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Exercise and Fitness
I try to get in at least a 30 minute daily run, okay, it's more of a walk. However, that half hour is sometimes difficult to schedule.
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A real biker would call that part of the trip a minor hill. I called it a cliff. Great day, though. You could talk me into moving out there no problem at all. I'd even put up with the odd earthquake. It's the real estate that would kill me...
As a side comment, I fully agree in other comments about riding bike, etc. as long as you don't JUST do that! There is MORE to life than riding a bicycle. You need to be balanced and do other things to workout other parts of your body, example: lifting weights, swimming, etc. I see so many of these guys that ALL they must do is ride their bicycles like that is ALL they know how to do and that is ALL there is in life. Of course we need aerobic exercise but we also NEED to lift weights JUST THE SAME as we need aerobic exercise. Eating and drinking the right thingss, being balanced: aerobic/weight lifting and putting EVERYTHING you have INTO it are the KEYS to success! Now lets DO IT!
One of my relatives worked for a GNC type supplement store for a year - first day at work was hilarious. The owner went through every shelf pointing out which products were best to sell. "This one has a 60% profit margin, this one 100%." Never any attempt at training for something that could work.
Quackwatch is an entertaining site.
btw, my mom is 86 and spry and alert. And she smoked 2 packs a day for about 68 of those years. You better add cigs to your milk if you want to be in the same great shape, lol.
I admire your work effort but I think I'll stick to a normal diet and try to DASH it up more.
My grandfather never took a thing, but went for a swim every day and did fine til age 93. There's no empirical evidence to support that one need anything more than their personal "right" combination of eating, exercise, good genes, and good fortune to live a long and healthy life.
Oh, the best addition I made to my (non-existent) workout routine was a dog. A dog who wants a walk is a lot harder to ignore than a gym or your conscience!
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hmm, I said work effort instead of work ethic. Maybe some brain supplements would help? :confuse:
I'm just genetically predisposed to certain physical characertistics. Like starting to lose my hair years ago in my early 20's--genetics; if you knew my grandfather and uncle on my Mother's side, well, you'd understand.
Just like in the gym--I can lift and eat and supplement like the guy next to me at the gym, and, I do! And, our results will be different--they are! That's due to a number of factors including genetics, consistency of exercise, cardio, diet, etc. For me, I find a balanced diet works; I no longer supplement, except for Whey protein to increase my daily protein intake to match my weight training regimen.
Too many studies of the elderly have shown that any type of movement is better than none. Some resistance weight training has shown increased bone density; some cardio training has shown increased cardiovascular capacity. Walking is the best for some people due to joint pain, etc. Again, finding what works for you is most important.
I prefer the classic HIT type of workout myself. But I have no desire to tow a bunch of friends in a rowboat around Lake Tahoe with my teeth when I'm 80 either (however I do know someone ....).
Using paragraph breaks will make your posts easier to read btw.
Um, most if not all of the pro BBs, like Mr. Universe you reference, supplement. However, most of us are not will to go to the lengths they do--I just don't like needles! I think you get my drift.
Again, what works for you is just terrific--keep doing what you are doing if you are happy with the results.
If you are wanting to build muscle mass... free weights are the only way to go. Machines can reach a lot of muscles free weights can't. But, generally speaking if you are a body builder the majority of what you should be working out with are free weights.
"Hip Hop Abs of Steel Jipster"
You have over 600 varieties to choose from. :shades:
Supplements are big biz. My favorite is Advil, lol. Had to pop a couple tonight after riding on the new mountain bike complex of trails conveniently located behind my house.
I feel better today than when I first picked up a weight 13 or so years ago. Better living through weights rather than back surgery has become my mantra.
Some days are easier than others, but I believe hard work along with some sacrifice (going to bed early!) produces the best results. And that's whether it's in the gym, at work, or other aspects of my life.
I tried the creatine and a couple of different "energy drinks"--all that did was make my wallet lighter! I've met a lot of BBs through my personal trainer, a former BB himself, but he could not compete at the national level with the "chemical freaks". He got as far as he did due to his hard work and dedication to all aspects of the process.
I know those who have taken other "chemical supplements", and yes they got huge, and in the BB world, bigger is better it seems. I've also seen the side effects, both physical (surgery required to remove unwanted "growths" where injections were made), and mental (mood swings/'roid rages) from the product itself--not pretty in my opinion.
I try not to judge those folks, but cannot say that I understand. However, I'm not a one-size-fits-all person, and what works for one may not work for another. Your mileage may vary.
Weighed 203 then; today at 188.5. I'm eating five times a day, small portions. The key for me is to not let myself get too hungry, so I don't eat the wrong stuff.
Anyone care to share their program/method? I could use some additional motifivation--I can almost see my abs! Must stay strong! :shades:
You have an exercise routine?
I started having lower back pain at 39; radiologist told me my x-rays looked like a back of a 70 year old. Orthopedic doc said, "let's operate"; primary care physican suggested I get off my butt and try exercising instead.
So, I starting seeing a personal trainer (PT) four times a week for an hour each day for weight training. I went to him because he trains clients at every fitness level from 12 to 80, has the educational background, and the best part, he and his family totally walk their talk. His wife, also a trainer, has had three kids--you'd never know seeing her in a bikini on the beach! And of course, he's just as buff as she.
Fifteen years later no surgery and minimal lower back discomfort, because I've strengthened my "core" as they say, which takes the stress off my lower back. My PT has taught me other simple things, like how to change the bed and how to properly get into a car without torquing my back. And, the best side effect of the weight training is I'm in the best shape of my life at almost 55 years old.
He likes me to gain 15 lbs. off season as I can lift heavier, etc. However, I'm going to try and stay leaner off season in the future so I don't have to shed as much extra winter lbs. Plus, just a few more pounds off and I'm going to actually be able to see all the effort from my hard work--my abs!
That's a wonderful and inspiring story.
I pretty much do what you do. Eat 2 or 3 small meals/snacks a day... then a regular sized dinner. Drink water instead of diet drinks, lift weights, walk... and play sports with my kids. I've been meaning to buy a bike and start biking. My youngest just learned to ride a bike.
I "tweaked" my back at work a few weeks ago. Sure made it difficult/painful to get in the car. Raising the seat up helped quite a bit.
I feel your "pain" about the getting in/out of a car. Something as simple as sitting in the seat first with my legs still on the pavement, and then once seated, swinging in my legs, did the trick. I reverse it when I get out.
What I really miss is being able to hand wash and wax my cars; 20 minutes into it and I can hardly move. If I'm careful, I can go a little longer using a rolling seat that I use for gardening, but once I try and do the hood, trunk, and top of the car, forget about it! Stretching will help somewhat, but for the next couple of days of discomfort, not worth it. So, I have the dealer detail my cars at least once a year, so I don't feel so guilty about not doing it.
My husband and I have been "making lifestyle changes". I hate the word dieting. After getting a sobering kick in the pants from his doctor a few months ago, my husband has lost 25 pounds. A lot of it is simply through portion control and avoiding high fat and sugar, especially high fructose syrup. I never realized it is everywhere.
Exercise has been limited as he's recently had knee surgery, but got a new pup that needs walking several times a day, so I'm getting MY exercise.
I've lost a little more than 15 pounds since the third week of March, and hope to shed five more over the next six weeks or so. I feel so much better, have more energy at this lighter weight.
I too got that sobering kick in the pants from my Doctor. I reduced my cholesterol (sp?) from 239 in October 2007 to 187 in May 2008, strictly through change in my eating "lifestyle". The good and bad numbers both changed for the better too. No more whole eggs, red meat, shell fish, but I don't miss that if I can stay off the pills. So far so good.
I'm on pills for at least three things that I am sure diet and exercise could eliminate - cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose.
Now I have a ton of health issues that are unrelated but I would bet that there's nothing that would prevent exercise. Some thing would be helped and others, well, at least my ability to cope and adjust would improve.
People I work with don't understand that going to the gym before I come to work gets me energized for the whole day, both physically and mentally. I was basically a SLUG for the first 40 years of my life, but now I feel worse if I don't lift or do some type of cardio most days.
I've tried the after work exercise program, mid-day, and found that early morning (6am) is best for ME. I know folks who go after work, and that's best for them.
Keep coming back to this forum for inspiration; we're all in this struggle together.
I wasn't either. I remember going through my first year of college and never taking an aspirin. Genetics has caught up with me.
That said I pretty sure I could knock out about half the medication which would not only feel better but make traveling easier.
I have a co-worker who told me last week that he's lost 25 pounds and that I was his inspiration. Talk about making my day, week, month, etc. He's a couple years older then me, and we've talked about working out and losing weight for the past couple of years. He joined a gym about six months ago, got with a personal trainer to get him a work out, cardio and here's the best part, a nutrition plan.
Here are his exact words "You were right, just getting started was the hardest part. And I never thought I'd say this to anyone, but when I miss a workout or cardio session, I feel guilty, and that gets me motivated." He's lost several inches from his waist, and no longer has a gut. He's so psyched, and I'm using that to keep me focused and motivated.
I still crave animal crackers...must stay strong.
I'm down 9 pounds - it's a start!
I feel off the wagon last night--on purpose--I ate an entire six-slice large pepperoni and mushroom pizza! It was good. No, it was very good! Good news, pants still fit.
First "junk" since 3rd week of March. Last "junk' until October
Weighed less than before I went to the procedure. I have to watch when I diet that I don't lose too fast--I literally could see myself losing size (its a weight lifting/body building syndrome I've been told :shades: ), so, for the rest of that day and the weekend, I pretty much ate what I wanted to make sure my weight would stabalize. Oh boy, it did, at 187 lbs. the following Monday morning! And I felt great, and stronger than ever in the gym.
But, I got back on my clean eating regimen, and today my trainer gave me the good news--about three more pounds and that's it. It's funny how each person's metabolism works--when I first start my diet each spring, it seems like the scale doesn't want to move, and then bam, it starts.
I can remember trying to gain weight as a teen/early 20's, and eating, eating, eating, and still weighed 150 lbs soaking wet at 6'. At the age of 42, the first day I picked up a free weight with my trainer, I weighed 155 lbs--five days later had lost five pounds! And yes, I was still eating, but I guess going from couch potato to gym warrior made a difference.
The best part of all this "stuff" is that I feel better today (and body wise, look better) than I did oh so many years ago. It's become a lifestyle. Now, if I could only apply this same discipline to my chronic car looking/buying fever! :shades:
Many years ago I was on a diet and mentioned to my mother that it was a lot harder to lose weight at 38 than it was at 26. Her reply was, "Try 70."
I did some real research into the treadmills (because I really liked that one the best) and until you get into the "commercial" type units, the drive systems aren't hefty enough to stand up to sustained daily use. (I was doing 5 miles minimum per day)
I was especially disappointed I was able to wear out the elliptical because of the reputation of NordicTrack
Maybe I'll stick to the weighted yoyos
I walk 3-4 miles a day, also ride my bike weather permitting (its been good lately, but a bit windy).
For diet I use weightwatchers online, but I gave up for the holidays. About 2 lbs a week is really all you'd want to lose--it has to come off slowly.
I think I may just call this one in. :P
Time for a nap :P
I MAY be ready to declare the gym experiment a success :P
I'm still down 30 just from cutting sugar out. Not hitting the gym except for a yoga class now and then. Five more pounds would be nice but I may be stuck at this weight; 10 pounds more than my college weight in '73.
I'm actually not that concerned with my weight now. It will be what it will be, but I've gone down 6 " in pants size (soon to be 8 I think) XL shirts are WAY too big on me and even L (grandes) are starting to sag a bit.
I was running a 5 miler the other day and the feeling came over me that I could finish a marathon if I put my mind to it. Crazy talk right??
Just kidding. I was thinking of doing a century (100 mile) bike ride this summer. But no more jogging. You really really NEED your knees as you get older, more than (just about) any other body part.