Health Forum?

[Damage_inc-]

so many of us sit around and put on the weight at our computors ,I think we should help and inspire one another to live longer healthier  lives-

we could be that support group for one another to lose/ drop those pounds and figure out what works to keep it off and stay healthy-if ya  think its a good idea then I would contribute

Edited April 6, 2013 by Damage_inc-

[DEEJAYKEG]

We get enough unsolicited advice stuffed down our throats via the media, thanks.

[Damage_inc-]

We get enough unsolicited advice stuffed down our throats via the media, thanks.

thats why you have to listen to real people and not the media salesman with all there gimmics and miracle pills and shapers...

[Bogleg]

I think it is a good idea.

[Bogleg]

I just started doing crossfit - and switched to a paleo diet about a month ago (with the notable exception that I am still drinking bourbon). 

[BurnnBright]

Once upon a time, some of us played our Wii games and watched each other via Oovoo. Not sure if it was healthy but it sure was hilarious!

[Damage_inc-]

I just started doing crossfit - and switched to a paleo diet about a month ago (with the notable exception that I am still drinking bourbon). 

you being a hunter I think paleo will work out for ya  since you already crave the meat side of it-as long as you enjoy salalds and veggies too.

Ive been on a not so strict paleo 9 months and its great.I was strict the first 3 months working out every day and 50 lbs came off.winter is a beast here in illinois like in wisconsin so ive just maintained it with bouts depression and  drinking too much and loseing the little I  gained  now working out again.So now Im getting ready to lose another 30lbs  ..my goal to run a 5k this year with this sore knee..

[Bogleg]

If you haven't I recommend looking into the Couch to 5K program.  There is an app for your smart phone if you have one, and it's a pretty straight forward training program to achieve the 5K. 

 

Yeah winter sucks for being active.  I can only take so much of the gym and the gym rats.

[Damage_inc-]

Once upon a time, some of us played our Wii games and watched each other via Oovoo. Not sure if it was healthy but it sure was hilario

 

 

 

How did you watch eachother?while playing wii??I dont understand?

[Damage_inc-]

since I gained that weight 4 yrs ago I forgot or was almost afraid to try my luck running.Ive trained and speed walk and elipticle but to actual be fearless and run Ive actualy been afraid my knee or ankle woul go out.so-

 

I said fk it yesterday and tried my luck. I went to the park with the sledding hill and ran up it  6 times and did the  jog walk sprint around the park twice  being careful..ll try this a couple times a week or just for weekends ...it felt great getting past my fears and moving on.

[BurnnBright]

 

Once upon a time, some of us played our Wii games and watched each other via Oovoo. Not sure if it was healthy but it sure was hilario

 

 

 

How did you watch eachother?while playing wii??I dont understand?

We were all in a video chat room.  There's a few games that you can actually play against each other on the Wii through an internet connection.  The exercise games don't allow you to play each other but you can watch your friends make fools of themselves trying to "exercise".  Great fun!  

[Damage_inc-]

webcam or laptop in same room or is there a way to connect something to the wii?/

[Bogleg]

since I gained that weight 4 yrs ago I forgot or was almost afraid to try my luck running.Ive trained and speed walk and elipticle but to actual be fearless and run Ive actualy been afraid my knee or ankle woul go out.so-

 

I said fk it yesterday and tried my luck. I went to the park with the sledding hill and ran up it  6 times and did the  jog walk sprint around the park twice  being careful..ll try this a couple times a week or just for weekends ...it felt great getting past my fears and moving on.

 

That's awesome man - nothing better than pushing yourself past a wall, whether self-imposed or externally imposed.  Congrats!

 

Regarding the paleo diet - it's actually really easy (at least for me) to stick to (except the Bourbon, damnit).  The first few days I was craving some bread and a glass of milk, just cuz of old habits.  But after a few days I stopped really even considering them as food.  My mood swings have disappeared, I never have big hunger pangs or those "fatigued" moments you get, like post lunch at work anymore.  And I am sleeping a ton better.

 

Workout-wise I seem to be doing okay but since I am currently in a calorie deficit I haven't knocked it out of the park every workout.  I am still playing with the numbers to find the optimal balance.  I'd really like to lose another 20 pounds and get down to 8-10% body fat.

 

Mostly I just want to be able to keep up with my wife.

Edited April 8, 2013 by Bogleg

[Damage_inc-]

I definiltly sleep better since on paleo and excercise also havent been sick one day since ive cut out all the shit processed foods and excess suger-1st year ever I havent  come down with strep throat  a chest cold or major cold which made me go to docor and take medsfor several months .never been healthier in that regard

 

try kettlebells for intense fatburn and mucle core and full body workouts.work great.get a 35lb  or try a 25lb to start

 

 

3 full body hearpounding simple excersises .

 

2 handed swing 3x10 up to 20reps

2 handed or single leg press 3x10-20reps

1 hand shoulder press 3x 10-20reps

 

sneek in pushups 3x10 reps

 

 

ive tried a bunch and this narrows it down after months of trial and error .

 

you can do this in about 20 minutes .thats all and your cardio will also sore thru the roof..i now outwalk my dog

Edited April 8, 2013 by Damage_inc-

[Bogleg]

I love kettlebells.  They are a core part of crossfit workouts.