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[MavsX]

Originally Posted by chumdawg

Why do they have nine-foot rims at your gym?

hey man, there is nothing wrong with 9 foot rims. If they had 9 foot rims, i would dunk all day.

don't fake the funk, on a nasty dunk.

[Five-ofan]

Originally Posted by chumdawg

Why do they have nine-foot rims at your gym?

nah, ive been able to dunk again for a few months just not in a game(tried twice and felt like a moron when i missed both times.)

[mcsluggo]

I'm about 6'1" and I'm proud and happy when I can touch the net.... I have NEVER felt the actual rim itself, much less grabbed it, much much less been far enough above teh rim to dunk (nevermind the fact that I can't palm the damn ball)

but I CAN calculate eigenvectors with pen and paper
(fade to black--- as the sound of a young les nesman practicing violin plays in the background)

[mcsluggo]

I went to a PTA meeting at my daughter's school last night (she is in K-garten)


They are banning tag at recess, because it is too dangerous.

criminy.... I think the next generation will have a LOT more losing to do than the current...

[MavsX]

Originally Posted by mcsluggo

I'm proud and happy when I can touch the net.... I have NEVER felt the actual rim itself, much less grabbed it, much much less been far enough above teh rim to dunk (nevermind the fact that I can't palm the damn ball)

story of my life

[MavsX]

check out my exercise video that i made...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt5JH1CRpkQ

[Evilmav2]

Originally Posted by MavsX

check out my exercise video that i made...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt5JH1CRpkQ

Hilarious, MavsX. I was especially impressed by 'the cricket' ...

[Flacolaco]

5 days rest. My left shin is still a little tender.

Does anyone else here have anterolateral shin splints? I've bought arch supports...done every kind of stretch known to man...should I run on a soft surface instead? I don't have a swimming pool, I don't have a bike...I want to run.

And I can't. 2 runs a week and my shins are burning for days. I can't push off worth a damn. I'm useless. I go for 3 workouts a week, but that third one is always a mistake.

[Evilmav2]

Originally Posted by Flacolaco

5 days rest. My left shin is still a little tender.

Does anyone else here have anterolateral shin splints? I've bought arch supports...done every kind of stretch known to man...should I run on a soft surface instead? I don't have a swimming pool, I don't have a bike...I want to run.

And I can't. 2 runs a week and my shins are burning for days. I can't push off worth a damn. I'm useless. I go for 3 workouts a week, but that third one is always a mistake.

Ouch... In the past, I've gotten shin-splints quite often, and usually they seem to come as a result of much North-South running, especially when I haven't been working out much, and even more so, when I don't stretch out my legs before running. Additionally, I've got some fairly flat feet, so I have found that good high-arched inserts in my shoes make the damned things less likely to happen, but based upon my own experience, I'd believe that stretching and not overdoing running activities when you are out of condition, are probably the best antidotes to that wretched plague condition...

[Evilmav2]

Also, obviously, if you are a serious runner, I'm sure that you know quite well that stretching can help to mitigate or eliminate nasty things like shin-splints, so I'd have to guess that in your case wearing new (expensive, doctor prescribed) inserts, and/or maybe running on a soft asphalt track surface (perhaps at your local high-school or jr. high) might be your best options to consider in trying to help preserve the health of the front of your shins...

[Evilmav2]

Additionally, since I haven't posted on this recently dormant thread in a while... I'm still playing basketball 4-5 times a week, commute-biking everywhere, moderately lifting 3 times a week, and doing at least 30 minutes on the elliptical machine six days a week, but I got ran over by a car (while I was riding on a now kaput bike) about a month ago, so I encountered a real blip in my workout schedule because my right knee felt pretty bad after my accident, but thankfully it healed up pretty quickly... That said, my weight is still hovering around 220 lbs, but I've been lifting pretty ferociously, and I take pride in the kind of definition my arms, shoulders, and stomach muscles are exhibiting these days, so I'd say that I am happily in comparatively much better shape now than the last time I posted about said personal shape in this thread. ...

edit: Oh yeah... and I've dunked in pickup games a couple of times over the last month or two- tip-dunks, but dunks nonetheless...

[Flacolaco]

Originally Posted by Evilmav2

Also, obviously, if you are a serious runner, I'm sure that you know quite well that stretching can help to mitigate or eliminate nasty things like shin-splints, so I'd have to guess that in your case wearing new (expensive, doctor prescribed) inserts, and/or maybe running on a soft asphalt track surface (perhaps at your local high-school or jr. high) might be your best options to consider in trying to help preserve the health of the front of your shins...

Stretching is definitely my friend. A couple of ibuprofen about an hour before helps as well, but even so... thanks evil. I have a couple of large green belt type areas around me...I may see how even the terrain is and try that out. I think I'd have to drive to soft asphalt.

[mcsluggo]

I am crappy about stretching --as in I don't. ever.

This both a result of, and cause of, me being incredibly inflexible --- stretching is soooo uncomfortable. bleck


but anyway---- I have been biking into work -- my routes can take anywhere from about 10 to 30 miles roundtrip, with some serious (to me) hills.

Lately I have been getting a ton of cramps, mostly in the feet (the arches-- leading to my toes splaying out at all sorts of odd angles), but also in the calves, and occasionally in the hammies. I usually get 'em if I haven't drunk enough water, but still....

so anyway... what SHOULD be a stretching patern? Before or after long aerobic exercise? and for how long? <sigh>

[Flacolaco]

So I went to Run On today and had them look at my feet as I walk/run and they told me that I have moderate over-pronation when I run. So they recommended a shoe for me and I'll try this and see how it goes.

Damn you shin splints.....damn you.

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by mcsluggo

I went to a PTA meeting at my daughter's school last night (she is in K-garten)


They are banning tag at recess, because it is too dangerous.

criminy.... I think the next generation will have a LOT more losing to do than the current...

We used to play fun games like red rover...
Probably the most dangerous game we played was called... well, didn't really have a name. But, here's how it worked. You'd play with as many people as you could get. You'd start out with a couple of people laying on the ground. Well, everyone had to run through the people laying on the ground. The people on the ground would use whatever means possible to get you to the ground only using their legs. The last person standing won. I can remember sprinting full speed through the group on the ground a couple of times ...getting tripped and going head first into another person's knees. A couple of teeth were lost by others..but, I was lucky to only end up with a huge knot on my head.

Anyways, after the teeth were lost, our teacher made us come up with a different game. I suppose we were in 3rd or 4th grade.

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by Flacolaco

5 days rest. My left shin is still a little tender.

Does anyone else here have anterolateral shin splints? I've bought arch supports...done every kind of stretch known to man...should I run on a soft surface instead? I don't have a swimming pool, I don't have a bike...I want to run.

And I can't. 2 runs a week and my shins are burning for days. I can't push off worth a damn. I'm useless. I go for 3 workouts a week, but that third one is always a mistake.

..got a nice case of thigh splints...

I've gotten back into running the past 4 weeks.

I suppose I've run 22 of the past 28 days. I usually don't push it more than 6.25 miles. But, I've had three days off in a row due to the thigh issues.

[Flacolaco]

Wow Murph, that's good....I've never been a long distance runner like that. I just went out for a quick 2 miles with the new shoes...new shoes feel good, but my legs are still killing me because I'm too stubborn to let them heal properly from before.

I told my wife to hide my shoes and not let me run for 2 weeks....start fresh. Looks like it's just me and the roller blades/stationary bike for a while

[Murphy3]

I have alot of pain when I run. I'm not a small guy. Even when I ran my 26+ miles, I wasn't a small guy. I have alot of pain in my thighs, calves and feet. But, it's kinda a mind over matter. The biggest issue that I've had is some hip pain that has come and gone and come back again. I've basically had to stop running on streets/sidewalks because of the pain in the hip. It's not bad at all when I'm on the treadmill...but it is there when I run outside.

I just got back into running after getting back to the 230pound plus range... I've taken off about 15 so far. I'll get back down to 200 and then change up my routine to where I'm not running more than 1 to 2 times a week.

[Flacolaco]

That's awesome Murph, good work.

My pain with the shin splints is not exactly mind over matter, because I've been told if I run though them, I will give myself a stress fracture in my tibia.

Now that I know about my over pronation, and got some shoes that are supposed to help, I will take some time off, let my legs heal a bit, and start fresh, focusing on my mechanics a little more I guess. I'm trying to get to where I can do interval training 2 or 3 times a week, and cross train on something else, or just do an lighter aerobic run a couple of the other days.

[Murphy3]

Stress fractures are overrated...
What was really the pain was the plantar fascitis (sp).... had that in left and right when I was in 7th grade..at the same time.

I have had alot of foot issues..

[mcsluggo]

Originally Posted by Murphy3

We used to play fun games like red rover...
Probably the most dangerous game we played was called... well, didn't really have a name. But, here's how it worked. You'd play with as many people as you could get. You'd start out with a couple of people laying on the ground. Well, everyone had to run through the people laying on the ground. The people on the ground would use whatever means possible to get you to the ground only using their legs. The last person standing won. I can remember sprinting full speed through the group on the ground a couple of times ...getting tripped and going head first into another person's knees. A couple of teeth were lost by others..but, I was lucky to only end up with a huge knot on my head.

Anyways, after the teeth were lost, our teacher made us come up with a different game. I suppose we were in 3rd or 4th grade.

we used to play "slug"

someone would stat in the middle of a field. On their knees. While everyone else would start at the edge of the field. Standing.
The object was to get to the edge of the field on your knees, while everyone else did whatever they wanted to to get the ball away from you. If you got the ball you had to drop to your knees and move towards one of the sides NOT closest to you.

Somone eventually usually won once everyone else was flat on their back panting up blood, or a fight broke out to to distract everyone else.

good times by all

[GuerillaBlack]

delete.

[Evilmav2]

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[Evilmav2]

Wonderful... About three possessions into my first game of basketball this morning I strongly jumped for a rebound, and my right calf responded by exploding in pain- and that was the end of my morning basketball. I might have been a bit dehydrated and tired because I stayed up late last night and I didn't drink enough water before playing, but maybe that has nothing to do with it. Online searches for 'calf strain' that turn up passages like the following, are quite dismaying...

A calf strain (torn calf muscle) occurs when part of the muscle of the lower leg (gastrocnemius or soleus) is pulled from the Achilles tendon. It is similar to an Achilles tendon tear or rupture, but occurs higher up in the back of the leg. A sign of a calf strain is similar to that of an Achilles tendon rupture - you may think you've just been hit in the leg and hear a "pop." There is sudden pain at the back of the leg, pain, swelling or bruising in the calf muscle, and you have difficulty standing on the toes.

This injury happens during acceleration or changes in direction. The torn calf muscle may spasm, and contract forcefully. The toes will point down. Bruises show up in the foot and ankle due to pooling of blood from internal bleeding.

Calf strains may be minor or very severe and physician grade the injury according:

* Grade 1 Calf Strain : The muscle is stretched causing some small micro tears in the muscle fibers. Full recovery takes approximately two weeks.
* Grade 2 Calf Strain : There is partial tearing of muscle fibers. Full recovery takes approximately 5-8 weeks.
* Grade 3 Calf Strain : This is the most severe calf strain with a complete tearing or rupture of muscle fibers in the lower leg. Full recovery can take 3-4 months and, in some instances, surgery may be needed.

Hopefully, I haven't torn anything loose from my achilles tendon, but gosh-darned it, the way my right calf feels, and the fact that the back of my right calf is starting to look awfully bruised, even though I didn't bump anything or anyone whilst playing, indicates that I probably did... Dang it... If this doesn't feel better by tonight or tomorrow, I'll bet that it is likely that if I want to continue working out next month, I'll probably be forced to do something tedious like having to ride an exercise bike for an hour every day, just because my possibly seperated calf won't allow me to work out on the elliptical machine or run stairs or play pickup balll... Dang it, again...

[Big Boy Laroux]

Ouch, evil... just ouch. sorry to hear that man.

in my basketball related news, i'm looking awesome on the court. I just had LASIK and now I have to wear protective eyewear. I went the shield route (a la Bo Outloaw) rather than the goggles. i'm a force to be reckoned with!

[Flacolaco]

My shin/tibia isn't healing as fast as I'd like. I'm starting to wonder if I really did give myself some kind of smalls tress fracture or if I'm just a girl. It hurts at times of complete inactivity even.

I guess I might go see what one o' dem big city docktors has to say ter me from his book learnin.

[jthig32]

Bumping this thread to share the following:

It's not really a New Year's resolution because I started about a month ago (in earnest), but I'm currently undertaking a (hopefully) permanent change to my eating habits. My current goal is to get under 200 pounds, and from there I'd like to ideally get back to 180 or so and stay there. I'd REALLY like to get back to the rail thin 150 I was when I graduated high school a mere eight years ago, but my body filled out before actually getting fat so I don't think that's happening.

I started out gradually, first step was to stop drinking cokes of any kind. Haven't had any in several months and I'm to the point now that I don't think I'll ever have one again, because I just don't want one. I drink unsweat tea or water at all times now.

Second step was to (temporarily) completely swear off sweets (candy, dessert of any kind). I went one month without any of it, and now I eat it very sparingly while rarely craving it.

Then about a month ago I started severely altering my daily diet, cutting back on portions, eating chicken sandwiches instead of hamburgers, not eating fries, etc. I also had to stop eating terrible snacks in between meals. My office has free snacks and cokes in the break room, and that has not helped my current situaion. I'm not really counting calories or carbs because I'm trying to stay away from habits that I'm not willing to carry on permanently. Really I'm just eating smarter and less.

From my high point over the summer that triggered this, I've dropped from 240 to 218 (I'm 5' 8"....). My next step is to actually try and find some time to get active; all of the weight loss so far has been completely from changing eating habits. I still sit at a computer all day and haven't even touched the treadmill or gym. One hurdle at a time I guess.

So anyway, that's my current plan of attack. My dad and his entire family are overweight and over the summer I realized at 26 I was WAY ahead of my dad's schedule on the fat scale and had to do something about it.

[BGMaverick9]

That's great...congrats man. Keep it up, you've gone this far, see it through to the end.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by jthig32

Bumping this thread to share the following:

It's not really a New Year's resolution because I started about a month ago (in earnest), but I'm currently undertaking a (hopefully) permanent change to my eating habits. My current goal is to get under 200 pounds, and from there I'd like to ideally get back to 180 or so and stay there. I'd REALLY like to get back to the rail thin 150 I was when I graduated high school a mere eight years ago, but my body filled out before actually getting fat so I don't think that's happening.

I started out gradually, first step was to stop drinking cokes of any kind. Haven't had any in several months and I'm to the point now that I don't think I'll ever have one again, because I just don't want one. I drink unsweat tea or water at all times now.

Second step was to (temporarily) completely swear off sweets (candy, dessert of any kind). I went one month without any of it, and now I eat it very sparingly while rarely craving it.

Then about a month ago I started severely altering my daily diet, cutting back on portions, eating chicken sandwiches instead of hamburgers, not eating fries, etc. I also had to stop eating terrible snacks in between meals. My office has free snacks and cokes in the break room, and that has not helped my current situaion. I'm not really counting calories or carbs because I'm trying to stay away from habits that I'm not willing to carry on permanently. Really I'm just eating smarter and less.

From my high point over the summer that triggered this, I've dropped from 240 to 218 (I'm 5' 8"....). My next step is to actually try and find some time to get active; all of the weight loss so far has been completely from changing eating habits. I still sit at a computer all day and haven't even touched the treadmill or gym. One hurdle at a time I guess.

So anyway, that's my current plan of attack. My dad and his entire family are overweight and over the summer I realized at 26 I was WAY ahead of my dad's schedule on the fat scale and had to do something about it.

Great job, Thiggy!

Going from 240 to 218 by simply changing your eating habits is an amazing first step - with that kind of progress, your goal of 180 should be easily attainable with a steady workout routine... You have plenty of reason to be proud of yourself - keep up the good work!

[Big Boy Laroux]

That's awesome, Thig!

and i agree, a drop that size without exercising only bodes well for you once you start to get active. Even more impressive is that you made that change over the holidays!!

Are there any activities you like? The key is finding something you like to do, so that exercise doesn't feel like a chore or become something you dread. My things are basketball and kickboxing. I throw in some weight training and running every so often, but kickboxing gives me a great cardio workout. I'm a desk jockey myself when i'm in town, so I know how hard it can be to get motivated. Even worse, i'm in sales, so that means travel. And travel makes it even harder to exercise and maintain good eating habits.

Originally Posted by jthig32

I drink unsweat tea or water at all times now.

hmmm, i know sike and flaco prefer sweaty tea...

[BGMaverick9]

Big Boy Laroux, that's right. You just need to find something that makes you say "alright! Let's go ____ today!" It can't feel like a chore or a process, if you're naturally excited about it, the whole thing will be much better.

[Flacolaco]

That is awesome thig. (You go.....boy)

I had a job a few years back (running around a restaurant 10 hours a day) and then I got my current job (sitting in an office 10 hours a day) and had to make some adjustments. The soda was the first thing to go. It's an amazing difference that a lot of people don't realize...so, right on there.

[Big Boy Laroux]

Man, no kidding - for some reason, I drink a lot when I eat. Not sure why I do, but the refills keep on coming. Back in the day when my metabolism was higher, I'd be drinking coke. But now it's pretty much water, and occasionally some coke zero or diet coke.

[Robillion]

thig that is pretty awesome. keep it up.

I just rededicated myself for new years to become more active so I have more energy throughout the day. I kinda started the building blocks last year, but did not stick to it as hard as I should have due to work/relationships/other stresses that took me off my regimen. Last year my resolution was to not eat red meats for the year and just stick to lots of chicken/fish (mainly to keep me away from burgers). That went on until September then I caved. Soo this year I am giving up sodas. I only pretty much drink them when I go out to eat, but I am going to stop that as well. My girlfriend is doing the same so us keeping each other accountable is going to help immensely.

I am 22
185 lbs, 6' tall
I wouldn't mind losing about 10 lbs, but mainly I am shooting to tone my muscle. I have a pretty broad shoulders, and my legs are very strong. Just need to tone up my arms, abs mainly.

So I will be starting to play basketball again on a daily basis for an hour or so, as well as run for an hour or so on the treadmil. I enjoyed this routine very much when I was able to stick to it. Gave me tons of energy throughout the day and I just felt healthier. This time around, I am going to add in some light lifting as well about 3 days a week to help define muscle tone more.

Anyone know of some good lifting routines to use for muscle definition? Is it better to do many reps of light weights in this case rather than fewer with heavier?

[FINtastic]

Originally Posted by Robillion

I am 22
185 lbs, 6' tall
I wouldn't mind losing about 10 lbs, but mainly I am shooting to tone my muscle. I have a pretty broad shoulders, and my legs are very strong. Just need to tone up my arms, abs mainly.

So I will be starting to play basketball again on a daily basis for an hour or so, as well as run for an hour or so on the treadmil. I enjoyed this routine very much when I was able to stick to it. Gave me tons of energy throughout the day and I just felt healthier. This time around, I am going to add in some light lifting as well about 3 days a week to help define muscle tone more.

Anyone know of some good lifting routines to use for muscle definition? Is it better to do many reps of light weights in this case rather than fewer with heavier?

Toning muscle is kind of a bogus term. What it sounds like to me is that you want to lean out so I'd suggest to just keep losing weight and lifting. As far as a routine, there is a lot of stuff that comes into play, but any basic full-body routine will do (since you want to do it three times a week). Don't do high reps, low weights though, that's pretty much a waste of time.

[GermanDunk]

If you don´t like soda, can´t you mix it with whiskey or so ?

[92bDad]

Thanks for bumpin this thread...I've been looking for some place to get me started, in terms of accountable to my own goals.

I'm 5'11" and I've balooned up to 260 pounds...which by the way, contrary to all these shows and places that try to make that 'Self-Esteem' though of it's okay to be fat...dude this freakin sucks!!!

My knees hurt all the time, my back hurts, my stomach revolts...not to mention the gas, but that's a whole other story. There's a ton of other stuff, but suffice it to say, that being fat freakin sucks...so I am about to go on another lifestyle change to get back to a healthy weight and enjoy life again.

My goal is to stop the roller coaster of weight loss/gain.

Now I've done this before, about 5 years ago, I went from 248 down to 188 and man was life going good. I had changed my eating habits and went on a serious 4-5 times a week at the gym routine.

However back then, my goal was motivated due to a family vacation (Cruise)...I wanted to look a certain way and I managed to reach that goal...but it was superficial and the minute we got back from the vacation, I lost my good habits and went back to sitting on the couch and eating stuff that was not healthy for me.

So now, I'm back to hitting the healthy trail.

So here are a list of changes that I have to make over the next 90 days, taking one step at a time...then focusing on getting healthy by the end of year holidays of 2009.

(Goal of around 190...this goal will change as I get close and can determine my body/fat ratio...I would like to get below 15% by the end of this year)

Habits needed:

1) - Cut out Soda's...this is my first goal...those liquid calories kill me and it will be a challenge to go through the withdrawl...I probably drink close to a 2 liter a day, between cans, fast food and other...
2) - Cut out fast food - follow the Huckabee plan...if the food has to pass through the window of my car to get to me, then I don't need to eat there!!! Life is busy and sure it's convenient, but at what cost to my body.
3) - Build an exercise habit. I have a Gym membership but have not used it in months...and when I did, I was not consistant. I need to start slow, develop the habit...don't try to be Mr. Universe, accept that I'm fat and can't throw the weights or exercise like I use to. It's okay to walk the treadmill and curl light weights to get started. At 40 years old, I'm happily married...it's about getting healthy and not scoring at the gym (Not that this dork could actually score at the gym...awe never mind)
4) - Change my lifestyle of eating - minimize pasta's and bread...lower my red meat intake (Brain Chemistry thing) - Increase white meats (Fish, Chicken) - Increase fresh veggies and fruits - cut out junk food (Chips, Candy Bars, etc...)

The biggest thing I have to do is manage the mental part of this battle. Allow myself to not be perfect, but keep focus when I slip here and there.

Previously when something gets me down, beit slipping on my health program, or life issues come up...I tend to binge on food. Now it may not be a tub of ice-cream...but when going out on company business, I might get the biggest steak and sides...or swing through the fast food joint on the way home and eath 3 Double Cheeseburgers instead of skipping it all together...downing a 2 liter of soda, rather than drinking water.

No doubt, those things give me a temporary 'High'...tasting great as they do down...but killing my health at the same time.

If 2009 is the year for change...then why not...I'll get with the program and report on the change that I'm experiencing...it's like good group therapy, but with the guys!!!

So far, I have not had one drop of Soda in 2009...it's a small victory that is only just over 3 days old, but a victory none the less.

As a closer, I have to figure out how to manage through my own life/work obstacles. Being in sales, I travel anywere from 1 week to 3 weeks a month. My first challenge is to change my habits at home...while I also have to create a plan for the road.

One step at a time...the first was thinking about it... the next was acting on the prompting...by writing about it on this board.

I'll report my weight on a monthly basis...I don't want to focus on the weight as much as the changing of habit/lifestyle process...but the weight will provide a measuring tool in terms of results.

I am starting at 260 pounds. Next weight check-in is February 1st. My target is 250 pounds at that time.

Best wishes to the rest of you working to get healthy!!!

[GermanDunk]

Sounds good. Have you thought about switching to asian food, partly ?

And : Soda, chocolate, sweets ... --> overrated. I consume none of them. Maybe 400 g Chocolate in bars p.a. . It´s all about habits.

[92bDad]

I mix the types of food...and yes, I do eat Asian food.

My biggest crutch here is Tex-Mex!!! I'm working on portion control...being self-disciplined is not my strongest quality...but working towards a succesful goal is.

What's funny is that the knowledge of health is rather simple...the most challenging aspect is the self-discipline.

Currently of all the bad stuff...soda's are my #1 detractor...it's liquid calories and I can easily put away 1000 or more calories away a day through soda. Add that to the food and it's too much!!!

I am working to manage my intake...at the relative same time, I am working to increase my calorie burn rate. To lose weight I have to burn more than I take in...

Of course the difficult part will be at the end of the year...when I reach my goal, learning how to manage staying balanced...intake and burn rate being equal. But I'll cross that bridge when I get there!!!

[u2sarajevo]

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