[Wellbeing] Get in shape 2009! - Page 5

Old Man · 12th January 2009, 2:19pm

Well since arsehole here volunteered to return to the desert I find myself once again on a forced 4-month sabbatical from my regular booze, which can of course only be good for me. Plus it means a little bit of time in the gym and a 12km run every day, though I quite simply refuse to alter my diet.
Omm

Mwezzi · 12th January 2009, 3:07pm

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Originally Posted by Rowsbette

Also because populations whose diets consist primarily of plant food (with not much meat) have the longest life expectancy and lowest disease rate, have a swatch at the China Study.

There have been several studies showing great health and life expectancies in many populations who just eat traditional diets of locally-available foodstuffs - for example, the Maasai eat a whole tonne of beef, milk and other animal products as staples but have low rates of heart-disease compared to Westerners*, then there are people who eat lots of fish and seafood in coastal areas who also tend to be quite healthy. It could (according to some theories) be less to do with the amount of meat and more to do with bizarre-to-the-body things like trans-fats, a lack of fresher produce in our diet and a more sedentary lifestyle which is making us unwell. Eating McDonalds and lounging about = bad, but eating a minimally-processed cow a day + getting outside = good stuff.

*Edit: They get lots of exercise, and their arteries have been found to enlarge to compensate for fatty build-up so they stay healthy.

Kapoosh · 12th January 2009, 3:48pm

I participated in a study about 6 months ago as part of a Glasgow Uni post-grad's PhD project. She was looking for overweight women from 18-45, who were looking to improve their cardiovascular fitness. I found it really helpful in getting me into a fitness routine - if I was having one of those 'I can't be bothered' days, I was usually able to talk myself into going to the gym by telling myself I would ruin someone's PhD if I didn't.

I found it really interesting, and not only came away with an improved fitness level, but also a breakdown of my diet; where I was deficient, what I was getting enough of, recommendations for fixing where i was off course.

I just heard from the PhD student, and she's still looking for subjects. If anyone is interested, PM me, and I'll pass along her contact info. She can give you all the details then. The study would probably suit a student/someone with flexible working hours best, as you do have to spend some time on campus.

Moldiver · 12th January 2009, 4:07pm

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Originally Posted by Jushin Liger

Push pull triangle from guard. Work that on repeat and yer laughing.

Think it might be a bjj guy i'm fighting so will prolly try keep it standing, i'm confident in my submission defense if it does go to the ground.

Jushin Liger · 12th January 2009, 4:16pm

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Originally Posted by Moldiver

Think it might be a bjj guy i'm fighting so will prolly try keep it standing, i'm confident in my submission defense if it does go to the ground.

Who do you train with and what gym is the guy you're fighting from?

If you're looking to rely on stand up then amatuer MMA is not a good idea, semi-pro would be far better (assuming you're using standard UK amatuer rules).

Pink punk · 12th January 2009, 6:17pm

Currently eating a bowl of home made greens and lentil soup. Having veg stir-fry for dinner. Annoyingly, I've put on 1.5 lb since the last weigh in, but will hopefully start shifting soon now that I can focus on eating less. For the first week I was too preoccupied with the junk food and constant booze withdrawl to care.

cookie · 12th January 2009, 6:43pm

I'm making a proper effort to get back to the gym and get into a fitness routine again. At the start of 2008 I was in a pretty good routine but it pretty much died towards the end of the year.

As and when I can afford to eat I'll sort out my diet, but for the rest of this month it's whatever I can clobber together from the cupboard and freezer

L@ur@ · 12th January 2009, 6:47pm

yesterday i had a chinese.

today maccaroni for lunch and then fish and chips for dinner.

it really couldnt get any worse.

must try harder.

x

Witch · 12th January 2009, 7:10pm

I walk 3 miles per day at the moment just doing the school run, I've cut down on my junk food, try and make as much meals as possible from scratch and buy pure fruit juice for me and kiddo instead of coke.
My main weakness is beer, I do jog alot, cycle and walk but i just dont want to give up the booze!

ladysavage · 12th January 2009, 7:44pm

my ferret just got stuck in his tube, really stuck. Think i shall be taking him for long walks regardless of whether he wants them or not, will kill two birds with one stone i guess!

System_Star · 12th January 2009, 7:47pm

I'm beyond caring about my health for this month. I'm too busy, it's too miserable outside, I'm too poor and also I have so many left over chocolate/party food kicking about that it'll need to get cleared first.

Pantgirl · 12th January 2009, 9:28pm

Im going to start this next week as am up visiting the boy for a long weekend this weekend so will be a PIE. I'd been dabbling in the Slimming World thing too and lost half a stone, but im shite at diets. Need more willpower! Might buy another workout dvd and get all sweaty. Mmm

ladysavage · 12th January 2009, 9:33pm

if the last few years are anything to go by give it a week or so and we'll all have the Norovirus, slimness a'plenty!

mischief · 12th January 2009, 9:35pm

I'm back on track after the broken toe/lazy bastarditis of November/December. Was at gym today for a new programme, swimming twice a week, gym 3 times and a run on Saturday's. I done the half marathon last year, so want to attempt it again this year.

Healthy diet from now on and no booze unless it's a birthday, wedding, etc for a couple of months too.

Moldiver · 12th January 2009, 9:42pm

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Originally Posted by Jushin Liger

Who do you train with and what gym is the guy you're fighting from?

If you're looking to rely on stand up then amatuer MMA is not a good idea, semi-pro would be far better (assuming you're using standard UK amatuer rules).

Think it is actually semi-pro rules, no head shots on the ground and elbows only if both sides agree, theres prolly others, no knees to the head i think also. Will find out wednesday. Train at Wossobama in Ayr with Andy Wilson, Mondays, Wednesday. And when i'm free a Saturday and Sunday, also Train on thursday with Andy Callaghan.

Don't know who i am fighting, think i was ment to find out today but was working so couldn't make training.

Think a weights, cardio, swim and sauna session is on the cards tommorw.