FrancSevin
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Scotch, single malt
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looking to get healthier and more fit?
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Uh no. Obvious answer: Bourbon, Kentucky Straight, preferably Bottled in Bond or stronger!
chowderman
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your body is telling you - you're over doing it.
you could take one or two days rest, or alternate "heavy" workout days with lighter ones.
when - for whatever reasons - I've been off my exercise schedule, I'm stiff and achy/sore when re-starting.
but I find it better to "keep moving" however not as intensely. just light(er) exercising to keep the muscles stretched out.
rowing machines are one of the more intense workouts - legs, arms, upper body . . . all in play at the same time.
I'd look at alternating the resistance on the machine for one day easy, next day harder, for example.
ps: have you tried Maker's Mark No. 46? it's become my fav for sipping...
you could take one or two days rest, or alternate "heavy" workout days with lighter ones.
when - for whatever reasons - I've been off my exercise schedule, I'm stiff and achy/sore when re-starting.
but I find it better to "keep moving" however not as intensely. just light(er) exercising to keep the muscles stretched out.
rowing machines are one of the more intense workouts - legs, arms, upper body . . . all in play at the same time.
I'd look at alternating the resistance on the machine for one day easy, next day harder, for example.
ps: have you tried Maker's Mark No. 46? it's become my fav for sipping...
FrancSevin
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Okay, to each their own.
Now, about the soreness and pain.
Don't stop and rest.
Worst thing you could do.
Two things to remember.
One) the pain tells you that your body is rebuilding. That pain is the result of residue from the process. So don't stop dong your excercises.
Two) YOU'RE OLD. The pain will be there because your body's metabolism is not what it was when you were younger. The endorphins that used to reside and calm the hurt are not present in the quantity you had in your youth. The pain tells your body to produce them and remove the waste products still residing in your muscles.
Because you are older, the pain will likely always be present to some degree.
Slow down a few days if you want but don't "rest" or you will lose some of the gains made.
I use isometrics when I need to "rest." Much like stretching does, they will help with the soreness.
Today I painted (using a Wagner power roller) the fencing club walls. I counted that as "cardio" exercise. I also did a mild early morning workout, following instructions on a DVD. Pretty much being a slacker as far as workouts go, but the painting easily met my exercise goal of 60 minutes.
Actually took all morning to do the painting, and would have been longer but I had another club member moving tarps, chairs, doing trim, etc.
As for the Scotch vs Bourbon thing, my dad was a Scotch drinker. It just doesn't have the flavors I enjoy. Bourbon and Rye both have what I like. Honestly I'd like to find an 'alcohol free' version that actually tastes like a good Bourbon. I don't need/desire the high, but I enjoy the flavor.
Maker's 46 ... yes, I've had a few versions of that. Makers is a fine 'wheated' bourbon, and a fine bourbon. The 46 has a bit more flavor, which I like. Yellowstone offered a limited edition Wheat based bourbon that is awesome.
Wednesday I go in for a Stress Test (treadmill type) and an ECG. So I'll be sitting around waiting rooms all morning in the local hospital. Oh joy. And no coffee in the morning. That will make me crabby too.
Actually took all morning to do the painting, and would have been longer but I had another club member moving tarps, chairs, doing trim, etc.
As for the Scotch vs Bourbon thing, my dad was a Scotch drinker. It just doesn't have the flavors I enjoy. Bourbon and Rye both have what I like. Honestly I'd like to find an 'alcohol free' version that actually tastes like a good Bourbon. I don't need/desire the high, but I enjoy the flavor.
Maker's 46 ... yes, I've had a few versions of that. Makers is a fine 'wheated' bourbon, and a fine bourbon. The 46 has a bit more flavor, which I like. Yellowstone offered a limited edition Wheat based bourbon that is awesome.
Wednesday I go in for a Stress Test (treadmill type) and an ECG. So I'll be sitting around waiting rooms all morning in the local hospital. Oh joy. And no coffee in the morning. That will make me crabby too.
FrancSevin
Proudly Deplorable
Of the two times in life I have gotten drunk to the point of sick, it was with bourbon. For a very long time, I had trouble just tasting it.
That was 55 years ago.
I have since developed some acceptance of it. But not the cheap stuff. Makers is decent. I do drink it from time to time and enjoy a good Kentucky bourbon.
Rebel makes a "root beer" bourbon I like especially as a cooler in summer.
As for Scotch, I like the "Glens" Glenfiddich being my single malt of choice. JB and Johnny Walker Red suffice for medical purposes.
That was 55 years ago.
I have since developed some acceptance of it. But not the cheap stuff. Makers is decent. I do drink it from time to time and enjoy a good Kentucky bourbon.
Rebel makes a "root beer" bourbon I like especially as a cooler in summer.
As for Scotch, I like the "Glens" Glenfiddich being my single malt of choice. JB and Johnny Walker Red suffice for medical purposes.
I'm blessed with a good connection to very fine bourbons, and not at inflated prices.
Most of my bourbons are in the rare & expensive range of the product line. I have George T Stagg, Pappy Van Winkle, Beam Platinum, many of the Parker's offerings, about a dozen years of the O.F. Birthday editions, etc etc etc. But I look at Makers Mark as the standard for which all should be compared. At under $30/bottle MM is darn good. If I pay $200 for a bottle it better be worth the price.
Met my goals for the day and got some rest too.
No machines for me today.
Cardio only.
Curious to see how my muscles feel in the morning after a day when I closed my rings but didn't do, what I consider to be, a proper workout. This is the closest to a 'rest day' that I've taken in 65 days.
Skipped high school fencing practice!!! A friend of mine covered for me. One of the dogs was rushed into the vet today after a nasty squirrel bite to his face. Lots of blood but very little actual injury.
Treadmill stress test tomorrow morning at the hospital followed by an ECG.
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Still sitting at 185#
Hospital this morning for tests and imaging. I think I surprised the doctor on the treadmill stress test. He said my target heart rate was 136. It was not until he got me fast walking at 4.1 miles per hour at a 14% incline before my rate (barely) reached 136 and held stable there. He told the nurse he figured I would hit it at barely over 3mph and 10% incline.
I got no results today. Should hear something by the end of the week. Obviously I still have the blockage in my artery. Exercise doesn't make those go away.
Came home and finished my workout time by doing another session of "My First 5K" running/walking plus I followed that up with a Cardio workout on a DVD.
Not pushing myself farther than meeting my rings today. No dumbbells. My arms do feel somewhat better today, but still mildly sore. Thighs got a workout, I feel those.
Hospital this morning for tests and imaging. I think I surprised the doctor on the treadmill stress test. He said my target heart rate was 136. It was not until he got me fast walking at 4.1 miles per hour at a 14% incline before my rate (barely) reached 136 and held stable there. He told the nurse he figured I would hit it at barely over 3mph and 10% incline.
I got no results today. Should hear something by the end of the week. Obviously I still have the blockage in my artery. Exercise doesn't make those go away.
Came home and finished my workout time by doing another session of "My First 5K" running/walking plus I followed that up with a Cardio workout on a DVD.
Not pushing myself farther than meeting my rings today. No dumbbells. My arms do feel somewhat better today, but still mildly sore. Thighs got a workout, I feel those.
And I’m down below 183# this morning, even if just barely. First time I’ve at this weight in 20+ years!?!
FWIW I have a small glass of bourbon nearly every night. I’ve eaten White Castle 3 times in the past week. But I do count calories and try to balance my diet, roughly 50% carbs, 25% Protein and 25% healthy fat.
So not much beef. Much more fish than I used to eat. I substitute out pasta and substitute in cauliflower and/or Konjac and/or heart of palm. Drive around with a Tupperware bowl that has cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, celery, grapes and pea pods to keep me from going to the drive thru window for a Starbucks or an Arby’s.
I am enjoying what I’m eating. So I believe this is sustainable as long as I continue to work out. When I hit my 177# goal I’ll probably take my diet up to about 2000/2100 calories and see how things work. Maybe reduce my exercise & move goals down 10%. Monitor things. But I don't plan to sit in the easy chair with a can of SPAM and "share" it with the dogs while sitting idle watching the TV.
I plan for my White Castle treats by loading up on low calorie options earlier in the day, I only get 2 and, because I’m eating less food, 2 White Castle actually fill me up. The bourbon is also counted in my calories so I know before I pour it if I can drink 1, 2 or 3 fingers or NONE.
FWIW I have a small glass of bourbon nearly every night. I’ve eaten White Castle 3 times in the past week. But I do count calories and try to balance my diet, roughly 50% carbs, 25% Protein and 25% healthy fat.
So not much beef. Much more fish than I used to eat. I substitute out pasta and substitute in cauliflower and/or Konjac and/or heart of palm. Drive around with a Tupperware bowl that has cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, celery, grapes and pea pods to keep me from going to the drive thru window for a Starbucks or an Arby’s.
I am enjoying what I’m eating. So I believe this is sustainable as long as I continue to work out. When I hit my 177# goal I’ll probably take my diet up to about 2000/2100 calories and see how things work. Maybe reduce my exercise & move goals down 10%. Monitor things. But I don't plan to sit in the easy chair with a can of SPAM and "share" it with the dogs while sitting idle watching the TV.
I plan for my White Castle treats by loading up on low calorie options earlier in the day, I only get 2 and, because I’m eating less food, 2 White Castle actually fill me up. The bourbon is also counted in my calories so I know before I pour it if I can drink 1, 2 or 3 fingers or NONE.
Morning weigh in is 180.9#
Goal is 185# by October 18
Ultimate goal is 177# by Christmas
So I am ahead.
This morning I made the decision to REDUCE my 'Exercise' goal from 60 min per day down to 50 minutes per day. I actually average about 72 minutes. Also reducing my 'Move' goal from 700 extra calories down to 650. I have been averaging closer to 800.
Diet restrictions of 1700 calories per day will remain in place until I get down to my goal weight. Target is roughly 50% carbs, 25% protein & 25% healthy fats.
I am looking for SUSTAINABILITY and honestly with my coaching schedule kicking into competition season it will be difficult to continue with the pace I am at. I figure if I reduce the goals slightly then my averages will come down slightly. But I was at these lower levels a month ago and was losing weight at that time. Seems reasonable to back down a little bit at a time, see if the weight continues to come down.
But today is an early birthday dinner in Chicago, so probably not going to be happy when I step on the scale tomorrow for my weigh in. Figure I'm ahead of schedule so I've earned a good dinner.
Goal is 185# by October 18
Ultimate goal is 177# by Christmas
So I am ahead.
This morning I made the decision to REDUCE my 'Exercise' goal from 60 min per day down to 50 minutes per day. I actually average about 72 minutes. Also reducing my 'Move' goal from 700 extra calories down to 650. I have been averaging closer to 800.
Diet restrictions of 1700 calories per day will remain in place until I get down to my goal weight. Target is roughly 50% carbs, 25% protein & 25% healthy fats.
I am looking for SUSTAINABILITY and honestly with my coaching schedule kicking into competition season it will be difficult to continue with the pace I am at. I figure if I reduce the goals slightly then my averages will come down slightly. But I was at these lower levels a month ago and was losing weight at that time. Seems reasonable to back down a little bit at a time, see if the weight continues to come down.
But today is an early birthday dinner in Chicago, so probably not going to be happy when I step on the scale tomorrow for my weigh in. Figure I'm ahead of schedule so I've earned a good dinner.
I calculate that my birthday dinner was somewhere in the range of 1500 calories.
Spanish Tapas meal. So lots of small plates.
Octopus, Squid, Shrimp, Lamp Chops, grilled Flank Steak, Duck breast on Duck Confit, various Spanish sausages, stuffed mushrooms and several things I can't remember but I know I ate.
Plus a Spanish Manhattan cocktail (Sherry instead of Whiskey).
I'm not a birthday cake lover so my daughter got me a Mango-Peach pie with a candle on top.
Figure I am going to pay for that meal with several days worth of exercise. One of my birthday gifts included three news pairs of dumbbells, so I guess I better start on the workouts.
Spanish Tapas meal. So lots of small plates.
Octopus, Squid, Shrimp, Lamp Chops, grilled Flank Steak, Duck breast on Duck Confit, various Spanish sausages, stuffed mushrooms and several things I can't remember but I know I ate.
Plus a Spanish Manhattan cocktail (Sherry instead of Whiskey).
I'm not a birthday cake lover so my daughter got me a Mango-Peach pie with a candle on top.
Figure I am going to pay for that meal with several days worth of exercise. One of my birthday gifts included three news pairs of dumbbells, so I guess I better start on the workouts.
181.3# on the scale this morning. Given the food orgy that I had at my Saturday evening birthday party, that slight weight gain seems pretty reasonable. That single meal was quite literally larger than most days of consumption for me. I was over-full and miserable for a couple hours afterwards . . . but in a good way 
Sore as hell with arthritis pain today but back on my diet and exercise routine.
Sore as hell with arthritis pain today but back on my diet and exercise routine.
FrancSevin
Proudly Deplorable
You have more energy, no?181.3# on the scale this morning. Given the food orgy that I had at my Saturday evening birthday party, that slight weight gain seems pretty reasonable. That single meal was quite literally larger than most days of consumption for me. I was over-full and miserable for a couple hours afterwards . . . but in a good way
Sore as hell with arthritis pain today but back on my diet and exercise routine.
Keep in mind that because of the activity and exercise program, your body's metabolic rate is up. You are burning calories more efficiently and no longer storing them instead as fat.
Been a tough week. Started with over-eating on Saturday when we did an early celebration of my birthday. That was followed by a major flare up of my arthritis which had me popping pain pills and barely moving. Tonight was a big meal, but it could have been worse and I think I am within my 1700 calorie per day intake limit. Hovering around 182 pounds for the past several days. Seems like I hit mini-stagnation points where I stay near a weight for 4 to 7 days and then all of a sudden I drop a pound or two and then stay there for another 4 to 7 days, and then drop another 1 or 2 pounds.
i've also generally been more sore for the past couple of weeks. I think much of it is arthritis pain. But it limits my workouts.
On the plus side I got a new rowing machine about 10 days ago and it is really kicking my butt. I had maxed out the old piston resistance rowing machine very early on in my use. I'd row on that for 30 minutes and often would not break a sweat. New machine has me beat up at 15 minutes and wringing wet in sweat in 20 minutes. Much better workout.
I've also been doing the "My First 5K" training program on the treadmill. It is an interval training program and has me RUNNING, which is something I had successfully avoided until recently.
My pants are loose, went from the (barely) 3rd hole on my belt to the 5th hole while wearing size 36" blue jeans. Clearly I need to downsize my jeans, also likely I will need a new belt soon. My size large shirts are looking pretty loose on me too. Might have to downsize. This could be expensive if I need to buy new clothes.
i've also generally been more sore for the past couple of weeks. I think much of it is arthritis pain. But it limits my workouts.
On the plus side I got a new rowing machine about 10 days ago and it is really kicking my butt. I had maxed out the old piston resistance rowing machine very early on in my use. I'd row on that for 30 minutes and often would not break a sweat. New machine has me beat up at 15 minutes and wringing wet in sweat in 20 minutes. Much better workout.
I've also been doing the "My First 5K" training program on the treadmill. It is an interval training program and has me RUNNING, which is something I had successfully avoided until recently.
My pants are loose, went from the (barely) 3rd hole on my belt to the 5th hole while wearing size 36" blue jeans. Clearly I need to downsize my jeans, also likely I will need a new belt soon. My size large shirts are looking pretty loose on me too. Might have to downsize. This could be expensive if I need to buy new clothes.
Up at 5am, let the dogs out, weighed in at 181, took my blood pressure (121/78) heart rate 64bpm. 2 espresso shots and a little bit of news reading later I hopped on the exercise bike, set the resistance program to "hilly ride" and started a 30 minute workout. 1 minute into the start I increased the baseline resistance from 6 to 7, which also reset the slopes and peaks in the routine upward. Feeling pretty good now, made breakfast for the baby and coffee for the lovely Mrs_Bob. Still 15 minutes before I have to wake up the baby so there is calm and quiet in the house, for now.
FrancSevin
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So now you feel younger, have a baby for which to care and energy like when you were just starting out.
A new job!
Wow!
You have a new long life of work, and being responsible, ahead of you.
Great! I think
A new job!
Wow!
You have a new long life of work, and being responsible, ahead of you.
Great! I think
Fortunately the baby is part-time and the job hours and dates are based on my availability. So still mostly retired.So now you feel younger, have a baby for which to care and energy like when you were just starting out.
A new job!
Wow!
You have a new long life of work, and being responsible, ahead of you.
Great! I think
Lots of arthritis pain today.
Got up before 5. Sore and achy. Had some coffee and got on the rowing machine for a sweaty 20 minute workout.
The lovely Mrs_Bob had physical therapy on her back scheduled so it was my task to take Kobe to daycare (1 hour drive each way), which is near his grandmothers house. Got back home and pretty much had stiffened up and crawled out of the car. Tramadol for the pain when I got home. Another pill an hour later. The drugs are taking the edge off the pain. I still need to do another 30 minutes of workout to "close my ring" on the exercise circle for my AppleWatch. I'm about 50% done with my "move" goal ring on the AppleWatch.
Weight is stuck right around 181 pounds, has been stuck here for a week. And I don't really have the desire to follow my diet today. I've been very good about keeping my calories in the 1700/day range, often well under that. Very very rarely going up to/over 1900 calories. But, and I think it is because I'm both tired and sore, I just don't care about tracking calories today. Still looking to get down to 177# by Christmas but frustrated that I am simply stuck at 181.
I need to buy new pants. Size 36 Wrangler blue jeans hang off me like clown pants and need a belt, snugged up tight, to hold them in place. Looks like I need to make a trip to the local Tractor Supply to pick up a few smaller pairs of jeans. Almost all of my shirts are men's size LARGE or, if dress shirts, 15.5" x 33. They all seem to fit better, less tight around the body, a bit looser in the shoulders. I have a handful of X-LARGE and a couple 16" x 33 shirts and those are just way too big.
Got up before 5. Sore and achy. Had some coffee and got on the rowing machine for a sweaty 20 minute workout.
The lovely Mrs_Bob had physical therapy on her back scheduled so it was my task to take Kobe to daycare (1 hour drive each way), which is near his grandmothers house. Got back home and pretty much had stiffened up and crawled out of the car. Tramadol for the pain when I got home. Another pill an hour later. The drugs are taking the edge off the pain. I still need to do another 30 minutes of workout to "close my ring" on the exercise circle for my AppleWatch. I'm about 50% done with my "move" goal ring on the AppleWatch.
Weight is stuck right around 181 pounds, has been stuck here for a week. And I don't really have the desire to follow my diet today. I've been very good about keeping my calories in the 1700/day range, often well under that. Very very rarely going up to/over 1900 calories. But, and I think it is because I'm both tired and sore, I just don't care about tracking calories today. Still looking to get down to 177# by Christmas but frustrated that I am simply stuck at 181.
I need to buy new pants. Size 36 Wrangler blue jeans hang off me like clown pants and need a belt, snugged up tight, to hold them in place. Looks like I need to make a trip to the local Tractor Supply to pick up a few smaller pairs of jeans. Almost all of my shirts are men's size LARGE or, if dress shirts, 15.5" x 33. They all seem to fit better, less tight around the body, a bit looser in the shoulders. I have a handful of X-LARGE and a couple 16" x 33 shirts and those are just way too big.
You are doing great Bob. Fantastic I'd say. You are fighting through the obstacles and getter er done.
Me on the other hand not so much. My stomach was messed up with covid. Weird. I could not satisfy it. I had to eat to try and that didn't work. I had been down a few pounds but gained 8. I've now lost 4 of those and feel like I'm getting back on track at least. Exercise is so tough for me. Treadmill or bike. I have both right here but the sit more than get used. I lift weights and like that more than the dreadmill. I hope one day to be in 36 jeans. I'm in 40 to 42 now.
Me on the other hand not so much. My stomach was messed up with covid. Weird. I could not satisfy it. I had to eat to try and that didn't work. I had been down a few pounds but gained 8. I've now lost 4 of those and feel like I'm getting back on track at least. Exercise is so tough for me. Treadmill or bike. I have both right here but the sit more than get used. I lift weights and like that more than the dreadmill. I hope one day to be in 36 jeans. I'm in 40 to 42 now.
I was pushing hard on size 38 jeans. I'm looking at buying 34 jeans. 36 are falling off.I hope one day to be in 36 jeans. I'm in 40 to 42 now.
But I found a few things that really helped me. One was actually setting goals. And telling people what my goals are for both weight and by date. 1 to 2 pounds a week is a reasonable weight loss that is sustainable, based on things I've found during research.
I picked goals and dates based on a loss of about 1.25 pounds a week for my phase 1 loss (August 1 to Oct 18) and then I picked a second goal of losing an addition 8 pounds in 10 weeks, which should be easier to achieve, but the "easy to lose" weight is the first part, as the body becomes leaner, and as muscles build, it is harder to continue to lose so rapidly.
Using a lot of science technology to track my progress and that actually is motivating for me. Not everyone is motivated by the same things, but it works for me. I honestly don't think I could do it without the tech.
AppleWatch, Bello2 and Withings Cardio Scale plus a Withings Blood Pressure Cuff. The BP cuff and the Bello2 are not "must have" items for my diet. I use the Bello2 diet app and that keeps my food intake on progress, but the device itself is not something I'm actually sold on. I have high BP so a BP cuff is something I have been using for years, it has become far more routine for me to use now. Used to be maybe 1 or 2 times a month, now it is roughly 4-5 times a week. I think it just helps remind me to lose weight because there is a STRONG correlation between high blood pressure and excess weight.
I've toyed with the idea of buying a Withings Sleep Monitor too. I don't want to buy stuff and not use it, so I set a goal that I needed to get down to 195# before I would buy the Bello2 Body Fat Analyzer. Sort of a reward to myself for making it that far. I may do the same with the sleep monitor when I get to 177#.
So tech is a motivator for me. I'm addicted to "closing the rings" on my AppleWatch. I don't know why.
Stuck in between 181-182#
Looking at my body metrics it also appears my body fat percentage has leveled off. So that may explain lack of continued weight loss. My body fat % had been showing a definite trend line downward. Now it is flat. Same with weight, steady downward trend that, as of about 2.5 weeks ago, flattened out. All this coincided with being a bit more lax with my diet and also with an increase in arthritis pain, which reduced my workouts a little too
Looking at my body metrics it also appears my body fat percentage has leveled off. So that may explain lack of continued weight loss. My body fat % had been showing a definite trend line downward. Now it is flat. Same with weight, steady downward trend that, as of about 2.5 weeks ago, flattened out. All this coincided with being a bit more lax with my diet and also with an increase in arthritis pain, which reduced my workouts a little too
how tall are you?
The gods of the Apple "rings" were doomed to eventually be disappointed in my mere mortal soul. 2 days in a row and I didn't "close my rings" on my apple watch. I had a streak of 75 days in a row, broken, unexpectedly.
Saturday we took the 2 year old foster son to Hesston Steam Museum to ride the steam trains. Then late lunch in New Buffalo, Michigan. Great time until is spewed vomit on the restaurant table.
Nearest Walgreens for some Ibuprofen because he felt warm, and stopped into a Midwest Express clinic 2 minutes before they closed. They couldn't treat him but agreed to take his temp, 103.5!!!
Off to the Hospital in Michigan City, which had 20 people in a packed waiting room . . . off to the Franciscan Urgent Care in Chesterton (inching our way, county by county, closer to home) . . . there until 10:30pm but happy to report he was released and is recovering. Positive for RSV.
Got home at 11:30pm. I needed 20 minutes and 150 calories to "close the rings" but there was no way, getting him settled in, that I was going to accomplish that. He got settled into bed, I hit the pillow at 11:58pm, rings NOT closed.
Sunday, up too late to exercise, before scrambling to take care of the baby. Out the door at 8:45am, drove hours to Purdue to coach the Fencing Club, back home 5:30pm, when I took over for my wife, who, at that point was exhausted.
Baby settled in before 8pm, but I still had plenty around the house to do. Just about 10:30pm I poured a short glass of a tasty bourbon. Then started defrosting chicken and getting ready to make a batch of chicken soup in the crock pot. Cleaned up the kitchen, then bed.
Up at 6am, weight 181.0 on the scale and then the chaos started almost immediately with the baby having a fever + bloody nose.
Now 8:15 and I'm going try to get in 30 minutes of some sort of exercise. Try to start a new streak of "closing my rings" again and getting back onto my routine.
Saturday we took the 2 year old foster son to Hesston Steam Museum to ride the steam trains. Then late lunch in New Buffalo, Michigan. Great time until is spewed vomit on the restaurant table.
Nearest Walgreens for some Ibuprofen because he felt warm, and stopped into a Midwest Express clinic 2 minutes before they closed. They couldn't treat him but agreed to take his temp, 103.5!!!
Off to the Hospital in Michigan City, which had 20 people in a packed waiting room . . . off to the Franciscan Urgent Care in Chesterton (inching our way, county by county, closer to home) . . . there until 10:30pm but happy to report he was released and is recovering. Positive for RSV.
Got home at 11:30pm. I needed 20 minutes and 150 calories to "close the rings" but there was no way, getting him settled in, that I was going to accomplish that. He got settled into bed, I hit the pillow at 11:58pm, rings NOT closed.
Sunday, up too late to exercise, before scrambling to take care of the baby. Out the door at 8:45am, drove hours to Purdue to coach the Fencing Club, back home 5:30pm, when I took over for my wife, who, at that point was exhausted.
Baby settled in before 8pm, but I still had plenty around the house to do. Just about 10:30pm I poured a short glass of a tasty bourbon. Then started defrosting chicken and getting ready to make a batch of chicken soup in the crock pot. Cleaned up the kitchen, then bed.
Up at 6am, weight 181.0 on the scale and then the chaos started almost immediately with the baby having a fever + bloody nose.
Now 8:15 and I'm going try to get in 30 minutes of some sort of exercise. Try to start a new streak of "closing my rings" again and getting back onto my routine.
6'
FrancSevin
Proudly Deplorable
Yes, 25 is considered "overweight" while 24 is the high range of "healthy" weight.
"Healthy" weight range is 140# (BMI 19) to 180# (BMI 24) for 6' tall men.
My goal is roughly 175-177 (BMI 23)
Although the entire BMI scale is somewhat of a guesswork scale as fat weighs less than muscle so if 2 people of the same height are next to each other, a chubby one can have a lower BMI than than one with muscles.
Generally Body Fat is considered the more accurate way to gauge health but it is more difficult to measure.
FrancSevin
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All I know is I have been under tall for several years now. Just got tall enough for my weight last summer. I have been 195 to 210 for a decade.
Delta COVID helped by putting me at 174 lbs when I recovered.
Currently between 184 and 190 lbs. However, my muscle mass has improved this summer with all the physical work I have been doing. The last time my biceps were this large was back when I was a firefighter in the 70's.
I'm 6' 2" on a good day. So, I am bouncing back and forth on the border.
Delta COVID helped by putting me at 174 lbs when I recovered.
Currently between 184 and 190 lbs. However, my muscle mass has improved this summer with all the physical work I have been doing. The last time my biceps were this large was back when I was a firefighter in the 70's.
I'm 6' 2" on a good day. So, I am bouncing back and forth on the border.
Unseasonably warm here today, put on a pair of casual shorts that I have not been able to fit into for quite a while. And they were a little bit loose! WOW. That is a good sign.
Everyone kinda knows it is not great, but it is still the most commonly used system. Pretty much everything else is harder to calculate or measure, so the BMI seems to rule, despite its faults.
This is one of the problems with the Body Mass Index
Everyone kinda knows it is not great, but it is still the most commonly used system. Pretty much everything else is harder to calculate or measure, so the BMI seems to rule, despite its faults.
Going to stop at Tractor Supply today and pick up a new pair of blue jeans. Hopefully. At least I am going to go and try on a pair of Size 34 jeans. If they fit I'm buying them.
Might have to buy a new gun belt too. But I'm starting with the jeans.
I'm also looking for my next exercise related purchase. Probably going to ask for something that will help me exercise as a Christmas gift. As I said, I'm motivated by tech, but I'm also motivated by rewarding myself. Space is an issue and I've been toying with the idea of getting a folding weight bench for work with dumb bells. And getting some heavier dumb bells.
But then I stumbled upon 2 different things. One is a folding bench, with also has a cable system build into it so it eliminates the need to buy more dumb bells but lets me work with the dumb bells I already own. Easily would fit under the desk or in a corner. The other is a standing pulley system, also folds and would fit into a corner, probably not under my desk. But I've got a spot to put either of these, just trying to figure out if one is more appealing than the other for me.
THIS Folding Bench, pulley system:
OR THIS, Standing pulley system:
So from the photo below, you can see why I say space is an issue and I am limiting my searching to FOLDING equipment. It looks like the patio door is blocked and the space is tight. But the treadmill deck lifts up and locks vertically and the rowing machine seat track does the same, so it is easy to get to the door, but it is probably the door we use the least in our home. We almost never use that patio, so the equipment is typically left in the down/ready position.
Might have to buy a new gun belt too. But I'm starting with the jeans.
I'm also looking for my next exercise related purchase. Probably going to ask for something that will help me exercise as a Christmas gift. As I said, I'm motivated by tech, but I'm also motivated by rewarding myself. Space is an issue and I've been toying with the idea of getting a folding weight bench for work with dumb bells. And getting some heavier dumb bells.
But then I stumbled upon 2 different things. One is a folding bench, with also has a cable system build into it so it eliminates the need to buy more dumb bells but lets me work with the dumb bells I already own. Easily would fit under the desk or in a corner. The other is a standing pulley system, also folds and would fit into a corner, probably not under my desk. But I've got a spot to put either of these, just trying to figure out if one is more appealing than the other for me.
THIS Folding Bench, pulley system:
OR THIS, Standing pulley system:
So from the photo below, you can see why I say space is an issue and I am limiting my searching to FOLDING equipment. It looks like the patio door is blocked and the space is tight. But the treadmill deck lifts up and locks vertically and the rowing machine seat track does the same, so it is easy to get to the door, but it is probably the door we use the least in our home. We almost never use that patio, so the equipment is typically left in the down/ready position.