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martin
Posts: 74852 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
![]() Bump. Moved from OT forum to here, thought it was appropriate.
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fishmike
Posts: 53645 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 7/19/2002 Member: #298 USA |
![]() Briggs you might really benefit from some Wim Hof breathing
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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Philc1
Posts: 27758 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 9/2/2020 Member: #8897 |
![]() I run minimum 10 miles per week. Good for you with your workout stay strong
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Nalod
Posts: 70710 Alba Posts: 155 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
![]() Briggs, good for you! Glad you found a way thru this and the discipline to stick to it!
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NYKBocker
Posts: 38307 Alba Posts: 474 Joined: 1/14/2003 Member: #377 USA |
![]() Keep it up BRIGGS. Rooting for you buddy.
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smackeddog
Posts: 38386 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 3/30/2005 Member: #883 |
![]() BRIGGS wrote:To start off I’ve had a form of Parkinson’s disease for 23 years—- since I was 30. I was a big runner back then— although honestly not that good at all. Glad your finding routines that boost your health while your body and abilities alter- I'm finding as I get older (40) it's like a game of chess! Before covid I used to like swimming 4 times a week, but since the outbreak I switched to running (11miles twice week), plus 2x 7 mile walks a week, and then did some abs routine and dumbbells so I wouldn't lose strength in my upper body. Somehow despite exercising more intensely, and for longer, I somehow gained 7lb's in a month! So had to adjust my diet. Then ended up with an inguinal hernia (not caused from the exercise but I think it was a genetic disposition as my dad had one in the same place)- not pleasant, but not the end of the world (though it will be if my intestines end up getting strangulated, or somehow descend into my balls! (a rare development, but it is meant to be agony and makes your balls swell up! But see what I mean about it being like a game of chess?😂 Glad you seem to be getting the upper hand lately- I find exercise helps me mentally too as I can either think about stuff while doing it or get a bit of an escape. Plus you can eat more! |
jrodmc
Posts: 32927 Alba Posts: 50 Joined: 11/24/2004 Member: #805 USA |
![]() Way to go BRIGGS! The one thing I've accepted is that once over 50, it can take YEARS to see progress from exercise. Keep at it bro!
I'm 59, and the summer before COVID I was trying to run full court at just over 290lbs. Surprise! It was not working. I quit ball, started doing nothing but cardio and weights, 3 x a week (to keep it doable). 6 months in, I went to 4 x a week. It's been over a year and half, and although the results are not incredible, I can honestly say it's worth it. Just have to keep to it, no matter what. I may have to look into getting my jaw wired shut at some point (eating multiple course meals after 8-9pm at night is my greatest downfall), but at least I'll be back to setting some nasty-azz Taj Gibson screens and shooting light's out iso ball this summer. |
Welpee
Posts: 23162 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 1/22/2016 Member: #6239 |
![]() Wow, I'm speechless. Thanks for sharing BRIGGS. You are one strong dude, both physically and mentally.
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KnickDanger
Posts: 24375 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/30/2017 Member: #7578 |
![]() We love you man : )
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BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() It’s been tough spending near half my life ill. But like anything in life you learn to adapt and then you look to enjoy what you have. Ultimate knocks has been a great 20 year helper for me. Where you can post and talk with your internet friends about the team we love. I’m sure others feel
The same way. I remember doing the draft game once from the hospital—-I was scared but the subject helped me take my mind off it. Mental and physical outlets are important to all humans RIP Crushalot😞
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ramtour420
Posts: 26154 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 3/19/2007 Member: #1388 Russian Federation |
![]() Wow, very inspiring stuff. I am a lazy bum compared to you guys. Just came back to Russia 10 days ago after having lived in LA for 11 months. I gained about 20 pounds of fat in my stomach while there. I was 220 pounds at 6'2" and type 1 diabetes. My sugar control has been always terrible. I am 40. Some complications started to develop.
My wife said "Keto or slow death" I have been on Keto for 10 days now. No exercise, and I eat as much as I want of super fatty stuff. Cream? Only 30% fat. Butter? No problem. Fried fish? I eat as much as I like. ( Fatty foods are super filling and it's impossible to overeat) As long as I eat less than 30 g of carbs per day it's all good. I lost 5 pounds in 10 days and I feel great. Lost one size in waist. My blood sugars are .... Let's just say I have never had anything even remotely close to such great numbers. Not even when I used to go to the gym 3 times a week. Or swam or played ball every other day. I used to inject 20-25 units of fast acting insulin per day and 28 units of long acting. Now I use about 5-7 units of fast acting per day and long acting hasn't changed. If anyone here is a diabetic ( type 1 or 2) check out Keto or low-carb. It WILL change your life. Everything you have ever wanted is on the other side of fear- George Adair
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Nalod
Posts: 70710 Alba Posts: 155 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
![]() ramtour420 wrote:Wow, very inspiring stuff. I am a lazy bum compared to you guys. Just came back to Russia 10 days ago after having lived in LA for 11 months. I gained about 20 pounds of fat in my stomach while there. I was 220 pounds at 6'2" and type 1 diabetes. My sugar control has been always terrible. I am 40. Some complications started to develop. I’ve lost 28lbs since Sept removing sugars. Only Berries and Apples for fruits, no beets, no potatoes, and really a lot of fish, chicken and beef. No pork. NO grains but Oats and Millet. Did not have a drink for 3 months and only one per week now. Basically keto and Gluten free. It did a detox I did for 56 days but kept it going four months. I have introduced more Dairy and now maintaining. Ramping up workouts will keep it of. My bloodwork was “good” prior but Dr. told me it be great if I lost 20. I want to lose another 15. I have not played tennis in 18 months but start back in two weeks SLOWLY. I had two shoulder operations on my right side. I was prediabetic in my 40’s but my heart surgery seemed to retard it. We monitor that. |
martin
Posts: 74852 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
![]() jrodmc wrote:Way to go BRIGGS! The one thing I've accepted is that once over 50, it can take YEARS to see progress from exercise. Keep at it bro! Were you the guy in the basement who was doing all of that election hacking that Trump kept talking about? Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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Welpee
Posts: 23162 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 1/22/2016 Member: #6239 |
![]() ramtour420 wrote:Wow, very inspiring stuff. I am a lazy bum compared to you guys. Just came back to Russia 10 days ago after having lived in LA for 11 months. I gained about 20 pounds of fat in my stomach while there. I was 220 pounds at 6'2" and type 1 diabetes. My sugar control has been always terrible. I am 40. Some complications started to develop.A couple of years ago I lost a noticeable amount of weight making one simple adjustment. I watched a documentary on soft drinks/sugar and for a few months I cut out all drinks from my diet and just drank water with a slice of lemon to give it some favor. I wasn't even trying to lose weight but that one adjustment cause me to unintentionally lose weight to the point that co-workers were asking me if I was trying to slim down. |
Vmart
Posts: 31800 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 5/23/2002 Member: #247 USA |
![]() I have to get back to running and exercise. As it is I have hypertension and central obesity is a potential issue being 51 it’s so easy to pack on pounds. I’m at the age where I get hurt sleeping. Man aging sucks.
Keep it up Briggs. And thanks for the motivation to get back. |
BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() https://www.facebook.com/100012208203833/videos/1144875982595998
a few months back. still half way decent RIP Crushalot😞
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