Health and Fitness Thread

[snubbyfan]

Some of the guys here inspired each other (you know who you are) to work on their fitness level.
Since the Drift Thread's locked, I thought I'd start a fitness thread.

I've been working on my diet, concenrating on eating lean protein and green vegetables. When I have carbohydrates, it's whole wheat.
My Italian wife's not too wild about whole wheat pasta but she occasionally makes the sacrifice.
We're staying away from fad diets. Instead we're eating healthy while keeping to a caloric deficit until the weight's off.

Also, we've been going to the YMCA for spin classes, weight lifting and water therapy in the warm pool.
When we're not going to the Y, we're hiking all over the area mountains.

My ultimate goal's to get back to my pre-neuropathy weight of a fit 170. Right now I'm at 180, getting close.
I've got a degenerative peripheral motor nerve condition and when it first started I ended up gaining 60 pounds and that just made it harder to get around.

Today, I went for a nice long morning hike and when my wife came home, we went for a nice long afternoon hike together.
It's beautiful out here and the view from a mountain ridge alone is worth the effort.
Tomorrow, it's off to the Y.

 

[Watchdog]

Sounds to me as if you're doing what you need to do...and doing it right.

Keep up the good work, and keep us posted as you meet (and possibly surpass) your goals.

 

[raljr1]

OK Snubby, now you got me going. Walked a couple miles yesterday and today....started at 233, now at 231....only 25 more to go.....can't believe the drift is gone.

 

[Rintimtin]

I'm game knocked it back to one soda a day, a cup of coffee in the morning maybe another in the afternoon. But other than that just water it's really a necessity during the summer but I feel better already.

 

[Arik]

Stick with it, add more to your routine if you have to/want to and you'll be well on your way.

Currently I'm barely feeling my legs after hour of squats and sled.

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[CBus660R]

snubbyfan, congrats on the great progress so far. You'll get those last 10 off soon enough. I'm typically a fairly fit guy, but the last few years I put an extra 20 on between dealing with a torn rotator cuff, getting engaged, buying a house, etc... I got the family a membership to the local rec center as part of their Christmas gifts. So far I'm the only one who's going regularly and I've lost those 20 pounds. Gonna try for 10 more which will put me at an all time low as an adult (just don't have the muscle I did when I was younger).

 

[snubbyfan]

Stick with it, add more to your routine if you have to/want to and you'll be well on your way.

Currently I'm barely feeling my legs after hour of squats and sled.

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I gotta be careful with my legs. Don't want to overdo it too much.
With my motor nerve condition, my neurologist told me I should be in a wheelchair by now.

 

[snubbyfan]

snubbyfan, congrats on the great progress so far. You'll get those last 10 off soon enough. I'm typically a fairly fit guy, but the last few years I put an extra 20 on between dealing with a torn rotator cuff, getting engaged, buying a house, etc... I got the family a membership to the local rec center as part of their Christmas gifts. So far I'm the only one who's going regularly and I've lost those 20 pounds. Gonna try for 10 more which will put me at an all time low as an adult (just don't have the muscle I did when I was younger).

Already, I'm wearing clothes that haven't fit in years and I'm about half a hole away on my belt.
Another 10 pounds'd put me right where I want to be.

 

[snubbyfan]

I'm game knocked it back to one soda a day, a cup of coffee in the morning maybe another in the afternoon. But other than that just water it's really a necessity during the summer but I feel better already.

Yup lotsa water.

 

[pawngal]

If this thread keeps going and stays on subject I'll get motivated to get moving. First I must admit my weaknesses to all.

I'm a carbohydrate junkie, never met a carb I didn't like.

I like lots of real butter

I'm a chocoholic, never met anything chocolate I didn't like, yes I've eaten chocolate covered bugs, the ants ain't bad.

I love French Fries & loaded baked potatoes & hashbrowns with cheese & onions

Anything that can be put in a sandwich is good, more carbs!

And it is fresh sweet corn season in Iowa!, more butter.

As you can see I have horrible eating habits. I gotta make some changes. And get to walking or doing something.

Oops, forgot, I like beer, wine, margaritas, Jack Daniels

What do I like that is healthy? my meat of choice is pork.
And most any kind of seafood.

I MUST do this, my clothes are all getting too tight!

 

[vonn]

Good idea Snubby! Getting fit is getting healthier even if you do have a severe medical condition. Do we need to bring a list of our melds like at the Doctors office?

 

[RSBH44]

If this thread keeps going and stays on subject I'll get motivated to get moving. First I must admit my weaknesses to all.

I'm a carbohydrate junkie, never met a carb I didn't like.

I like lots of real butter

I'm a chocoholic, never met anything chocolate I didn't like, yes I've eaten chocolate covered bugs, the ants ain't bad.

I love French Fries & loaded baked potatoes & hashbrowns with cheese & onions

Anything that can be put in a sandwich is good, more carbs!

And it is fresh sweet corn season in Iowa!, more butter.

As you can see I have horrible eating habits. I gotta make some changes. And get to walking or doing something.

Oops, forgot, I like beer, wine, margaritas, Jack Daniels

What do I like that is healthy? my meat of choice is pork.
And most any kind of seafood.

I MUST do this, my clothes are all getting too tight!

I like everything on your list and then some! Sounds like I better get my butt in gear and shed some poundage. I do however grow and eat lots of greens this time of the year. Does that count?? I'm generally a pretty active person and have always had a very high metabolism, but as of late, I've been noticing a difference.

 

[Arik]

I gotta be careful with my legs. Don't want to overdo it too much.
With my motor nerve condition, my neurologist told me I should be in a wheelchair by now.

Do whatever you can. Walk, bike, walk on your hands if you can! Any movement is better the sitting around. It's better overall for your health

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[snubbyfan]

If this thread keeps going and stays on subject I'll get motivated to get moving. First I must admit my weaknesses to all.

I'm a carbohydrate junkie, never met a carb I didn't like.

I like lots of real butter

I'm a chocoholic, never met anything chocolate I didn't like, yes I've eaten chocolate covered bugs, the ants ain't bad.

I love French Fries & loaded baked potatoes & hashbrowns with cheese & onions

Anything that can be put in a sandwich is good, more carbs!

And it is fresh sweet corn season in Iowa!, more butter.

As you can see I have horrible eating habits. I gotta make some changes. And get to walking or doing something.

Oops, forgot, I like beer, wine, margaritas, Jack Daniels

What do I like that is healthy? my meat of choice is pork.
And most any kind of seafood.

I MUST do this, my clothes are all getting too tight!

Nothing wrong with carbohydrates, just keep them in moderation and think more along the lines of a balanced diet.

For example for supper tomorrow we're planning fish, asparagus and a home baked whole wheat bread called bannock. That includes a coupla tablespoons of butter.
We share a beer and no dessert.

 

[snubbyfan]

Good idea Snubby! Getting fit is getting healthier even if you do have a severe medical condition. Do we need to bring a list of our melds like at the Doctors office?

Geez I hope not. My list varies. Actually there's no daily med for my condition but with the help of my family doctor and lotsa research by myself. We found a combination of meds and supplements that help.
Towards evening they do wear off but I'm usually on my cushy chair by then.

 

[Huskerguy]

I just started on my goals as well. I am 5'10" and around 185. I have been more and less, as little as 160 about 11 years ago, too thin. Fairly solid, little overhang but not bad (at least that is what I keep telling my wife). I want to lose another 10 and make it an even 175. Joined a fitness club because it is only three blocks from my house and they have lots of stuff, not sure if it is all better than what little I have in my house but we will see. Do cardio/abs three times a week and weight training 2 or 3 times. Terrible eater as well, hate veggies. I can eat a salad if at a business meal but it is gag all the way. Give me meat, cheese potatoes, corn, etc. I started this a couple weeks ago and it is going real well, so far I have only gained 5 lbs.

 

[pawngal]

Nothing wrong with carbohydrates, just keep them in moderation and think more along the lines of a balanced diet.

For example for supper tomorrow we're planning fish, asparagus and a home baked whole wheat bread called bannock. That includes a coupla tablespoons of butter.
We share a beer and no dessert.

So I guess 6 donuts in 12 hours is not good, LOL!

I do know how to eat right, I just don't do it

 

[snubbyfan]

Do whatever you can. Walk, bike, walk on your hands if you can! Any movement is better the sitting around. It's better overall for your health

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After my neurologist said, "wheelchair" I was determined to relearn to walk. Took nearly a year and my first walk across a parking lot felt like a huge triumph.
Now I go for hikes all over the area mountains. I prefer the trails that are rated as "strenuous."
We also go on some nice long bike rides.

 

[snubbyfan]

So I guess 6 donuts in 12 hours is not good, LOL!

I do know how to eat right, I just don't do it

 

[STCM(SW)]

I only eat two meals a day.
Plus some snacks at night maybe.
Down to 158-160.
A few more pounds and it will be the same weight I was when I joined the Navy, 152.
And, no I don't do long walks, exerciser or anything else but clean up, mow the lawn and such.....