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Post by Chatter Fox on Oct 26, 2019 21:02:11 GMT -5
I'm starting my new workout plan monday. I am hitting the weights this time. I used to be more into cardio (running and biking). I haven't been able to get myself into the groove for years though. I just need something new. I think this will end up being just what I need to help me feel better about myself.
Do you workout? If so, does it help?
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Post by Handy on Oct 26, 2019 22:29:00 GMT -5
I do some walking, biking and yoga. Nothing serious but it helps. Yes it helps mainly to burn off some frustrations and it calms me in the long run. Some days it doesn't seem to help but I still do it because it all adds up for my longer term betterment.
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Post by workingonit on Oct 26, 2019 22:50:00 GMT -5
I am also struggling to get into a steady routine. It helps everything when I work out regularly.
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Post by catsloveme on Oct 27, 2019 0:22:50 GMT -5
I find working out at the gym and walking outdoors helps me tremendously. I try to go to the gym in the morning before work and sometimes walk on my lunch hour.
I find that it’s a boost for my mental health and sets up a cascade of other positive things—I drink more water, eat better, and generally feel more focused and productive.
It doesn’t make one bit of difference with regard to my SM, but *I* feel better.
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Post by baza on Oct 27, 2019 0:37:45 GMT -5
Funny you should raise this matter. I was having a discussion with one of my motorcycle riding friends and his missus just yesterday, and the subject of working out came up. She says, "you're in good shape baz, do you work out ?" And I responded, "Nup. Haven't been inside a gym for 20 years. I do about 6 rounds on the heavy bag in the garage three times a week, walk the dog about 4 times a week, play golf three or four times a week, and that's about it" Then it dawned on me that actually, I DO work out, but not in any regimented sense. And I think that this exercise I get is just part of my routine and as such doesn't require motivation or a special effort. It's stuff I just do as a matter of course. So I reckon good on you for adopting this pro-active effort Brother Chatter Fox . And if you can incorporate it into your daily life as a habit - rather than a commitment - I reckon you're on a winner.
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Post by ScottDinTN on Oct 27, 2019 15:43:01 GMT -5
I work in I.T. at a manufacturing plant. I usually walk 4 laps around the building each day at the end of my shift (about a mile and a half). My daily goal is 6,400 steps (3 miles). I hit it about every weekday. Not so much on the weekends though. Still not losing much weight though. Frustrating.
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Post by ironhamster on Oct 27, 2019 16:52:09 GMT -5
I used to get a fair amount of exercise between work and taking care of the house. Now, I walk, mountain bike, and my furniture doubles as makeshift gym equipment with ammo cans for weights. I need all of that now that I am an apartment dweller and my work is no longer physically demanding.
I highly recommend getting into shape, especially if you are in the final stages of your marriage. Join a gym with classes because the social aspect is an added bonus. I got more positive feedback in a one hour class than I got at home in any given week.
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Post by catsloveme on Oct 27, 2019 17:42:26 GMT -5
I work in I.T. at a manufacturing plant. I usually walk 4 laps around the building each day at the end of my shift (about a mile and a half). My daily goal is 6,400 steps (3 miles). I hit it about every weekday. Not so much on the weekends though. Still not losing much weight though. Frustrating. Add some strength training and take a look at what and when you’re eating. I eat when I’m bored or feeling sad or because it is “time to eat”. I also eat when I’m happy or socializing. I asked for and received a FitBit for Christmas and I love it. When I feel like “geez, I’m eating a lot” I track my intake for a while to get back on track. I refuse to diet. It puts me into an unhealthy frame of mind. So my M.O. is to focus on making healthy choices: get to the gym, drink enough water, get enough sleep, choose healthy foods and eat them in moderation. And eat the damn cake if I want it. My focus with regard to food right now is to eat when I’m hungry—and to be conscious of why I’m eating and how I’m feeling. The strength training can be in the form of weights at the gym or at home, weight machines in a gym, simple body weight exercises, yoga for strength, etc.... The options are endless. Get creative and do some online searches to find something you like and that fits your budget. As you build muscle you may actually gain a few pounds, but you’re priming the pump for better metabolism and will start noticing results in the way you feel and how your clothes fit. Do whatever it takes to keep yourself motivated. My inner second-grader loves to see a shiny star sticker on my calendar for every day I go to the gym or purposefully engage in exercise for my (mental and physical) health. It seems silly at 45, but that’s what works for me. Also, treat yourself to something that is in support of this effort. I’m picky about water bottles so I treated myself to a couple new ones that I really like. Reward yourself for your effort. Most of all—don’t give up! Get started. Then keep going. Have faith in your body and your effort and be patient with yourself.
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Post by muzack on Oct 27, 2019 22:41:31 GMT -5
I started getting in shape after my father had a heart attack, not for SM issues. Twice a week, about 80 minutes of cardio and weights. In the last three years I have dropped about 8% of my body weight added a decent amount of muscle and can fit snuggly into size 30 jeans again.
It has helped me feel more confident in myself. On the SM front it has only given me a few smiles when wife's friends tell her she needs to take advantage of the leaner me.
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Post by lessingham on Oct 28, 2019 6:34:21 GMT -5
I am working my way through my arthritis exercise programme and feeling smug. I am adding upper body resistand band exercises to the mix.
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Post by sunnysean on Nov 19, 2019 14:48:41 GMT -5
I work out with a trainer a three times a week. If I didn't do that, I wouldn't get my strength training in. I hate to think about what to do . Just tell me. Other than that, I love biking and walking.
My problem is I can't outrun my mouth, but I'm trying to slow my mouth down.
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Post by carl on Nov 19, 2019 19:31:13 GMT -5
i think keeping in shape has got to be important for me given my situation. The more in shape the better. However I am with baza when it comes to how to do it. There are so many things that will work you out and which you won’t maybe feel as if you’ve made so much effort for because you’ve been focusing on what you are getting on with rather than the actual getting fit. So you can go at it for hours. Then go to the gym after too perhaps. The gym is sociable though. And it’s nice to get noticed too. Talking of engaging activities for getting fit.
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Post by shamwow on Nov 26, 2019 8:01:01 GMT -5
I'm starting my new workout plan monday. I am hitting the weights this time. I used to be more into cardio (running and biking). I haven't been able to get myself into the groove for years though. I just need something new. I think this will end up being just what I need to help me feel better about myself. Do you workout? If so, does it help? It depends on what you mean by "does it help." If you mean does it help improve the SM? For me it was a resounding no. In fact the exercise built up my testestrone levels making me more aware of what I was missing. And since I didn't cheat that just made my situation worse. The only thing that helped at all in suppressing my libido was copious amounts of alcohol and porn. They helped with the libido but psychologically were a disaster. Now if you're asking if exercise made me feel healthier, the answer is a resounding yes. However it was like having a sports car and driving it a neighborhood with speed bumps every 50 feet.
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