Exercise enthusiasts.
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Duke Dude
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The only real exercide I really do is swimming. But other than that nothing really. And yeah not one of the smaller guys
I did swimming for over 6 years, I loved it
!! I actually want to start again...
Achtung!Baby
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i was a rugby player
now just a gym goer
gym twice a day and a good eating lifestyle, note i didnt use the word diet...
It's cruel for a human being to be put on a strict diet. Very cruel.
Wyvern
Khaleesi
I was a regular gym goer and lost about 10kgs during 6months or so. Then came the slouch, nothing helped. Until I decided to take a break from gym, now I take my one dog for a 3km walk 3 times a week and 3 times a week I just do pilates. In the two weeks Ive done that Ive lost another 3kgs. I suspect since I was at curves - my body became so used to the routine there that I wasnt really loosing weight - I had lost cm's but not weight in about 6months.
Also strict diets are the fastest way to put on weight I found its so much easier to make myself not feel guilty about a desert or chocolate since I was on the strict diet. Now tho I just eat healthier - loads of veggies with my dinner at night - less rice/potatoes (I cant say no to pasta or mash tho ). Lunches now a days consist of salads, or just half a cucumber. But when I feel like having a packet of crisps I will and the same goes for chocolate.
Takeaways havent been a big part of my life for a while now, and when I do bother I go for healthier options. Also found a chinese market that sells dim sum, which I buy by the bucket load and keep in the freezer - that is my downfall. But then again its pastas with pork and cabbage fillings. And the best is there are many ways to cook it - I tend to boil it or steam it and have a lovely "take away" dinner that is to die for.
My other thing is I have stopped eating bread as much and when I do I go for rye bread or rolls. And only 2 times a week.
Also strict diets are the fastest way to put on weight
I found its so much easier to make myself not feel guilty about a desert or chocolate since I was on the strict diet. Now tho I just eat healthier - loads of veggies with my dinner at night - less rice/potatoes (I cant say no to pasta or mash tho ). Lunches now a days consist of salads, or just half a cucumber. But when I feel like having a packet of crisps I will and the same goes for chocolate. Takeaways havent been a big part of my life for a while now, and when I do bother I go for healthier options. Also found a chinese market that sells dim sum, which I buy by the bucket load and keep in the freezer - that is my downfall. But then again its pastas with pork and cabbage fillings. And the best is there are many ways to cook it - I tend to boil it or steam it and have a lovely "take away" dinner that is to die for.
My other thing is I have stopped eating bread as much and when I do I go for rye bread or rolls. And only 2 times a week.
Achtung!Baby
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I was a regular gym goer and lost about 10kgs during 6months or so. Then came the slouch, nothing helped. Until I decided to take a break from gym, now I take my one dog for a 3km walk 3 times a week and 3 times a week I just do pilates. In the two weeks Ive done that Ive lost another 3kgs. I suspect since I was at curves - my body became so used to the routine there that I wasnt really loosing weight - I had lost cm's but not weight in about 6months.
Also strict diets are the fastest way to put on weight
Takeaways havent been a big part of my life for a while now, and when I do bother I go for healthier options. Also found a chinese market that sells dim sum, which I buy by the bucket load and keep in the freezer - that is my downfall. But then again its pastas with pork and cabbage fillings. And the best is there are many ways to cook it - I tend to boil it or steam it and have a lovely "take away" dinner that is to die for.
My other thing is I have stopped eating bread as much and when I do I go for rye bread or rolls. And only 2 times a week.
The reason you lost cm's but not weight was because you were burning fat and building muscles. Muscles make you gain kg's but not cm's.
czc
Thread Killer Mk VIII
And of course, muscle is heavier than fat.
Wyvern
Khaleesi
Yea I know all of that, I just needed a break from the routine as well. And the 3km walk we take is a very uphill one. About 90% going up and the last bit going down - hence why I take my woof along, he loves to pull me up those hills I can say I have dropped 5 dress sizes - for me that is huge. But I still have a lot of work that needs to be done, but at least I havent gained anything again.
I can say I have dropped 5 dress sizes - for me that is huge. But I still have a lot of work that needs to be done, but at least I havent gained anything again.
czc
Thread Killer Mk VIII
proven industry lie
Achtung, the diets if stuck too show results but it needs to be in the realistic realm and its a mind shift on the human being ....
its need to by a lifestyle though
We're totally ruining theverge's stereotype of fat nerds here.
DarthMol
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I used to play volleyball in my high school and varsity days but now I run in the early morning. Really got into the running scene and managed to finish Comrades last year, did it again this year but unfortunately I didn't make the 79km cut off.
I'm not the greatest sportsman but I don't think I could go without some form of exercise for too long.
I'm not the greatest sportsman but I don't think I could go without some form of exercise for too long.
Achtung!Baby
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Congrats on doing that! That's quite the achievement.
I just find diets that tell you exactly what you must eat for each meal and exactly how much are unnatural and will set you up for failure.proven industry lie
Achtung, the diets if stuck too show results but it needs to be in the realistic realm and its a mind shift on the human being ....
its need to by a lifestyle though
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Kiruna
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I do gym 3 - 4 times a week and hiking on weekends now that it's summer again.
Also swim whenever get access to family or friends pool's, loooove swimming.
Used to be heavily into my sports, - gymnastics, athletics, dragon boating for a short while, paddle skiing, hiking and mountain biking.
I miss doing club type sports though. Going to be starting a zumba class next week to check it out and want to expand from there now that feel fitter again.
Never been much of a super healthy eater, I try keep it as balanced as possible but enjoy food too much to actually really make a effort. Got a nice set up now that seems to be working very well so sticking with it. Small portions, decent frequent meals and occasional snacking.
Also swim whenever get access to family or friends pool's, loooove swimming.
Used to be heavily into my sports, - gymnastics, athletics, dragon boating for a short while, paddle skiing, hiking and mountain biking.
I miss doing club type sports though. Going to be starting a zumba class next week to check it out and want to expand from there now that feel fitter again.
Never been much of a super healthy eater, I try keep it as balanced as possible but enjoy food too much to actually really make a effort. Got a nice set up now that seems to be working very well so sticking with it. Small portions, decent frequent meals and occasional snacking.
fayainz
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I've just recently started my own program based on the above book. Highly recommended, my dad actually got me into it since my sporting habits have declined to a grinding halt, even though I really enjoy racket sports and cross country cycling.
The difference is I'm not doing it to impress girls or to "be ripped bro", I've decided to do it for my own health and lead a better lifestyle. It's nice to see people in this community are like-minded in things outside of gaming.
edit: also I work for a health company so I got no excuse lol
psychogenik
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Do gymming about twice a week, three times if i'm not too lazy.
Also try getting some cardio in the early morning as often as possible, although it's a mission for me to get up at such an ungodly hour, so i tend to skip that a lot of the time
Also try getting some cardio in the early morning as often as possible, although it's a mission for me to get up at such an ungodly hour, so i tend to skip that a lot of the time
bradbear117
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YEAH!! SA gamers are machines!
I have been surfing since I was 13 every single flippin day(unless the beaches are closed) for at least an hour per session. When the waves are real good and I have the time I just never get out. During the week I surf before and after work. every day. Its my life.
If any of you are ever in East London and keen to go for a surf, let me know. seriously.
I have been surfing since I was 13 every single flippin day(unless the beaches are closed) for at least an hour per session. When the waves are real good and I have the time I just never get out. During the week I surf before and after work. every day. Its my life.
If any of you are ever in East London and keen to go for a surf, let me know.
seriously.
psychogenik
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YEAH!! SA gamers are machines!
I have been surfing since I was 13 every single flippin day(unless the beaches are closed) for at least an hour per session. When the waves are real good and I have the time I just never get out. During the week I surf before and after work. every day. Its my life.
If any of you are ever in East London and keen to go for a surf, let me know.
Wow that sounds awesome
Wish i could take up surfing, too bad i don't stay in a coastal city.
NB: I tried surfing when i was in Cape Town last year - i failed miserably
TBlaar
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I am a lazy person, who watches television every evening and eats a lot. I also love and drink lots of beer, and I am a smoker. I am 31, of perfect health and quite skinny. Lucky me...
I have joined the gym 3 times, and lost the membership all 3 times from not going enough times during the year. I hate exercise... If I could play golf every day of my life though... I would be fit.
I have joined the gym 3 times, and lost the membership all 3 times from not going enough times during the year. I hate exercise... If I could play golf every day of my life though... I would be fit.