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Levi501

Levi501

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Following on from Allez’s Junk food thread, it revved me up to share my thoughts on diet, health, exercise and lifestyle.
Most on here are knocking on a bit, me included, 71 this year I’ve followed a regime for the last 15 years of healthy living, always happy to share my views, but always love to hear of other posters thoughts.
 
Eldest lad (who works for the community trust) got me on the fit fans course when I'd retired told me I was too fat and I should shape up so I could enjoy my retirement 🤷
12 weeks of diet and lifestyle tips later and I'd lost 2 stone and felt so much better. Had my 6 month check and had only put 2lbs back on.
I regularly go to the keep fit sessions on a Wednesday and try to live a healthy lifestyle.
That's not to say I can't have a few after a Blackpool win🍻
But that's probably why I've kept the weight off😂
 
Wizzerboy said:
Eldest lad (who works for the community trust) got me on the fit fans course when I'd retired told me I was too fat and I should shape up so I could enjoy my retirement 🤷
12 weeks of diet and lifestyle tips later and I'd lost 2 stone and felt so much better. Had my 6 month check and had only put 2lbs back on.
I regularly go to the keep fit sessions on a Wednesday and try to live a healthy lifestyle.
That's not to say I can't have a few after a Blackpool win🍻
But that's probably why I've kept the weight off😂
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Losing 2stone is a great result, I’ve never been to a gym, but do my exercises at home, I’d happily put a few pounds on to see us stay up! 😂
 
1. Move more.
2. Eat less.
3. Don’t eat Mayo.
4. Eat less processed food. Don’t eat cured meats such as ham and pork.
5. Buy a home blood pressure tester. They don’t cost much. High blood pressure is a silent killer. But you can check it yourself frequently at home.
6. Get a bowel cancer test. (That reminds me of when the GP asked me to bring in a sample to he could have it tested. I brought it contained in the small pot he gave me. He called me into his room and asked me to take a seat. But I looked around and told him there was nowhere to sit. To which he replied, ‘I thought you had a stool with you’. 😬
Anyways I gave him the stool and he said ‘thanks, that’s £50 to pay please’. To which I replied, ‘hang on, I haven’t got a pot to piss in!’
(I’ll get my coat). 😔
 
Malced said:
1. Move more.
2. Eat less.
3. Don’t eat Mayo.
4. Eat less processed food. Don’t eat cured meats such as ham and pork.
5. Buy a home blood pressure tester. They don’t cost much. High blood pressure is a silent killer. But you can check it yourself frequently at home.
6. Get a bowel cancer test. (That reminds me of when the GP asked me to bring in a sample to he could have it tested. I brought it contained in the small pot he gave me. He called me into his room and asked me to take a seat. But I looked around and told him there was nowhere to sit. To which he replied, ‘I thought you had a stool with you’. 😬
Anyways I gave him the stool and he said ‘thanks, that’s £50 to pay please’. To which I replied, ‘hang on, I haven’t got a pot to piss in!’
(I’ll get my coat). 😔
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Leave yer coat on, eat small meals leaving you wanting more,(a La Japanese) calorie restrictive optimum nutrient based food plan, get a well man/woman etc: clinic check annually. Jump around for 15 mins every morning, practice the 5 Tibetan Rights yoga every morning (Just takes 15 Mins) build up slowly. But of course you probably know all this, hopefully more posters will take these suggestions on board for a healthy future, without sounding too condescending.👍
 
Healthy diet, lots of exercise (walking with the odd bit of scrambling), minute amount of booze for the last 10 years. Currently on a FODMAP diet, cos my insides don't cope with the healthy diet !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
Cycling and spinning 3 times a week keeps me going and weight under control plus I'm motivated to this form of exercise too which makes it all the more worthwhile. Got diagnosed with Asthma last year and where this has come from at my age took me by complete surprise and is it as a result of having Covid or the vaccinations, I’ve no idea? But having had an asthma attack together with a bad chest infection only 2 weeks ago, the doctor said l could have been in serious trouble but for the fact l keep myself in good health.
 
And don`t forget your mental health!

Be inquisitive. Read widely and listen to other peoples opinions in an open-minded way.

Don`t succumb to `older person syndrome`, and think everything was better back in the day, and music today is rubbish and that kids are less respectful, and it is too hot or too cold. Stop moaning!

Embrace new things, new music, do crosswords, listen to interesting podcasts and challenge your ingrained views on life. Have coffee mornings with pals and discuss interesting stuff.

Remember what you enjoyed at school and revisit it. I`m currently learning French which I did for O Level and then dropped, and have started playing tennis again. And researching local historical stuff with an old school pal.

Walk lots and look around and wonder about things. And for f**ks sake smile more!

Good thread!
 
My strongest strongest advice to everyone on here and regardless of age is introduce resistance training into your life.
Many call if weight lifting but not necessarily so as you can use your own body weight.

Practice as a minimum doing squats. Try to do exercises like shoulder pressing and bench pressing too. These are all exercises that mimic your daily life actions like getting out of bed or a chair and reaching up to grab a jar from a cupboard. The science supporting this is overwhelming- it makes you more mobile once you reach retirement age and staves off a world of medical issues.

If you don’t want to join a gym to do it then at home with simple kettlebells or dumbbells or just your body weight is more than enough. Once you get into it and see the benefits then you might want to get into it more. It is not an age thing. Like @Lala advice on smoking it’s something all can and should do.
 
The secret to a long life is simple: 1) Buy a season ticket for the West - 2)Take a flask of tea / coffee/ Bovril to every game -3) Drape a tartan blanket over your knees even on a blazing hot day in August.
 
Chunkylad said:
My strongest strongest advice to everyone on here and regardless of age is introduce resistance training into your life.
Many call if weight lifting but not necessarily so as you can use your own body weight.

Practice as a minimum doing squats. Try to do exercises like shoulder pressing and bench pressing too. These are all exercises that mimic your daily life actions like getting out of bed or a chair and reaching up to grab a jar from a cupboard. The science supporting this is overwhelming- it makes you more mobile once you reach retirement age and staves off a world of medical issues.

If you don’t want to join a gym to do it then at home with simple kettlebells or dumbbells or just your body weight is more than enough. Once you get into it and see the benefits then you might want to get into it more. It is not an age thing. Like @Lala advice on smoking it’s something all can and should do.
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Yep, good advice Chunky.

Resistance work can be done anytime without weights - walking lunges, squats, planks, push-ups, sit-ups, etc - and band resistance work can be done whilst sat down watching tv!

No need to go to a gym, if that`s not your thing.

Just brisk walking is a good start, and look at your food packaging labels.

Green is good!
 
Cut out all junk food, Buy fresh and British, if possible, and batch cook. This means you cook a dish once and it only needs reheating as and when you want it. Turmeric, black pepper and a touch of honey in almond milk first thing. A good cleanser is apple vinegar with lemon and hot water. Home made Muesli with fresh fruit, almonds, yoghurt and almond milk for breakfast with Porridge at the weekends. This regime has resulted in me losing 3 stone since I retired, and yes I enjoy a drink.

Walking is a great exercise and though I have knackered knees, I've still managed just short of 5,000 steps per day at a slower pace this week on my three trips to hospital. Use stairs where possible not lifts.

Why should you buy British? Obviously to support our local farmers, but also to be sure how your food has been grown or reared and if necessary slaughtered. Our food standards are higher than most foreign imports.

I could go on , but I know it would bore you all.

Forgot to add I'm 75.
 
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Turned 65 in January I’ve alway been a big lad right from my school days I played rugby instead of football at school was good at shot putt and discuss on school sports days but hated all running events.

I’ve dieted every new year since I can remember I’ve been tipping the scales lately at around 20 stone (was actually 22 stone when I retired from work) I usually lose a stone or so quite easily but as soon as the weight loss stops so does the interest in the diet.

This time mainly due to my age I'm looking at it completely differently especially after my 5 year old grandson asked me why have to got such a big belly grandad over Christmas.

I’ve been walking the Dog 3 times a day for the last 11 years a combined distance I’d say of around 2-3 miles but due to his age he’s now slowing down very quickly so for Christmas I treated myself to a road bike.

I am now up to 10 miles a day and go out every day yes I know it doesn’t sound a lot but I couldn’t cycle a mile a month ago without being knackered.

I’m eating the right food now (all my own selection) and reducing the size I eat by about a third.

Snacking in the evening was always my worst default eating cheese/crackers or a packet of crisps, nuts and raisins, pretty much every night.

I’m 4 days away now from doing a dry February so in just 24 days I’ve already lost exactly a stone so it will be a few pounds more come 1st March (weigh day)

Sorry Simon but the 2 pints and a pie have long gone from the concourse bars it’s now just a coffee from now on.

I can hand on heart say in this period I’ve not had a packet of crisps any cheese (apart from a low fat spread) no bread, no cake or biscuits, no chips, no fried food, no kebabs (sorry Allez) in fact not even one carry out.

This time I’m sticking with it as you only get to live once I’m a reasonably fit guy the only medication I’m on is ramipril (high blood pressure) went on it about 10 years ago but I’ve averaged 20 stone for years which is just inexcusable.

Life’s very precious guys never overlook it look after your body or one day it will tell you enough is enough and will shut down.
 
The wife started going to slimming world back in November so I said I would support her and accept the change in diet.
Surprisingly it does work as I've lost a stone, slow and easy, you just have to watch what you eat.
 
Some good advice above, I'd echo Michelle and suggest that everyone chill the fuck out whenever possible, stress is the number one killer.
 
Jaffa_The_Hut said:
Turned 65 in January I’ve alway been a big lad right from my school days I played rugby instead of football at school was good at shot putt and discuss on school sports days but hated all running events.

I’ve dieted every new year since I can remember I’ve been tipping the scales lately at around 20 stone (was actually 22 stone when I retired from work) I usually lose a stone or so quite easily but as soon as the weight loss stops so does the interest in the diet.

This time mainly due to my age I'm looking at it completely differently especially after my 5 year old grandson asked me why have to got such a big belly grandad over Christmas.

I’ve been walking the Dog 3 times a day for the last 11 years a combined distance I’d say of around 2-3 miles but due to his age he’s now slowing down very quickly so for Christmas I treated myself to a road bike.

I am now up to 10 miles a day and go out every day yes I know it doesn’t sound a lot but I couldn’t cycle a mile a month ago without being knackered.

I’m eating the right food now (all my own selection) and reducing the size I eat by about a third.

Snacking in the evening was always my worst default eating cheese/crackers or a packet of crisps, nuts and raisins, pretty much every night.

I’m 4 days away now from doing a dry February so in just 24 days I’ve already lost exactly a stone so it will be a few pounds more come 1st March (weigh day)

Sorry Simon but the 2 pints and a pie have long gone from the concourse bars it’s now just a coffee from now on.

I can hand on heart say in this period I’ve not had a packet of crisps any cheese (apart from a low fat spread) no bread, no cake or biscuits, no chips, no fried food, no kebabs (sorry Allez) in fact not even one carry out.

This time I’m sticking with it as you only get to live once I’m a reasonably fit guy the only medication I’m on is ramipril (high blood pressure) went on it about 10 years ago but I’ve averaged 20 stone for years which is just inexcusable.

Life’s very precious guys never overlook it look after your body or one day it will tell you enough is enough and will shut down.
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Well done Jaffa 👌👍
 
Jaffa_The_Hut said:
Turned 65 in January I’ve alway been a big lad right from my school days I played rugby instead of football at school was good at shot putt and discuss on school sports days but hated all running events.

I’ve dieted every new year since I can remember I’ve been tipping the scales lately at around 20 stone (was actually 22 stone when I retired from work) I usually lose a stone or so quite easily but as soon as the weight loss stops so does the interest in the diet.

This time mainly due to my age I'm looking at it completely differently especially after my 5 year old grandson asked me why have to got such a big belly grandad over Christmas.

I’ve been walking the Dog 3 times a day for the last 11 years a combined distance I’d say of around 2-3 miles but due to his age he’s now slowing down very quickly so for Christmas I treated myself to a road bike.

I am now up to 10 miles a day and go out every day yes I know it doesn’t sound a lot but I couldn’t cycle a mile a month ago without being knackered.

I’m eating the right food now (all my own selection) and reducing the size I eat by about a third.

Snacking in the evening was always my worst default eating cheese/crackers or a packet of crisps, nuts and raisins, pretty much every night.

I’m 4 days away now from doing a dry February so in just 24 days I’ve already lost exactly a stone so it will be a few pounds more come 1st March (weigh day)

Sorry Simon but the 2 pints and a pie have long gone from the concourse bars it’s now just a coffee from now on.

I can hand on heart say in this period I’ve not had a packet of crisps any cheese (apart from a low fat spread) no bread, no cake or biscuits, no chips, no fried food, no kebabs (sorry Allez) in fact not even one carry out.

This time I’m sticking with it as you only get to live once I’m a reasonably fit guy the only medication I’m on is ramipril (high blood pressure) went on it about 10 years ago but I’ve averaged 20 stone for years which is just inexcusable.

Life’s very precious guys never overlook it look after your body or one day it will tell you enough is enough and will shut down.
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Well done for that Jaffa and whether you do one mile or fifty miles on the bike it’s all good and heading in the right direction, fresh air and opening those lungs with cardio vascular exercise will do you the world of good coupled with what you eat of course 👏👏
 
This is an excellent thread. Unfortunately, you're all putting me to shame. It's more than about time I took up some of your good ideas.
 
64 years old. I go to the gym 4-5 times a week mostly lifting weights but some cardio. I do a couple of early mornings at home on my spin bike. Eat healthy , plenty of protein but enjoy beer and wine at the weekend
 
It's all about moderation and keeping moving, I'm 64 and in the last 12 months I've started walking a mile every morning, cut out bread and crisps every other day, reduced my sugar intake and portion size. I've lost about half a stone without really trying too hard. Still like a few beers and wine at the weekends though 😉
 
Lala said:
Do not smoke. And if you do think about quitting.
Apparently quitting is the one biggest thing you can do for your health.
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Quite true LaLa.
I smoked when young but gave up when about 30 and never smoked again.
I think I'm quite healthy for my age so it must have worked. 😉
Have a good diet, MrsDP is a wonderful cook, so we eat well, and healthily.
 
Lytham_fy8 said:
Some good advice above, I'd echo Michelle and suggest that everyone chill the fuck out whenever possible, stress is the number one killer.
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True but I always think just a little bit of stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing.. keep you on your toes and all that.

Plus, don’t you find complacently smug bastards are really annoying 😂
 
Chunkylad said:
My strongest strongest advice to everyone on here and regardless of age is introduce resistance training into your life.
Many call if weight lifting but not necessarily so as you can use your own body weight.

Practice as a minimum doing squats. Try to do exercises like shoulder pressing and bench pressing too. These are all exercises that mimic your daily life actions like getting out of bed or a chair and reaching up to grab a jar from a cupboard. The science supporting this is overwhelming- it makes you more mobile once you reach retirement age and staves off a world of medical issues.

If you don’t want to join a gym to do it then at home with simple kettlebells or dumbbells or just your body weight is more than enough. Once you get into it and see the benefits then you might want to get into it more. It is not an age thing. Like @Lala advice on smoking it’s something all can and should do.
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Great advice from Chunky & plenty of others on this thread.
I've been weight training for more years than I can remember & when younger I used to do power lifting. Before you start doing resistance training - as a 'newby' (same for any physical exercise), I offer this basic advice - if I may: Research well - there's loads of material on the internet for all age groups. Take it easy, don't over do things & increase gradually. Be sure to warm up / down & drink plenty of liquids. If you have a current health issue, consult your GP before embarking on the 'new you' Good luck & look after your health👍
 
Davepick said:
Quite true LaLa.
I smoked when young but gave up when about 30 and never smoked again.
I think I'm quite healthy for my age so it must have worked. 😉
Have a good diet, MrsDP is a wonderful cook, so we eat well, and healthily.
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Like you Dave, I was a heavy smoker, 60 a day in fact, but gave up 48 years ago and wouldn't thank you for one now. The first 6 years without were the worst and as you well know there were no aids in those days to assist in giving up, it was all down to will power.
 
Curryman said:
Like you Dave, I was a heavy smoker, 60 a day in fact, but gave up 48 years ago and wouldn't thank you for one now. The first 6 years without were the worst and as you well know there were no aids in those days to assist in giving up, it was all down to will power.
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Wilf, I was never a heavy smoker, only maybe 6/7a day. Even in the army in Germany, where fags were cheap, I still smoked the same number whilst others went mad.
Mum never smoked, but Dad did. Regular order at the shop, 100 per week.
When first married, then a child, so stopped.
My sister, 6 years older, was a heavy smoker until late in life.
Bother stopped very early when in The Navy.
 
Lala said:
Do not smoke. And if you do think about quitting.
Apparently quitting is the one biggest thing you can do for your
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Lala said:
Do not smoke. And if you do think about quitting.
Apparently quitting is the one biggest thing you can do for your health.
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Good advise Lala i am seventy three never smoked but always liked a drink 12 stone and never loose or put on more than a couple of kilos always ate good wholesome food no need for eating rabbit food just do not eat large portions and be greedy and life will be fine 🤣
 
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