Cleaning out my shaker bottle.

cooking my lunches on a Sunday evening. it just makes the whole weekend feel that much shorter.

1.) The continuous food prep. I hate making bulk food/meal portions too early; I prefer freshly cooked meals. Therefore I'm cooking basically every other day for the subsequent 48 hours. I hate cooking.

2.) The constant vigilance. If I let up for a week, I know it in the way I feel, and in some cases when I slack badly, I know about it in the mirror. I wish I could take time off more often, but with this body and these genetics... I just can't.

-R

All the horrendous information out there.


And for myself, CARDIO!

...when my workout is over. :(

yeah, i should have said that instead - about sunday food prep.
cooking 2 pans of chicken, weighing it out, putting it into ziplock bags, cooking pasta, cooking brown rice... URG.
i'm also starting to dread cooking eggs in the morning.

...if only i could work at home like john stone... ;)

Trying to include healthy eating habits during events such as parties, social gatherings, etc. when everybody else is eating unhealthy.

People here often say that once they start eating clean for a while, fast food (unhealthy food in general) doesn't taste as good. I've yet to experience this. :mad:

Mike

Seeing people complaining about their lard while munching doughnuts and realizing I was one of them just two years ago.

...if only i could work at home like john stone... ;)At least I actually do some work.

Oh, hurry - it's time to hit "refresh" again, wh0! ;)

[QUOTE=John Stone]At least I actually do some work.QUOTE]
good point :D

edit: oh snap! i closed that quote just as well as doordude would. :lol:

[QUOTE=John Stone]At least I actually do some work.QUOTE]
good point :D

edit: oh snap! i closed that quote just as well as doordude would. :lol:


Alright, what am I missin' here?:confused:

1. Nutrition confusion and mistakes that I make.:mad:
2. Getting up and having to push myself into and through the discomfort within 20 minutes of waking up. It's fine once you get going, but until you get fully engaged, it can be hard.

That said, it's well worth it. . .

The fact that there is no foundation called The Research Center For Abolishing DOMS.

The fact that there is no foundation called The Research Center For Abolishing DOMS.
But there is! It's called The American Center Of Overeating And Living A Sedentary Lifestyle -- no DOMS there. ;)

I agree with everyone, but the top 5 things I hate are:

1) Cleaning my stupid George Foreman grill (I love the thing, but it's way to big for one persons use. I saw a small one to make 1 or 2 chicken breasts, but I figured why spend the $30 I already have one. Maybe for X-mas.)

2) Cleaning the stupid shaker bottle. (I have wide hands so I always feel like I am about to cut myself trying to clean the inside of it.)

3) The constant cooking, cleaning, shopping/ordering, repackaging, etc involved with feeding myself 6 clean meals a day. I guess this covers the first two, but I also find myself spending a lot of time looking over the store circulars that come in the mail looking for sales.

4) Trying to understand the tons of information and theories that seem to surround nutrition, exercise, and weight loss.

5) Feeling stupid when the big ripped guys look at me like I have three heads when I walk my fat self in to the free weights area of the gym. (I guess I feel intimidated because I am not always sure what I am doing is right. Also at my gym there is slight language barrier for me since the closest gym to me is smack dab in the middle of a predominately Spanish speaking neighborhood. Either way I just need to build some more confidence and possibly get some instruction on how to use some of the free weight equipment.)

-- Jeremy

Doing cardio every day.

Not being able to drink beer at will.

Hearing "you must work out for 5 hours every day." :rolleyes:

...when my workout is over. :(

No that part is great for me. I feel great after a workout until at least the next morning.

The worst part for me is usually just before a workout especially if I didn't get enough calories. Once I get going, then aerobic metabolism fixes everything.

1. Forcing myself to eat like a cow when bulking.

2. Forcing myself NOT to eat like a cow when cutting.

Not so much hate, but finding the right balance between it and other aspects of life.

Ditto several already shared:
- sorting through the "infomania"
- cleaning the Foreman grill
- meal planning (don't anyone dare ask me if I even do it!)

In my case:
- fear of lifting weights improperly and getting hurt
- life's little inducements and mandates to vary bedtimes - we the fit NEED our routines!
- KNOWING that I just forgot - or worse, neglected - to hydrate adequately

I especially like this thread.
It helps me to know what others more successful than myself struggle with.

So I feel less "out there all alone."
A little more hopeful.
A little more normal.
A little less nuts.

Thanks to all.

What you hate most about fitness?
Going to the gym :lol: but I love the results though...

Going to the gym :lol: but I love the results though...


I seriously can't think of one thing I hate about training. The one thing that bugs me a little is the amount of time it takes to get the desired results.

I seriously can't think of one thing I hate about training. The one thing that bugs me a little is the amount of time it takes to get the desired results.
Same here Michael. I LOVE training. The only thing I probably don't like about it is putting away all the weights. :lol: It's a royal pain to pull off almost 1000 pounds from the leg press (calf raises) when you're dead tired and out of breath!

Same here Michael. I LOVE training. The only thing I probably don't like about it is putting away all the weights. :lol: It's a royal pain to pull off almost 1000 pounds from the leg press (calf raises) when you're dead tired and out of breath!


Yeah, that's about what i've gotta pull off the curl bar.:whistle: :D

Yeah, that's about what i've gotta pull off the curl bar.:whistle: :D
Yeah, but only when you are doing drag curls, right? :p

Speaking of, I need to PM you...

1. Cleaning out my shaker bottle.
2. Cleaning the George Foreman Grill (I have the tiny one too!)
3. Constantly having to think about food (i.e. what my next meal's going to be, what I'm going to have the next day, etc.)
4. Daily cardio (love weights - dread cardio)
5. Not being able to eat chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate on a daily basis and without gaining an ounce of weight ;)

How come everyone complains about cleaning the shaker bottle? I just put some soap in there and squirt water around, maybe shake it up. I put them in the dishwasher too at night. Takes no time at all.

You people must be getting protein clumps. I don't get those anymore since I quit using ON Whey. :lol:

How come everyone complains about cleaning the shaker bottle? I just put some soap in there and squirt water around, maybe shake it up. I put them in the dishwasher too at night. Takes no time at all.

You people must be getting protein clumps. I don't get those anymore since I quit using ON Whey. :lol:

:lol: :lol: I knew that was comin'.:claplow: :claplow: :D

Hearing people say, "Why don't you just tone it up by doing light weights with high reps?"

The one thing that bugs me a little is the amount of time it takes to get the desired results.
You mean you can't get amazing results overnight? man, that stinks for you :D

Speaking of shaker bottles, anyone want mine? I have about 30 of them from BB that I never opened/use

How come everyone complains about cleaning the shaker bottle? I just put some soap in there and squirt water around, maybe shake it up. I put them in the dishwasher too at night. Takes no time at all.

You people must be getting protein clumps. I don't get those anymore since I quit using ON Whey. :lol:
i hate cleaning the shaker bottle because:

a) no dishwasher
b) after i use it pwo, i leave it in my car for about a day or so, and all the pro/dex left in there drys up and sticks to the sides, etc.

i'm sure i can prevent this, but i'm extreamly lazy.

Speaking of shaker bottles, anyone want mine? I have about 30 of them from BB that I never opened/use

I'll take 1 for a $1.18 via paypal. ;]

Same here Michael. I LOVE training. The only thing I probably don't like about it is putting away all the weights. :lol: It's a royal pain to pull off almost 1000 pounds from the leg press (calf raises) when you're dead tired and out of breath!

Ah, yes! I forgot about that one. I usually leave the last plate or two on the bar or press machine (only machine I really use). Partly out of laziness and fatigue and I guess partly out of the [mistaken?] assumption that everybody can lift that or at least take it off themselves without much bother. Is that bad protocal?

1. Cleaning out my shaker bottle.
2. Cleaning the George Foreman Grill (I have the tiny one too!)
3. Constantly having to think about food (i.e. what my next meal's going to be, what I'm going to have the next day, etc.)
4. Daily cardio (love weights - dread cardio)
5. Not being able to eat chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate on a daily basis and without gaining an ounce of weight ;)

Thinking about food can get annoying. I prefer it most when I'm in auto-pilot mode and I just eat healthy, clean food for hunger. This happens during maintenance. For leaning out or bulking I need to count more carefully.

Ah, yes! I forgot about that one. I usually leave the last plate or two on the bar or press machine (only machine I really use). Partly out of laziness and fatigue and I guess partly out of the [mistaken?] assumption that everybody can lift that or at least take it off themselves without much bother. Is that bad protocal?

Yes. What about the little old ladys?

I haven't used a machine in forever, but, for leg machines, I'll strip all the weight off except for the last pair of 45's. I think that's reasonable for the gyms I've worked out in. Any other exercise apparatus, however, you should definitely strip all the plates off.

Removing weight is definitely one of the worst parts of fitness. And, I guess you could take that to mean bodyweight as well. (Conversely, who doesn't love adding weight?)

:lol: :lol: I knew that was comin'.:claplow: :claplow: :D
Like you weren't thinking it!!! I just beat you to it! :)

I'm with Travis, i can't drink beer at will, get a nice buzz and not worry about getting fat.

Besides that cardio (what am i talking about i don't do it lol) and getting this nutrition down.

My favorvite - Training Heavy! and learning new methods and excercises.

What I hate most about fitness? All the side work I didn't realized played such a big part. Setting time out of each day, getting the equipment available, getting motivated, and of course having to worry about each thing you eat. Im VERY new at this and starting very slow :lol:. Oh chris, you said you had lots of extra shaker bottles? Id love to have one, I have like two or 3 bucks on paypal I can hand over lol, or if you request more Im sure I can work something out.

BTW these are some great forums and I love your community here! Lots of great info.

bodybuilding.com sells shaker bottles for under $2.00 each! I always get at least 1 or 2 with every order. (They'll break and leak after a while.)

With that said, Chris if you're GIVING them away and paying for shipping I'll PM you my address. :lol:

I hate when guys ask me what I hate!:D

Two things really piss me off to no end;

1) When I run out of space on the olympic bar for all the 45's I need.

2) When the Olympic bar bends and breaks in half under the weight when I am doing warm-up sets on curls. I hate it when that happens.

:D

Other things:

Not being able to eat anything I want whenever I want.

Injuries that interrupt my routine. I don't get them that often, but when I do, it sucks.

Trying to fit my workout to my lame-ass gym hours (especially in the summer).

Getting annoyed when my gym closes for 3 weeks during the summer.

2) When the Olympic bar bends and breaks in half under the weight when I am doing warm-up sets on curls. I hate it when that happens.




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Yeah, especially when the bar snaps up and hits you under the chin!!!!:eek: I HATE THAT!!!!!:D

Don't get this thing about shaker bottles...when I'm around the house I use an ordinary glass. Mixes in about 30 seconds. Chug takes about 5 seconds. Washing the glass takes about 20 seconds.

Total elapsed time= 55 seconds.

I've tried umpteen different pro powders...have never run into one yet that clumps on an unmixable level.

Have never used shaker bottles ever.

I take the powder with me to work in a Zip-lock container. Mix it into a glass I have there.

When you bring your shaker bottle home, fill it with water and let it stand for 15 minutes. Then using the correct size bottle brush should take care of it in no time flat.

Or you can let it stand 'till LOST is finished and do it then:d_rolleye

1) Doing all the dishes

2) Getting up at 4am during the week if I want to do fasted cardio

3) If unexpected events cause me to miss a day, or if my schedule gets pushed around so I have to go to the gym during peak hours (that makes me reeeeeeeeeeeeal pissy)

Nothing I hate, just mildly dislike...

a) Taking those 45 lb. plates off from the squat bar which is set above my shoulder height. Before I even get to work out. Be nice to us small people!

b) Washing all those dishes.

For a), though, I get to enjoy righteous indignation if I really feel like it. And from b) I have developed much self-discipline! I resent this self-discipline, but I hear it's good for me. ;) :lol:

I hate what happened last night...

A local World's Gym closed the doors abruptly on all the members. They basically said "in two days your gym memberships will transfer to Lifestyle Fitness. If you live more than 5 miles away from Lifestyle, your contract is canceled." (Yes, many members lost money, don't ask me, it's crazy.)

So since my gym is close to this World's we just got a huge amount of new members. Last night I walk in at 7:30 pumped and ready for a crazy leg day. I had my meals all structured and good yesterday, had my preworkout carb meal, and was ready to rock and roll. I get to the gym and it's packed. I wait for the squat rack for 10 minutes, 20 minutes... "maybe I'll start with Leg Press." Taken also.

I was forced to do cardio last night, which totally sucked cause my meals yesterday were structured for a weightlifting day.

I'm going to have to find a new time to work out. By about 8:45 the place was not crowded anymore, so I'll probably go later, I guess.

Yeah like it or not I usually go to the gym around 9pm on lifting days and I save the heavy lifting for Friday nights. Otherwise it's a mad house especially in the free weights area.

-- Jeremy

I hate what happened last night...

A local World's Gym closed the doors abruptly on all the members. They basically said "in two days your gym memberships will transfer to Lifestyle Fitness. If you live more than 5 miles away from Lifestyle, your contract is canceled." (Yes, many members lost money, don't ask me, it's crazy.)

So since my gym is close to this World's we just got a huge amount of new members. Last night I walk in at 7:30 pumped and ready for a crazy leg day. I had my meals all structured and good yesterday, had my preworkout carb meal, and was ready to rock and roll. I get to the gym and it's packed. I wait for the squat rack for 10 minutes, 20 minutes... "maybe I'll start with Leg Press." Taken also.

I was forced to do cardio last night, which totally sucked cause my meals yesterday were structured for a weightlifting day.

I'm going to have to find a new time to work out. By about 8:45 the place was not crowded anymore, so I'll probably go later, I guess.

That really bites.:mad:

I don't hate anything about fitness. I enjoy going to the gym 5 days a week. Sometimes I even look forward to it. I don't mind the extra time it takes to prapare meals. I actually enjoy converting my old recipies to new healthy ones.

This is something I want to do for myself and as long as it is I will enjoy doing it. But if it ever becomes a chore then it is time to stop.

Yeah like it or not I usually go to the gym around 9pm on lifting days and I save the heavy lifting for Friday nights. Otherwise it's a mad house especially in the free weights area.

-- Jeremy

Which is exactly why I work out at home.:whistle:
If I didn't i'd probably be doing this>:bang:
Or telling people to kiss my>:moon:
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :

So far, HIIT! I can run forever, but the interval thing sucks. Though it is sort of like banging your head against a wall -- it feels so good when it's OVER!

Also, the many, many trips to the restroom required with so much water intake. My office is set up so that I have to pass by the same 5 people every time I go to the men's room, and they've been looking at me funny. Maybe they think I have a drug habit. :eek:

Oh, and when people say, "Why are you taking this so seriously? Just have (the cake, the pie, the double cheeseburger)."

I can't think of anything I don't like about fitness, and the things needed to achieve it.

But two things do annoy me:


Things that hamper my performance. For example, if I get injured or tired.
Other people's negativity/ignorance. It shouldn't bother me but it does.

Also, the many, many trips to the restroom required with so much water intake. My office is set up so that I have to pass by the same 5 people every time I go to the men's room, and they've been looking at me funny. Maybe they think I have a drug habit. :eek:

Oh, and when people say, "Why are you taking this so seriously? Just have (the cake, the pie, the double cheeseburger)."

Yeah, I get strange looks when I go to the bathroom every 30 minutes at work as well!

I just shake my head at anyone that would ask me a similar question!:nono:

Well, this applies to me and pretty much none of you, but 1. on my list would be: making weight for a fight. That one sucks, big time

2. The first 10 minutes of HIIT. I don't know, but for some reason I hate it. It takes about that long to get good and warmed up.

3. not being able to eat whatever I want, whenever I want without (a.) worrying about how it will affect my waistline (b.) worrying about how it will affect my athletic performance.

4. Push-ups. I don't enjoy them, at all. But I keep plugging away at them, hoping to get better... which I am.

There are more on my list, but I will stop there.

I suppose this is a good thing for me... but the 2 things i hate MOST about fitness is

1) the feeling i get if I miss a workout

2) the way I feel after a cheat meal


of course.. it wasn't always like that...... GOD BLESS SGX!

Just hate when I miss out on my workout that's what i hate about when it comes down to fitness!! :D

[QUOTE=Coachese]Yeah, I get strange looks when I go to the bathroom every 30 minutes at work as well!
QUOTE]

Im with ya guys there :tu:

For the shakers: Use a bottle brush and soap. I do this with glass's and with baby bottles. Wonderful invention.

Just hate when I miss out on my workout that's what i hate about when it comes down to fitness!! :D

Amen.

1. Work getting in the way of my workouts. * :bang:

2. Life/family getting in the way of my workouts. * :bang:

3. Workout partners who are consistently inconsistent :nono:

4. People at public gyms who feel the need to get their nekkid exhibition fix on in locker rooms :nope:

5. Being the ONE guy who drops the 20 lb dumbell casually on the rubber floor and the damn thing takes a QUAD hop and bashes the base of the wall mirror. (ok - so that was embarrassing not something I hate) :o


(*granted I do chose the obvious choice for my priorities here - but that doesn't mean I can't get irritated by them :mad: )

Also, the many, many trips to the restroom required with so much water intake. "
:lol: :lol: just got back from my uuumptenth trip to the guys restroom here in our office, which is quite a walk from my work area....have to do that quick, close-to-pissing stride several times a day!!! :lol: :lol: envy guys like 1FastGTX who works at home!!!
oh, almost forgot...doing those abdominal works during the early days (still abhor them at times...especially when have to do them early a.m. upon waking up...added sleep and the bed beckons tooooo strong sometimes) :D

The decision of whether or not to work out when I'm working off of only 3 or 4 hours of sleep.

And, related, INJURIES!

I suppose this is a good thing for me... but the 2 things i hate MOST about fitness is

1) the feeling i get if I miss a workout

2) the way I feel after a cheat meal


of course.. it wasn't always like that...... GOD BLESS SGX!


Count me in!!!!. The thing i hate most about fitness is when you are in the last day of a perfect week (you`ve been following your diet, made all your workouts) and you make a HUGE cheat meal, tossing away all your week`s effort.

I hate how you feel right after that!:cry: