highfunctioningfatman 2,675 Posted November 18, 2016 I've been skipping "leg day" because of my boney ass. I usually ride an exercise bike for my legs. I'm quite happy with my legs so I've been doing a lot of ab and arm exercises instead for the last few weeks. This way too fancy bike has all kinds of settings and after screwing with it I said to heck with it and just started pedaling. Was super easy until it wasn't. It just kept increasing resistance and stupid me, I just kept going. My knees really starting hurting but I was going to push through the pain. I finally stopped when I pulled a muscle on the back of my thigh. Stupid me! I slept like crap (or maybe carp) and limped most of the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shedo82773 1,236 Posted November 18, 2016 SORRY!!! But at least you got your daily dose of exercise in!!! Take it easy on yourself. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gungirl1385 63 Posted November 18, 2016 You can also do more to exercise the legs lunges help with those pain Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJC5197 282 Posted November 18, 2016 When cycling, make sure it is set up with seat height ang fore/aft so your knees are at right bend and position Else it will kill your knees Sent from my SM-T310 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfunctioningfatman 2,675 Posted November 19, 2016 Normally I haven't had issues with my knees on the exercise bike. This was just my stubborn butt getting frustrated with the technologically "advanced" piece of equipment that I hate. I'd much rather ride an actual bike but cold and dark doesn't seem like fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted November 19, 2016 I feel your pain. Drink some pickle juice and rub some dirt on it and you'll feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted November 19, 2016 How you titled this post, I was completely expecting to hear how you had a snuggle time failure. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShelterDog64 2,364 Posted November 19, 2016 @ , I'm totally on board with @@Dub 's plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted November 19, 2016 Props for the title of your post. And anyone younger than 40 probably won't understand it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfunctioningfatman 2,675 Posted November 19, 2016 Props for the title of your post. And anyone younger than 40 probably won't understand it @@BabbsGotcha! I'm under 40. Not by much but still under! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfunctioningfatman 2,675 Posted November 19, 2016 I feel your pain. Drink some pickle juice and rub some dirt on it and you'll feel better. @@DubI respect your wisdom but I have to question you on this one Dub. School me please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted November 19, 2016 I feel your pain. Drink some pickle juice and rub some dirt on it and you'll feel better. @@DubI respect your wisdom but I have to question you on this one Dub. School me please. The dirt rubbing was a joke. Pickle Juice is serious medicine for sore muscles, though. Not the sugary stuff....but standard no-carb pickle juice. Drink a cup of it down......slam it down as best you can. It was a strange the first couple times I tried it.....but now it's a go-to move if I'm having prolonged soreness. I don't know why it works.....or if it does for everyone.....I only know that it helps me. I was skeptical at first due to the nature of the pro-tip about drinking pickle juice. It was bro-science kicked around by some hulk looking dudes in the gym. A lot of the widsoms, bro-science, that they were talking about was generally categorized as foolish.....but this little gem was genius level thinking on their part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfunctioningfatman 2,675 Posted November 19, 2016 Okie dokie! It was the dirt that threw me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 249 Posted November 19, 2016 I feel your pain. Drink some pickle juice and rub some dirt on it and you'll feel better. @@DubI respect your wisdom but I have to question you on this one Dub. School me please. The dirt rubbing was a joke. Pickle Juice is serious medicine for sore muscles, though. Not the sugary stuff....but standard no-carb pickle juice. Drink a cup of it down......slam it down as best you can. It was a strange the first couple times I tried it.....but now it's a go-to move if I'm having prolonged soreness. I don't know why it works.....or if it does for everyone.....I only know that it helps me. I was skeptical at first due to the nature of the pro-tip about drinking pickle juice. It was bro-science kicked around by some hulk looking dudes in the gym. A lot of the widsoms, bro-science, that they were talking about was generally categorized as foolish.....but this little gem was genius level thinking on their part. I'm totally going to try this for my aching legs just in case it works!! What kind of pickle juice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariernest 33 Posted November 27, 2016 A friend forced nutri life joint pills on me and to my surprise it worked and even helps my fibro. Who woulda thought it? I can tell if I don't take it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
