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Originally Posted by nerdogray
Last night was the first time my heart rate dipped into the 40's. May not be gaining any muscle, but at least I'm more fit. Food makes such a huge difference with me, particularly with inflammation. If I've been eating consistent garbage, inflammation is high, and making that first trip downstairs in the mornings is a miserable experience. If I eat clean, I pretty much spring out of bed and have no issues descending. And it takes at least 3-4 days of clean eating before inflammation starts to diminish. I really can't do this "cheat meal" crap anymore. Maybe once a month? But once a week ruins any longer term progress and keeps me from building any significant resilience.
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Another benefit of my now year-long fitness regimen. My resting HR is 45. I tried a cheat day a few weeks ago and felt like crap for 2 days. Since this is a fitness thread, my results;
I started Orange Theory Fitness June 1, 2023. OTF is group, coach led strength and HIIT training. We row, strength train with dumbbells, TRX straps and mini-bands, and treadmill. I started at 245 pounds. 5'9", 62 yoa when I started. My current protein goal per day is 180 grams.
It was very difficult at first. The first few workouts were so difficult. I could barely jog at 4 mph, and only for short times. My all out speed was about 6 mph. My heart rate was more in the red than other zones. Dumbbells felt like iron. I recall after my 2nd workout, waking up in the middle of the night, my legs on fire.
Over the last year;
Workouts: 220
187,347 workout calories burned
370.9 treadmill miles
Two 5ks run, plus 30ish outdoor miles run with my neighbor.
250,510 meters rowed
August 17, 2023 one mile benchmark-
11:50. May 8, 2024,
8:37
June 1, 2023 weight- 245/ Bodyfat > 34%
June 1, 2024 weight 183.5/ BF 21.3%
Muscle mass up from 33% to over 74%
Testosterone- doubled
Pant size from 44 to a 32.
Goals for the this year:
175 pounds
17% bf
Sub 8 minute mile
27 minute 5k
250 workouts
From my Doctor in May;
" Your lipid profile results have significantly improved and are now stable. Please continue your current diet and exercise regimen, as it seems to be very effective in maintaining healthy levels. Your Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) results are stable, indicating normal functioning of your liver, kidneys, and other organs. Your Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels are normal, suggesting good thyroid function. Your Vitamin D levels are normal. Your testosterone levels have significantly increased, now 600. Your Microalbumin-Creatinine ratio is negative, indicating no kidney damage from chronic disease. Your Complete Blood Count (CBC) is normal, and your Urinalysis (UA) results are negative. Please continue with your current lifestyle regimen."
Photos March of 2023 and May 2024. Marky Mark is a cutout, if you couldn't tell.
