. It can definitely help boost a self esteem and quiet that inner voice.

 

[Jw75766]

I agree, but in moderation. I've learned to be careful what I tell my doctor about until I'm sure it's a true issue.

You say, "I've got this problem... my toes itch."

Dr: "I can give you something for that, but it'll make you sleepy. But that's ok because I can give you something to keep you awake. Of course that will make you constipated - but I can give you a Rx for that. The downside is that it'll make your joints ache. You can take Advil for that but it'll hurt your kidney function."

So we go from itchy toes to impaired kidney function.

BTW, that's not a true story. It's been embellished a bit for effect.

It's not too far fetched though, some of the side effects of many drugs seem almost as bad as the original issue.

 

[Jw75766]

As I get older I have become a more self conscious about my body. I got the “dad bod” now, a little bit of a stomach and now a flat ass. I mean it is a straight line from my shoulders to my ankles. Worst yet, when you get fatter the dick gets smaller.

My activity hasn’t changed. I am still active and walk every day for 30-45 minutes at one time. I stretch and do low impact body movements to help keep the weight off.

I think that diet is a big part of it. When I eat healthy, incorporate more salads, protein, fruits and avoid the breads and crackers and dairy. When I do that, I feel better about myself and I lose the weight. But damn it, I like a good burger and a good beer. I like the occasional chocolate cake or ice cream and not just for my birthday.

The older I get, the harder it is to fight the weight gain battle

Metabolism also slows as I'm unfortunately finding out. Unfortunately, my eating habits are not great, not terrible but I know I eat much more crap than I should. I do believe eating habits are key, something I've yet to force myself to address.

 

[Bloodandglitter]

Quieting our own voice that wants to tear us down is probably one of the hardest things to do. One thing that is nice here at lit is when you post a pic, doesn't even have to be explicit, but receiving positive feedback from others. It can definitely help boost a self esteem and quiet that inner voice.

I agree. I've posted a couple pics on here and everyone has been very positive and super nice

 

[ScorpioRising71]

Not sure if this will be of interest to people or not. I've noticed when I take pics to post on lit, I'm disliking my stomach more and more. I want to start exercising and trying to tone my stomach again. I'm hoping this can be a thread for those of us who would like to take steps to tone our bodies to encourage each other, remind each other to persist. Hopefully even keep each other up to date on progress as encouragement to others.

Day 1: I did 100 sit-ups, 4 sets of 25.

Anyone want to join the journey?

I’d love too, also gotta lose the belly fat so all those sit-ups don’t go to waste

 

[Jw75766]

I’d love too, also gotta lose the belly fat so all those sit-ups don’t go to waste

I had to stop, wasn't sure if I was aggravating a hernia... Still need to find say way to tone up the stomach that won't cause discomfort. Eventually, surgery will be needed (again).

Are you planning on doing sit-ups daily?

 

[ScorpioRising71]

I go to the gym everyday except sundays, abs twice a week and some HIIT thrown in as well twice a week because I need it. If you just want to tone and tighten do isometric stuff like planks but it you want a six pack you have to get into mountain climbers, various crunches and leg raises rather than sit-ups which are not a great exercise really.