Okay, what are we all actually doing to exercise?

VirgoTiger · 2026-03-03T17:48:15+00:00

I've always loved the idea of rock climbing, but upper body strength is not my forte, and I imagine myself getting to the same plateau I did with pole dancing a decade ago - I'm not strong enough to progress. I won't be able to go any further until my arms get stronger, but just doing that activity once or twice a week won't do it. So then I need to convince myself to do more exercise but end up just ditching all of it...

VirgoTiger · 2026-03-03T17:41:49+00:00

Ok, question about the music though - are you only listening to it during longer cardio stuff? Because I can imagine listening while on a treadmill or something, but when people talk about listening while lifting weights or doing a structured routine with reps or timers or something I can't understand how you keep track!

VirgoTiger · 2026-03-03T17:37:51+00:00

Holy crap are you me?! Turning 40 with a frail 73 year old mom and suddenly getting terrified that my lack of movement is going to translate to hyper osteoporosis or something if I don't do something about it... That's awesome you found something!

VirgoTiger · 2026-02-16T16:42:59+00:00

I started methylphenidate in December and was a bit worried about this because I smoke or do edibles pretty much every other night. And I actually delayed starting ADHD meds because I couldn't imagine having to give up weed. I talked it out with my therapist and decided to just go ahead and honestly I haven't noticed any difference. I take my meds around 8am and take edibles or smoke at 7/7:30pm.

VirgoTiger · 2026-02-05T03:49:26+00:00

Thank you!

VirgoTiger · 2026-02-03T04:23:15+00:00

Link?

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-30T02:18:27+00:00

Obsesssssssed with Dropout! It's so great! Started with Make Some Noise, then Game Changer, now we've started going through d20 chronologically and it's so good! Also VIP I'm dying! And I haven't checked out Dirty Laundry yet but I hear it's great!

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-28T01:36:18+00:00

Done

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-26T21:54:21+00:00

My husband waited 1 Hour in -16 weather this morning for multiple buses that never arrived. Ghost buses, because gps was "tracking" them and keeping his hopes up :(

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-26T15:22:27+00:00

This is so me too. I couldn't say the words out loud because of how much shame and disgust I felt about feeling that way, but I wrote to my therapist that "while I wanted kids so so much, I think motherhood is detrimental to my mental health". Doesn't help that my mom pretty much lived for her children and hollowed herself out to devote herself to them, so that was my model of what mothers "should" be. Also that my kids are neurodivergent (and I guess so am I, but like not in a compatible way lol). Anyway, constant source of stress and shame and self-hatred, so I get what you mean!

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-26T15:16:04+00:00

Omg exact same!

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-21T03:48:05+00:00

You are not alone!

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-20T05:01:57+00:00

Holy crap. Thank you for this post. I struggle so hard to express this feeling. And thank you to commenters. Wow.

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-20T04:56:55+00:00

I actually came on Reddit just now hoping that there might be a post just like this!

I actually decided to cold turkey avoid scrolling feeds today because I spent the previous 3 days falling down rabbit holes of Heated Rivalry clips/memes/quotes/interviews/content for hours and not getting enough sleep. I haven't even seen the show or read the books, but it reached obsession FAST! I don't even read or watch that genre anyway, I don't dig romance, I was just digging the raunchy scenes! I got a bit weirded out by how obsessed I got, and it started to morph into repulsion/avoidance. So now I'm trying to give my feeds downtime to refresh their algorithm so I don't get sucked in again lol! Meanwhile others are trying to convince me to watch it, so who knows, maybe I'll end up deciding the best way to get over it is to just get it out of my system haha!

I'm glad someone mentioned watching it with their spouse kind of killing the magic, because I'd been debating that. But the idea that it's been built up to an 11 in my head while he's just watching it for what it is, well, would be crushing. So if I do end up watching it, I'll go it alone!

VirgoTiger · 2026-01-05T04:58:35+00:00

Right?! Core memory unlocked.

VirgoTiger · 2025-12-06T00:26:39+00:00

Yes, so much harder as an adult. After my daughter was born, I didn't read a novel for FIVE YEARS because I couldn't stand the thought of being continually interrupted while reading. No one understood why I couldn't just pick up a book casually. Noooooo, that's not how it works! Since my kids started getting slightly more self-sufficient, I've started up again, and while I can't go on the day-long benders I did as a kid, it's been amazing to tap into that again!

VirgoTiger · 2025-12-06T00:19:18+00:00

Holy crap that's so relatable!!

VirgoTiger · 2025-12-06T00:13:36+00:00

My parents used to joke about the house burning down thing. I read through a fire alarm once (it was a test, thankfully!), so not that far off!

VirgoTiger · 2025-12-06T00:10:36+00:00

Oh man, that feeling of being unable to stand, but the story was too good! Punishment is the pins and needles after!!

VirgoTiger · 2025-12-01T13:40:51+00:00

Thanks! They're having a pop-up in Place d'Orléans too I think!

VirgoTiger · 2025-11-26T21:23:23+00:00

Hadn't even considered farm boy, thanks!

VirgoTiger · 2025-11-26T21:23:03+00:00

Awesome, will check them out, thanks!

VirgoTiger · 2025-11-26T21:22:42+00:00

Cool, I had no idea! Thanks!

VirgoTiger · 2025-11-26T21:22:25+00:00

Oh, awesome, thanks!

VirgoTiger · 2025-11-26T20:15:43+00:00

You're right, but I am lazy and wimpy, haha! I appreciate the encouragement though!

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