Remaining physically fit after leaving the military
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I'm waaaay fitter since I left.
My last tour was spent behind a computer. Occasionally, I was prompted to take my 3 weekly periods of exercise so I could pass the fitness test whilst still making sure the daily "trivia", mostly self perpetuating, was serviced.
Now I chose my own schedule, exercise when I wish and choose the time when I sit behind the computer.
I'm now making my last bid for 11 stones!
My last tour was spent behind a computer. Occasionally, I was prompted to take my 3 weekly periods of exercise so I could pass the fitness test whilst still making sure the daily "trivia", mostly self perpetuating, was serviced.
Now I chose my own schedule, exercise when I wish and choose the time when I sit behind the computer.
I'm now making my last bid for 11 stones!
Bertie, why did you feel the need to show the topless photo of your wife?
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Trying that 5BX thing that our Fox3wheresmybanana friend suggested.
Feels like its working, by which I mean I'm a bit sore from the 7 min miles.
Doesn't take that long either
See here: 5BX - How To Begin
Feels like its working, by which I mean I'm a bit sore from the 7 min miles.
Doesn't take that long either
See here: 5BX - How To Begin
Do remember that 5BX recommends you stay at each level till you're comfortable to move on. The competitive nature of military aircrew tends to make you want to lift the level early -resist this. It's a lifelong thing. If you overdo it, like all exercise, you risk it becoming a lifeshort thing.
Like basic training, it's after about 8-10 weeks you realise it's doing you good.
Like basic training, it's after about 8-10 weeks you realise it's doing you good.
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Bertie Thruster wrote:
When you consider that the vast bulk of modern convenience foods incorporate wheat in some guise or other, then just leaving that out will make a significant difference.
Think, no more - hamburgers, doughnuts, biscuits, cakes, sausage rolls, meat pies, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, etc. Put myself on a gluten-free diet after a period of not feeling too well. Lost count of the number of times I have wandered around my local shopping mall, almost dying of malnutrition - well very hungry, and not been able to find anything acceptable to eat.
So want to lose weight? Then just cut out all foods that incorporate wheat. It sounds easy, but it ain't.
just leaving out modern dwarf wheat products
Think, no more - hamburgers, doughnuts, biscuits, cakes, sausage rolls, meat pies, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, etc. Put myself on a gluten-free diet after a period of not feeling too well. Lost count of the number of times I have wandered around my local shopping mall, almost dying of malnutrition - well very hungry, and not been able to find anything acceptable to eat.
So want to lose weight? Then just cut out all foods that incorporate wheat. It sounds easy, but it ain't.
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My dear old Dad, who served for 39 years, just had his 91st birthday last week. He remains as fit as a fiddle and has all his marbles, and some of mine. His keep fit regime is working in the garden for 3-4 hours a day and at least one bottle of red in the evening, in summer preceeded by a beer.
I shall be following suit on my retirement.
I shall be following suit on my retirement.
Been wheat free since Jan '09.
hamburgers; I usually have 3 'quarter pounders'. I just don't eat the buns!
cakes; last 2 christmas's had the usual xmas fruit cake, chocolate log, xmas pud, mince pies. All non grain. The visiting 'kids' didn't even notice the difference! (best thing is having as much whipped cream as you want!)
pizza; make loads. (many recipes on line to make non grain pizza bases.)
French fries? You bet! Just homemade and fried in animal fat. (Just like years ago when fish and chip shops all used dripping, before they all had to convert to using 'healthy' diesel fuel!)
Do I miss wheat? Beats moobs any day!
Think, no more - hamburgers, doughnuts, biscuits, cakes, sausage rolls, meat pies, sandwiches, pasta, pizza,
cakes; last 2 christmas's had the usual xmas fruit cake, chocolate log, xmas pud, mince pies. All non grain. The visiting 'kids' didn't even notice the difference! (best thing is having as much whipped cream as you want!)
pizza; make loads. (many recipes on line to make non grain pizza bases.)
French fries? You bet! Just homemade and fried in animal fat. (Just like years ago when fish and chip shops all used dripping, before they all had to convert to using 'healthy' diesel fuel!)
Do I miss wheat? Beats moobs any day!
