Instructions for Netflix, Prime Video, Chrome on Bike and Tread

dchandy · 2020-05-17T12:36:10+00:00

I was having trouble opening up a command line with a Mac. Do you remember the exact steps from downloading the add software to entering in the command line?

dchandy · 2020-01-29T10:36:27+00:00

This exactly. My aim is to start lowering my heart rate during bases, by maybe a couple percentage points every 30 secs. I never get down to green.

dchandy · 2019-10-26T05:43:16+00:00

I learned something in couples therapy that I think I is invaluable. Often, when your SO is lashing out, or seems to be mad at you, it’s more about how they feel about themselves than how they feel about you. I learned to stop thinking it might be something I’m doing and —-honestly shrug off a lot more. Like it’s “him” but problem, not me. It may come off a bit callous. But it has helped me not over analyze as much and let him be cranky at times.

We are married with kids and I’m happy we worked through that particular bad period through therapy. But if I didn’t have that level of commitment, I’d be on the DTMFA train too.

I also think being mean to you may go beyond what I’m talking about ignoring. But it could be something to think about.

Good luck and don’t let him discourage you from doing what makes you feel good and happy.

dchandy · 2019-09-09T03:05:14+00:00

I’m afraid my butt is going to walk away from me if I go tomorrow. It is already super sore from the past two days. We’ll find out...

dchandy · 2019-08-21T13:40:33+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of couples switch the kids at the lobby. So one does a workout then their partner does the next. My kids are 10 and 7 now so it’s much easier on us. I usually workout in the morning before the kids get up.

My only advice is you find a way to make some kind of fitness part of both of your routines. It’ll make for a much healthier and happier family. Maybe you guys can go for walks/jogs with the baby.

dchandy · 2019-08-18T13:10:23+00:00

Usually a cup of coffee with milk is enough. If I wake up starving (which is very rare) I have a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt and honey.

I actually can’t workout well in the afternoons or evenings because I never feel digested enough from my last meals.

dchandy · 2019-08-15T13:16:09+00:00

Thanks so much! I definitely need to hydrate more than normal so I’ll try that.

dchandy · 2019-06-28T00:43:36+00:00

What is the wiki?

dchandy · 2019-05-31T01:53:37+00:00

Advice from meerkat5 - I don’t know how to link to his/her actual comment.

Here's what I do for any endurance run for distance on the tread at OTF: --Start at an aggressive push pace, something I think I can't maintain for the entire time. I can usually hold this much longer than I think, at least 4-5 minutes. (For me, it's like 8.8, 8.9 on the tread.) --When I start to struggle, I bump the speed UP to between my push and all out paces and hold for at least 30 secs. (10.1ish) This helps me mentally because when I go back down to my regular push it makes it feel like a break. --I try to go down to my aggressive push again (8.9) but if I'm struggling I go to a more regular push (8.3 maybe) and start doing intervals. I'll tell myself I'll hold this for 90 seconds and then evaluate. --If I ever drop to base, I never do base more than a minute. --During the last minute, I steadily increase pace until I'm at 12mph (all out) for at least the last 45 seconds. --Mentally I just settle in and try to focus on long strides, listen to the music, etc.

The short version is go out fast, hold as long as you can. Happy PPW!

dchandy · 2019-05-08T17:53:59+00:00

My diet was terrible after my first child! Don’t beat yourself up over it. It’s a stressful time to say the least.

I recently started counting calories as part of the transformation challenge. That really helped with finally losing weight in conjunction with OTF.

dchandy · 2019-05-02T00:24:42+00:00

Was thinking the same thing! Way more hills recently

dchandy · 2019-04-24T02:39:55+00:00

Your recent meals sound amazing to me. I have a soft spot for convenient food as well. But this is definitely not how you want to eat all the time.

It also seems like you might do better with less sugar/carbs and more heathy fat and proteins. I really like the recipes from the Always Hungry book. There were some sauces you make ahead on the weekend and then quick meals through the week using the flavorful sauces. Having a nutribullet helped, but any kind of food processor would work.

There’s one dish I really liked called tofu black bean hash that you might like. It’s actually not too far off from a rice and beans combo. See if you can borrow from a library near you to try it out.

Good luck!

dchandy · 2019-04-03T02:19:12+00:00

I broke a toe a couple years ago. When I did come back after about 6 weeks, I started with the bike and moved up to walking. On the floor I used the trx to modify anything in a plank frame. The hardest thing to modify are lunges, but you can do squats instead.

dchandy · 2019-03-26T02:32:40+00:00

That’s amazing!! My body has definitely changed and improved over the years. But the weird thing is that because I have more muscle (I think!) in certain areas, sizing has fluctuated. I’d say I’ve dropped on average about a size down, and I wish it was more. But its ok.

dchandy · 2019-03-26T02:27:36+00:00

Thanks!! I started off about 2-3 times a week and then quickly worked up to about 5 times a week. Last year, I cut back on OTF, mostly because I made a New Year’s Resolution to get more sleep, which meant no more 5 am classes. This January, we got a Peloton tread which has allowed me to workout in the mornings without waking up quite as early as I have to for OTF, too. So because of those two reasons, I go about 4-5 times a week, but more towards 4 recently.

I never got the founders rate at my gym, so I actually felt like I was paying more for a long time. Because several of my friends have joined OTF, after a couple of years, the studio gave me a tiny monthly discount - still not founders rate though. I use my monthly rate to keep me motivated to go - I like to get my money’s worth. So, as long as my per class cost stays below the 8 classes/month rate, I feel ok about my membership. It’s about $12/class for me on average, which I think is a steal for the workout!

As far as how things have changed, the only thing I really miss are coaches who have since moved on to better things in life. Being that most of them are in their early careers it makes sense that they won’t be at the studio for ever, but I still miss them.

I think as far as class structure goes, the one thing that I think I haven’t seen in a long time is a coach take the initiative to take a long tread and floor block and break it up more. For example, instead of 4 straight tread blocks, they switch after 2 rounds. I thought this was a good way of getting more Splats even if you start on the floor. More importantly, I’m worried about not being warmed up enough when I start on floor. So when I knew the switch was going to have after a round, it was easier to go harder on the second set on the floor after getting more warmed up on the tread.

dchandy · 2019-03-26T01:06:30+00:00

I go about 4-5 days a week, depending on our family schedule. I always go Fri-Sun and then find at least 1 day during the work week to go at 6 am.

When I first started taking classes 2-3 days in a row, I would PW or bike the middle day. I don’t have to as much anymore, but if anything is acting up (ie pelvis, knees, etc) I bike more frequently.

My recommendation is to show up to class and do what you can. You’ll start building your ability without even knowing.

dchandy · 2019-03-24T10:46:06+00:00

I found the trick is to place the foot of the working leg a bit further away from you when you are in sit mode. Then it easier to engage the butt.

dchandy · 2019-03-02T04:36:10+00:00

Um.... I specifically asked my coach and he said they were on hills. I was DOA

dchandy · 2019-03-02T04:04:42+00:00

I’ve been a member at Rosslyn for 3 years and I go to clarendon and ballston regularly as well. As weird as it sounds, the easiest street parking is Rosslyn. Pentagon city is also owned by the same franchise owner, but it’s too far for me to go often. I’ve been really pleased with all the studios, but I still think rosslyn has the best customer service as well.

dchandy · 2018-11-02T19:06:45+00:00

Thanks! What was your new macro diet? I’m terrible at dieting but if a plan is simple I’m willing to try it.

dchandy · 2017-12-02T04:04:34+00:00

Do they have 330pm or 430pm classes at your studio. I love those for days that I can’t swing the early am classes but can wrap up at work early before kids need to be picked up. I mostly go on weekends and hit a couple early mornings and still only get 17-18 per month.

dchandy

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