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The 'I Feel Like Being Healthier' Thread!
Ladybug:
For me, the biggest problems are that healthy food is expensive (but I still try to eat relatively okay) and that I basically suck at anything cardio-related. I'm in an awfully bad shape, and it frustrates me to no end that I can barely run for a couple of minutes without getting too tired. I know that this is something that will improve if I just take things slowly and work at it regularly, but the annoyance and lack of results in the beginning tend to make me give up, which is something I need to change. So I guess my first goals would be to stick with it, and not try to rationalize my dumb behaviour to myself. There is no reason my overall form shouldn't improve if I actually exercise regularly, so why give up too soon when I know that it's just a matter of time?
And if I manage to get into my bunad by May, then that would be awesome.
Also, Jon, I'm guessing he was saying that when you do eat (regularly), you shouldn't stuff yourself until you are absolutely full, but stop when you are no longer hungry/feel satisfied, not that you should just not eat until you are super hungry, and not have any rythm in when you eat at all.
Puki:
--- Quote from: 0bsessions on 10 Dec 2008, 14:59 ---Eating until you aren't hungry anymore is actually one of the most terrible ways to fuck up your metabolism. Routine meals at a set time of day every day is much healthier. The human body thrives on routine. Eating whenever you get hungry, sleeping whenever you get tired, shit like that is terrible for you. You need to be in control of your body's internal mechanisms and training yourself when and how much you are going to eat or sleep is much better for you than letting your body dictate it for you.
Also, shit a lot.
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Hm... Could be that I am wrong, but it worked for me so far. But - open to suggestions. For now, I've found that I have boosted my condition (uhm - I think it's not the correct term - endurance? I think that's that), and burned the fat (belly and around ribs).
What to do next?
--- Quote from: Ladybug on 10 Dec 2008, 15:02 ---Also, Jon, I'm guessing he was saying that when you do eat (regularly), you shouldn't stuff yourself until you are absolutely full, but stop when you are no longer hungry/feel satisfied, not that you should just not eat until you are super hungry, and not have any rythm in when you eat at all.
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Also, that.
I'm sorry for my poor english, I am trying to improve.
Caleb:
--- Quote from: Ladybug on 10 Dec 2008, 15:02 ---I basically suck at anything cardio-related. I
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I have the same problem. I hate running and stuff. I like swimming a lot more. I was the same way even back in college when I was in insane good shape.
I solved this problem by doing different stuff in shorter periods until my body got used to it.
I would use an elliptical machine for 10 minutes, jog for 10 minutes and the use a stationary bike for ten minutes. Eventually I got to the point where I could do longer periods of time.
Of course this advice is useless without access to a workout center.
tania:
the best way i can think of to describe it is with a chart showing blood sugar levels. when you eat massive meals once or twice a day or go long periods without eating or crazy things like that your blood sugar looks like this -
meanwhile if you eat a few meals a day and have small snacks in between, it'll look more like this -
which is where your metabolism ends up functioning best. basically, you want to keep it as close to that stable, middle line as possible, which is done better though frequent, small meals rather than massive ones once in a while.
Edith:
--- Quote from: Puki on 10 Dec 2008, 15:04 ---What to do next?
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Flexibility is also very important. Active stretching, such as power yoga, dance, or pilates provides, can really help tone your physique and make you look awesome.
I should get back into dance or yoga, yeah. Damn. After I move, then I'll worry about my body.
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