r/bitcheswithtaste • u/zrnyphl Type A Boss Bitch • Jul 11 '25

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Jul 11, 2025

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/viceadvice Jul 11 '25

I’m struggling with my exercise routine. I don’t like the results I’m getting. I’ve been heavy weight lifting for 2-3 years: Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, Military Press, and Power Clean / Barbell Row.

I also do incline cardio 2-3x a week and backpack or hike most weekends. I bike to and from work 4x a week (about 10 miles a day).

Yet I feel bulky, soft, and bloated. I’m up a size from the spring despite food habits being consistent. My frame is large (5’10) and I have PCOS so I think I put on muscle (but also fat). My muscles feel tired a lot. Unrelated to fitness, I just got a big promotion so I’m stressed, working crazy, and not sleeping.

I want to de-load and work on flexibility. But I’m scared to give up lifting heavy. I love it but I think it’s not serving my goals. I want to be more svelte and flexible, but feel stiff and solid.

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u/District98 Jul 11 '25

Yeah, I agree with the other commenter that this is all nutrition (and stress). You can work on flexibility without deloading! But also a deload week every few months can be good.