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Good morning to everyone -
Feeling good this morning - tomorrow I'll start back at the gym - combined with 4/5 miles walking per day - have been doing some upper body work with my own bodyweight for the past couple of weeks - so don't expect much if any muscle ache -
Feeling good this morning - tomorrow I'll start back at the gym - combined with 4/5 miles walking per day - have been doing some upper body work with my own bodyweight for the past couple of weeks - so don't expect much if any muscle ache -
BumSplodgeBrownPants
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Sorry to hear about this.
My friend over the road passed away last Sunday at 62 years of age, pancreatic cancer. Went within a month of finding it and being plonked in the hospital. He was battling Parkinson's too for the last 5 years and beating that into submission.
Fit, healthy, no drinking or smoking, ex long distance runner and sporting type. My pup still has a sit at the fence in the morning at the exact time when he used to walk past, waiting for him to give him a tickle through the wire. He was on the clock was Michael, had alarms set on his watch to let him know what time was what for his meds and stuff.
They do form strong bonds with their friends. Hopefully they can all meet up one day and have a belly tickle party.
Ahh - that's sad Splodgy - who knows what will take us - in the end? - no matter what we do to off-set it - best to try and stay fit and healthy though - as much as we can - so that at least we can find some quality in what time is left - plus I get a great buzz out of training anyway - so I go to the gym - to get high - once it's all over and that sense of satisfaction and well being gets released - I'm - 'As Happy as Larry' -
Sounds like a good plan, I personally would never trade seeds or anything of value with someone who I wasn't sure of.
BumSplodgeBrownPants
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I am toying with the idea of joining the gym at the local University. I used to like the big heavy compound lifts. Deadlifts being my faves, squats next and the rest I couldn't really care for, but went through the motions.
I was also a keen mountain biker up until about 3 years ago and I just lost my mojo, sold my weights and rack and have been lazy ever since. I do get my 10k steps in daily and the 5km daily dog walks, but my tummy could do with a workout. I;m easily 15kg overweight at 92kg now, but I am happier around the 82kg mark.
I think my feet would thank me for it if I lost a bit of chubb.
Just back from the dog walk, he saw his 2 jack russell friends and their owner, so he's one happy puppy this morning after barking in their faces all the way there and back and dodging their attempts to bite him and trying to eat his slobber chops.
Is that good???
Yes - that's good blood pressure and heart rate - so doesn't look like you have any probs with the old ticker - as for weight loss - try to intermittently fast daily by only starting to eat around 1 or 2pm - and not eating after 8-9pm - so only consuming food in a 6 or 8 hour window every day -I am toying with the idea of joining the gym at the local University. I used to like the big heavy compound lifts. Deadlifts being my faves, squats next and the rest I couldn't really care for, but went through the motions.
I was also a keen mountain biker up until about 3 years ago and I just lost my mojo, sold my weights and rack and have been lazy ever since. I do get my 10k steps in daily and the 5km daily dog walks, but my tummy could do with a workout. I;m easily 15kg overweight at 92kg now, but I am happier around the 82kg mark.
I think my feet would thank me for it if I lost a bit of chubb.
Just back from the dog walk, he saw his 2 jack russell friends and their owner, so he's one happy puppy this morning after barking in their faces all the way there and back and dodging their attempts to bite him and trying to eat his slobber chops.
Is that good???
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You are doing alot of walking - so I'd say your cardio strength is good too - but you probably need to do some weight resistance training on the upper body and core (back and abdominals) areas of your body to strengthen them up - so slinging some weights around at the gym should give you results - at least 3 times per week -
- but don't forget to stretch everything out first - and warm up properly -
BumSplodgeBrownPants
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Yes - that's good blood pressure and heart rate - so doesn't look like you have any probs with the old ticker - as for weight loss - try to intermittently fast daily by only starting to eat around 1 or 2pm - and not eating after 8-9pm - so only consuming food in a 6 or 8 hour window every day -
You are doing alot of walking - so I'd say your cardio strength is good too - but you probably need to do some weight resistance training on the upper body and core (back and abdominals) areas of your body to strengthen them up - so slinging some weights around at the gym should give you results - at least 3 times per week -
I've always done the fast/restricted eating thing, just because I don't do breakfast, never have and it always makes me feel ill eating so early. I normally grab lunch at around midday.
Double espresso in the morning, then black tea or hot water with lemon juice until lunch when I may have some juice with whatever is laying around in the fridge. Normally bacon. My issue is not eating in the evenings... I get the munchies, real bad. REAL BAD...
That's when I can drink 2 litres of goat's milk just before bed... easy peasy.I've just uncovered my kettlebells from under the junk in the garage...
Phew, that's enough exercise for this week. I have 2 x 12kg and a 16kg and a 20kg one.
I may look at them and see if staring and imagining me lifting them makes me fitter.
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The first question someone asked:
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Well, God luv yer bones.Good morning Walt. Sometimes it’s best to scroll thru comments that are attempting to stir the pot to the point of it not being fun for anyone. I wont take the time to “look back” as I saw each comment elevating the conversation on both sides just a little until it was getting out of hand. This is also the point that other members notice it too and begin to try and help it come to a close by making “cool down fellas” comments. To me, it’s ok to have different opinions even if I don’t agree with them but when it starts getting personal, and then goes another round or two making it even more difficult for everyone and I know just gets you spun up making it difficult to “be the man“ and end it but I know, even you can if you try.
You Know Walt there are a lot of us on this thread like me that love and respect you and look forward to your daily visits here and your fun stories. Don’t let words get in the way of that and if you feel you have to make your point without stirring the whole group up, you can alway take the “non-argument” or what ever you want to call it to the next level in a personal message. You can also hit ignore so you dont have to even see their comments any longer.
Love you Waltand I hope your day is good. So let’s hear another cool story
Subbie
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With getting older and circulation not what is used to be a untreated wound could mean losing a toe ,foot ,leg.
I remember talking with folks about cancer and dogs.
With diets vary ,we thought of a common possible reason.
We thought water may be the issue.
Then desert came and we all forgot what the fuk we were talking about.
What a party it would be
We've lost our last three German Shepherds to cancer. I wonder if the systemic insecticides that we give them for fleas is part of the issue?
I can't help but reflect on the fact that we never lost a dog to cancer growing up...............................
Good morning brothers and sisters!
Cloudy today starting at 60F and predicted to reach 80F.
Thus far the steroid shots to my L5/S1 joint were ineffective. Another serious disappointment after the 90 days it took to work through the system to get them................................
We had an enjoyable time at our friend's memorial service that took us an hour to reach because I-5 was shut down and the alternatives were clogged with detouring traffic. A law professor, an honest lawyer, and a good man, loved by many.
Cloudy today starting at 60F and predicted to reach 80F.
Thus far the steroid shots to my L5/S1 joint were ineffective. Another serious disappointment after the 90 days it took to work through the system to get them................................
We had an enjoyable time at our friend's memorial service that took us an hour to reach because I-5 was shut down and the alternatives were clogged with detouring traffic. A law professor, an honest lawyer, and a good man, loved by many.
cola
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Glad to be of benefit. I know gettng old is not easy. And sometimes not fun. Anything to make it better helps!
