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Andy4 · 06-26-2009, 10:07 PM

Hi Chillax.

Used to do weights years ago because my first part time job was loading trucks. First few weeks were hell but then it became quite a buzz. taxing manually though, we used to have to lift 50-100lb boxes above head height all day long.

Into short bursts of cardio someone once told me you should attempt to make tou're heart race at least once a day.

Hi Sk8,

Youre right,

Kids have got it right, we used to run around like mad all day just for fun

Putting my feet up was just a joke but unfortunately most things that I'm passsionate about invovle the brain not the body that's why I have to motivate myself. I realise that exercise is vital.

Thanks this is fun,

Weight lifting in itself is a challenge and being equal to it or surpassing this challenge is an acheivement and gives you a buzz and a good feeling, it makes you walk a little taller.

Nice one shasah,

Practice makes perfect and breeds confidence. You're story of a steep path reminds me of when I was a boy and we lived at the top of one of the steepest hills in our town fantastic to cycle down but boy was it hard work cycling up it. happy days.

Hi Amandaaa,

well put, I can empathise with these feelings but I personally dont relate them to confidence I find that to be more of a mind thing. What I look for is, as you also mention, increased energy levels and yes a greater sense of wellbeing.

Hi MM,

Not into withdrawl and setting high exercise targets, a friend of mine who is exactly the same age as me worked out far more than me until perhaps 2-3 yrs ago now looks like crap and I look great both men and women are always telling me how good I look. Life aint a sprint it's a marathon baby.

Victory comes to the most determined - Napoleon Bonaparte.

Thanks everyone who took the touble to reply, much appreciated.

Andy.

06-26-2009, 10:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
Andy4 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 368	Hi Chillax. Used to do weights years ago because my first part time job was loading trucks. First few weeks were hell but then it became quite a buzz. taxing manually though, we used to have to lift 50-100lb boxes above head height all day long. Into short bursts of cardio someone once told me you should attempt to make tou're heart race at least once a day. Hi Sk8, Youre right, Kids have got it right, we used to run around like mad all day just for fun Putting my feet up was just a joke but unfortunately most things that I'm passsionate about invovle the brain not the body that's why I have to motivate myself. I realise that exercise is vital. Thanks this is fun, Weight lifting in itself is a challenge and being equal to it or surpassing this challenge is an acheivement and gives you a buzz and a good feeling, it makes you walk a little taller. Nice one shasah, Practice makes perfect and breeds confidence. You're story of a steep path reminds me of when I was a boy and we lived at the top of one of the steepest hills in our town fantastic to cycle down but boy was it hard work cycling up it. happy days. Hi Amandaaa, well put, I can empathise with these feelings but I personally dont relate them to confidence I find that to be more of a mind thing. What I look for is, as you also mention, increased energy levels and yes a greater sense of wellbeing. Hi MM, Not into withdrawl and setting high exercise targets, a friend of mine who is exactly the same age as me worked out far more than me until perhaps 2-3 yrs ago now looks like crap and I look great both men and women are always telling me how good I look. Life aint a sprint it's a marathon baby. Victory comes to the most determined - Napoleon Bonaparte. Thanks everyone who took the touble to reply, much appreciated. Andy.