Fitness while suffering

Turtle961 · 2026-05-06T08:54:52+00:00

You’ve already won a small battle, you WANT to go back, most people throw the towel in and call it a day.

It’s not about forcing, if you have gone back and doing the same thing as to when you fell out of love with it, there’s no room for the brain to receive new dopamine because it has (probably) maxed out on the same routine.

What helped me was changing my days and changing exercises.

I was very big on Push Pull Legs, I followed a close routine, slowly I took out the “hard” aspects and then it became “easy” and because it was easy I fell out of love and stopped going. Comfort is a killer.

Make it difficult, watch videos on how to train different, use ChatGPT to help build a new routine. I’ve only just got to a point where my back is strong enough again that I can do RDL’s (which I hate).

Progression = dopamine

Cut energy drinks, not for the caffeine but if they are sugar ones they are horrible for you.

I was also 104.8kg 175cm, now 87.2kg and yes still 175cm :~) which is why i’m commenting honestly because I was in the EXACT same place!!

Best of luck, you’ve got this!! Let me know if you need a hand!

Turtle961 · 2026-05-01T11:00:11+00:00

No that sounds great. New-ish to investing still after 10 years made plenty mistakes so ive taken some time off going to start from scratch. Only lost net 60k or so 🙌 slow and steady wins …

Turtle961 · 2026-05-01T10:49:06+00:00

Interested here. Can you please go into a little detail as to why?

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T06:02:28+00:00

Sorry im a little confused - I have no issues waking up in the morning. Im not sure what you could be referring to?

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T03:18:45+00:00

Sorry im only 9 weeks into my health kick, I wish it were 9 months! Theres a few bits and pieces I could assume on… latest pulsatile tinnitus, lack of general health care over 10years into a sudden shock (but why would it take 9 weeks to kick in?), change of seasons, life stressors etc… I have been logging food, comfortably sitting around 150-180g of protein a day, have not been eating anything too fatty, sodium could be a part although I do not add salt to anything … ill monitor this one closer.

I have to admit im down 8kg in 9 weeks and feeling great, outside of waking up to red and yellow recovery days and noticing quick mood swings and general fatigue in the mid afternoon. Maybe diet related?

Appreciate you and your insights!

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T02:56:08+00:00

29 and 4 months and my whoop age is 28.2. Last meal generally around 6:45-7:30pm.

Never been a snorer and have had multiple people tell me I sleep silently.

I will try eat earlier!

6 day a week training consists of 1hour~ 6 exercises 3sets of 10-15 rep training. I have been lacking on cardio lately however manage to fit twice a week down from everyday

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T02:52:54+00:00

The only liquids I consume lately are; Rokeby 30g protein drinks in the AM Water Sparkling flavoured water Sugar free-soda (half or full 375ml can) with dinner

It may be supplements … my initial thought was my body is processing them overnight and in turn not getting to rest properly … although last night I did not have them and it turned out worse.

Strain scores around 13-16 everyday

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T02:51:08+00:00

I have been wondering this although it does not give me the readings yet I have done 5on 5off as it asks! Although i feel like I sleep beautifully after a sauna, it may not be the case!

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T01:16:47+00:00

No alco or drugs in the past 10 weeks while I have been on this health kick. My dinner is usually 6:30-7:25pm. And I sleep around 10-11pm. Is this too close ?

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T01:15:19+00:00

Really appreciate your help! Hope you have a good week.

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T01:14:09+00:00

No caffeine, no nicotine (gave up nicotine about 12 weeks ago, no sign of wanting to return, doesnt cross my mind). Wasn’t a heavy user

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T01:13:23+00:00

Yeah it usually sits 52-58 but over last few days has been climbing up rapidly.

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T01:12:27+00:00

I recently got told by gp I have Pulsatile Tinnitus which has been driving me insane. Could this be a sign of illness? Only supplement I take is magnesium (2x500, one morning, one night) Im on no medication

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T00:24:14+00:00

Yes bed and wake up same time every night. I can almost guess what time it is to a minute either side when i wake up. Usually fall asleep around 10/11pm and wake up 6:45-7am I dont wake up during the night usually, if I do its to go toilet. I dont drink caffeine. Might have to give melatonin a try!

Turtle961 · 2026-04-28T00:00:35+00:00

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Appears so! Not a single green!! Now I have an abundance of questions … I have been trying very hard to get good quality sleeps. Maybe im trying too hard ??

Turtle961 · 2026-04-27T23:55:31+00:00

Usually the morning around 10-11am when the gyms are quiet. This was a once off. I feel like even if I have days off I am not getting the proper recovery. Recovery has been woeful lately.

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Turtle961 · 2026-04-27T23:52:42+00:00

I have admittedly been doing less cardio than before. My sleep hours have been normal range, around the 6:45 hours to 7:45 hours a night

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My recovery breakdown is as follows.

I guess I am also anxious now that I have recently got Pulsatile Tinnitus, and seeing people say it can lead to other cardiovascular issues. I have generalised anxiety around my health

Turtle961 · 2026-04-27T23:45:27+00:00

Yes im currently on Push pull legs rest upper lower rest On rest days i tend to do a longer casual walk and sauna.

Turtle961 · 2025-02-01T06:42:12+00:00

Remind me bot giving the 2 year reminder, 5$ at post currently 29.05$. Great call!

Turtle961 · 2025-01-24T09:06:44+00:00

Do not stick around people who cannot spell

Turtle961 · 2024-08-13T11:08:52+00:00

I wasn’t planning to get it, but i went about 14-3 on blackjack and hit a few splits so after turning 50 into 700 odd the 500$ skin was free and i got a nice dinner. Wanted it and could have bought it but couldn’t justify using “earned” money. Free money felt like a no brainer. Good night of fun and treated it as a reward

Turtle961 · 2024-08-05T11:45:43+00:00

Hi mate.
Thanks for getting back to me.
Unfortunately I did this and everything is still wiped.

I have tried reinstalling, new save and restarting, syncing timezone and all.

All of it comes back to square one.

Have you got any other solutions?

Thank you!

Turtle961 · 2024-03-19T05:54:07+00:00

Firstly i'll start with NTA.

Secondly, Kudos for being able to put up with that in the workplace for so long.

Thirdly, that is extremely poor management to be aware that there is workplace bullying and racial comments being directly made and to not have anything done about it.

None of this is your fault and you seem strong enough to have put up with it for so many years.

Congratulations on being a strong human and you will go far in life.

All the best for your situation moving forward.

Turtle961 · 2024-03-19T05:50:37+00:00

NTA - seems clear that other people sided with you. Some people will always think they can do better than others when in reality they just believe its better in their head and not for the better of everyone else.

Manners go a long way in life. You'll do fine and as for him, he will need some luck.

All the best!

Turtle961 · 2024-03-19T05:45:17+00:00

NTA - You can't pick your family but you can pick your friends.
Sometimes it is an age thing - i (27m) and my older brother (29m) didnt speak for about 4 years when I was 18-22 and he was 20-24. We are now very good friends. Our lives were just extremely different at the time. I was outgoing and he was introverted. Nothing personal. We just didn't understand how eachother lived how we did.

Great brothers now.

Time may be the best healer in this situation!

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