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@markclark058 My all or nothing mentality is my downfall with fitness as well. “Skipping” days feels like quitting and I get scared it’ll ruin my determination/habit I’ve built. In reality I guess “rest” days are part of that dedication and I need to internalize that and allow myself to rest more

@lasthope I think the cortisol is one of my biggest issues this time around (3rd kid). Any tips on getting it under control?

@spireguy Thank you for sharing! I’m definitely burnt out and realizing I’m not 20 and can’t just do whatever and it works. My body is different, has issues, made three whole ass kids, and is tired. Clearly 3 heavy lifting days and 4 moderate distance runs every week was too much, especially...

@trinitywarrior Thank you!

@doubter88 It’s SO relevant. I know my sleep is terrible and it’s causing mental and physical issues. Probably contributing to my insulin resistance, depression, high cortisol. All of it. I’m trying to make better sleep habits (books only in bed, less caffeine, naps on bad days) but it’s hard...

@bab I’m trying to remind myself that sleep and rest itself is a “workout”. As in, it needs to be scheduled and prioritized and it’s not “taking off.” I worked so hard to build discipline that I think I’ve become scared that taking days off will snowball into losing that discipline

@myfatherismighty Thank you!

@myfatherismighty I think I’m sold on full body 2-3 times a week, fitting it in when I can. I was struggling to peice lifting together with running because my legs would be sore, or I’d be exhausted. This seems way easier to fit into the week WITH dedicated rest days as well

@georgethinks I’m definitely struggling with this, especially comparing where I am no to where I was after my 2nd pregnancy. I know poor sleep is part of it, and insulin issues, but it’s so frustrating to see the weight fall off the first 2 times and then just stick to me this time. It almost...

@tarun27 Thank you! This is reassuring

@lionf I’m hitting this point. My workouts aren’t quality anymore because I’m so burnt from the ones before! Trying to take a more balanced and sustainable approach from here on out

@niki34 You took 3 months off to focus on losing fat, jumped back in, and didn’t lose significant muscle? THIS is what I need to hear

@padrepioammiratore I’m definitely trying to find that balance now. Wellness and strength (and looking good) are the goals right now, but I need sustainability!

@ang7999 Ok so I had/have PCOS. Got the diagnosis at the beginning of my infertility journey 9 years ago. No clue if it’s still active, but I’m showing all the signs of insulin resistance since this last baby (gestational diabetes with all 3). I’m taking metformin started this week, hoping to...

@lvsjesus Yeah with my other 2 I was able to drop weight no problem! I didn’t lift weights then, so I think bf + weight lifting is just confusing from a CICO perspective. I don’t count calories daily anymore anyways (got into ED territory) but have spot checked my counts here and there eating...

@felix10894 I was doing well for a while, regaining my stamina and strength post partum. But lately I think the increased weights and mileage (and this fucking heat) on top of terrible sleep (3 kids 4yo and under) are killing me. I was going to hard for sure, lifting 3-4 times a week, running...

@hrhthena Ooh that’s reassuring! I was going to do AB set up and aim for 2-3 times a week, but I found a high(er) rep full body program (all pro) that seemed to fit better for working out 2/3 x a week. Hoping the extra rest helps my physical progress as well as my mental fatigue

@mbursy I appreciate the response! Yes I am breastfeeding. I’m really struggling since this time (3rd kid) things have been much more difficult. I’m SO much stronger now, but the lifting and appetite have made it where I’m hanging onto weight longer than with my others (when I only ran). I need...

@twinmama I have an all or nothing mentality so learning to count rest as doing something has been difficult!

@crm4souls Thanks!