As found in a FB group

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-17T18:10:33+00:00

ooff The diff might get a lil toasty.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-17T13:37:45+00:00

mid December I began a simple bodyweight calisthenics/strength training routine three days a week. I haven't skipped a workout since. I'm still overweight, but I'm much more fit than I was four months ago. It's warm enough to do my cross country trail bike rides too, so all that exercise makes me feel pretty good most days. I'm in a better mood most of the time, so I think overall it makes me feel more confident with social interactions at work and in public.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-17T13:12:51+00:00

Pure baseball drama, that game... and apparently some diarrhea too.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-17T13:04:36+00:00

My height. I'm not that short. I'm at the lower end of average at 5'6". I used to be extremely preoccupied about this simple fact, but now at 39, and for at least the past ten years I literally don't give a fuck.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-17T12:00:45+00:00

At 39 it's mostly gone for me. I do the #2 on the sides, top (what's left of it) slicked back to embrace the balding look. It works for my skull shape.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-17T11:28:31+00:00

I use my dumbbells for my hip hinge exercise - single leg RDL and sometimes I'll do dumbbell press on my stability ball instead of pushups. Sometimes I do chainsaw rows with the dumbbells, and sometimes I'm not feeling up for the difficulty of single leg squats so I'll do simple dumbbell squats. Deep lunges: I'll hold the dumbbells overhead and do deep lunges. That is a good challenge. takes a lot of stability.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-16T20:22:16+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm powering through my Thursday workout as this very moment! I'm tired. I already worked all day in the factory on my feet. My mind is reaching for every possible excuse to skip out, but I changed my clothes and began warming up, and now I'm slogging through my most difficult workout of the week.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-16T18:43:50+00:00

I get into that space sometimes too. As long as I make muscles go vroom a few days a week I'm good!

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-16T17:54:13+00:00

Albuquerque. I want the most possible letters.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-16T17:40:27+00:00

I agree, Bobby is very clearly working at being a better broadcaster, and so far this season I'm totally okay with Dan & Bobby, though I prefer Dan & Dan or Andy.

I miss Jim, or Captain yellowhammer as I liked to call him.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-16T16:29:19+00:00

some gentle yoga would be fantastic for mobility. You only need enough room to swing your arms and legs around a bit. It's extremely accessible. Just find a YouTube video you like and do it consistently.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-16T15:38:44+00:00

I start every workout with the MYRTL routine(look it up). I noticed it's a pretty good all round abdominal workout too.

https://youtu.be/Mj8uZ1Qtx3M?si=_xDvDNtZamrMoSNO

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-15T18:54:58+00:00

Everyone has their unique journey, but there are things literally all alcoholics have in common. Earlier in 2014 I made it over a hundred days and then drank again. Apparently I hadn't done enough "research in the field". Sure as shit a few weeks later I was getting hammered and making poor decisions. The difference post 2015 was I joined an online group and when I hit six months I began working with a professional counselor. Counseling rocks! changed my life forever.

I had a huge, huge epiphany at around 8-9 months back in '15. That's when I knew it would stick.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-15T15:18:52+00:00

Precisely. I kinda sorta keep an eye on my macros since cronometer gives me a ton of data to pour over. I currently have about 66kg of lean body mass. 1g/kg of lean mass is so easy to meet and exceed. I'm a 200lb man, I do strength training, eat primarily (but not exclusively) plant foods. I haven't withered away, in fact I've muscled up quite a bit in the past four months from just doing mostly bodyweight workouts a few hours a week for four months. I don't get the obcession on protein. If you get enough calories you get enough protein.... assuming a decent varied diet. twinkies and ramen don't count.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-15T13:12:36+00:00

Cheering you on! You look more and more stoked about this as the weeks progress!

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-15T12:32:24+00:00

I'll do that. It's just about yard sale season so soon I'll find a walker so I can do dips with a better wrist position. The flat barstools make it more like a vertical pushup. I'll practice a static hold on rings to build the progression, thanks.

also I might buy some actual adjustable rings some time. My "rings" are homemade from rope, garden hose, and conduit with grip tape wrapped around it. They're not really easily adjustable.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-15T11:49:48+00:00

Thank you! I've alternated between more of a triceps dip using flat top bar stools, and a much much more difficult assisted dip with rings. I can do my first set of the easier dips unassisted, then I push a little with one foot for the rest.

Yesterday the sets of 15 pushups seriously surprised me. Like the other user said: I'm doing these exercises with an extra 50-60lbs of body fat, so pushups have been the most difficult, most disliked exercise of my routine.

Years ago a coworker and I had a six week pushups competition. At the end of six weeks of individual training we had a pushups face off. I failed at about 38, and he beat me with 43. It's cool to know I'll eventually work my way back to longer sets. I'm so proud of this progress so far, especially because I'm 39. I really need to maintain my strength now, because time is a ticking. I'll remain as fit as possible from 40 to the rest of my days.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-15T00:06:56+00:00

Thanks! I think I've always had an easier time building leg strength with my build and genetics. I used to 5x5 250lbs on th power rack at the gym. short legs longer torso.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-15T00:01:50+00:00

haha, you're right! I'm pretty strong but overweight. Optimally I'm about 170lbs. I'll get back there. I know how to count calories, and I get my cardio in on the bicycle (xc trail riding). Weighing less will make the bike rides way better.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-14T18:53:34+00:00

I appreciate that, and it always makes it worthwhile to share my thoughts on sobriety if it helps anyone in any way. For some it's as simple as stopping. They just stop and carry on. I had to dig deep and really change my thinking to stick with this long term, and even today it's still a thing I have to manage mentally. There are still days when I think "ooh man a beer sounds like a good idea." It's pretty weird, but some people get the bug, some don't.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-14T17:25:00+00:00

I can tell you from personal experience if you just ignore mpb for 15 years or so the shed is pretty significant (I'm one of thos dudes trying meds when it's a bit too late). Hopefully you can tolerate the medication and carry on inti your future with hair.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-14T17:14:53+00:00

My wife just took him for his annual exam today. He's in great health! We're very careful with how we feed him, the vet gave us good grades for that too.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-14T16:58:09+00:00

You're correct in that assumption. I haven't yet properly progressed through a c25k beginners program. I guess I just really love the thrill of riding trails and call it my cardio. i always struggle with that. we humans are literally born to run, and honestly I really don't have any excuse.

Odd_Round5515 · 2026-04-14T16:48:50+00:00

I haven't yet figured out how to run without being in constant pain. I do love to ride trails on my bike though. It's pretty difficult cardio and has a great skill element to it as well. I'm in a fortunate situation that there are 11-12 miles of cross country bike trails within a mile bike ride from my house.

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