brewer12345
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Since the beginning of the year I have been hitting the gym 3 to 5 times a week. While I was still employed, I actually went every work day. While I did get into better shape, I couldn't seem to lose any weight (actually went from 186 to 192), and building muscle and aerobic fitness was a slow, painful process. After getting laid off at the end of July, it is as if someone flipped a switch. Resting heart rate is now under 60, dropping 2# a month, have better control over my appetite, building muscle at a greatly increased pace, and aerobic fitness has greatly increased (ran about 7 miles on monday, could only do 3 or so while employed).
Its possible that I just got past a plateau or something, but I suspect this is not it. Less stress, less sedentary lifestyle, more time to cook and therefore eat better all make a difference even if I get to the gym slightly less often.
Its possible that I just got past a plateau or something, but I suspect this is not it. Less stress, less sedentary lifestyle, more time to cook and therefore eat better all make a difference even if I get to the gym slightly less often.