How do you stay healthy?

[Rudyard K]

Originally Posted by DallasBella

I REFUSE to go to the gym. I do yoga everynow and then, and giving damn good rubs is a work out ;-) I also have a young lab so taking her for walks and to the park alot helps. I wear the shape-up and tone-up shoes, and not living on the first floor is cardio!

I buy healthy-lowfat, low sodium, sugar-free and what have you. I drink water all day and Odwalla Juice when I'm craving soda. All I've gotten is compliments!

Originally Posted by DallasBella

I forgot to mention these^. Did you ladies know calcium and lean dairy shrinks your waist?

No disrespect Hon, but you're 20 too. I've got socks older than that...that are still holding their elasticity.

Hold on to that ability as long as you can.

[atlcomedy]

Originally Posted by Rudyard K

No disrespect Hon, but you're 20 too. I've got socks older than that...that are still holding their elasticity.

Hold on to that ability as long as you can.

I am always amused when I read what people do to "(get)stay fit" -- the answers are so varied.

[Camille]

I used to row crew in university and kept up with it for a few years after.
I went back to it for the first time in 8 years this spring..that was a LOT of work. These days, I'll run to stay in shape. It's boring (to me) but it needs doing and I'll alternate this cardio with weights three times a week. I'm pretty good at eating healthy.. and my alcohol intake is probably 2 units a week..if that.

[FLWrite]

Originally Posted by DallasRain

I have been stuck in BFE East Texas for the past few days and ave not had a chance to do my daily walk...

Is it against the law there?

[charlestudor2005]

Originally Posted by Camille

and my alcohol intake is probably 2 units a week..if that.

Depends on what that "unit" is: drink, half pint, pint, gallon...pallet.

[atlcomedy]

Originally Posted by charlestudor2005

Depends on what that "unit" is: drink, half pint, pint, gallon...pallet.

[DallasRain]

lol--FL..no but there was nothing but horse pastures full of poop!!!

But I am home now...went to Whole Foods & filled up on healthy goodies!

[Camille]

Originally Posted by charlestudor2005

Depends on what that "unit" is: drink, half pint, pint, gallon...pallet.

Oh Charles..I don't think for one second you are THAT obtuse

[macksback]

lol

[Texas Contrarian]

Sorry to be so late to this little party, but...

With Thanksgiving having just passed, and with a month of Holiday Season social events just ahead, I think this is a topic that will interest many of us soon enough. One month from tomorrow, millions of Americans will resolve to lose a few pounds.

I'm 60 years old and have been devoted to health and fitness all my life. As an avid runner, I've competed in age-group 200 and 400-meter dash events over the years. But after minor foot surgery and a period of inactivity, I've let a few more pounds creep on. I'm now almost 20# over the 180 I carried on my 6' 1" frame as a high school WR and 440 runner.

So I'm interested in busting a few pounds after the holidays!

I always liked elliptical machines. You can get a great cardiovascular workout with no impact. Running on hard surfaces just beats the hell out of older joints. But I don't have anywhere near enough boredom tolerance to stay on an elliptical machine very long, unless...

...I have a 50" plasma TV and a Blu-ray DVD player right in front of me! My solution was to put a Precor elliptical machine in a spare room where I can watch movies or DVD documentaries. That way, 30-45 minutes goes by quickly -- no boredom, and no wasted time since I watch something I would watch anyway.

It's also important to do strengh training, since you're likely to lose a few pounds of muscle every decade if you're physically inactive. I try to get a good full-body workout in at least twice a week. Last year, I was introduced to kettlebell functional strengh training by a personal trainer. One of the hardest damned things I've ever done.

This has always seemed counterintuitive to me, but I understand that you should eat meals more frequently, not less. (Of course, they should be smaller meals!) The idea is that your metabolism and energy attain and sustain higher levels. Skipping breakfast or lunch is the worst thing you can do. Your body then processes signals that times are lean and reacts by conserving energy and storing fat. But if you consume meals containing quality protein at reasonably frequent intervals, your hormonal systems think you're enjoying a time of plenty, so there's no need to pack on extra fat!

Happy Holidays and Good Health to all!

[Alicia]

On the frequency of eating of small meals, I agree with you 100%. Not only does it kick the metabolism up, but my body gets noticeably healthier!!

[charlestudor2005]

@CM

Nice, thoughtful post.

[DallasRain]

captainmidnight---cool!!

I gained 4 lbs over turkey day....eeekkkkkkkkkkkkk!!

back to Jason's Deli for soup...lol!

[Sweet N Little]

Exteme Health Freak,work out daily .. no meat, no processed foods, no butter , no sugar (basically no fun lol) eat as much raw fruits & veggies as possible ....
My treats ? whole wheat crackers lol oh and Jack Daniels ( Im hoping all the good balances out the Jack, tho ive cut waaaaay down on the jack to a few Xs a month maybe )

[Lovely Victoria]

I workout with a trainer twice a week. I call her the she-devil. It's an hour of pure hell. You know what they say, that which doesn't kill you will makes you want to die. And being in New York, I walk everywhere and try to fit in a jog across the Central Park a few times week.

As far as my diet goes (I hate the term die-t), I eat anything but I stop eating once I'm full. Sound simple, but oh so hard to stop....