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rsmonkey
12-06-2007, 07:26 AM
I've been considering it since my sporting days have been non-exsistent the last couple years but do you consider it to be worth it or just a waste of money?

rainman89
12-06-2007, 07:28 AM
i've got 20 lb weights by my desk here at work.... not much, but it doesnt cost me a dime!!

Ron_dK
12-06-2007, 07:34 AM
i've got 20 lb weights by my desk here at work....

That's a very small secretary you've got there :):p

ajetrumpet
12-06-2007, 07:40 AM
That's a very small secretary you've got there :):pNasty.

I am a bowler, and I use the balls for shoulder and bicep excersises :p

rainman89
12-06-2007, 07:42 AM
That's a very small secretary you've got there :):p

haha nice!!:D:D:eek::eek:

Ron_dK
12-06-2007, 07:44 AM
Nasty.



Not at all ;)

After office hours I walk the dog for some 40 or 50 minutes. Doesn't cost me anything, except for the add. food that he's eating :rolleyes:

rainman89
12-06-2007, 07:45 AM
Not at all ;)

After office hours I walk the dog for some 40 or 50 minutes. Doesn't cost me anything, except for the add. food that he's eating :rolleyes:

do you carry him/her for a little extra workout?

Ron_dK
12-06-2007, 07:47 AM
do you carry him/her for a little extra workout?

Sure, and after half of the run, he's carrying me :);)

ajetrumpet
12-06-2007, 07:54 AM
Sure, and after half of the run, he's carrying me :);)Boy, that's a big dog you have...

Alc
12-06-2007, 08:18 AM
I am a bowler, and I use the balls for shoulder and bicep excersises :p
...and that's what you say when caught 'using' the balls, presumably?;)

ajetrumpet
12-06-2007, 09:02 AM
I don't think I get that, but whatever!

Yes, I guess that's what I would say, but I haven't had to do it yet...

Alc
12-06-2007, 09:17 AM
I don't think I get that, but whatever!

It was from an old Blankety Blank gag. Something like 'John is an avid cricketer. In fact he's so keen that he gave that as the reason why he was often caught at his desk, playing with his.... blank or blanks'

cancersurvivor
12-07-2007, 10:33 PM
My boyfriend is a healthy whit 45 years-old male who had bladder cancer a couple of years ago, but now recovered. He does smoke, but currently trying to quit. His diet is fairly good. Anyway, we are both very interested in a healthy diet and we would like to make whatever changes are needed to bring about optimum health. What kind of diet do we consider? Where can I find additional information on the diet, like recipes, shopping lists, etc?

ajetrumpet
12-08-2007, 09:43 AM
This is a database forum Missy, but I guess you're in the right place.

Since I have never been sick in my entire life, here is my diet...

Everyday
*Lettuce
*Tomatoes
*Cheese
*Beef
*Turkey
*Chicken
*Pizza
*Water (lots!)
*Chili (maybe)
*Wine (maybe)
*Ice Cream (infrequently)
*Spaghetti / Pasta
*Cereal
*Any kind of fruit you can imagine
*Subway Sandwich

Anyway, how about that overview? :)

phillsheen
12-11-2007, 05:53 AM
Hi monkey!
I work in a gym and Im a personal trainer so Im gonna say joining a gym is not a waste of time aslong as the gyms a good one and the instructors are good. watch out as there are alot of instucrtors out there giving faddy problematic gym programs out there which will do you no good!
Just remember the older you get the more active you'll need to be! The fitter you are the easier life will be when you get older. No healthy diet will stop your joints seazing but a good exercise program will do you the world of good!

Phill

rainman89
12-11-2007, 05:55 AM
This is a database forum Missy, but I guess you're in the right place.

Since I have never been sick in my entire life, here is my diet...

Everyday
*Lettuce
*Tomatoes
*Cheese
*Beef
*Turkey
*Chicken
*Pizza
*Water (lots!)
*Chili (maybe)
*Wine (maybe)
*Ice Cream (infrequently)
*Spaghetti / Pasta
*Cereal
*Any kind of fruit you can imagine
*Subway Sandwich

Anyway, how about that overview? :)

never been sick? what are you superman?

ajetrumpet
12-11-2007, 05:55 AM
The fitter you are the easier life will be when you get older.Even when you're living past your 150th birthday. :p :p

ajetrumpet
12-11-2007, 05:56 AM
never been sick? what are you superman?No, but I kind of look like him.

Actually, my cape has a "J" on the back of it. I wonder what that means...????

phillsheen
12-11-2007, 06:04 AM
Even when you're living past your 150th birthday. :p :p

Yeah, theres a skeleton doing a few squat thrusts in the gym right now :)

rainman89
12-11-2007, 06:12 AM
No, but I kind of look like him.

Actually, my cape has a "J" on the back of it. I wonder what that means...????

Jabeep?:eek::eek::D:D

ajetrumpet
12-11-2007, 06:33 AM
Jabeep?:eek::eek::D:DRemember my last signature of secrecy Rainman? I wonder if anyone does!? Or has that been too many DAYS ago (since we live day by day)???

rainman89
12-11-2007, 06:46 AM
Remember my last signature of secrecy Rainman? I wonder if anyone does!? Or has that been too many DAYS ago (since we live day by day)???

nope i dont. you are an enigma

ajetrumpet
12-11-2007, 07:51 AM
nope i dont. you are an enigmaWell, then to help you out, take at look at this thread...

http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=134435

...as the person there referred to me by the "hint" I was giving at that time.

rsmonkey
12-12-2007, 06:35 AM
i made the plunge... lukily for me its a rather womanly gym i.e their is alota spa rubbish their but hey i quite enjoy watching the lady lumps bounce :D

oumahexi
07-15-2008, 05:18 AM
My boyfriend is a healthy whit 45 years-old male who had bladder cancer a couple of years ago, but now recovered. He does smoke, but currently trying to quit. His diet is fairly good. Anyway, we are both very interested in a healthy diet and we would like to make whatever changes are needed to bring about optimum health. What kind of diet do we consider? Where can I find additional information on the diet, like recipes, shopping lists, etc?

You know this whole thing about eating five a day? Colour code them. Make sure you eat five different colours of food a day (burnt doesn't count as browth though).
Drink plenty of water, on a bad day I drink just four litres of water, on a good day, probably six to seven.
The obvious, stay away from fried foods etc, but also, try not to eat the same meal twice in one month. That way you don't need to think too hard about getting a good variety.
Stir fries are good because they don't use a lot of oil and because the food is cooked quickly so it retains it's vitamin and mineral content.

For cancer, porridge (oatmeal) every morning made with soya milk is excellent. If you can stomach it, change from normal milk to soya, it does taste aweful at first but you'll soon get used to it, like anything else.

If you really feel like snacking, try snacking on something like cherry tomatoes, again, good in the fight against cancer.

Hope this helps.

oumahexi
07-15-2008, 05:25 AM
Our gym does a belly dancing class. It's the perfect form of exercise. I have no idea why it's ladies only, as traditionally in the middle east men perform just as often as women. Mind you, they don't wear such interesting garment :)