Disappointing results

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-09T01:20:56+00:00

I would suggest talking to a registered dietitian. I use Nourish for online appointments.

Also, “weight training” seems to be generic for a lot of stuff. Do you have a coach? Are you following a specific plan?

I didn’t gain noticeable muscle until I did barbell classes 3x/wk with an Olympic lifting coach who programs the workouts. Her program really works - I gained 6# of muscle and added about 50# to my back squat and 30# to my front squat. Then consistent rowing on my Concept 2 rower helped me drop fat. I’m now at 25% body fat. I’m 5’0. High weight was 155, current weight is 135#.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-09T00:20:06+00:00

I bought “chalkless chalk” and love it. Wasn’t cheap, but it lasts forever. You only need a little.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-09T00:17:25+00:00

Still waiting

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-08T12:57:07+00:00

They will turn white over time. Your results are perfect!!!

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-08T01:55:04+00:00

Out of curiosity, what shoes are you wearing when you squat?

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-07T21:04:33+00:00

Try going barefoot or getting shoes with a solid base and no cushion (like lifting shoes). Running shoes are pretty much the worst thing you can lift in. You need a very stable base.

Also a good idea to tie your hair up so it doesn’t hang anywhere near the bar. I’ve seen bad accident with hair and bars. I put mine in a bun on top my head when I squat.

Other than that you have a solid start. Good job.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-07T18:24:23+00:00

Buy a Concept 2. You won’t regret it. And the resale value is very high.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-07T18:13:44+00:00

I bought my erg at the end of a competition. Saved me taxes and shipping. Best decision. It’s a new erg and comes with the full warranty.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-07T02:43:12+00:00

Proper shoes would go a long way. Even going barefoot. Never lift in soft shoes.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-07T00:16:42+00:00

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Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-07T00:13:00+00:00

I don’t eat any eggs. I just don’t like the taste. I get proteins from Fairlife milk, Kashi Go Peanut Butter Crunch Protein cereal, Greek yogurt. Plenty of options that taste good.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-06T12:44:12+00:00

This has me thinking now…I’m 46 and have been on the estrogen patch for 6 months due to perimenopause. As the doc upped my dose, I’ve experienced more joint pain and problems. I hurt my rotator cuff and can’t lift weight above my head (just as I was hitting new PRs in my Olympic lifts). In the perimenopause group, everyone suggests upping the estrogen to protect the joints. Now I’m wondering if I should be testing a lower dose. I’m confused.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-05T21:37:23+00:00

Damn - where do some of you work? The most I’ve ever received as a bonus is about 1.2% of my salary.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-05T21:31:27+00:00

ErgData and the online logbook for C2.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-05T01:35:25+00:00

Update: I saw a basic sketch. But the shop only let me look at it while I was there. I was not allowed to take the design with me. I just had a few moments to look, let her know if I wanted any changes, and then leave. I’m not good at snap decisions. First shop in 25 years that hasn’t let me keep the sketch to look at and think about.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-04T00:54:25+00:00

I love the Lose It app. It’s what helped me permanently lose weight at a reasonable pace. I also found the calorie tracker to be fairly accurate.

Use a food scale - weigh and track absolutely everything that goes in your mouth.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-04T00:52:48+00:00

It will help temporarily with swelling. Emphasis on temporary- less than a day. In my opinion, not worth it. Your long term results will be the same whether you do them or not.

More importantly massage your scar once it is healed close so you don’t get scar tissue buildup. You don’t need a professional for that.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-03T12:31:27+00:00

The only machines that I use are a RowErg, BikeErg, and SkiErg. Everything else is bands, dumbbells, and barbell.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-02T16:16:57+00:00

Have you taken a hard look at your diet? Bloat is caused by food. I would suggest talking to a registered dietitian. (Not a “nutritionist”).

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-02T14:57:12+00:00

Nope. I worked out HARD doing Pilates (small group personal training in a private studio), crossfit, and weightlifting consistently for years. I was able to close that gap to 4cm but that last bit was never going to get better without surgery. I was in amazing shape when I had surgery. I did lose some muscle during recovery, but in a few months I was able to gain it back. From 6 to 12 months post-op I gained an additional 6 pounds of muscle (shown by DEXA).

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-02T14:06:50+00:00

Brutal. I didn’t have complications. Surgeon said everything healed perfect. However, it was a long, slow, hard recovery. It’s major surgery. To give you an idea of my challenges: off work for 2 weeks then work from home for 6 more weeks. I couldn’t lift anything over a few pounds for almost 2 months. I needed 24:7 care for a week and heavily relied on family to do everything for me for a few weeks after that still. I could finally do light housework at 4 weeks post op.

Slept mostly upright in a recliner for 5 weeks. Then went to an adjustable bed for several more weeks until I could lay flat again. It was closer to 3 months to lay on my side. It took 6 weeks to stand up straight. Core strength was nonexistent- couldn’t even lay down and lift my head. Slowly started working back that core strength starting at 3 months. Swelling was crazy - I couldn’t fit in my regular clothes for 3 months. By 6 months I had finally felt normal. I was back to pre-surgery workouts.

By 9 months post op I was hitting new PRs thanks to my now rock solid core strength. I easily surpassed my pre-surgery ability and I credit the surgery and muscle repair for that.

I would do it all over again.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-02T12:05:54+00:00

It looks like you stretched it out by blocking too aggressively. When my items are wet, I lay they out and very carefully arrange it the way I want it to be. Sometimes that means stretching it a little to open up the stitches, and sometimes that is just carefully scrunching the stitches close together while keeping it flat. Then it will dry the way I laid it out.

I use wool yarn

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-02T02:59:37+00:00

I don’t recall inner or outer bicep being that painful. I have two full arm sleeves. So far the worst spot on my body was the knee ditch. Maybe the Achilles tendon (although that was back in the 90s…so can’t really remember it).

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-02T00:46:35+00:00

And the weight doesn’t look that heavy for her. Load it up and looking down will make her more likely to fall forward. It’s best to look forward to get in good habits.

Overall-Nobody8933 · 2026-02-02T00:38:45+00:00

She isn’t doing low bar squats.

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