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Diet and EXERCISE

Posted by kindlizard at 10/06/2008

Details: So being vegan is really a great building block for long term health. But as we always hear, diet is no substitute for exercise. So I'd like to start an thread asking about what you do for exercise, and if you are among those who don't exercise, for people to chime in as to what you can do to start healthily.

I do a lot of hiking. I am able to do miles with elevation gain/ inclines relatively well despite a recent lapse of exercise. I also love top play bball and soccer, but I haven't played these in a while since you need to organize others more for those to play.

I have friends who have a hard time to go on hikes since they are out of shape. The hikes really hurt on their inclines, whereas I can sing while going through it. Does anyone have any suggestions for those who have a hard time getting in shape? I feel fortunate I have never had bronchial issues, so asthmatics who have overcome their issue to get in shape are more than welcome to chime in.

Aiming for well-rounded health...

Responses

gwenstefni - 11/12/2008 10:39:23

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HM - 11/15/2008 09:30:00

I cannot say I always exercise enough.
I don't actually "exercise".
I'm super active though.
I go dancing with friends at least 2-3 times a week, and yes, I actually get out there and dance, glisten, and drink a LOT of water.
I also bike now, though my bike was stolen and the replacement I bought needs repairs to ride properly.
I walk, and am a part of a group that does activism in town, so any rally/protest/walk for animals (such as the upcoming FFF) is a good activity not just for the resistance but also for the body. I'm also part of the radical cheerleaders, and yes, we kick ass to the point of feeling it after performing.
I like physical activity, I just find exercise boring. So something that actually does something like the above mentioned and many other things is what I do.
Note: 75% of your caloric burn is from simply keeping your body ALIVE.
THIS MEANS: if you have an active life style, the more you burn during physical exercise/activity, the more you burn while sitting/sleeping.
This is a fact.
The less you do, the less you burn, the more you retain, the less likely you will find the energy to get out there and do something... and around in circles you go.
:)
good luck:

AppleC - 11/16/2008 14:55:47

I am very energetic. To the point where sometimes I really would like to relax but can't. So I start my day early trying to wear myself out and from M-F it goes something like this: Up at 3:50Am. In the gym (in our home) by 4:10AM. Do at least 30-45 min. aerobics (mostly running). Follow aerobics with 30-40 min. weight training. Follow weight training with a 30-40 min. walk or jog or run or combination of all with our dog, Shane, a GSD.
I love the weekend. Sat. Shane and I go for a run outside, between 6 -8 miles. Sun. we go for a walk,4-6 miles and my husband comes with us.

For people who have a difficult time with exercise, they need to find somethin they CAN do for 30 minutes. It's a start. Typically if someone has never exercised, they will see some results fairly quickly. That in itself provides the motivation. But they can' just exercise without changing their diet. Their diet might be the reason they tire quickly in the first place. So.... in response to those hiking beginners, do something easy, check their diet and work into it gradually.
Most important...no pressure - have fun.