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What is your diet and fitness regime?

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Laser Man:
I have to agree with Magoo and BaldRob - you can't use lack of time as an excuse.  I know because I used it myself for many years (I regularly work 60 hours a week), but a couple of years ago, my wife gave me a membership to the Y as a Christmas gift.  I was annoyed at first, but started going after work a couple times a week.  I did a simple cardio routine (treadmill and bike) and honestly didn't see much progress for a while.  I stuck with it, though, and began making the routine more rigorous and added some of the machines.  I now go to the Y about 4 times a week (Saturday morning is a great time - gets me out of bed, the place isn't crowded and I feel great all day).  I also cut certain things out of my diet (potato chips, Snapple iced tea, french fries) and added others (more fruits, vegetables, and fish).  Lastly, when I snack, I eat the portion size that's listed on the package instead of eating as much as I want.   

The results have been good - dropped 30 pounds (and a couple waist sizes), sleep better, feel more alert, better concentration, more energy, etc.

The main thing is just getting over the inertia.  Once you start, you'll have to push yourself at first to get into a routine, but once you do, it becomes self-sustaining, i.e., you'll just want to keep exercising because you'll begin to see the results.

Good luck and don't wait too long to start!

Arnie:
I'm trying to break out of this "see-food" and "non-existent exercise" routine.

Although my diet has progress the last month and I take many organic vitamins and supplements.

Laser Man:
Arnie -

I love food and I love to eat.  One benefit of exercising is you start to really enjoy food without feeling guilty.  I'll look a something and think "well that's a half an hour on the treadmill."  It kind of a way of keeping things in check without going to a bread and water diet!

For exercise, just start with a long walk a few times a week.  It'll help!

D.A.L.U.I.:
Remember one of the best exercises doesn't require a lot of time, change of clothes, or trip to the gym--

Push away from the table!  And never, ever eat standing up!

Ravenangel:
Well... in my opinion, there should not be too strict rules.
It is indeed good to be in good form, but it is not the best choice to be a fittness freak.

My rules - I try not to stick too strictly to them, but these has proven to be the best:

- Eating as little "artificial" food as possible.
- Real food. Fresh veggies. Grains. Beans, lentils, chickpeas. Interesting and stimulating - but not over-stimulating - spices and herbs.
- Spending as much time in the free nature as possible.
- Doing some exercises every day. Even if I do 10...15 minutes every day, that's okay.
- Not allowing everyday frustrations to take over me.
- More green tea. Less black tea, less black coffee, and especially: no energy drinks. They have a very bad effect on the heart and blood pressure.
- If I go out and socialize, it is preferable to not drink anything that is stronger than beer. Preferably not drink more than 4...5 beers.

So far, these rules seem to be good, easy to keep and somehow I feel normal.
I know from experience that it can make your life a living hell to try to become a Prophet of Healthy Way Of Life...

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