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I did it.... 365 straight days of exercise

by discrat
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I started right when the Pandemic really broke out and toilet paper was being scooped in mass quantities at the grocery stores.

Even when I had to travel I still got in at least a quick mile of running in my schedule. ( we just got back a few hours ago from the Disney Resort called Aulani in Honolulu, HI. for 7 days and managed to squeeze it in )

Anyway, not trying to toot my horn but after 2 hip replacements less than 4 years ago...well if I can do it so can you.

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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    That is impressive! Takes real dedication to push yourself on days when it's easy to find excuses to 'skip' a day.
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    I started right when the Pandemic really broke out and toilet paper was being scooped in mass quantities at the grocery stores.

    Even when I had to travel I still got in at least a quick mile of running in my schedule. ( we just got back a few hours ago from the Disney Resort called Aulani in Honolulu, HI. for 7 days and managed to squeeze it in )

    Anyway, not trying to toot my horn but after 2 hip replacements less than 4 years ago...well if I can do it so can you.

    Cheers
    First, well done.

    Second...
    I want to introduce my own exercise program. I do it every day and haven't missed a day in years.

    Every day;

    20 minutes of mirror looking. 120 calories burned.

    25 minute of bragging. 130 calories burned.

    Maybe a hour of typing, trying to prove how superior I am (Very stable genius). So...another 300 calories burned (because typing is exercise).

    On Monday, I spend between 3 and 4PM blaming others for my mistakes. I don't know how many calories that burns, but I know I feel better when I'm done.

    20 minutes a day chasing my cats...20 minutes a day hiding from my cats. An hour a day petting my cats. An hour of sleep lost because...well, my cats. (That one's actually true)

    Eating must burn at least 500 calories a day, I'm doing it constantly.

    And there you have it. Oh, and highjacking threads.....10 minutes a day.
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    • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      First, well done.

      Second...
      I want to introduce my own exercise program. I do it every day and haven't missed a day in years.

      Every day;

      20 minutes of mirror looking. 120 calories burned.

      25 minute of bragging. 130 calories burned.

      Maybe a hour of typing, trying to prove how superior I am (Very stable genius). So...another 300 calories burned (because typing is exercise).

      On Monday, I spend between 3 and 4PM blaming others for my mistakes. I don't know how many calories that burns, but I know I feel better when I'm done.

      20 minutes a day chasing my cats...20 minutes a day hiding from my cats. An hour a day petting my cats. An hour of sleep lost because...well, my cats. (That one's actually true)

      Eating must burn at least 500 calories a day, I'm doing it constantly.

      And there you have it. Oh, and highjacking threads.....10 minutes a day.
      "Eating must burn at least 500 calories a day, I'm doing it constantly."

      At least you have a few muscles in your arms, snow shovels are quite heavy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamell
    You are shining example of somebody that's devoted and strong willed .I love it .The consistency has paid off .Keep striving.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Good job.

    I'm lucky if I can last 365 minutes after setting a goal these days before life kicks me in the nether regions. The struggle is real. And the nether regions hurt.

    Keep it up. Don't do like many people do when they reach a goal - they stop to celebrate and lose all their gains.

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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    I started right when the Pandemic really broke out and toilet paper was being scooped in mass quantities at the grocery stores.

    Even when I had to travel I still got in at least a quick mile of running in my schedule. ( we just got back a few hours ago from the Disney Resort called Aulani in Honolulu, HI. for 7 days and managed to squeeze it in )

    Anyway, not trying to toot my horn but after 2 hip replacements less than 4 years ago...well if I can do it so can you.

    Cheers
    Congratulations and thanks for the info. I will be coming round your street with a giant electro-magnet on the back of a truck. You may find yourself coming out to take a look faster than you imagined.
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    Consistency is key -- leastaways that's what Mom always says I gotta aim for in my gravy.

    "But not like mucus, darling."

    Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

    20 minutes a day chasing my cats...20 minutes a day hiding from my cats. An hour a day petting my cats. An hour of sleep lost because...well, my cats. (That one's actually true)

    Eating must burn at least 500 calories a day, I'm doing it constantly.
    I so love it when people invest time in their pussies.

    Two an' a half hours a day dedicated to non-world-dom stuffs is a huge outlay for a Capricorn.

    You must love those guys very much.
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  • Profile picture of the author Serene Carmen
    That's awesome. Totally inspirational. Can't go wrong with consistent action!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jefay
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    That's great! I have just started exercising, and if I do 365 days, I will best proud of myself What is your nutrition plan? What supplements do you prefer? I would like to learn more. I like those vitamins and supplements from Canadian pharmacy a lot, for example. And I am really sure that you will find something good for you there too, good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author Diego Aguirre
    Nice to hear that you are taking care of what really matters in life, which is our health.
    When I am traveling, it helps me to pack a skipping rope for a 20-minute workout.
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    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    I started right when the Pandemic really broke out and toilet paper was being scooped in mass quantities at the grocery stores.

    Even when I had to travel I still got in at least a quick mile of running in my schedule. ( we just got back a few hours ago from the Disney Resort called Aulani in Honolulu, HI. for 7 days and managed to squeeze it in )

    Anyway, not trying to toot my horn but after 2 hip replacements less than 4 years ago...well if I can do it so can you.

    Cheers
    wow that's absolutely deserves respect!
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  • Profile picture of the author Vishishat Kesar
    Wow! thats really amazing. More strength to you. Keep up the good work.
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  • Profile picture of the author Hugimand
    Congratulations. I think it was a very difficult path for you to exercise during the year, however I'm sure that you feel much better than you felt previous year. I wish all people in the world would appreciate exercising and followed your sample. Well, no doubts, it will be very difficult for some people to start exercising especially in case they have never met this activity, nevertheless I believe that it's possible. The main here is to have a true desire to change something in yourself, the rest doesn't matter. You wanted to change something in yourself and you managed it, I think all the people should be motivated by your sample.
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    I started right when the Pandemic really broke out and toilet paper was being scooped in mass quantities at the grocery stores.

    Even when I had to travel I still got in at least a quick mile of running in my schedule. ( we just got back a few hours ago from the Disney Resort called Aulani in Honolulu, HI. for 7 days and managed to squeeze it in )

    Anyway, not trying to toot my horn but after 2 hip replacements less than 4 years ago...well if I can do it so can you.

    Cheers
    I keep joking about being out of shape and fat.

    But for the last year, I've been working out nearly every day, for maybe 40 minutes. Not exercises anyone would be familiar with, but mostly isometrics and hard muscle tension exercises (a holdover from my Kung Fu training days).

    My muscles and joints are constantly sore, but I work through it. I am getting a little stronger, but at 66 the body's tendency to weaken is matching my body's tendency to get stronger with exercise.

    I am losing a little weight, and I have more endurance. But my memories of being fast and light on my feet are just memories, I think.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      I keep joking about being out of shape and fat.

      But for the last year, I've been working out nearly every day, for maybe 40 minutes. Not exercises anyone would be familiar with, but mostly isometrics and hard muscle tension exercises (a holdover from my Kung Fu training days).

      My muscles and joints are constantly sore, but I work through it. I am getting a little stronger, but at 66 the body's tendency to weaken is matching my body's tendency to get stronger with exercise.

      I am losing a little weight, and I have more endurance. But my memories of being fast and light on my feet are just memories, I think.
      Good for you, Claude. 66 is still a baby. My mom who is 86 says anyone under 80 still is.

      I just passed the 18 month barrier for working out everyday about 2 weeks ago.. My knees are starting to get tender. I think I may have the beginnings of Osteoarthritis in them. And my hips are tender on most days when I do my 12 to 13 minutes per mile shuffle jog for 3 miles ( I do that 5 days a week and weights twice a week with stationary bike).

      But I keep going and moving. God knows in a years time from now my hip replacement ( artificial joints) may be shot. I just cannot stop jogging though. Yeah I'm an idiot
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        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        Good for you, Claude. 66 is still a baby. My mom who is 86 says anyone under 80 still is.

        I just passed the 18 month barrier for working out everyday about 2 weeks ago.. My knees are starting to get tender. I think I may have the beginnings of Osteoarthritis in them. And my hips are tender on most days when I do my 12 to 13 minutes per mile shuffle jog for 3 miles ( I do that 5 days a week and weights twice a week with stationary bike).

        But I keep going and moving. God knows in a years time from now my hip replacement ( artificial joints) may be shot. I just cannot stop jogging though. Yeah I'm an idiot
        "Good for you, Claude. 66 is still a baby."

        Mind of a baby anyway

        Congrats on your working out and diet, but watch those knees. Taking multivitamins helped my knees which were becoming very painful. Perhaps my liquid testosterone supplement as well Not quite so bad now and I am not dieting or exercising much.
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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        But I keep going and moving. God knows in a years time from now my hip replacement ( artificial joints) may be shot. I just cannot stop jogging though. Yeah I'm an idiot
        At first ( when I started training again) my joints would crack and pop. Even making a fist involved hearing several joints cracking.

        I started taking a couple tablespoons of Virgin olive oil and a few capsules of fish oil every day, and it helps my joints.
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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          At first ( when I started training again) my joints would Snap, Crackle and Pop. Even making a fist involved hearing several joints cracking..
          You are welcome.
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          • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
            Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

            You are welcome.
            It took a while for Claude to notice, but most of his joint noises happened when eating his breakfast of Rice Crispies.
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            • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
              Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

              It took a while for Claude to notice, but most of his joint noises happened when eating his breakfast of Rice Crispies.
              You mean Frosties, (he needs the sugar rush, and the Tiger looks Superherish).

              Sets him up to do his three pushups, and take his Milk of Magnesium.

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  • Profile picture of the author kartik rathore
    please can you answer "what would you do in your low energy days in week. when you really start thinking that what is the point of your exercising, why do you following daily routine," when one day you have to be an old man who is gonna die in pain of physical body.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by kartik rathore View Post

      please can you answer "what would you do in your low energy days in week. when you really start thinking that what is the point of your exercising, why do you following daily routine," when one day you have to be an old man who is gonna die in pain of physical body.
      I am an already an old man in pain LOL But I figure what the heck if I can get out of bed everyday and just do it then maybe there is still hope for me and everyone else
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Growing old is hard work - the mind says 'yes' but the body says "what the hell are you thinking".


    what would you do in your low energy days
    When it comes to exercise.....'one in a row' is better than none.
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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Well two years of exercising everyday is officially in the books.

    Once again I repeat that I am not trying to be boastful but rather keep myself accountable and possibly encourage others that if a 200+ fat ass like me can do it so can you
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      Originally Posted by discrat View Post

      Well two years of exercising everyday is officially in the books.

      Once again I repeat that I am not trying to be boastful but rather keep myself accountable and possibly encourage others that if a 200+ fat ass like me can do it so can you
      It's not bragging if you really did it.

      I'm genuinely proud of you.
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        It's not bragging if you really did it.

        I'm genuinely proud of you.
        Not that it ever stopped you.
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      Originally Posted by discrat View Post

      Well two years of exercising everyday is officially in the books.
      That is great to hear. Do you do your exercises indoors when the weather is bad ?
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  • Profile picture of the author diypthomeny
    So, what happens after 365 days of exercise?
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      Originally Posted by diypthomeny View Post

      So, what happens after 365 days of exercise?
      You can try reading post #19 & 26
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