BACKGROUND
I’m 35 years old and based in the U.S. (Pittsburgh, PA). My strength training started as a supplement to hiking and rock climbing, but I got into it more seriously in 2022/2023. I currently workout at home in our ex-dining room; it’s what happens when you’re gifted a rower with nowhere else to put it.
STATUS
I’m 5’10" at ~210lbs. I neither drink nor smoke. I get ~7-8 hours of interrupted sleep/night, which I’m addressing now. My diet isn’t bad to me, but I struggle with overeating. I eat 2 meals/day and typically fast from dinner to lunch. My supplements right now are multi-vitamins, fish oil, probiotics, non-stim pre-workout, and creatine.
I train 3-4 days/week, with walking or hiking on most days, too, based on my schedule and willpower. The latter of which is a big reason why I’m starting this log.
It’s no surprise to me how much my workout data correlates with my depressive symptoms. I want to develop a little more resilience for when I’m on the fence and trying to talk myself into a workout.
PROGRAMMING/EQUIPMENT
I have pairs of kettlebells (8kg - 24kg), resistance bands, a med ball, an ab wheel, parallettes, dip bars, a Bulgarian bag (~40lbs), 2 RMT clubs (6lbs-8lbs), and a pull up bar.
I’ll spell out my current program over the next few logs. I guess my training is kind of eclectic but organized. Boredom is my enemy more than anything else, and I like the variety without thinking too much about it either.
GOALS
This upcoming year, I’ll top out on my heaviest bells for my singles work, which will also force me into more doubles work. I’ll improve some of my calisthenics numbers as well.
I’ve been slowly working toward a career change after nearly 9 years in community mental health. I started certifications in Health Coaching and Personal Training, but I stalled out on them. I want to finish both and take their exams next year, but I’d be happy with any progress at all.
Being a depressed person doesn’t mean accepting low expectations; it just sometimes has to look different than what other people are doing, and that’s okay to me.
