TasDom Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 1) Less work more time with family 2) No audio purchases this year 3) See number 2 Anyone else? Happy New Year everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Can't wait to read Earls "buy less gear" statement Mine would have to have something to do with getting back to some semblance of shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Chad Posted December 31, 2014 Administrators Share Posted December 31, 2014 Less working, more drumming. Happy new year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm going to quit making promises I can't keep.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Can't wait to read Earls "buy less gear" statement Mine would have to have something to do with getting back to some semblance of shape. I am 46 and proud to say that this was my 2014 resolution which I succeeded at. I was athletic in HS, and I am about as fit as I was back in my late teens. It took a while. I am 5' 10". When I started in January 2014, I was around 205-210 pounds and looked like I was in my 3rd trimester. First, walking an hour+ per day for a few months. Backing off of breads/cheeses and creams and giving more favor to fruits and vegetables. Target diet was roughly 1,500 calories per day. The high fiber content of fruits and veggies allows you to stuff your gut without too many calories. If you fall off the wagon a few days, you don't punish yourself or feel disappointed. You accept it as a short "break" and get back on the wagon. Then, some jogging. Then, torn muscles that had to heal (getting old made getting athletic a bit precarious). Also, calisthenics on a somewhat regular schedule off-and-on. Finally, 175 pounds, descent muscle and the beginnings of a 6-pack. My diet is not as strict as when I was losing weight. I eat pretty much what I want, including ice cream and cereal. Among my age group, I now often find myself to be "the most 'fit' person in the room." Good luck to you! It can be done. Edited December 31, 2014 by Jeff Matthews 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Carl, I'd like to say that I would like to be a less across the grain Butthole, but we all know that is not going to happen RIGHT??? So I will settle on trying to be the best dad I can for my kids... Not promising ANYTHING about gear acquisition! Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Happy New Years back at you Chad! I need you to PM me Chad! Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Can't wait to read Earls "buy less gear" statement Mine would have to have something to do with getting back to some semblance of shape. I am 46 and proud to say that this was my 2014 resolution which I succeeded at. I was athletic in HS, and I am about as fit as I was back in my late teens. It took a while. I am 5' 10". When I started in January 2014, I was around 205-210 pounds and looked like I was in my 3rd trimester. First, walking an hour+ per day for a few months. Backing off of breads/cheeses and creams and giving more favor to fruits and vegetables. Then, some jogging. Then, torn muscles that had to heal (getting old made getting athletic a bit precarious). Also, calisthenics on a somewhat regular schedule off-and-on. Finally, 175 pounds, descent muscle and the beginnings of a 6-pack. My diet is not as strict as when I was losing weight. I eat pretty much what I want, including ice cream and cereal. Among my age group, I now often find myself to be "the most 'fit' person in the room." Good luck to you! It can be done. My biggest problem is that I've run my whole life to keep in shape. I played soccer for 38 years. After my 3'rd knee surgery I don't have enough cartilage left to run and haven't found anything cardio wise that I love to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 2) No audio purchases this year Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Can't wait to read Earls "buy less gear" statement Mine would have to have something to do with getting back to some semblance of shape. I am 46 and proud to say that this was my 2014 resolution which I succeeded at. I was athletic in HS, and I am about as fit as I was back in my late teens. It took a while. I am 5' 10". When I started in January 2014, I was around 205-210 pounds and looked like I was in my 3rd trimester. First, walking an hour+ per day for a few months. Backing off of breads/cheeses and creams and giving more favor to fruits and vegetables. Then, some jogging. Then, torn muscles that had to heal (getting old made getting athletic a bit precarious). Also, calisthenics on a somewhat regular schedule off-and-on. Finally, 175 pounds, descent muscle and the beginnings of a 6-pack. My diet is not as strict as when I was losing weight. I eat pretty much what I want, including ice cream and cereal. Among my age group, I now often find myself to be "the most 'fit' person in the room." Good luck to you! It can be done. My biggest problem is that I've run my whole life to keep in shape. I played soccer for 38 years. After my 3'rd knee surgery I don't have enough cartilage left to run and haven't found anything cardio wise that I love to do. Think of whatever activity you choose as something which takes you away from your daily grind. It could be anything, like biking, swimming, calisthenics, weights or whatever. The most important point is to get the heart-rate up. Too bad about the knee surgery issue. I am lucky and never had an injury that bad. You can, however, build-up your muscle around the knee (doing so carefully and gradually). Stronger muscle will carry your bones (or what's left of them) better. All you have to do is realize that there are people with no freaking knee at all (amputees) who are in great shape. If they can do it... Edited December 31, 2014 by Jeff Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 2) No audio purchases this year Me too! You should resolve to quit lying to yourself...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I need you to PM me Chad! He never got your e-mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 You can, however, build-up your muscle around the knee (doing so carefully and gradually). Stronger muscle will carry your bones (or what's left of them) better Legs are still fairly strong. There's no cushion left between the bones. Makes running more than a minute or so virtually impossible without pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) You can, however, build-up your muscle around the knee (doing so carefully and gradually). Stronger muscle will carry your bones (or what's left of them) better Legs are still fairly strong. There's no cushion left between the bones. Makes running more than a minute or so virtually impossible without pain. I have a friend, age 63, with the same issue. He plays basketball pretty well. Whatever you do, don't go "Rambo" and do damage. Build gradually. Start with plain-old walking. Find a path you like and go enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of nature or people-watching. It will be nice. Edited December 31, 2014 by Jeff Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 FWIW, it was easy for me to start because I looked at how I was filling my evening time and concluded that I was getting nowhere eating frozen pizzas while watching Gilligan's Island re-runs and surfing the net. I traded a useless hour for a productive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 2) No audio purchases this year Me too! You should resolve to quit lying to yourself...... Now that Opus and I have joined Audioholics Anonymous, we are all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Carl, I have bad cartilage with knees that pop and hurt all the time with some bone on bone, how about less impact like cycling? Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 1. get back on my bike. 2. go someplace warm that starts with a "Saint" 3. get back in to raising chickens. Yeah I know, sounds dumb. 4. teach my kids more sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I like to bike but have a crappy one. May look into another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 FWIW, it was easy for me to start because I looked at how I was filling my evening time and concluded that I was getting nowhere eating frozen pizzas while watching Gilligan's Island re-runs and surfing the net. I traded a useless hour for a productive one. That's tough. I love me some pizza, Ginger and Mary Ann. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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