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@loveyhwh My issue isn’t with the time it takes and the mental challenge of lifting heavy — I have been lifting for over 4 years. That’s not the issue. Yes, I eat substantially before and after. And no, I’m still irritable pretty for the rest of the night, even after I eat a big meal.

@godisatulpa Yeah for some reason that sort of workout doesn’t bother me — I always feel great after. I wonder if the heavy weights just put too much stress on my nervous system or raise my cortisol too much. The only thing was that I always assumed a structured lifting workout program with...

@cph Yeah, I might have to try something else for strength training. It’s too bad because I love how heavy I can lift & the results I have had over time, but the irritability has gotten pretty unbearable.

@ecumeni Yes, and it doesn’t make me as irritable. However, I really like how easy it is to see my progress with traditional weight lifting. May have to end up switching to calisthenics though since my body seems to tolerate it better.

@pollyjetix I’m not familiar with Athleta pants — would you say they’re more like legging or rain pants material? I saw that they’re water resistant, which made me worried about the fabric.

@pollyjetix I have tried SO many types of pants. Do you have examples of ones that work for you?

@kevin500 Do you also mostly have issues with clothing when lifting rather than with cardio? I can be wearing the same exact pair of leggings while doing both, but after the end of a lifting session, I can’t wait to get them off!

@cyprianus I’m not autistic but I definitely have some sensory processing issues. I guess it just shows the diversity of sensory issues that people experience 🥲

@sarahcbailey Yeah exactly, the health benefits of lifting are super important to me. I’ve learned if I keep it to only 2-3 sets after a run, it’s more bearable. Oh man, I’ve tried yoga / even meditating after and I’m usually so grumpy I have to end early haha. I think for some reason or...

I’ve always gotten a bit irritable/cranky when lifting. I’m not raging or anything, just frustrated overall and uncomfortable sensory-wise (e.g., the feeling of my clothing starts to get uncomfortable). I also feel more self-conscious of my body when lifting for some reason — not even because...