☕ Fitness and Health Discussion Thread ☕

[Washington Resistance Army]

This literally isn't true and has no factual basis. It's just a stupid old legend.

From my perspective, I've verified the legend to be true for the most part.

That's not how any of this works. You going bald isn't evidence of masturbation causing it.

[Valentine Z]

I am more or less the opposite definition of fit. I ain't exactly fat and in fact, I am quite a skinny dude.

It just so happens that my metabolic rate was so crazily fast, and I would get crazy bursts of energy from that very food I eat, way more than others. Would that explain why I am so cheerful and happy? I don't know the exact science behind but... anyway,

During school days, I would hit at least 6000 steps every single weekday and come the holidays now, I will be lucky if I can hit even 1000-2000 steps. Though for some days, I did like a 6 km walk/hike around a garden or a nature reserve because I love nature photography.

[Inkopolitia]

My diet's pretty bad. Too many choco biscuits at work and too many lazy takeaways. When you're prone to low mood and anxiety it's easy to slip into using food for energy, comfort or an excuse for a break.

Only teetering on the edge of normal/overweight rather than being a blubberbus, but I need to try and cut down a bit on the lazy lapses. Do that and keep up the 40min lunchtime walks I've taken up in the past year and it shouldn't be too difficult to get myself back in order.

Is this like a personal attack or something?


In all seriousness, I feel this on a personal level. When you're anxious or sad you just resort to eating whatever there is, even if it's unhealthy. I've had days where I eat nothing just because I don't feel hungry, and I have days where I eat like a goddamn whale. But yeah, it's tough to replace what you have gotten used to (The unhealthy takeaway food) with better alternatives when you have low mood.

[Ethel mermania]

My diet's pretty bad. Too many choco biscuits at work and too many lazy takeaways. When you're prone to low mood and anxiety it's easy to slip into using food for energy, comfort or an excuse for a break.

Only teetering on the edge of normal/overweight rather than being a blubberbus, but I need to try and cut down a bit on the lazy lapses. Do that and keep up the 40min lunchtime walks I've taken up in the past year and it shouldn't be too difficult to get myself back in order.

I just got a Fitbit to see where my walking was, turns out as a matter of routine I walk 5 miles a day.

[Thermodolia]

I promised myself that when I reach my late 20s or reach 30 I would start working out, so I don't end up with a dad bod XD

It is already too late by then, I know this because I'm 30. You need to start exercising at age 10 if not earlier, to get into the Chuck Norris tier of legendary physique. Our best days are constantly behind us. It only gets harder as time progresses.

Not everyone needs to be super ripped to be healthy. You can start exercising at any age to be healthy. Ya it might be hard but for hat in life isn’t hard? Quitting because it’s too hard is a bullshit excuse, don’t give up on yourself.

I know several people who have gotten better and lost a lot of weight in their 40s, 50s, and whenever

[Thermodolia]

My diet's pretty bad. Too many choco biscuits at work and too many lazy takeaways. When you're prone to low mood and anxiety it's easy to slip into using food for energy, comfort or an excuse for a break.

Only teetering on the edge of normal/overweight rather than being a blubberbus, but I need to try and cut down a bit on the lazy lapses. Do that and keep up the 40min lunchtime walks I've taken up in the past year and it shouldn't be too difficult to get myself back in order.

I just got a Fitbit to see where my walking was, turns out as a matter of routine I walk 5 miles a day.

I walk about 8 miles a day just due to work

[Thermodolia]

This seems like the best place to post this; does anyone know how to detect/stop/reverse a receding hairline?

There really isn’t anything you can do. Hairloss is genetic and there’s not really anything you can do to stop it

[The Xenopolis Confederation]

This seems like the best place to post this; does anyone know how to detect/stop/reverse a receding hairline?

There really isn’t anything you can do. Hairloss is genetic and there’s not really anything you can do to stop it

My Dad's 55 and he's still got a decent hairline. Same with my Grandpa on both sides.

[Kowani]

This seems like the best place to post this; does anyone know how to detect/stop/reverse a receding hairline?

If you're male, the best way I know of is to quit masturbating. From experience, I know a heavy habit causes hair loss to some extent. Usually your hair thins first, as opposed to any noticeable loss. If you're bald like George Costanza, it might be more fashionable to go completely bald as opposed to leaving the sides intact.

Congratulations. None of what you said was correct.

[Inkopolitia]

Anyways, do you guys know how to quit unhealthy eating habits (Eating too much fat, eating/drinking too much sugary food/drinks)? I always try to not grab a can of soda or some cheap croissants from the gas station but I always end up failing. I'm only in my 15's and I know that if I treat my body like this it'll be very hard to recover. What do I do? I seriously don't know.

[Kowani]

Anyways, do you guys know how to quit unhealthy eating habits (Eating too much fat, eating/drinking too much sugary food/drinks)? I always try to not grab a can of soda or some cheap croissants from the gas station but I always end up failing. I'm only in my 15's and I know that if I treat my body like this it'll be very hard to recover. What do I do? I seriously don't know.

Avoid the situations in which you may find yourself wanting the craved food?

[Napkizemlja]

Never skip leg day.

[Bombadil]

Anyways, do you guys know how to quit unhealthy eating habits (Eating too much fat, eating/drinking too much sugary food/drinks)? I always try to not grab a can of soda or some cheap croissants from the gas station but I always end up failing. I'm only in my 15's and I know that if I treat my body like this it'll be very hard to recover. What do I do? I seriously don't know.

Get a bag of baby carrots, anytime you're arriving somewhere you might buy unhealthy food just pop one in your mouth.

[Chernoslavia]

I actually thought of making a fitness and workout discussion but thought that all I'd get is people accusing me of fat shaming.

[Inkopolitia]

Anyways, do you guys know how to quit unhealthy eating habits (Eating too much fat, eating/drinking too much sugary food/drinks)? I always try to not grab a can of soda or some cheap croissants from the gas station but I always end up failing. I'm only in my 15's and I know that if I treat my body like this it'll be very hard to recover. What do I do? I seriously don't know.

Imo, it is easier for younger people to work on themselves than older but as Thermo said, anyone can make themselves better at any age. I'm young myself and I know I have more freetime to spend on exercise than others. Its simply mustering up the discipline to do so.

I walk past convience stores everyday. When I find myself in need of something sweet, I go for orange juice or chocolate milk instead of soda. I don't go for sugary foods because the drinks alone are enough for me but sometimes I'll go for a small Cadbury bar. Usually I remind myself Ill be home soon and theres food there.

Its mental discipline tbh, reminding urself of why u shouldnt and the will to not do it.

Thank you! I'll definitely try.
That being said, is swimming a good way to reduce belly fat?

[Chernoslavia]

Anyways, do you guys know how to quit unhealthy eating habits (Eating too much fat, eating/drinking too much sugary food/drinks)? I always try to not grab a can of soda or some cheap croissants from the gas station but I always end up failing. I'm only in my 15's and I know that if I treat my body like this it'll be very hard to recover. What do I do? I seriously don't know.

Get a bag of baby carrots, anytime you're arriving somewhere you might buy unhealthy food just pop one in your mouth.

One?

[Bombadil]

Get a bag of baby carrots, anytime you're arriving somewhere you might buy unhealthy food just pop one in your mouth.

One?

The point is to create a trigger to change the habit.. how many you eat is irrelevant though if you eat the whole bag it might be a problem.

[Chernoslavia]

One?

The point is to create a trigger to change the habit.. how many you eat is irrelevant though if you eat the whole bag it might be a problem.

Interesting thing to look into. And whats wrong with Gyms? The Planet Fitness close to me only charge $10 for first timers and they have the widest selection of exercise equipment.

[Likar]

What would be a good diet?

[Chernoslavia]

What would be a good diet?

Are you looking to lose weight, gain muscle mass, other?

[Likar]

What would be a good diet?

Are you looking to lose weight, gain muscle mass, other?

Let me say.. just cut down on the sugars, and since I am a growing boy (yes, I am a young NS player), weight does not matter as much.

[Bombadil]

The point is to create a trigger to change the habit.. how many you eat is irrelevant though if you eat the whole bag it might be a problem.

Interesting thing to look into. And whats wrong with Gyms? The Planet Fitness close to me only charge $10 for first timers and they have the widest selection of exercise equipment.

I dunno, something about people walking on treadmills in a line like muppets.

[Chernoslavia]

Are you looking to lose weight, gain muscle mass, other?

Let me say.. just cut down on the sugars, and since I am a growing boy (yes, I am a young NS player), weight does not matter as much.

A low carb diet then. Just avoid breads, rice, and sweets including sodas, even the ''zero calorie'' crap. There are many ketogenic diet plans too. Just don't go overboard with the fried and greasy foods.

[Likar]

Let me say.. just cut down on the sugars, and since I am a growing boy (yes, I am a young NS player), weight does not matter as much.

A low carb diet then. Just avoid breads, rice, and sweets including sodas, even the ''zero calorie'' crap. There are many ketogenic diet plans too. Just don't go overboard with the fried and greasy foods.

Guess I wont be eating Halal Guys.

[Kowani]

Thank you! I'll definitely try.
That being said, is swimming a good way to reduce belly fat?

I am a big fan of my abs but personally I didnt use swimming to burn the fat. I did a range of crunches, situps and flutter kicks everyday until the mirror showed something I liked.

Aerobic exercise, such as cross country running, is best for reducing fat and lap swimming is aerobic exercise.

https://www.speedo.com/on/demandware.st ... 0c6ede3a34

According to this, breaststroke/butterfly/backstroke target your core so I think swimming is effective in reducing belly fat.

For me, cross-country.
As for abs/core: Crunches, Russian Twists, Plank, Side-plank, Reverse Plank, Knee to Elbow, Push-ups, sit-ups, Hip Bridges.