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When I was younger I used to bike everywhere, now I usually drive, even though I walk quite a bit. Where I used to ride my bike to the store for groceries, now I drive and go to the store less. Eating healthy helps me keep an even mood and a clear head, but a burger now and then never hurt .

Here is a link to Super Size Me if you want to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Tv_mihMBA

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I eat a lot less than I used to as well, and I don't eat at McDonalds anymore. I have fish and chips once a week, but that's more out of necessity. I go to KFC occasionally when I'm in town on a weekend or in the holidays.

I used to ride my bike a lot, and that seemed to be a good way to get fit again, but then the bogan kids stole it, smashed it up, and threw it in a ditch, the little bastards, so I dismantled their scooters and put them on the roof of their house.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940171.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940171.page GMT Re:What do you do to stay healthy? 2) Drink more water - I find I have better breath, my skin is brighter, and I feel more awake and energetic throughout the day. I had a friend who drank 1gal/day for a month, and he lost 30lbs, true story.
3) Work out 3days/week - I started this new lift plan http://stronglifts.com, and I must say, I am extremely pleased with it, both for the amount of time I have to put into it (6hours/week, maybe 7 tops) and the amount of results I get. Plus it's distributed for free! Fat is potential muscle anyway, IMHO.
4) Always take the stairs - no brainer there
5) Set some goals - I set a goal of running in ten 5km races over the next five years, and I did two the first month. 5km races are great, plus you usually get a shirt to show off to your friends that you are working out
6) Break up with significant other - back on the market again, I kinda need to step it up a couple notches from where I was at before.
7) Ride a bike instead of driving - saves gas and it's a good workout
8) Controlled fasting - Beyond the simple fact that zero energy intake will force you to burn fat, it's a great way to naturally get your body to purge some free radicals and naturally anti-oxidize.
9) Stop drinking soda - drink tea instead!

I also got in the habit of keeping my mouth cleaner by brushing, flossing, and tongue scraping 2x a day to get all the bacteria out of there, and I typically just feel healthier when my mouth is clean.
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3) Walk a bit, going to college ftw

Mentally:

Make sure I've got time to do what I want and having a bag of herb is always a plus. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940356.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940356.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
10 months till my wedding, so I need to lose it soon (gotta lovely lady to stand next too).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940364.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940364.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940385.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940385.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
Gwar! wrote:I eat 7 Big Macs a day and wash it down with Lard.


Trolls have a different biochemical composition and nutrition requirement than us mere humans, clearly.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940389.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940389.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940391.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940391.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
slice of toast wrote:
Gwar! wrote:I eat 7 Big Macs a day and wash it down with Lard.


Trolls have a different biochemical composition and nutrition requirement than us mere humans, clearly.

Actually, it varies from troll to troll. Gwar runs on Big Macs and lard, and I run on waffles and toast with promite.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940399.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940399.page GMT Re:What do you do to stay healthy? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940579.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940579.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940991.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/940991.page GMT Re:What do you do to stay healthy? 8 minute abs

Aww yeah.

(seriously though, it actually works. I also work as a lifeguard, and stay fit by swimming, playing Ultimate Frisbee, riding my bike, and staying active. When I guarded a summer camp, everyone on staff who did eight minute abs had either a six pack, an eight pack, or a flat, taut stomach (the ladies got the last one, though some of them almost had six packs)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941047.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941047.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
Also, rugby, lots of rugby.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941054.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941054.page GMT Re:What do you do to stay healthy?
But I go for walk's and swim frequently.

I eat lot's of meat no so much unhealthy as I need to balance it out with veggies.
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dogma wrote:I run 42 miles a week, and alternate between power lifting and strength training.

Also, rugby, lots of rugby.


Now I know you are not a Philosophy Major.

Smoking lots of cigarettes and drinking lots of whiskey and eating no food has always kept me trim and svelte.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941500.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941500.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941517.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941517.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941569.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941569.page GMT Re:What do you do to stay healthy? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941590.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941590.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
Ahtman wrote:
Now I know you are not a Philosophy Major.


Says the married man....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941626.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941626.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
dogma wrote:
Ahtman wrote:
Now I know you are not a Philosophy Major.


Says the married man....


Most Philosophers have unhappy spouses.


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And run, alot.

That keeps me within a 2kg range in normal BMI for the last 4 years.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941660.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941660.page GMT Re:What do you do to stay healthy? 2) Drink more water - Water intoxication is probably a myth.
3) Work out 3days/week - I started this new lift plan, and I must say, I am extremely pleased with it, both for the amount of time I have to put into it (6hours/week, maybe 7 tops) and the amount of results I get (6results/week, maybe 7 tops). Plus you don't pay postage! Fat is potential muscle anyway, IMHO.
4) Always take the stairs - I've got quite the collection, and nobody notices they're gone.
5) Set some goals - I aim to run 5km over the next 5 years. Plus you can wear a shirt to show off to your friends that you have a shirt
6) Break up with significant other - Tell him/her you need to step it up a notch; they'll definitely understand. Ditch the kids and get your butt back on the market
7) Ride a bike instead of driving - bikepool with a coworker to save money on tires and help the environment
8) Controlled fasting - Beyond the simple fact that zero energy intake will naturally force you to burn your potential muscles, it's a great way to naturally get your body to purge some free radicals and naturally anti-oxidize. Naturally.
9) Stop drinking soda - At least long enough to read this post


Eat less rubbish and get an active job, which are often the easiest to get outside of the fast food industry. Spend the rest of your time on the internet, video gaming, or playing 40k. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941768.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941768.page GMT Re:What do you do to stay healthy?
Ridcully wrote:1) Eat lots of potassium - It turns your body into a human toilet

Thanks a lot, now I get the feeling people use my mouth as a toilet when I'm asleep.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941773.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/941773.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
Top Tip: Make sure there is plenty of ice in the water. Cold water is alot easier to drink then warm or even room temperature water, as it gives it a "crisp" taste as opposed to a "nothing" or "mineraly" taste. (Most people complain about the taste of water.)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942001.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942001.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942143.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942143.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
whitedragon wrote:Drink less soda. It's amazing how many calories are in a soda. Cutting soda out completely and drinking just water does wonders for people that are just starting out with trying to eat healthier.


QFT.

Incidentally if your an office worker you may likely be drinking lots of coffee or tea and take sugar in it. Cut this out, or restricting it to a couple of cups a day, replacing the other drinks with water. You will be amazed at just how many calories you can cut out with this alone.

When I worked in an office I noticed I was gaining weight and attributed it to sitting around all day. But I was also drinking 8-10 cups of sweet coffee a day, something I never did before I worked in an office. I decide to try cutting this out and drinking water and occasionally a diet coke instead. My weight dropped back to previous levels within a few months.

Also I try to go to the gym twice a week at the very least preferably 3 times. I realise that many people see physical exercise as a painful dull chore, but I feel very invigorated after I go and I have really learnt to enjoy it. I even feel agitated if I haven't been for a few days. I have more energy and feel more confident as well. I am not a naturally athletic person either.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942395.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942395.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942521.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942521.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
My plan is to incapacitate pathogens and cancer cells with diabetes. Combined with the preservatives in it, I'll probably end up immortal eventually.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942543.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/942543.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy? hrs each day.
Not eat fast food. Run on days when its not triple digits outside. I hate sodas so im always drinking water. Need to eat more greens though.
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don't eat fast food more then once a month, if that
in the process of replacing my soda intake with something healthier
have some weights i try and use at least a couple times a week]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/947933.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/947933.page GMT What do you do to stay healthy?
Maybe I'm pregnant? ... ... nah, can't stand coal

I also walk a lot around my work, choosing to walk to one end of the office to the other rather than picking up the phone. I've had on two occasions a work mate who has emailed me to ask me for something when he was only 4 metres away!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/947984.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/254385/947984.page GMT