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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
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I used to weigh 260 pounds and I'm just barely~maybe 6' tall in shoes but 5'11" by most accounts. I was terribly fat I thought given I used to race mountain bikes and play soccer at the national level and a few other rather remarkable things in my younger days. Then I remembered something I'd learned. "The only easy day was yesterday." I remembered what that means. You always look at yesterday and learn from it. Apply what you've learned from yesterday in the form of work and make sure today is better than yesterday was. Hence, "The only easy day was yesterday." I'm in the habit of going to the gym every other day whether I have time or not. I make sure I go, PERIOD. If I have clients waiting one thing I've learned is that 2 hours every other day and 6 hours a week really doesn't take much away. I had to admit the reason I wasn't working out had nothing to do with time it just had to do with priorities. Working out wasn't a priority or I'd be doing it. Just about everyone here who says they are too busy to work out really means to say, "Working out just isn't a priority." So my answer to you, make it a priority. I've lost 50 pounds and still have pounds to go but I'm enjoying the change and I doubt I'll ever make working out a low priority again. There's just too much good that comes from it. So shift your priorities and move fitness up. You'll be glad you did. You'll just feel better. You'll never have the time so just do it. Then you'll be surprised to learn how much time you really have when something is important. - Rex:rose:
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:-D I like biking, but it's sorta dangerous, a car almost hit me twice! So I turned into boxing until I broke my wrist:laugh: now I'm jogging, the safest, cheapest and best exercise:cool:
Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight! (\ /) (O.o) (><)
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I used to weigh 260 pounds and I'm just barely~maybe 6' tall in shoes but 5'11" by most accounts. I was terribly fat I thought given I used to race mountain bikes and play soccer at the national level and a few other rather remarkable things in my younger days. Then I remembered something I'd learned. "The only easy day was yesterday." I remembered what that means. You always look at yesterday and learn from it. Apply what you've learned from yesterday in the form of work and make sure today is better than yesterday was. Hence, "The only easy day was yesterday." I'm in the habit of going to the gym every other day whether I have time or not. I make sure I go, PERIOD. If I have clients waiting one thing I've learned is that 2 hours every other day and 6 hours a week really doesn't take much away. I had to admit the reason I wasn't working out had nothing to do with time it just had to do with priorities. Working out wasn't a priority or I'd be doing it. Just about everyone here who says they are too busy to work out really means to say, "Working out just isn't a priority." So my answer to you, make it a priority. I've lost 50 pounds and still have pounds to go but I'm enjoying the change and I doubt I'll ever make working out a low priority again. There's just too much good that comes from it. So shift your priorities and move fitness up. You'll be glad you did. You'll just feel better. You'll never have the time so just do it. Then you'll be surprised to learn how much time you really have when something is important. - Rex:rose:
code-frog wrote:
I used to weigh 260 pounds
Would like to see a pic. :D
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A friend of mine passed away last year aged 24 1/2 (he had a massive heart attack). While no one knows exactly what could have caused it (poor fellow was a teetotaller), some think it might have been due to extreme stress at work. He worked for USTRI, Trivandrum by the way.
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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
I stopped drinking for a month or two, in an attempt to heal the damage I did in December.
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code-frog wrote:
I used to weigh 260 pounds
Would like to see a pic. :D
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
http://www.codefrog.com/fatboy/inspiration.htm[^] I'm lighter now and totally fired up to keep on going.:rose:
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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
iew of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax.
First, stop working around the clock. It's not good for you.
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
How do you relax yourself on work and off work.
I try not to sit on my rump too long :) I've set up my work area so I can take the laptop and work standing up if I need to. Also, sleeping a good 6.5 to 7.5 hours a night helps keep me on and even keel and relaxed all day. At 'home' I play with my dogs and my son. Keeps me very relaxed.
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones.
For back aches, I recommend sit-ups. Keeping those muscles strong and healthy also supports your lower back.
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
What kind of exercises do you do.
I am studying kickboxing and some other martial arts. Also, I run 3-4 days a week in the early morning. For me, it's a great way to start the day. I've found that trying to keep my body fit helps keep my mind sharp.
My Blog A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - -Lazarus Long
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http://www.codefrog.com/fatboy/inspiration.htm[^] I'm lighter now and totally fired up to keep on going.:rose:
code-frog wrote:
You don't look that fat. :)
code-frog wrote:
I'm lighter now
Would like to see a pic. ;P
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
I dig holes to plant and transplant trees, haul dirt to make raised beds, chop firewood into pieces small enough to burn using an axe, walk around checking on plants, picking weeds, watering, and picking fruit, and all the other things that running an orchard and fairly large yard entails. Add to that taking walks, bike riding, swimming (in the summer), and horseback riding, and I keep in shape plenty well - even though I spend 8+ hrs on the computer on an average day. :)
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Nibu babu thomas wrote:
iew of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax.
First, stop working around the clock. It's not good for you.
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
How do you relax yourself on work and off work.
I try not to sit on my rump too long :) I've set up my work area so I can take the laptop and work standing up if I need to. Also, sleeping a good 6.5 to 7.5 hours a night helps keep me on and even keel and relaxed all day. At 'home' I play with my dogs and my son. Keeps me very relaxed.
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones.
For back aches, I recommend sit-ups. Keeping those muscles strong and healthy also supports your lower back.
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
What kind of exercises do you do.
I am studying kickboxing and some other martial arts. Also, I run 3-4 days a week in the early morning. For me, it's a great way to start the day. I've found that trying to keep my body fit helps keep my mind sharp.
My Blog A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - -Lazarus Long
Chris Austin wrote:
First, stop working around the clock. It's not good for you.
Helpless mate. Love for work keeps me going.
Chris Austin wrote:
For back aches, I recommend sit-ups. Keeping those muscles strong and healthy also supports your lower back.
Nice idea. Will try that.
Chris Austin wrote:
I am studying kickboxing and some other martial arts. Also, I run 3-4 days a week in the early morning. For me, it's a great way to start the day. I've found that trying to keep my body fit helps keep my mind sharp.
I can't do these stuff. I had an accident sometime back hence doctor's advised me not to give too much stress or strain to my back. I did try this a few times but pain stopped me. Sit ups sounds like a good idea.
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code-frog wrote:
You don't look that fat. :)
code-frog wrote:
I'm lighter now
Would like to see a pic. ;P
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Nibu babu thomas wrote:
You don't look that fat.
I'm very large framed. I carry weight really well and it's hard to see. That first picture though I'm 260. I couldn't bend over to tie my shoes without feeling a bunch of bile and acid coming up my throat because so much pressure was on my stomach. I was a size 42" waist now I'm a 34" waist. Being 10 pounds lighter is hard to tell in a photo. The next major plateau I hit I'll put it at the top of that page. :-D I'm hoping that will be by the end of February. I've got to get over this sinus infection and bronchitis though first...:sigh:
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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
The single most important key to good health is getting at least 8 hours sleep every night. Also eating the largest meal of the day in the afternoon or at least 3 hours before you go to bed. And eating properly, not fast food. As for excercise I go mountain biking (cycling in the mountains off road on trails) at least 3 times a week. For back pain it's important to set up your computer and workstation according to the numerous ergonomic guides you can find all over the internet. However, that being said, I've found nothing as good for back pain as cycling and I've had a back back for many years from hard labour when I was young working in the forest.
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Nibu babu thomas wrote:
You don't look that fat.
I'm very large framed. I carry weight really well and it's hard to see. That first picture though I'm 260. I couldn't bend over to tie my shoes without feeling a bunch of bile and acid coming up my throat because so much pressure was on my stomach. I was a size 42" waist now I'm a 34" waist. Being 10 pounds lighter is hard to tell in a photo. The next major plateau I hit I'll put it at the top of that page. :-D I'm hoping that will be by the end of February. I've got to get over this sinus infection and bronchitis though first...:sigh:
code-frog wrote:
I'm very large framed. I carry weight really well and it's hard to see.
My friend here says you look very healthy. :-D
code-frog wrote:
I was a size 42" waist now I'm a 34" waist.
That's signifcant. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
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code-frog wrote:
I'm very large framed. I carry weight really well and it's hard to see.
My friend here says you look very healthy. :-D
code-frog wrote:
I was a size 42" waist now I'm a 34" waist.
That's signifcant. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
Nibu babu thomas wrote:
My friend here says you look very healthy.
I'll have to dig up a picture of me before I fattened out. When you see it you'll fall over.
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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
Well you have to remember that you are a human first and a programmer second. You can't program if you're dead or incapacitated. There is no need to prioritise - your health and fitness is at number and isn't shifting. I get the same problems. Stiffness and soreness. I went to the chiropractor,and he x-rayed my back which looked like a race track s-bend. No wonder it was hurting. That was the tipping point for me. I bought an expensive ergonomic chair. I made a little box to put my screens up on so that they are higher and I'm not crouching over. I'm even thinking about that new MS ergonomic keyboard. But years of slouching are hard to erase, and it's not what you sit on, but your attitude to sitting that makes the difference. The best results come from a regular stretch and a good 30 minutes of exercise every day. I split mine between surfing in the morning before breakfast or running after work. Obviously living by the beach helps enormously but I decided a while back that life is for living, and if you get yourself somewhere you actually like, everything else will fall into place. Some people live in houses they don't like, next to neighbours they despise, and trudge off to jobs that make them miserable. How on earth are you supposed to find the motivation to stay healthy in that environment! Just remember though : if you do more of what you do, you'll get more of what you've got. So put down that donut!
Bruce Chapman iFinity.com.au - Websites and Software Development Plithy remark available in Beta 2
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Nibu babu thomas wrote:
My friend here says you look very healthy.
I'll have to dig up a picture of me before I fattened out. When you see it you'll fall over.
code-frog wrote:
I'll have to dig up a picture of me before I fattened out. When you see it you'll fall over.
Will be interesting. :)
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:-D I like biking, but it's sorta dangerous, a car almost hit me twice! So I turned into boxing until I broke my wrist:laugh: now I'm jogging, the safest, cheapest and best exercise:cool:
Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight! (\ /) (O.o) (><)
Muammar© wrote:
I like biking, but it's sorta dangerous, a car almost hit me twice! So I turned into boxing until I broke my wrist now I'm jogging, the safest, cheapest and best exercise
Given that history of (almost) injuries, it isn't going to take long until a guard dog will see you and think you are a bad guy and bite you -_-
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Well you have to remember that you are a human first and a programmer second. You can't program if you're dead or incapacitated. There is no need to prioritise - your health and fitness is at number and isn't shifting. I get the same problems. Stiffness and soreness. I went to the chiropractor,and he x-rayed my back which looked like a race track s-bend. No wonder it was hurting. That was the tipping point for me. I bought an expensive ergonomic chair. I made a little box to put my screens up on so that they are higher and I'm not crouching over. I'm even thinking about that new MS ergonomic keyboard. But years of slouching are hard to erase, and it's not what you sit on, but your attitude to sitting that makes the difference. The best results come from a regular stretch and a good 30 minutes of exercise every day. I split mine between surfing in the morning before breakfast or running after work. Obviously living by the beach helps enormously but I decided a while back that life is for living, and if you get yourself somewhere you actually like, everything else will fall into place. Some people live in houses they don't like, next to neighbours they despise, and trudge off to jobs that make them miserable. How on earth are you supposed to find the motivation to stay healthy in that environment! Just remember though : if you do more of what you do, you'll get more of what you've got. So put down that donut!
Bruce Chapman iFinity.com.au - Websites and Software Development Plithy remark available in Beta 2
brucerchapman wrote:
Obviously living by the beach helps enormously
You make me sooo jealous. I was a stupid idiot who chose to move to Dallas over San Diego.
My Blog A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - -Lazarus Long
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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
Lately I have found some more time to relax and that resulted in shopping with my sister. Don't do much to keep fit, except riding my bicycle every day for around 30 minutes.
WM. What about weapons of mass-construction? "You can always try to smash it with a wrench to fix that. It might actually work" - WillemM
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What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy. I am talking from the point of view of a programmer who works round the clock rarely finding time to relax. Recently our project leader gave a friendly spanking related to taking care of one'e health and family life too. How do you relax yourself on work and off work. I do go for a walk early in the morning. But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. What kind of exercises do you do. Will be interesting to know. Since you all are experienced in this regard you can give me better ideas. Recently I read this from one mail
"First people sacrifice health to earn money and then they sacrifice money get back to health". Sounded funny to me. :)
Nibu thomas A Developer Programming tips[^] My site[^]
But still I do have frequent back aches that too real painful ones. I used to have back aches but they have been reduced considerably after some one gave me the tip of adjusting my chair so that the seat is inclined forward (about 10 degrees) this makes you sit straighter and helps to avoid back problems. It feels strange at first but really helps. I also find that a gin and tonic in the evening helps with back pains;) Swinglish
