The Good habit / healthy lifestyle thread

[94touring]

I did the 3 day fast last year after listening to Dana talk about it. Wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be.

[cstudep]

My wife has been doing fasting for a few years now, and since she does most of the cooking I end up playing along when she does some times. It's really not as hard as people think, just have to find something else to distract you for the first 12-14hrs or so, once you get past that it seems to get easier.

I was listening to someone the other day (PHD level biologist of some sort) taking about dry fasting, I had never heard of it. They have done up to 7 days before no food, no water, no nothing. Mostly to prove the point that you don't actually die after "3 days of no water". They don't recommend it as something for everyone, need to be in somewhat good health to begin with, and also something you work up to if you do try it. They gave biological reasons as to why it could help with a lot of things people suffer from. She has had chronic pain issues for years from a boat accident that nearly killed her and the intermittent dry fasting has actually helped tremendously with that pain. It was interesting if nothing else.

It's really sad what they put in our food when you start looking at the labels.

[Mudhen]

as I read this, I am pedaling away on a Peloton bike that wifey brought home in January. I've been able to squeeze in 20 minutes a day first thing in the morning. I used to commute daily as a student in Boston on a bmx bike, and I really missed the feeling after a good ride.

That and (trying to) not consume beer everyday, and the vegan or vegetarian meals that wifey makes during the week, I've managed to avoid my high end weight fluctuation this year (so far anyway).

Traditionally I would float between 175-185, (I'm 5'9 and kinda lean) usually the high end being mid summer and mid winter. when I'd hit 185, my clothes start feeling tight and uncomfortable and it's time to watch the intake.

Riding the Peloton has kept me at the low end of my weight, and my goal is to get to 165. also the cardio benefits are noticeable after 8 months too.

And it should be noted, I just get on the thing, put on a scenic 20 minute ride, no anudio, and read my news feed. I don't go in for any of the guided classes or any of that.

Nice!!!  My wife got us a tread back in 2020 just before the shitshow started - we now have all 3 but the tread gets used the most.

What's your Peloton screen name?  I'm 'Munney'...I'm an army of 1 in the hashtag I created - 'MINIMotorers' - join me!

Following this thread, could use a dose of health.  We've done the 'Whole 30' a few times - crazy what your body goes through when you cut out all the processed crap - literally feel hung over.

[94touring]

Our fellow mini brother Dean (Dooder the guy who makes the shirts) went on a weight loss mission a year or so ago and shaved off 75+ lbs.  He just eats meat and nothing else.  I think he's down another 10lbs since we all traveled up to SD to the mini meet together.  I've listened to a few others talk about an all meat diet and how well it's worked for them.

[ADRay]

Following this thread, could use a dose of health.  We've done the 'Whole 30' a few times - crazy what your body goes through when you cut out all the processed crap - literally feel hung over.

Gotta look into that - processed foods is the next thing I have my eye on to reduce. I'll find you on Peleton

[Jims5543]

My wife recently had a battery of blood work done.

The previous blood work showed some markers for inflammation, the doc wanted to wait one more cycle before addressing it.
 
Ironically the Protandim knocked that out of her system. When the doc saw the new bloodwork she was speechless, she told my wife she never saw these levels in someone her age. My wife let her in on out little secret.   I think they just got a new client. LOL

This shit is legit.

[94touring]

Funny going back and reading this from 6 years ago.  No way I can maintain that 147-150lbs anymore.  Mid 150s is about it.  I did pork up to 171 for a bit by indulging on my trips.  About to purchase a bike to ride the trails around where I live. Maybe I can shave a few more pounds off. 

Evidently I was wrong.  I have for the past few months been strict on diet and staying very active. A lot of walking. Sanding Brants mini has helped fast track weight loss too. I hit 148lbs and have been maintaining 150 +/- a couple pounds for a solid month now. That includes an international trip, where all weight loss gets thrown out the window typically.  Had a cheat day of beer drinking but that didn't negatively effect me.

[Jims5543]

Our fellow mini brother Dean (Dooder the guy who makes the shirts) went on a weight loss mission a year or so ago and shaved off 75+ lbs.  He just eats meat and nothing else.  I think he's down another 10lbs since we all traveled up to SD to the mini meet together.  I've listened to a few others talk about an all meat diet and how well it's worked for them.

I did that a couple of years ago with fantastic results. I keep wanting to do it again, I will soon. I never felt better when I was on what some call the Lion diet. 

New addition to the home gym. I surprised the wife with this last week. She was out of town in NY helping her niece pick out a wedding dress.

The timing of this purchase worked out perfectly. It arrived via freight on a pallet the day after she left, I had to scramble in the evenings to assemble it. The instructions sucked.

200 lb stacks on each side, we are all really happy with this addition to the home gym.