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Posted by
MorteAscendo on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 04:03 AM PST
I turned 21 yesterday (4th of Nov) and spent 80% of the day by myself. I had partied all weekend so it was nice. But I was sitting on my couch thinking and looking at myself. I noticed I have been putting on some weight. Then I started to think about my daily routines and what I ate and what not. Now, no offence to the lady’s, but I thought guys didn’t worry about this shit at my age. I am not obese person; I’m 6’2” 188lbs. Just my belly is larger then it was.
I've been smoking since I was 17. That is not a long time compared to more then half of the smokers out there my age, but I also have noticed the effect on my body. I can’t swim as fast as I used to, my bones ache, and I’ve lost some strength compared to about 13 months ago. Have I gotten that lazy so fast? It was amazing to think that how the human body can adjust so easily to a non-active way of life compared to the active.
Now, I see that Alone Soul talks about lifting, so I think weights that the gym. I've tried to many times to go and work out at the gym, and I cannot find the motivation. "Where are you”? I ask. I used to be an All County swimmer in Los Angeles. What the hell happened? I'm in the damn Navy and this is happening. Now please tell me that I'm not the only one that this is happened to. No, I’m not depressed or any of that other stuff, I just got lazy. I do have a point to all this, I was just inquiring if this has happened to any of you out there, where the motivation went and how to get it back. Share some success or failure stories, advice or what not. Anything that might help me and/or others. Thanks!
-Mort
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by Xaoswolf (Xaoswolfathotmaildotcom)
on Nov 22, 2002 - 06:42 AM
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I too happen to notice that my belly is a little bigger than when I was in highschool. I probably haven't been swimming in a couple of years now.
It's not just you, I think that it's all of us.
I'm planning on doing some situps and stuff once I'm in the bigger room and have more floor space. Probably buy a couple of weights too. It's easier to do it in your home than it is in the gym. Or at least that's my opinion. With the gym you can say, "I don't feel like going out". At home, you have no excuse for not doing it, since it's right there beside you while you are watching TV.
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by Merry_Widow on Nov 22, 2002 - 12:05 PM
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Yeah, I've been slacking, though only for about a month...I just can't seem to motivate myself to get away from whatever it is I'm working on, even for an hour, to do serious physical activity. I have no idea what happened, I just...got tired.
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by Dolorosa (SixOfSwords@IU.zzn.com)
on Nov 22, 2002 - 02:14 PM
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Awww, who is my lil' pudgy bear...who is he? dere he is...pokka pokka pokka...
Dude, Morte...aside from maybe getting a classic beer belly, you don't have anything to worry about....as for swimming, thw only time a sailor needs to swim is when the ship is sinking, and then your fucked either way, and who needs to run? I know how you drive...
However, in the case of personal dissatisfacion, I find that throwing on pair of headphones and going for a two-CD walk, run, jog, whatever every so often does wonders.
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by bettie_x (strangersangel@hotmail.com)
on Nov 22, 2002 - 07:07 PM
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I'm so there.
Bettie has developed some serious junk in the trunk.
It started about over a year ago I think, when I changed jobs. Still retail, but LESSACTIVE retail...I do't have to climb for shit as much, I don't run my ass as much...if I want something up high I have a handly little stick to get it down.
I was discussing this the other night with someone and seriously the "too rich for welfare " diet otherwise known as the "top ramen" diet. It's been a week or so, and someone at work NOT trying to kiss up mind you was like "you gettin skinnier?" Made my day, but still it can't be healthy.
Plus I think it's my burgeoning "betty crocker (no puns)" complex is to blame as well. I'm a bitchin cook....and all those vegan yummies that have sprung out of nowhere to my supermarket shelves...
I'm hopin our little stint with tightening the expenses will trim my ghetto booty as well. I may have to spend time in tacoma, but I shouldn't have to LOOK like it....
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by schmitty on Nov 22, 2002 - 08:22 PM
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It is really easy to get in to a rut...
and hard to get out of.
but it can be done.
I agree with Dolo's idea of the two cd walk.
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by AloneSoul (AloneSoul@hurting.com)
on Nov 23, 2002 - 12:26 AM
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This is not a boast but about two years ago I was 6'0, 135 lbs. Now at 6'1, I'm about 165-170 lbs, mostly all muscle. If it weren't for my older brother I'd be what I was, a skinny lazy boy.
For motivation I simply look at myself and think about things I hate or situations that may come along/I am currently in.
"I won't become like my father."
"When times become rough, I'll have to rely on myself."
It may sound shallow but that’s my source of motivation and we all have our own.
If you smoke, smoke, drink, drink. Just work harder. Nothing wrong with that, I pick up a smoke if stressed out and drinking is a favored pass-time. If you party a lot, make more time to work out. I almost consider myself lucky since I have insomnia and I’m up at 2am each night working out. I just finished now. When it comes to physical fitness I just get it done, shower and sleep. Eat a lot of lean meat (sorry bettie and other vegans, it’s just part of my diet), drink skim milk and I don’t bullshit myself.
Mort, don’t grown any gray hairs over your current status. We’re young and sometimes EVERYONE will let themselves go...nothing wrong with relaxing for a time, being alittle lazy. In this case it’s what you do on the rebound that counts, and how long it takes for you to act.
I have to go now, I sound TOO much like some self-help booklet and I’m going to be sick from this crap. Heh. Good luck to you and everyone here.
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by feralucce on Nov 24, 2002 - 07:20 AM
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6'2"... 188... *snort* I wish I could claim either of these things... I recommend, 10 minutes of cardio then some toning weight training... 3 times a week... you'll notice results within 3 weeks
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by callei on Nov 24, 2002 - 10:03 AM
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Is there a pool and a weigh room on your base? there usually is one as well as raquetball courts and cardio equipment. try swing by the base gym once or twice a week 'til you find the right group to swim with or play raquetball with.
Some bases even run shuttles to and from the gym.
You can also try that whole not eating everything in site thing;small meals 4 times a day instead of one or two huge meals. that can make a big difference in a few weeks, including more energy.
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by bettie_x (strangersangel@hotmail.com)
on Nov 25, 2002 - 12:09 AM
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K, I found out something amazing...
I used to drink soda pop like a FIEND...NEVER drank water...but since we've been cutting expenses, I only buy this cheap ass (but RAD!) brand that comes in a three liter bottle for a dollar....
But anyway, i quit drinking pop. It's been a week and a half, drinking water all day....
and I swear to god I"m losing weight.
No joke.
One of my coworkers were like "I'm not kissin your butt or anything, but you losing weight?"
I could have SCREAMED in joy....
and my pants almost fell off today *hoorah!*
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by MystryssRavynDarque (A1MANDI04@AOL.COM)
on Nov 25, 2002 - 02:22 PM
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I gain my weight during the summer, and am so lazy during the school year that I don't work it off.
Aww heck, I gain weight all year round. Just snacking after school and then eating a lot on major holidays.
I weigh 118 lbs and am 5'5". My stomach holds all of my weight, sadly none if it climbs upward. That is where I wish it would go.
I always tell myself that I am going to work out during the winter to work off my little pudge so I will look good for when I go to the beach with my grandmother and cousins in the summer. My cousin is a skinny stick with boobs, and quite preppy, so she gets every guys attention. I don't want those guys any way. They are all superficial bastards.
Well have a wonderful day everyone!<p>
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Re: Our Daily Bread
by Lost_Boy on Nov 25, 2002 - 05:05 PM
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You're not the only one. Not so long ago I worked out twice a day, five days a week. I could swim continuously for four hours when I wanted. Now I feel my forearms burn when I rake leaves. It's embarrasing.
All I can suggest--historically, what seemed to work for me for a really long time--are the following:
1. See a nutritionist. One great thing about the military, aside from free access to gym equipment, is it's free to consult a nutritionist. You only have to go two or three times. I thought I knew how to maintain a balanced diet, but I learned quite a bit from the one I saw. And they can help you develop a plan that suits your lifestyle.
2. Surround yourself with people who have like-minded goals. Even if you're just looking to shed some weight, I think lifting is great just because it's so easy to pick up lifting partners. Just start showing your face in the weight-room regularly for a few weeks. Before long, you'll have two or three people with whom to work out. They'll motivate you to go to the gym on days you probably wouldn't have otherwise gone. And afterwards it's just too easy to hit the cardio equipment.
3. Avoid alcohol if you plan to work out the next day. It compromises the quality of your sleep, dehydrates you and fills you with empty calories. In my opinion, a night of drinking will undermine your workout quicker than anything else.
Good luck.
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