u/jsport30

So I’ve been a gym regular for about a month now. It feels great. I’ve learned alot so far. I’ve also mostly overcome my fear of embarrassment and have taken to working the different parts of my body on the machines at the gym. I also consulted with a trainer. I workout 4 days a week and he set up a plan to work different parts of my body each of the four days. After some research I think this is kind of like bro-split (feel free to correct me). Here is the rotation of body parts worked for each workout:

1. Chest/triceps/shoulder
2. Quads/Calves/Core
3. Back/Biceps/Core
4. Glutes/hammies

The trainer outlined the various exercises I should do for each workout, and encouraged pushing towards finding a weight where I am 1 rep from failure for 8-10 reps (most exercises).

In my research, I’ve also heard of a push/pull/legs rotation that will allow for more frequent work on parts of the body. Is this a better program? I see bro splits get criticized because you only work these body parts once a week, which may not be enough. I also heard bro splits are good for starting out as you learn to complete the exercises with the correct form.

There is so much information online, which is really helpful, but everyone has an opinion and it’s hard to know what’s best for me. I just don’t want to be working out for 8 weeks and there be not noticeable improvements because I’ve been doing the wrong program or approaching it wrong.

Any advice on working these programs early on or any feedback on my trainers program would be appreciated.

About a week and a half ago, I was on here complaining about how my weight hadn’t changed in the two weeks prior. Well, I think my body has adjusted to all the changes including the increase in weight training and running. I’ve lost 8-9 lbs since then.

Staying the course and keeping positive is the way. I have to keep times like this in mind for when the plateaus happen. I’m so pleased that there are tangible results, but I’m even happier about how the increase in physical activity makes me feel. Getting up super early to go to the gym isn’t always fun, but nothing beats the feeling when I finish my workout.

I started Zepbound in March and since then I’m down 50 lbs and I’ve started to exercise regularly. I’m even plan to try and run a 5k in September. I’ve never felt better.

I recently received a job offer and everything about the job is great. I like my current job, their wellness support staff really helped me get to where I am, but this opportunity is so good it’s too good to pass up. Earlier today I was evaluating the insurance coverage and from what I can understand. They do not cover Zepbound, meaning I would have to go from the $30 I’m paying right now to something approaching $500. Even with the salary increase, it would be difficult to absorb that kind of increase in cost.

For this reason alone, I think I will turn down the job. My life has changed so much in a short amount of time. I know I did a lot of the work myself, but the thought of trying to continue without the medication terrifies me.

I’m just looking for a place to vent about this because this really has me down. I feel like my failure to be able to care for myself has cost me a great career opportunity. At the same time, being a healthier version of myself is better for my family.

I think I’ve explored all options but if there’s something maybe I’m not thinking of, I’d love to hear it. I found about the exclusion through the insurance providers website. The pharmacist at cvs said I could use Lilly direct to save a bit, but it’s still pricey.