Haydn Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Darcy the drinks are on me. I can be pretty grumpy as well. But my daughter is back at school....Homework is really tricky this term. But not impossible. Heheh - - don't let my sunny disposition fool you, Haydn - - I'm a not-so-closeted grump myself. I guess you could say online forums such as this give me the opportunity to reveal my sunny side 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpybutfun Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 It's made me feel that I've accomplished so much. Go back 4yrs I didn't exercise much would try the odd 5km and collapse at the end. I've now done a half marathon, two 10km, few 5km, two charity treks abroad one trekking 87km another up a mountain. I'm so proud of myself for all the training, focus, hard work & just doing it. I'm not fast, I have many injuries but still I do it & have done so much, so I guess it's just boosted my self esteem in answer to your question. And I'm a lot more toned now. I also have done yoga for two years & the mental clarity plus the strength & flexibility that has given has done wonders for my calmness. I also met some new local friends and some very nice people along the way too. My wife does some pretty hardcore yoga. I can do anything else, but the flexibility required is way beyond me. I admire it though and watch her as she goes through her poses on the dock. She looks like a swan.I look like a Moose tangled up in bobwire. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpybutfun Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I reckon i could take grumpy! I was taken out of my age division For the MMAs locally and put in the twenty year old division. My wife won't even watch because I am so competitive with those poor children.... So sure, you could take me. Posture, posture, strut, strut. Honestly my competitive nature is my biggest flaw. G 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpybutfun Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 The bad news: For some people here, 40 is elderly! I was only asking. I never suggested that you are old. But yes, "grumpy" does suggest to me something more in your 60s than your 40s. And to do what you're doing AT YOUR AGE is still impressive, old man. Seriously, that is great. When I was in my 40s I was going downhill fast. Yes, I keep forgetting the core demographic here is probably twenties. I guess here I am elderly. My wife and I have always been extremely active. Our health is impeccable and sex is better than ever. I think she looks better now than when I met her as a young college grad. We run everyday together and in the warm months wake up to kayaking and canoeing. Kept us youthful in the bedroom too with that she calls bedroom calisthenics. My favorite exercise. G 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Here is another benefit. I just commented in another thread how three people have recently mistaken me for someone in their late thirties. One guy accused me of lying when I told him my age! I just got back from the bank where I needed to present ID for a transaction. I have always kept my old college ID in my wallet because it has my social and a photo. The teller noticed that and asked what it was. So I told her as she was looking at my photo. She kept looking at my college photo and my current drivers license and finally said, "Wow, that is you back in college? You still look the same!" Well, less the 70 pounds that I gained and lost again, maybe. I do have the benefit of having some native American blood that seems to help delay the onset of graying. My mother didn't turn gray until she was into her 70s. But even my friends say I look at least 10 years younger than I did three years ago. But diet is obviously essential here as well. Exercise alone won't cut it. Edited January 18, 2014 by Robert Z 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpybutfun Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Here is another benefit. I just commented in another thread how three people have recently mistaken me for someone in their late thirties. One guy accused me of lying when I told him my age! I just got back from the bank where I needed to present ID for a transaction. I have always kept my old college ID in my wallet because it has my social and a photo. The teller noticed that and asked what it was. So I told her as she was looking at my photo. She kept looking at my college photo and my current drivers license and finally said, "Wow, that is you back in college? You still look the same!" Well, less the 70 pounds that I gained and lost again, maybe. I do have the benefit of having some native American blood that seems to help delay the onset of graying. My mother didn't turn gray until she was into her 70s. But even my friends say I look at least 10 years younger than I did three years ago. But diet is obviously essential here as well. Exercise alone won't cut it. I agree. I cut out soda, except for an occasional Dr. Pepper and I snack on fruits and veggies and nuts all day. I love steak and potatoes but I had to make that a weekend food. My wife had meatless Mondays which is depressing to me... Don't you have like a twenty year old gf? G Link to post Share on other sites
Haydn Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Grumps, i take it back. You sound well hard. I will be 32 next week so i guess i need to head back and spar a bit more. My gf does yoga and it is way beyond me. Have a good weekend and don`t deck anyone! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I agree. I cut out soda, except for an occasional Dr. Pepper and I snack on fruits and veggies and nuts all day. I love steak and potatoes but I had to make that a weekend food. My wife had meatless Mondays which is depressing to me... My diet now compared to five years ago is like day and night. I went on a low-carb diet for the weight loss and eat lots and lots of high-value vegetables. Everything from joint pain to blood sugar to reflux problems have all but disappeared. Don't you have like a twenty year old gf? GA 23 year old sugar baby. She is also a professional lingerie and advertising model. She definitely helps to keep me young!!! Man, if you want to talk about motivation... that will do it. When I first started seeing her two years ago, I would actually repeat her name in my mind over and over, instead of counting, when lifting weights. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Sivok Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 As someone who was vastly overweight and got into great shape, exercise has done alot for my life. 1) Significant increase in self control, willpower, and confidence. Getting in shape required alot of discipline. Not only did I have to get myself to the gym and push past my limitations each and every workout, I also had to keep myself from eating the horribly unhealthy foods and snacks I was so accustomed to. 2) Proud of what I saw in the mirror. When I was really overweight, I couldn't stand my reflection. It felt like a punch in the gut each time I caught a glimpse of myself. 3) People began respecting me alot more. It's a sad reality, but it's true. When I got fit, people were much kinder to me, smiled at me more, and began approaching me more. The difference was quite literally a 180. 4) Much better reactions from the opposite sex. I've been able to attract and date women that I used to only dream about. Granted, I worked alot on my personality in the process, too, so I know it's alot more than just being fit - but initial greetings and reactions from the opposite sex are MUCH more pleasant than before. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpybutfun Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 My diet now compared to five years ago is like day and night. I went on a low-carb diet for the weight loss and eat lots and lots of high-value vegetables. Everything from joint pain to blood sugar to reflux problems have all but disappeared. A 23 year old sugar baby. She is also a professional lingerie and advertising model. She definitely helps to keep me young!!! Man, if you want to talk about motivation... that will do it. When I first started seeing her two years ago, I would actually repeat her name in my mind over and over, instead of counting, when lifting weights. I think I know what a sugar baby is? A young woman whom you take care of financially for her company? Maybe I don't. Might want to define it the way you see it because I am not sure. It is good that you have motivation regardless. I know that health is something you can't get back once it is gone. I don't think we realize how important food and exercise choices are until we start getting older. I have watched men younger than me letting themselves go and having a very questionable quality of life. It sounds like you did a lot of work to really gain a hold of your health. You went through a bad divorce, didn't you? Was that also motivation? G Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) I think I know what a sugar baby is? A young woman whom you take care of financially for her company? Maybe I don't. Might want to define it the way you see it because I am not sure. Yes. And we wouldn't have this arrangement if I didn't take great care of myself. She has plenty of other options. In many ways, when I work my ass off in the gym I am still doing it for her. Sex is a tremendously powerful motivator. It is good that you have motivation regardless. I know that health is something you can't get back once it is gone. I don't think we realize how important food and exercise choices are until we start getting older. I have watched men younger than me letting themselves go and having a very questionable quality of life. No kidding! I am now generally the fittest guy in the room even with men twenty years younger than me or more. What is really interesting is standing in line at the grocery store. My shopping cart used to be an embarrassment. Now my cart is chocked full of nothing but good and healthy foods. And I notice other people checking it out while we wait. Sometimes I even get funny looks. Likewise, I see most other people with carts loaded with nothing but highly unhealthy processed foods. The contrast is striking. It sounds like you did a lot of work to really gain a hold of your health. You went through a bad divorce, didn't you? Was that also motivation? G I didn't have sex for ten years and I came within a few seconds of suicide. I had the gun to my head and was starting to pull on the trigger. But then I remembered sex. I decided that sex was still worth living for. So I went on a diet and health plan, talked to the wife, filed for divorce, and went to Reno. And I completely changed my life in every way. Even if I hadn't killed myself, I already had one foot in the grave. I would probably be dead by now anyway if I hadn't made radical changes when I did. Now I feel like a man thirty years younger and have been with more exceedingly beautiful women than I can remember. It has been the adventure of a lifetime. Edited January 19, 2014 by Robert Z 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Frivolous Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I didn't have sex for ten years and I came within a few seconds of suicide. I had the gun to my head and was starting to pull on the trigger. But then I remembered sex. I decided that sex was still worth living for. So I went on a diet and health plan, talked to the wife, filed for divorce, and went to Reno. And I completely changed my life in every way. Even if I hadn't killed myself, I already had one foot in the grave. I would probably be dead by now anyway if I hadn't made radical changes when I did. Now I feel like a man thirty years younger and have been with more exceedingly beautiful women than I can remember. It has been the adventure of a lifetime. Cool story man! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
BJP56 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Well being 320lbs, Hypertensive at 31 and cant get a date seems to be my undoing until I decided to change. Since joining the Gym a few weeks ago, Im down to 302 and counting, been out with a girl who I now make out with, she told me I was hot which gave me more self confidence and now I have even more motivation to keep going to the GYM and push harder to shed more weight. I am predicting by summer time she wont be able to keep her hands off me. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Madman81 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I didn't have sex for ten years and I came within a few seconds of suicide. I had the gun to my head and was starting to pull on the trigger. But then I remembered sex. I decided that sex was still worth living for. So I went on a diet and health plan, talked to the wife, filed for divorce, and went to Reno. And I completely changed my life in every way. Even if I hadn't killed myself, I already had one foot in the grave. I would probably be dead by now anyway if I hadn't made radical changes when I did. Now I feel like a man thirty years younger and have been with more exceedingly beautiful women than I can remember. It has been the adventure of a lifetime. Robert -- that's a pretty damned inspiring turnaround. If I may ask, how many years ago was the sudden moment of realization? Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Robert -- that's a pretty damned inspiring turnaround. If I may ask, how many years ago was the sudden moment of realization? I am starting to lose track. Apparently my memory isn't making quite the same rebound as my body. I believe my moment of truth was in late 2010. I still have my good days and my bad days but I find the most important thing is to keep working out and eating well, and of course I see my sb as often as I can. It isn't love. And I do hope to meet someone and fall in love again. But when you have to show your body to a 23 year old model each week, you tend to be motivated in more ways than one. Edited January 22, 2014 by Robert Z 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It is interesting how the two feed off of each other - it is a highly symbiotic relationship, especially for men who have a strong sex drive. Good sex and good health go hand in hand. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
robaday Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Its changed my life completely. I have always suffered from minor ocd, anxiety and depression (years ago it was severe now not quite so bad). Last two years has been a gradual process. It started with sit ups and press ups daily two years ago. Then I added swimming 3 times a week. I got up to 5 times and figured id have another go at running (Im 31 and a smoker and hate running). Well I got ok at that, well could run 10km ok. So started some weights on top. Last 4 months Ive been doing boxing and kickboxing training. Not great at it. But my mind is clear, my body is agile, I walk with a swagger and Im pretty much addicted to it!! My moods are better, I feel tougher mentally and I have a smile on my face 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Last 4 months Ive been doing boxing and kickboxing training. Not great at it. But my mind is clear, my body is agile, I walk with a swagger and Im pretty much addicted to it!! My moods are better, I feel tougher mentally and I have a smile on my face You gradually built a hunger for exercise, it's very good. Boxing is an awesome sport. Wish I had known that when I was younger. Link to post Share on other sites
robaday Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Has anyone else seen any parrarels with or replacement of the party lifestyle? thats been a big thing for me.......i enjoyed a drink and other things up until a couple years back....only thing that gets me as high as partying in a house club is exercise.....and the former aint sustainable:) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I quit smoking when I took up regular exercise over 10 years ago. Feeling fit made me not want to smoke. I also started drinking less - though that was more boredom with that lifestyle and being fed up with the mood swings from booze. Link to post Share on other sites
SoonMyFriend Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It has vastly improved my life in so many ways... -Improved confidence -My outward appearance has changed (I buy more stylish clothes because I feel better about myself. I've taken more risks with my hairstyles because my face has thinned out and I feel better about my looks) -Improved endurance -Anxiety decreasing (haven't had a panic attack in over a year and constantly working towards lessening my anxiety as a whole) -Fewer migraines -Beat depression (while I still have low points, I am now more confident to keep full blown depression at bay and have the ability to lift my own spirits) -Setting & beating personal goals (I am running in 5 & 10km races regularly and this for me was a big achievement because I never won athletic awards growing up) Just overall I feel like I am a happier person and exercise (running specifically) has been a huge part of that. Link to post Share on other sites
deathandtaxes Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 One of the best benefits of working out, exercising, and yoga is great sex. Having a strong core and endurance goes a long ways to bedroom fun times. But that's a fun side benefit. It makes me feel good. It clears the mind. It gives me something to do so I don't get bored. It's fun seeing beautiful women at the gym. It's fun being at the gym and knowing we're all there for a purpose. I am nowhere near an Adonais, but it's nice being complimented by ladies I'm dating - also refer to the great sex. Speaking of the beautiful women - yoga class is chock full of them! I take some classes that aren't too complicated or crazy and it's nice to be able to do most of the poses. I'll build up to the rest eventually. But being in class - holding the poses, being 'in' my body - that stuff is gold. I also dabble in dance from time to time. That stuff will kick your ass. I do some basic ballet and modern. Fun stuff! And women everywhere!! Link to post Share on other sites
Eau Claire Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I should bookmark this thread and make it mandatory reading by our patients. There are so many benefits. Where these really come to the forefront are in the over 40 group. So distinct. Fit vs overweight...smokers vs non smokers, etc. younger people don't realize how health issues creep up on them. Too many to list here. I admire those who actually get in shape after letting things go. Also a reason to keep in shape...so much easier. A reason to get in shape when 30 rather than 35...40 rather than 45, etc. Start now because its easier than tomorrow. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Eau Claire Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm not fit and at 46 it's getting a little late for me, isn't it. Do I get a cookie for not smoking? Like to know what injuries I've sustained exercising? The broken bone and the torn ligaments and all the strains. Don''t despair. You are useful as a bad example. This will give you even more negativity to wallow in...might make you happy. One smile at a time. Link to post Share on other sites
kiss_andmakeup Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 This might be strange, but the biggest benefit I have noticed is that I sleep better when I'm on a regular (3-4x/week) workout schedule. I have a history of sleep problems and have tried everything, from homeopathic remedies to ambien. But I've found that a regular exercise schedule helps me to fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer...without the druggy effects of a chemical sleep-aid. Has anyone else had this experience? I also certainly have far more energy and far less fatigue in general. Link to post Share on other sites
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