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The Official Health and Fitness Thread

Bullfrog said:
Though I've had two days off, I've been exercising for the last two weeks. It's tough to stay motivated when you're out of shape because, well, exercise is hard and takes effort and us fatties don't like effort.

That said, I've been fairly successful. I'm slowly getting to the point where it's becoming a routine; where if I miss an exercise I feel guilty.

I think the key for me so far is taking it easy. I usually jump right in and start working out hard core and then fail. This time I'm doing my best to ease into it. I'm not looking at a scale, I'm just getting active. I've decided to try running. It's not something I've ever really done.......and I'm not hating it. I actually kind of like the "alone time." Just you and your thoughts and some good music. In only two weeks I've gone from walking 200 m/jogging 200m to walking 50 m/jogging 1km. My 5k time has dropped from 42 minutes to 33 minutes. That's terrible by athletic standards, but I'm feeling good about it. It gives me goals. My next goal is jogging 5k with no walking breaks; I don't care what my time is.

I've also been doing one day a week of high intensity exercise, like a kickboxing workout. Only 20 minutes, try this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et7gWmKJaEA

Natalie Yco from Jillian Michael's 30 day shred. Simple but tough workout. And I'm sorry this is going to be misogynistic, but she's very easy on the eyes, though by the second half of the workout you won't be looking at her but rather cursing her. :)
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You'll eventually not feel guilty, you'll just feel bewildered that you're missing something from your normal day haha.
 
After being sick for three months, getting healthy, going to vacay and dealing with all the nonsense happening at work, I'm finally able to get back into the gym. I live a 1hr15m commute from work, which is torture. It really puts a hamper on things. Luckily I'm probably going to be moving to a new job that cuts my travel time in half :)

I'm trying to lose fat and gain strength at the same time. I know some people say this is not possible but I think I can do it since I'm starting from scratch essentially again.

I'm really digging Scooby's Workshop, the guy seems knowledgeable and the great thing about him is he doesn't want to sell you anything, and he constantly drives the point home that you don't need to spend a lot.

http://scoobysworkshop.com/intermediate-workout-plan/

I'm doing this routine right now and getting some cardio in afterwards when I can.

Any opinions on this, Odin?
 
I had to take week 5 off and started back up at week 4 this week.  I can't seem to get past that 3 minute jog.  I struggle with the rest of the runs.  Any tips to keep my endurance going?
 
I got guilted at work today by a patient after trying to give my usual physical activity lecture.  Time to start over again.  Just topped out over 200 pounds again (5'10") and my ideal is probably more in the 170-175 range.

 
Bender said:
After being sick for three months, getting healthy, going to vacay and dealing with all the nonsense happening at work, I'm finally able to get back into the gym. I live a 1hr15m commute from work, which is torture. It really puts a hamper on things. Luckily I'm probably going to be moving to a new job that cuts my travel time in half :)

I'm trying to lose fat and gain strength at the same time. I know some people say this is not possible but I think I can do it since I'm starting from scratch essentially again.

I'm really digging Scooby's Workshop, the guy seems knowledgeable and the great thing about him is he doesn't want to sell you anything, and he constantly drives the point home that you don't need to spend a lot.

http://scoobysworkshop.com/intermediate-workout-plan/

I'm doing this routine right now and getting some cardio in afterwards when I can.

Any opinions on this, Odin?
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Keep at it Bender. As long as you feel "pushed" to get through the workouts with good form you will get results.
 
I played organized hockey for the first time in my life yesterday (made me miss the Leafs opener but oh well).  Only touched the puck a few times but I felt OK physically, mostly just out of sync with the game.  I was nervous because I haven't even been to the gym since my back acted up a couple of months ago.

The plan is to play twice a week (league game and pick-up) all winter, which besides being fun will also help me get in shape.  I'm pretty excited, hockey is something I've wanted to do all my life!
 
Hey, do any of you folks use any supplements while cutting or losing weight?

I'm thinking CLA, Fish Oil, a good vitamin, etc...  Anyone?
 
Hey Rick,

This helped me quite a bit a few years back... I was feeling fantastic while on it and working out... I really need to get back to it.  :-\

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Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Hey Rick,

This helped me quite a bit a few years back... I was feeling fantastic while on it and working out... I really need to get back to it.  :-\
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I'll look for it.  We have a pretty big health food store here in Cambridge.
 
Rick said:
Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Hey Rick,

This helped me quite a bit a few years back... I was feeling fantastic while on it and working out... I really need to get back to it.  :-\
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I'll look for it.  We have a pretty big health food store here in Cambridge.
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It's actually only very slightly "fishy." I had no problem taking a spoon-full. It can also disappear into say, a salad dressing, sauce, or smoothie if need be. 
 
Rick said:
Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Hey Rick,

This helped me quite a bit a few years back... I was feeling fantastic while on it and working out... I really need to get back to it.  :-\
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I'll look for it.  We have a pretty big health food store here in Cambridge.
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I've been taking liquid fish oil (up to 2 tablespoons/day) for qute some time and it's helped me manage my knee pains somewhat, plus helps the cardiovascular (heart), brain, whole body.  EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) are vital to our bodies.  Fish Oil contains mostly Omega 3 EPA/DHA.

Trusted brands (pharmaceutical-grade/excellent standards): NutraSea by Ascenta Health, O3Mega by Genuine Health, Tristar Naturals brand (practitioner's series) endorsed by Dr. Rona MD, Msc. who practices integrative/alternative medicine.  Personally speaking, Tristar makes the best liquid (capsules available too) fish oil.  Might not be available at various health food stores, though.

Those of you who wish to get all of your EFAs such as Omega 3,6,9 may want to try Udo's 'Choice (non-fish oil supplement and one of the best on the market of it's particular kind).

As for vitamins, perhaps a powdered or liquid vitamin may be a preference for some in lieu of the capsule variety.  There are a few brands, very few that actually make a balanced powdered/liquid vitamin mix containing protein and/or non-protein versions. 

Trusted brands: (capsules -- tablets don't break down well) AOR, Platinum Naturals line (one of the best),  Sisu, Natural Factors
(tablets), etc.

If you would like to supplement further, a good powdered greens drink such as VegGreens by Progressive Naturals, or even other greens powders are good.  Some mix fruit or all fruit (berries) such as Progressive's line.  Ask your health food store about these.

Powders can be mixed in your favourite juice or even water if you prefer.  Liquid or powdered vitamins, as difficult to find them in terms of complete multi-vitamin multi-mineral formulations preferably with protein (from non-animal sources), offer the best forms of absorption.
Capsules, or softgels, are far superior to tablets for both absorption and metabolization.
 
Rick said:
I'm also considering getting a trainer at my local gym, if the price is right (cheap).
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You get what you pay for Rick. Cheap isn't necessarily good unless motivation is the key??...then it's good just to have someone around, but a veteran trainer will isolate really what's going on as well creating a program to achieve your goals.
 
CaptainObvious said:
You get what you pay for Rick. Cheap isn't necessarily good unless motivation is the key??...then it's good just to have someone around, but a veteran trainer will isolate really what's going on as well creating a program to achieve your goals.
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Yeah, makes total sense.  We'll see what my gym has to offer...
 
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