A while back I switched to unflavored vegan protein powder that I buy in bulk. The place was out so I got some whey, thinking it would be a nice little treat to take a break from the graineyness of the vegan powder. I was wrong. I can barely tolerate the sweetness of the artificial flavoring. I was almost gagging getting it down. I guess I've officially made that switch.
#vegetarianism #vegan #veganism #fitness #weightlifting #exercise #nutrition #vegetarian #food #whey #protein

Todays workout post is with Purgatori. Enjoy the outdoors. walking outside while the weather is nice #toyphotography #Purgatori #devil #succubus #wine #outdoorphotography #actionfigures #toys #fantasy #nature #chill #stronggirls #exercises #workoutpost #fitness #weightlossjourney #weightlifting

I mean, sure, the whole McKenna Crisp soft launch thing is super adorable but I think the real lesson to take home from it is that the world definitely needs more stripey humans?

Todays late workout post is with my favorite optimus prime. Damn i love this design. #transformerslegacy #transformersarmada #toyphotography ##photography #optimusprime #exercises #workoutpost #workout #fitness #weightlossjourney #weightlifting #diorama #autobot #lightpiping #unicrontrilogy

#workoutOfTheDay

First a gymnastics piece, working on strict pull-ups.

EMOM 6'
* Odd minute: 4-6 Chin Ups
* Even minute: 3-5 Strict Pull-Ups

They went OK but the last set was ... interesting.

Then the #Workout: "Count Dooku"

#AMRAP 2'
* 10 Front Squats (42.5 / 60)
* 10 Box Jump Overs (24 / 30)
* Max Reps Ring Rows
2' Rest

Continue until 100 ring rows.

Finished in 21'12", scaling the front squats to 30kg on the bar, the box jump overs at 20" (I'm short), and spacing the ring rows in 6 rounds, doing 25 / 20 / 17 / 17 / 16 / 5.

Nice little #jog this morning on the heels of yesterday’s #lifting session, a nice start to a 12-week fitness revamp—the last six months haven’t been kind.

Decided on trying a Tactical Barbell lifting plan, mostly because it’s straightforward, basic, flexible, and *claims* it’ll leave muscles fresh for other activities. Coupling that with a running plan capped at 4.5 hr/week over 3-days/week, focused on base. The main goal is simply to do the work and re-establish good habits. Starting small and manageable.

So days 1 & 2 knocked out. 82 to go.

Sports supplement creatine makes no difference to muscle gains, trial finds

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-sports-supplement-creatine-difference-muscle.html

Had some stuff to do before i took photos, but todays workout post is with Apelinq! #transformersstudioseries #transformersriseofthebeasts #apelinq #maximal #diorama #toys #toyphotography #miniatures #monkey #photography #weightlifting ##weightlossjourney #exercises #workoutpost #fitness

Supporting observations of previous studies that resistance training and higher muscle mass protect against Type 2 diabetes (T2D), a new observational longitudinal study of over 140,000 people followed for 8 years found that muscle strength, as measured by grip strength divided by fat-free body mass, is also associated with a lower risk of T2D.

Summary: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408122115.htm

Original paper: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03819-9

Just barely getting back into benching after shoulder surgery and it is some tough sledding. Long way to go.

Pregnant Single Mom’s Weightlifting Gender Reveal Goes VIRAL, Internet Reacts! https://shinemycrown.com/pregnant-single-moms-weightlifting-gender-reveal-goes-viral-internet-reacts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PregnantMom #GenderReveal #ViralVideo #Weightlifting #SingleMom

First Set Mindset

The “First Set Mindset” flips the script: treat your first set (and every set) like it’s your only set.

~ Schwarzenegger​, Arnold, The Muscle Principles, 2025

Sound advice, and not just for the gym. Apply this philosophy to life and work. 

Approach every action, every task, every project "like it’s you

https://jamesmichie.com/blog/2025/04/first-set-mindset/

New YouTube video from Victoria Monét:

Quick workout #workoutroutine #fitnessjourney #weightlifting #workoutathome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azsOP7jIIjA

Yet another study confirms that resistance training protects against cognitive decline.

Summary: https://neurosciencenews.com/weight-training-alzheimers-aging-28538/

Original paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11357-024-01483-8

I had a technique focused day for the first time in forever, and it felt so good. I was feeling worn down, starting to dread my workout, which was my body asking me to stop stressing it out. A technique week is going to do me good, so I can get back to lifting heavy. This is a wake up call to start considering my mesocycle way more
#gym #exercise #weightlifting #powerlifting #health #fitness #workingout #workout #burnout