Time to get fit (Page 1 of 2)

Good luck Zurf,

  Your health is of the upmost importance, I've been lucky in my life as far as that goes, no health problems so far at 54, I'm one of those that can eat whatever and never gain an ounce. While I still stay active, I'm sure there are things I could change"my diet" and do better. I admire your effort and wish you good luck with this.

Cam

More time on the treadmill is much better than light beer.  You are a very wise man, topdown.

Come on Zurf.  Get it together.  Beer is considered a health drink in my neck of the woods.  Let go and do without something else.  Here are some interesting quotes we can live with.

The Value of a Drink
'Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams . If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.' ~ Jack Handy
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties.

'I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. ' ~Frank Sinatra
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
'When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.' ~ Henny Youngman
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.
'24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not.' ~ Stephen Wright
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.
'When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let's all get drunk and go to heaven!' ~ Brian O'Rourke
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.' ~ Benjamin Franklin
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a drunk.
'Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.' ~ Dave Barry
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.
To some ! it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can! ~ Dave Howell
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff Clavin, of Cheers. One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm. Here's how it went: 'Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.'

Well Pete and Topdown, 50 pounds from now we can meet up in the middle (would that be Jefferson City?) and spend the evening at a brewpub with an open mic night artificially believing that our singing and playing is impressive to the opposite sex despite spitting and being as cerebral as a buffalo, but knowing all the while that God loves us. 

The britches problem can be solved by a trip to Kohl's. 

- Zurf

edited location after looking at a map and choosing not to display my geographic ignorance quit so blatantly.

Lots of luck!! Don't forget beer is food.

Pete

You are a wise man, if only you could impart some of that wisdom on my wife I would catch a lot less flack about beer consumption. If I could convince her that beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy I would be golden.

Zurf:

Thanks for your little piece of inspiration.  After trimming down pretty well as I worked 15-16 hour days in concert production this summer, I've noticed that I'm already getting kind of mushy around the middle again.  The scariest thing is that it has happened so quickly.

I, too, have been under much stress about (the lack of) work and other issues, and food feels really good when you can't afford much else.  However, I hereby officially join you in the quest to return to health.  I'll be danged if I can rest my ukulele on my belly two-three months from now!

Day two on the ellipticle trainer thingy.  I have lost a lot of fitness. I used to go for close to an hour and burn over 500 calories.  The past two days have been 20 minutes and 140 calories burned - and it's kicking my fanny big time!  Though I'm recovering pretty quickly.  That's good.  Maybe I'll start adding in a walk later in the day.  I love to walk and bike ride - just no time for it. 

- Zurf

Good Luck to you Brother Zurf!

Naturally Winter is sneaking upon us and believe me it will be harder and harder to stay motivated when everything in you wants to stay close to a fire and vegetate.  Football, snacks, Holiday Goodies and spirits always make it difficult to stay on task in the fitness department.

Like Cam, I tend to hover right in that 155-160 range year round, and at 6' if I lost more than ten pounds I'd have to staple my jeans to my scrawny butt to keep the things up! The better half on the other hand is always struggling to control her weight, and everytime she changes diet, I lose weight!  Go figure....

Keep up the good work, and we're pullin' for ya!

Take Care;
Doug

"Some men have a six-pack.  I have a keg."
-Astronomikal

Small world, my wife has the same problem.  She's gone vegetarian with the occasional meat treat.......if I cook it.  No problem there, <grin>

Also, Zurf, a couple of small glasses of wine is ok per day.   Beer can be the occasional treat and if you have one, make it a good tasty brand.  A local microbrew might be the ticket.  Other drinks like sherry or brandy can have a lot of calories.  In a nutshell, you must reward yourself in some fashion when you reach your goals and stay there.  Beer and wine are signs from God that he loves us and wants us to be happy!