2026 Strength Training Accountability Thread

[The Expert]

Just got back from Pilates! I had my longest run of the Princess training block yesterday (2.5 hours) and was really feeling it in my legs this morning.

 

[nancipants]

Today is kickoff day for the 2026 New Year Challenge with Stoked Metabolic Coaching. I completed the Total Body A strength workout.

I've been logging my meals for a few days, and damn, is it hard to increase protein! My macros are supposed to be equal for protein and carbs, and I'm consistently over carbs and low on protein. (I know exactly how to cut carbs, but I'm not willing to cut out my one coke per day! )

 

[The Expert]

I'm not willing to cut out my one coke per day!

When I cut down on soda a few years ago, I started by buying the mini cans instead of the full size ones, and I poured it into a glass with ice and really savored it. Or if I treated myself to a McD Coke, I got a small instead of a medium and waited until I got home to drink it, rather than mindlessly slurping it down on the drive home. I never felt like I was missing out, yet it probably cut my intake by half.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Today is kickoff day for the 2026 New Year Challenge with Stoked Metabolic Coaching. I completed the Total Body A strength workout.

I've been logging my meals for a few days, and damn, is it hard to increase protein! My macros are supposed to be equal for protein and carbs, and I'm consistently over carbs and low on protein. (I know exactly how to cut carbs, but I'm not willing to cut out my one coke per day! )

I feel like protein has become a hobby and obsession. It's followed pretty closely by fiber!

 

[nancipants]

When I cut down on soda a few years ago, I started by buying the mini cans instead of the full size ones, and I poured it into a glass with ice and really savored it. Or if I treated myself to a McD Coke, I got a small instead of a medium and waited until I got home to drink it, rather than mindlessly slurping it down on the drive home. I never felt like I was missing out, yet it probably cut my intake by half.

Getting the mini cans is a good idea.

My husband drinks coke zero, and I've tried it, but it just isn't the same.

I do like Sprite Zero though, and have that with dinner.

 

[The Expert]

My husband drinks coke zero, and I've tried it, but it just isn't the same.

I do NOT like Coke Zero at all. I'd rather just go without than resort to it.

 

[Naomeri]

When I cut down on soda a few years ago, I started by buying the mini cans instead of the full size ones, and I poured it into a glass with ice and really savored it. Or if I treated myself to a McD Coke, I got a small instead of a medium and waited until I got home to drink it, rather than mindlessly slurping it down on the drive home. I never felt like I was missing out, yet it probably cut my intake by half.

Those mini cans are great. I mostly only drink soda with food, and I usually don't need more than a little can for a meal.

That goes out the window at restaurants or movies though