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- olivieri, on 10/10/2007, -5/+32Great Picture!
- omnithought, on 10/10/2007, -0/+14I found a way to keep myself on track: stop caring about weight. Instead, just consistently exercise and eat right. That way, when a plateau happens and there are a couple weeks where no pounds are coming off, I don't get discouraged and quit. Even if the pounds aren't dropping off as quickly, I'm still getting healthier. I don't weigh myself anymore. I just keep doing the right thing and keep feeling better. The weight loss inevitably follows.
Oh, and pics of hotties don't hurt either! Good motivation! - wvdavis, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9Do you really need tips about how to integrate masturbation into your daily routine?
- cmiller1, on 10/10/2007, -0/+8love the ass cleavage
- thelastcivilian, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Tape your exercise routine to your computer monitor. So if I'm bored, instead of checking to see what's new since I last checked digg, I can do some weightlifting.
- maclaxguy, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=390606540&size ...
- Banichi, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4*This* is excellent advice. The article linked is ok, the author is right. Plan something easy that you do at the same time every day. Every day on my way home I stop at the gym and work out for half an hour. It's about living a healthier lifestyle NOT just losing weight. Losing weight is just a side effect of a healthier lifestyle. Diets don't work, lifestyle changes do!
- stympman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Now I wonder how many Digg users will actually do this?
- cygnus2112, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4So how much do your poops weigh, on average?
- chyya, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4excellent post. i use the blog thing too. i dont want to let all my fans down so it gives me the extra motivation to go the extra mile
- tradwolley, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4I seriously doubt that was a digg user.
- bdbr, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Zenhabits has to be one of the most inappropriately-named blogs out there; most of their articles are more about the destination than the journey. Same with this article about exercise: as usual, they get all "goal-oriented" and completely disregard the notion of lifestyle. Making charts and tracking the progress of something that should just be a part of everyday life isn't very zen-like.
Many of you are far more enlightened. Exercise and proper diet has to be a part of everyday life. If its just a one-time goal that you set, and once you reach it you're "done" and you slip back into the habits that got you overweight in the first place, you'll find yourself setting the same goal before long. - rockefeller2, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Advise to anyone wanting to get a six pack: Run, run, run, run, run.........
Don't expect to get abs doing 200 situps a day if you have a layer of fat on top of them. Everyone has abs, you just can't see them.
Reduction of body fat percentage will reveal abs. - KevenM, on 10/10/2007, -3/+53 Comments and still not a word about masturbation?
- varmint007, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I've gotten into and out of exercise habit for 15 years, mostly running a swimming. This time I've tried something new - instead of having a goal like, lose 15 pounds, my goal is continuous. That is, do SOMETHING everyday. I alternate running and situps/pushups. There is no end point. You either achieve your goal that day or you don't.
Also, convincing myself that running is an important way to spend time, really helps. It's amazing how good you feel after running for 20 minutes.
- warden1337, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2dugg for the picture.. nice buns hun!!!
- malaak, on 10/10/2007, -0/+25 minutes a day ;-)
- rockefeller2, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3Stop making excuses. You can ride a bike a really long way if you want.
- Bkaufman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Its really not that hard to start an exercise habit. Find something you like, and force yourself to do it for 1-2 weeks. After that, it will become habit, and you will feel so much better anyways that you won't even need to force yourself.
- scottique, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The "one goal at a time, dammit" one is key. It's my main problem when I try to change a habit or learn something new: I want to learn how to cook AND eat healthily AND start working out simultaneously, but when you take three major tasks and try to adopt them all at the same time, it literally changes hours of your comfy daily routine, and it's a pain in the ass after a few days. Right now, I'm refocusing on the "being healthier" thing by ONLY walking every day, and not stressing myself out more by learning how to cook and cutting tasty things from my diet--I'll add those back in later, once exercising every day is a habit, not a stressor.
- cygnus2112, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Is that why thug rapsters always have amazing abs... they're used to running from the cops?
- EntropyGun, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Two words: pogo stick.
- kamikaze87, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I saw the picture and all I can think is nom nom nom.
- chyya, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2yes i do. im probably one of the most popular icons on teh internetz.
my life > yors - JDHarper, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Hey! Are you calling us fat?
- Alkine, on 10/10/2007, -0/+24 easy steps with 100 sub steps
- xBiTReaVeRx, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3Indeed, weight shouldn't be the main concern since muscle mass weighs more than fat mass. I run 2 miles and swim laps every morning along with playing soccer a few times a week. I do however weigh myself for pure entertainment, eg. before/after I poop!
The best thing is just to be active and eat as healthy as possible w/o losing the enjoyment of eating. - slack31337, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2http://zenhabits.net/fotos/20070921pushups.jpg
have her do that to me and I will be "up" for exercise anytime :) - cygnus2112, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Big problem is finding something you like. I love whitewater rafting and hiking mountains. That just doesn't fit in my neighborhood. Everything else is boring as hell. I've done morning walks a lot, but that can quickly turn really dull.. even with a loaded MP3 player. Any suggestions?
- CaptainZipTie, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Tried getting into Martial arts? Boxing, or something similar?
Excellent for exercise, and it should be a lot of fun. - i4ybrid, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I do it for these reasons and to wake up and not feel like total crap...
I think I'm gaining weight, but I feel better am more energetic and have a more positive outlook. - Fcukbear, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Reminds me of this article which basically says the same thing:
The 3 Easiest Changes For Lifelong Weight Loss You’ll Ever Love Making
http://www.theginblog.com/2007/09/the-3-easiest-ch ...
The key is about what's easy to do.. If it takes more than a couple seconds, it takes too long for most of us.. - smokeyphikap420, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2I agree fully. I have been on a constistent work out plan for three years now. I have ceased weighing myself, because I look better then when I played football in college. Weight is a number, being healthy and feeling good about yourself is way more important.
- skotski, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Uh, yes, you do need to explain that babysit thing.
- Banichi, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2This only works if you live close to where you work, I live 82km from my work, that's a long freekin bike ride....
- cfuse, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Don't waste time proof reading your submissions to digg.
- wvdavis, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Everyone has a six pack... some just have a keg hiding it. :)
Edit: Most have a keg hiding it. - OneLess, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Integrate an exercise habit for my daily routine?
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5148/integraloh ... - wvdavis, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1"Forum of exercise"??? There is another example of "Not tonight, honey, I'm on the Internet"
- RedViper1999, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1This is actually a pretty decent set of steps. In fact its kind of what I do for exercising. Although I didn't set a low goal to start and it was pretty brutal for a while until I caught up with what I set myself at. Although I don't log my exercise, it just occurs, I don't want to get into a habit where I can say, "look how much I exercised this week, next week I can take it easy."
- gharding, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Or become a utilitarian exerciser. Ditch the car and bike or walk. Or even drive part way and bike/walk the rest.
- stevex0r, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Being the lazy bastard that I am I don't like making a separate trip to the gym. I would rather watch tv than go to the gym. I found that while I'm sitting around the house watching tv I lift some weights and work the abs and it's been doing wonders. I have also switched to riding my bike to work rather than the train. If you can find some way to integrate exercise into another activity that you would already be doing such as the work commute or tv watching it really does the trick.
- OutThisLife, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1I exercise so I can stay up longer to design/program and I'm more confident/concentrated when gaming.
- exomni, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0Following a routine at all is the first step to success in LIFE.
- philforhumanity, on 10/10/2007, -2/+2Here are a few better tips from yours truly: http://philforhumanity.com/9_Exercising_Tips.html
1. Home Routine: If time or money is an issue, then exercise at home instead of the gym. Expensive home equipment is not even needed. Sit ups, jumping jacks, running in place, and push ups are obvious suggestions, yet don't forget to use household items, such as stairs, gallons of water, etc.. be creative. Just be very careful when exercising, especially at home.
2. Schedule: I scheduled exercising on my calendar just like everything else in my life, otherwise I never seem to make the time during the course of the day. A periodic routine, scheduled for every other day, seems to be the best plan for me. I prefer exercising at home in the morning before my daily shower, so this saves me the most amount of time as possible. However, if you are not a morning person, then determine when is the best time for you and schedule!
3. Buddy System: If motivation is a problem, then try the buddy system. Schedule a workout routine with a friend or spouse, and the feelings of obligation and commitment will help prevent you from skipping workouts.
4. Road: Another great source of exercise that's free is the road. First, be extra careful, since vehicles are extremely dangerous. If possible, try finding a safe path in a park. Otherwise, the road is the perfect place for running, jogging, or walking. If walking, take a friend or significant other, since walking is a perfect opportunity to talk, gossip, or even work.
5. Goals: Have goals, such as losing or gaining a certain amount of weight, and have daily reminders of each goal as motivation.
6. Reward System: As an extra motivation, treat ourselves to a reward for completing workouts or reaching a goal.
7. Music: I find the easiest way to forget that I am exercising is with music, especially with a loud dancing beat. Find what works for you.
8. Variation: I bore very easily, so I vary my routine as much as possible. Try randomly changing your workout routine with running, biking, dancing, weight lifting, swimming, skating, tennis, sports, etc.
9. Babysit: Do I really need to explain this one?
Good luck! And don't forget to have fun too.
by Phil B. - ma1lman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0Great advice, dug for the picture though.
- weetwg01, on 04/10/2008, -0/+0i think One way to make exercise a daily habit is to integrate your workout into your regular life http://www.fitness-equipment-site.com/
- kilraaj, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0The goals they're giving as examples are lifestyle changes, though.
"Run 10 minutes daily" and then build up to "Run 20 minutes daily"
Key word being "daily"--that's not a goal you hit once and then stop what you were doing. - lucasjenny, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0There's no undermining the importance of a buddy in the weight loss process. The mutual motivation works well psychologically.
- darcasb, on 09/25/2008, -0/+0do your commute in weekly intervals
Drive 72 km Bike 10 km first week
Drive 62 km Bike 20 km second week
etc.
There is plenty of room to fit the bike in that oversized SUV that so many drive. -
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