I wish I had more time to workout. Over the summers when I was in college all I would do is work and then hit the gym for about 2 hrs everyday. I'm working on buying some basic equipment for my house then I can get more resistance training in
My health kick is hiking. I am planning on hiking Mt. LeConte in Gatlinburg in September. I am down from 327 in August 0f 2015 to 259 in August of 2016. I still have a ways to go. I would like to get to 220. I found out that small goals and motivation are necessary. I was recently sidetracked from hiking because of a small injury from a fall in the mud. Doing better and getting back on the trail. What ever you do for exercise or diet, the main thing is consistency. Love this discussion!!!
Welcome @TNBigfoot68. Congrats on losing 60 plus pounds. You are in my neck of the woods maybe? I'm in Murfreesboro. Where you at? How did you find this forum?
Thanks, Glad to be here. I responded earlier, but it never posted. Found this forum while checking out the Cigars and making a wish list, lol I am from the south-west corner of Williamson County @Bob_Luken.
Glad you're here @TNBigfoot68. We should meet up sometime for herf. I've been wanting to check out the B&Ms in Franklin. Now I have even more reason to do so. Stick with us here on the forum. Great group of guys here. Also get on the V-herf with us. It's a video conference thing for cigar lovers.
I used to be in shape, now....well I'm not. I can lose it if I cut out alcohol, pizza, chips etc.. But I find my will to live drops dramatically. In the next few months I need to get my knee replaced. I'm having a difficult time finding appropriate exercises that will work for my crumbling infrastructure due really bad arthritis. Any suggestions?
Sounds like a plan @Bob_Luken I have been wanting to check out one of the B&Ms off Caruthers/Bakers Bridge near the Cool Springs Mall.
@TNBigfoot68 I have been to one of those shops about five years ago. I can't remember which one but, I remember exactly what I smoked. (RP Vintage 2003)
If you think you can go tonight, send me a PM or, leave me an answer here. So far my night is free.
I used to be in shape, now....well I'm not. I can lose it if I cut out alcohol, pizza, chips etc.. But I find my will to live drops dramatically. In the next few months I need to get my knee replaced. I'm having a difficult time finding appropriate exercises that will work for my crumbling infrastructure due really bad arthritis. Any suggestions?
Talk to a physical therapist about pre surgery exercises. It is my understanding that if you start now on building that areas condition, the rehabilitation after surgery will go much better. I know there is a professional PT member on here but can't remember who it is. Good luck Jim.
Friends don't let good friends smoke cheap cigars.
@Bigshizza hey Jim I'm sorry to hear about the arthritis but I can very much relate. Most know that I am only 28 years old but what many may not know is that the multiple degenerative genetic conditions I have are forms of arthritis which means I already have arthritis of a man in his 60's+. Low impact cardio is so important and helpful for me, as my doctor says "motion is lotion" for the joints and body. If you can swimming or cycling is someone the very best things you can do and is tremendous for the cardio as well as full body, swimming especially. I hope this finds you well and hope that it helps you as well too my friend
Brett
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
Sorry to hear of that Jim. I had arthritis buildup in my shoulder AC joint. Hurt for years but last year was the last straw. It was keeping me awake at night. Doc recommend surgery to go on and clean out the joint. Painful recovery but now the shoulder feels great. Not sure if that's any kind of option for you but if it is, it may well be worth it as it was in my case.
At everybody else: we all know that receiving bombs helps ease knee pain...... Hint hint. LOL. It's been a while since I sent anything out west.......
How do you like my profile pic Taborski? @matkn293
I think @Unicorn was the PT specialist. Not sure if she lurks at all yet. Maybe @Trident could track her down
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
I also have osteoarthritis from farm work and now from 12 hour days at the jeweler's bench. You'll be glad when you have your knee back to working shape, had several friends go that route and happy they did. The joint replacements have improved considerably in the last decade.
I have just been walking 20-30 minutes a day (most days), fat guy pace sometimes then faster when I feel it, have lost 25 lb in 3 months and can fit in my clothes again, losing that office job is going to be the best thing to ever happen to me
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Congrats on losing 60 plus pounds.
You are in my neck of the woods maybe? I'm in Murfreesboro.
Where you at?
How did you find this forum?
Brett
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...
I have been to one of those shops about five years ago. I can't remember which one but, I remember exactly what I smoked. (RP Vintage 2003)
If you think you can go tonight, send me a PM or, leave me an answer here. So far my night is free.
Brett
At everybody else: we all know that receiving bombs helps ease knee pain...... Hint hint. LOL. It's been a while since I sent anything out west.......
I know 3 people who have had that done. They all turned out good and are all glad they did It.
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White