Stop smoking, ease up drinking and getting fit thread

[JohnE]

What a strange post, but a good one at that.

strange as it defines the things we are lacking, self discipline and the like. Not that I am a wowser by no means.

But think about this, the site is about a certain vehicle, the landrover', which dependant on the person, means something different,
a means to get to the great outdoors or a means of preserving some history(REMLR) and a little bit in between.

Look at those who go to the great outdoors, how many actually get out of their vehicle and walk somewhere?
Not many I suspect, once camp is setup, the chairs come out and the brew and food is setup.
No nature walks, no walking at all,

That said, i would rather walk than drive, over in the falklands, I walked a lot further over the battlefields than i drove on the island.

Guys you give a lot of good points, I suppose once you reach a certain level of fitness, for the older types its probably not a bad idea to have a stress test. ( my own opinion and my last was work funded)

FYI. I am 4 kg heavier , 28 yrs after i joined the cops and still wear the same pants size.
Only thing my hair has changed colour, and the writting on newspapers is blurred.
So its possible guys stick with it. Everything in moderation walk a lot. get a dog or two.



john

[stevo68]

strange as it defines the things we are lacking, self discipline and the like. Not that I am a wowser by no means.

Nah no a wowser, but a good point. I have a quote that says " Pain of Discipline Versus Pain of Regret" though over the years I havent followed that as closely as I should, work wise yes, health wise no. I've looked after my D3 better than myself at times

Regards

Stevo

[rovercare]

What a useful post in this thread... NOT.....

I agree, delete your post....

Yea there is everything in moderation and HARD WORK

No good deleting it now, everyone has quoted it

[MickG]

Nice one Stevo....although I don't smoke (used to) I too need to watch a few things hence our bike ride this morning etc. Also a few hereditory "issues" which I hope don't catch up with me later in life so attempting to take preventative measures now to reduce the risk.

I used to be sport billy and fit as you like and it depresses me how easily that all slipped away after a couple of years of no regular excercise etc.

Anyway, spot for you in our "bike club" if you want to get out with us on a regular basis.....great for the heart and waste line!!

Another hidden benefit of AULRO as well the support you have annd will receive.

Aye, Mick

[EchiDna]

Yea there is everything in moderation and HARD WORK

No good deleting it now, everyone has quoted it

I agree that there is no substitute for hard work... but 'near two boxes of melbourne' a week is not drinking in moderation - that's a six pack and a bit an evening...

[Bigbjorn]

I agree that there is no substitute for hard work... but 'near two boxes of melbourne' a week is not drinking in moderation - that's a six pack and a bit an evening...

Works out at 10 pots a day. I know plenty who do that and consider themselves moderate drinkers. A couple of times a week they would have a good drink! Before RBT many sales reps, myself included, did more than that entertaining clients.

I stopped smoking in 1965 cold turkey. Four weeks in hospital with Asian flu. turned to pneumonia in both lungs, one of which was bleeding internally and has a thickened and scarred patch. Cures you of smoking. Retirement was too good. To much time available to eat and drink & I got up to 120kgs. before the cook and the GP got cranky. Down to 108 now, with a target of 90-95. The dietician said 80-85 so I asked which leg she was going to amputate to achieve this. I am 6'1", big build, xxxl shirts, size 12 shoes. I played Rugby League and rowed surf boats at 100kgs. roaring fit. She reconsidered and compromised on 90-95.

[EchiDna]

Works out at 10 pots a day. I know plenty who do that and consider themselves moderate drinkers....

even according to the Fosters group, the buggers who make a shedload out of alcohol sales say that 10 drinks daily is not "in moderation"

http://www.fosters.com.au/enjoy/beer...d_diabetes.htm

they say up to 4 drinks daily for men, 2 drinks daily for women is "drinking in moderation"

I'm sure some of our medically trained members would say the same (or even less).


anyway, back on topic... I feel a bit weird writing some of this here as I've not smoked since I was 17 - once it became legal the thrill dropped out of it . Later on in life I went from a 74kg ultra fit (2.5 hrs in the gym 6 days a week plus basketball training minimum of 15 hours weekly, plus matches, plus the odd triathalon, 7.3% bodyfat) to completely deskbound and 15kg's heavier in less than 12 months - that was nearly 10 years ago now and thankfully I've not really gained further weight since but I am extremely sloth-like and never do physical activity - this is why I've joined the 'club', purely to get me active again and get rid of 10kg of blubber.

[rovercare]

I agree that there is no substitute for hard work... but 'near two boxes of melbourne' a week is not drinking in moderation - that's a six pack and a bit an evening...

I know its my vice, but I enjoy it and I haven't done drugs for yearsSo why not

[Fusion]

I think it's fantastic you guys giving up the smokes I have lost a family member from it and from what i have seen it's not a nice way to go . I have never smoked . Haven't even tryed one .No doubt you will live longer because of this and your family will get to enjoy your company for that extra time . So keep focused and stay positive you guys can get there

[EchiDna]

Less...2 per day for men and 1 per day for women is current recommendation
Personally I quite like to have 2 (and some on occasion). But don't do it every day so on averages I'd be doing 1 anyway

I guess I'm lucky - never lived anywhere with a real 'pub culture' and hence never tempted to be a regular drinker... still down a few too many drinks every friday evening though, but probably make up my average for the week on that one occassion