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Post by mamon »

ogre_codes wrote: post #111
chrisseaton wrote: post #100

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Absolutely no soft drinks at all. I don’t get this - what do you drink then? You can’t literally mean you only drink alcoholic drinks? Is water not a soft drink? Surely you drink water?

Soft Drink: A soft drink is a drink that usually contains carbonated water, a sweetener, and a natural or artificial flavoring. Water is water. Juice is juice. Soft drinks are fucking diabetes in a can.

> Soft drinks are fucking diabetes in a can.

Actually, so is juice - the amount of sugar is pretty much the same in both, and the amount of vitamins in juice is not that big, certainly does not outweight the damage done by sugar.

The secret is to eat fruits whole - this gives you a lot of vitamins that are contained in the solid parts (those which are thrown away when squeezing juice), and a lot of fiber which makes you feels satiated much faster, before you take in too much sugar.

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Post by hawktheslayer »

pbrb wrote: post #84
dunefox wrote: post #81

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Kettlebells are the perfect solution for this, in my opinion. It's insane how much exercise I get out of them in a short amount of time.

I second this. Something as basic as the simple and sinister program is all you need. Or HIIT-ish calisthenics if you don't have kettlebells. I know that weights are better than cardio, but cardio has major benefits for me that I can't ignore. Stress melts off, and I feel much more clear minded + focused with regular cardio. It also seems to keep my metabolism really high. I'm in my late 30s and eat like a teenager (…

Agree with you both. I have 3 kettlebells (1, 1.5 and 2 poods) and a yoga mat right outside my back door and it eliminates all my excuses. Even on low motivation mornings I can still bang out 40 swings and some snatches. And it's the perfect thing before coffee/work.

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Post by stevewodil »

ogre_codes wrote: post #108
geophile wrote: post #33

I hate exercising, but I do it religiously. I am 64 years old, and in the best shape of my life. Same weight (and weight distribution!) as in college, good muscle tone. I think three things were critical, for me: 1. Absolutely no soft drinks at all. Not with sugar, not with artificial sweeteners. Nothing. Just seltzer. I used to drink a LOT of Dr. Pepper, and was told that they were contributing to my frequent kidney…

> 1. Absolutely no soft drinks at all Yep, same here. I am bad about other sugars though. > 2. Find an exericse regimen that requires you to show up, on time, and be accountable to others. I just focus on regular workouts (bike rides in my case) with friends. We have a Wednesday night ride and a weekend ride every week. As you say, it's a habit. If I don't text location by Monday night, someone is asking me where the…

>Yep, same here. I am bad about other sugars though

Start by cutting out high fructose corn syrup completely but still allowing other forms of sugar

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Post by megameter »

the_only_law wrote: post #103
throw7 wrote: post #78

"Do mostly cardio, but also some weights." Disagree. I'd recommend the opposite, do mostly weights and some cardio. You don't need to buy equipment, barbells etc., bodyweight exercises is weight/strength training. However, both should be done! Cardio is good for your heart. But it's easy and healthy enough to maintain a good aerobic fitness just once a week. Weight training keeps you burning calories and I think stre…

> I'd recommend the opposite, do mostly weights and some cardio. You don't need to buy equipment, barbells etc., bodyweight exercises is weight/strength training. Is this, along with diet, sufficient to put on weight? I really need to gain 50 or so pounds at least and have never been able to do so. Even my brother, who routinely works out now is still pretty thin for his height. I've had a lot of people tell me you h…

One of the things that changed my training in the gym(after many years of off-and-on) was doing college judo classes for two semesters, because it indicated what things were missing in my training program(mobility, shoulder strength, stamina) and I think the same is relatively true of body composition - there are a lot of ways to benchmark your physique and weight is one of the least reliable, a kind of "you get there when you get there" type of deal.

You can't expect physique to deviate hugely from your starting point without pharmecutical assistance(which is, defacto, how all the celebs are getting their transformations, on top of extensive training and nutritional oversight), but there are a lot of easily overlooked details that do compound towards a goal over time: how often and when you eat, as well as type and quantity. How well you sleep. Stress levels.

Sometimes it really can come down to just adding another meal or finding something to graze on.

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Post by bch »

geophile wrote: post #33

I hate exercising, but I do it religiously. I am 64 years old, and in the best shape of my life. Same weight (and weight distribution!) as in college, good muscle tone. I think three things were critical, for me: 1. Absolutely no soft drinks at all. Not with sugar, not with artificial sweeteners. Nothing. Just seltzer. I used to drink a LOT of Dr. Pepper, and was told that they were contributing to my frequent kidney…

> 3. DO NOT treat exercise as a priority. Because then it is subject to your other priorities. Instead, make it a habit.

That’s a good little hack there.

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Post by godtoldmetodoit »

dukeofdoom wrote: post #47

For those that hate running, I recommend trying rollerblading. Its much less strenuous so you can go further, and faster and if you go at speed, it can be a little like solving a puzzle avoiding obstacles or people. Just buy good rollerblades. IF you get good, you can do stuff like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMjvgsHBfvc Kayaking is also a great workout to try in the summer. You get to discover new worlds,…

Any brands or features to look out for in rollerblades?

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Post by eigenschwarz »

zarkov99 wrote: post #95
cafard wrote: post #46

Earlier quoted context omitted.

65, and not remotely in the best shape of my life. (In my late 20s I ran at least a couple of marathons every year.) I run about four times a week, and have always regarded running as the perfect exercise for a lazy man: find your shorts, find your shoes, and head out; no need for reservations, exercise partners, etc. And I walk most days: generally twice a day on days I don't run, once on days I do. And I do not hat…

How have you managed to keep your knees working?

That running, per se, ruins your knees as been debunked. Just search "running knees arthritis" and you'll find numerous recent (>2015) papers showing that running can be in fact protective. It's amazing how the body seems to follow a "use it or lose it" philosophy in almost everything.

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Post by astrange »

stevewodil wrote: post #123
ogre_codes wrote: post #108

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> 1. Absolutely no soft drinks at all Yep, same here. I am bad about other sugars though. > 2. Find an exericse regimen that requires you to show up, on time, and be accountable to others. I just focus on regular workouts (bike rides in my case) with friends. We have a Wednesday night ride and a weekend ride every week. As you say, it's a habit. If I don't text location by Monday night, someone is asking me where the…

>Yep, same here. I am bad about other sugars though Start by cutting out high fructose corn syrup completely but still allowing other forms of sugar

That might work just because it's an arbitrary rule, but there's no actual nutritional difference.

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Post by astrange »

gonehome wrote: post #66
geophile wrote: post #33

I hate exercising, but I do it religiously. I am 64 years old, and in the best shape of my life. Same weight (and weight distribution!) as in college, good muscle tone. I think three things were critical, for me: 1. Absolutely no soft drinks at all. Not with sugar, not with artificial sweeteners. Nothing. Just seltzer. I used to drink a LOT of Dr. Pepper, and was told that they were contributing to my frequent kidney…

I’m not sure why 1 is critical - regular soft drinks sure, but diet soft drinks are fine.

If you avoid all soda for enough time you'll eventually find it starts tasting bad. I think drinking diet soda won't help with this.

It's also still bad for your teeth since it's acidic and has some unclear negative effects on gut bacteria.

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Post by tcoff91 »

zarkov99 wrote: post #95
cafard wrote: post #46

Earlier quoted context omitted.

65, and not remotely in the best shape of my life. (In my late 20s I ran at least a couple of marathons every year.) I run about four times a week, and have always regarded running as the perfect exercise for a lazy man: find your shorts, find your shoes, and head out; no need for reservations, exercise partners, etc. And I walk most days: generally twice a day on days I don't run, once on days I do. And I do not hat…

How have you managed to keep your knees working?

If you do a training program like ATG your knees will be bulletproof: https://atg-homepage.webflow.io/
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