Don't get old and fat!!!

[THREEDFLYER]

Just remember the next time someone tells you to get "in shape"......Round is a shape!!!

 

[THREEDFLYER]

In talking to cyclists, runners, swimmers I don't recall any who were real "health food" fanatics, most ate "normally", one marathoner told me it allowed him to indulge a passion for ice cream.

I have been a long time road cyclist and have ridden solo and with large groups of riders......we would often ride out and back to a food destination such as a bakery or coffee shop and we certainly burnt more than enough calories to allow us to indulge when we reached our destination......and cardio is guaranteed with all the hills we rode.

Cycling is an outstanding activity that is mostly non weight bearing.....that said, I do my share of hiking/backpacking to be sure I got some weight bearing exercise into the routine.

 

[wood714]

Never had a weight problem. If someone finds a way to slow down time so I don't get old, please let me know.

 

[Rustyt1953]

My maternal grandmother lived to be 97. She was part of this generation.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

I would like to know the date of that UK lard advertisement. They had rationing until 1951, their "wartime " Ministry of Food lasted from 1939 to 1958. The Labour Minister of Food John Strachey (1946-1950) reduced the
British standard loaf from 32 to 28 ounces-"Starve with Strachey" was a popular slogan of the day.
Some sort of easily assembled and attached bicycle generator is needed, hook it up to the TV, the computer, etc.

 

[mtgianni]

If SAIL fitness is offered in your area go. It is a program funded to prevent seniors from having debilitating falls. It is mild cardio and designed to strengthen the muscles that often are weak and let our bodies fall.
Ours is free at the local library. Instructor also teaches one at the VFW.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Always believed in the Home Gym, no membership fees, open 24/7, don't have to put up with people whose manners and hygiene leave a lot to be desired. Bought my equipment through classified ads in the local papers-pre Craigslist-got a bench with a leg extension at a used sporting goods store, probably have $3-400 invested tops.

 

[Grayfox]

My career involved hard, physical labor. It kept me in pretty good shape for most of my life.
Heart attack and triple bypass way back in 2000. Doc suggested I start walking for exercise. I enjoyed it. Low impact, fresh air, sunshine.
I worked myself up to 3 miles a day. When time permitted, I might do 5-6 miles. Went hiking in State Parks when I could get away. Really enjoyed that. Did it for many years.
But in 2019 everything changed. An ulcer I didn't even know I had started bleeding. That led to kidney failure which in turn led to pneumonia. Two hospital stays, total of 18 days and I very nearly checked out. The end result was that I now have COPD. It doesn't take much hard physical exertion to get me plumb outta breath.
I have a treadmill and am slowly working myself back up. But its a slow process.
My point is that no matter how good a shape you're in, you never know when life might throw you a curve. Excrement happens.

As a friend of mine said: Staying healthy is the slowest possible way to die.

 

[tops]

My point is that no matter how good a shape you're in, you never know when life might throw you a curve. Excrement happens.

That's the truth.
I've known people that you would think they would die before the next day and they lived for years. I've also known people that you would think would live to be 100 and they died very young. Larry

 

[SS336]

As a friend of mine said: Staying healthy is the slowest possible way to die.

This is the truest thing on this thread, I am stealing this quote and using it often. Great sig line potential.

 

[crstrode]

The most effective equipment in my home gym include the following.
Walking stick.
Dog leash.
Leaf rake.
Pitchfork.
Chainsaw.
Logsplitter.

These have not kept me from getting older over the past 7 decades, however I'm not fat - well, at least not really fat . . .

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Yes its a fitness thread but I have to ask.....Do you know what type of scope and mount on the Weatherby?

Not sure about the scope. Could be a B&L 8A, but I'm not sure. Obviously a B&L (Kuharsky?) mount.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Carbohydrates are often singled out as a diet villian lately, but they are the bicyclist's, runner's, swimmer's friend.

 

[snubbyfan]

Carbohydrates are often singled out as a diet villian lately, but they are the bicyclist's, runner's, swimmer's friend.

Hiker's and weight lifter's friend too.
Before a hiking, biking or gym day, we make sure to get our carbs and after lotsa protein and some more carbs.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Old and fat better than cold and dead-? When you're bedridden, numerous aches and pains, need help with simple things-like getting out of bed- your medicine cabinet is better stocked than the local pharmacy, endless doctor's visits-then your children decide they no longer want to be your chauffeur.....

 

[messmergreen]

... and deaf. Hearing loss is a very annoying thing and i am dealing with it right now. My audiologist said i should buy hearing aid as soon as possible and that was incredibly difficult to hear. I guess this transmission from being young and bubbly to being old and deaf is just something very difficult for a human to deal with.