Getting fit?

[Englishman2010]

It really isn't vain Ian
I won't use this as an excuse to lecture on the benefits of fitness ...
except to say that it's actually better to take regular exercise at all times. It doesn't have to be strenuous ! I swim almost daily (only 20 minutes) and walk or cycle daily (for about an hour). I eat healthy, drink moderately, and don't smoke.
Trust me, there are so many advantages in regular moderate exercise (and so many disadvantages to being unfit and overweight) ...cutting your risk of heart disease and cancer, and living longer are three good reasons for starters!

I completely agree with you Doc, I try to live as healthily as I can, exercise, good diet, I dont drink a great deal, but my weakness is smoking, unfortunately I have been smoking 20 a day for all of my adult life and it really is time to quit

[Sim11UK]

[stevewool]

thats not good ian 20 a day

[Englishman2010]

Ian you dont have any fat on you at all in your pictures or are you just sticking your head on some models body,

haha, no my fb pics are really me If i'd photoshopped myself I'd put a new head on me too

[grahamw48]

I used to find that being a Tunneler kept me lean and fit, up to 40 odd, and now cycling and hiking around the Phils (and here).

6'1" - 80kgs now.

My boy does mixed martial arts and gym.
Just wish he'd stop practicing on me !

Needless to say...he's a bit bigger now. lol!

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[Doc Alan]

... my weakness is smoking, unfortunately I have been smoking 20 a day for all of my adult life and it really is time to quit

I did notice Elaine has quit
The other thing you might be surprised for me to say is that if you give up now, in 10 years time you have a reasonable chance of being as healthy as if you never smoked !

[Englishman2010]

I did notice Elaine has quit
The other thing you might be surprised for me to say is that if you give up now, in 10 years time you have a reasonable chance of being as healthy as if you never smoked !

Yes, hopefully she wont start again when she get's over her current health problems.

I have read that before, which is another good reason why I really should attempt to do it now (well the New Year).

Another thing, the money I'd save would pay for 3 economy return tickets to Manila each year

[stevewool]

so you are telling me ian there are other price tickets to fly to the phils

[Englishman2010]

so you are telling me ian there are other price tickets to fly to the phils

I believe so, but I'm not paying for a Business or First Class ticket out of my own pocket

[sars_notd_virus]

Do any of you start a fitness regime or diet before you go on holiday? If so, what do you do?

Sports keep me and my family fit...we did aikido,swimming,badminton in the philippines,and we continue our training here in the uk plus netball & fitboxing(for our little girl),it help us stay focus and keep us happy and healthy...we dont have special diet we eat,drink what we want what is important is we sweat in a day!!

[sars_notd_virus]

but my weakness is smoking, unfortunately I have been smoking 20 a day for all of my adult life and it really is time to quit

Hello Ian , I am into sports but I am also a smoker....what I do is I dont smoke after training or exercise because that can really stress our lungs

[KeithD]

I get involved in sport every day ..... I watch footy, horse racing, cricket, tennis.... soooo knackering