I cannot follow the last post but...

brianlove84 · 02-20-2008, 07:46 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions for simple workout to do at home. I'm a college student who spends most of his time in his room writing papers and such and I really don't want to balloon out of control. Any suggestions??

Brian
Fontana

wil · 02-20-2008, 08:25 PM

The sun salutation and tai chi.

greymare · 02-20-2008, 08:57 PM

just a hint for you brian. when you are eating, dont do anything else. dont watch tv orthe computer. yuor mind concentrates on those things that are visual. it wont register that you are eating and so ;y;ou will consume more. This is why sitting down at meal time with others is best. also, count how many times you chew. (10 is good) jsut try it for one meal ok. generally meals should fit on a breadand butter plate, not the big dinner plate we are all used to. dont pile it high. unlesss you are doing work after dinner time, you last meal of the day should be relatively small. I know we all have big meals last, but our bodies werent designed to be shoved full of food and then we fall asleep for 8 hours. (hence we store fat).
as far as exercise is concerned, the best i know of is just plain walking. I understand that might be difficult for you to get out, but when you do.... concentrate on it. while you are sitting at the computer etc try to do muscle tightening exercises. start by holding your stomach muscles in for a count of 3 etc and then release. do this to all of them that you can feel. try it. thats all that i can think of. now, if only i would take my own advise. lol.

Joedjr · 02-20-2008, 09:18 PM

Hi Brianlove84,
These aren't to bad.Five Tibetan Rites - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia just be careful with the lower back.
Joe

path_of_one · 02-20-2008, 10:40 PM

I work on a computer about 10-11 hours a day. Sometimes 12-14. I have for a long time. What helps?

Snack. Healthy snacks, but eat something small about every 2 hours rather than waiting a long time, getting starved, and then eating a giant pile of food. Some of my favorites are hummus with baby carrots, whole grain toast, shredded wheat, pretzels, and fruit leather. There are lots of yummy snacks that don't have a ton of fat, refined carbs, and other junk.
Do the tightening exercises that greymare recommends.
I'm a high-energy person so I naturally move while typing (jiggling my leg, etc.) It seems to burn carbs well.
Take a break at least once during a long (7-8 hour) stretch and go for a 1/2 hour to one hour walk. I just go in my regular business attire- you don't have to get sweaty or anything to reap the benefits. Just walk briskly and try to get out into some sunlight. It helps protect against depression and vitamin D deficiency as well as being good for your heart and weight.
Buy an exercise ball and use it sometimes as an office chair. It works your back and abs to stay stable. You can also sit on an office chair with it in front of you and use it to squeeze with your thighs to work your upper legs. I use it for 20-30 min. and then go back to my chair, back and forth throughout the day.

chakraman · 02-21-2008, 08:56 PM

hiya chap,
this is the best tai chi instructional vid that i have come across and its free:

Learn The Yang Cheng-fu Tai Chi Form Here Free:

its a playlist so part 2 etc should carry on from part 1 automatically, atb jase

...

Eclectic Mystic · 02-22-2008, 02:36 AM

Many Yoga DVD's are good for something if you want to stay at home.

17th Angel · 02-22-2008, 11:56 AM

Get a friend to enter the home before you, and hide treats around the habitat... And then for exercise you hunt out the snacks!

path_of_one · 02-22-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

Get a friend to enter the home before you, and hide treats around the habitat... And then for exercise you hunt out the snacks!

That is the most creative idea I've heard for exercise in a long time. LOL

Francis king · 02-23-2008, 01:25 AM

the best way to burn off excess calories is not to consume them in the first place...

a sedentary man needs around 2000 calories a day... any more than that, and regularly, and you'll end up a bloater... AHH...!

if you do eat to excess, or eat rubbish- snacks, chips, burgers, etc, then the best and quickest way to burn off fat is to do aerobic activity...

things like, running on the spot, star jumps, boxing, skipping with a rope, high energy stuff... you should do at least 30 minutes every day...

Alex P · 02-23-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by path_of_one

That is the most creative idea I've heard for exercise in a long time. LOL

Seriously let's market it, Man likes to do many shocking tests on rodents before mankind to find accurate data... My rats, and hamsters used to hide their food give them fun and suprises and keep them fit so if it was good enough for them, let's do this, someone bring me some paperwork... Sign this up, Call it the Hammy hamster diet.

China Cat Sunflower · 02-23-2008, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis king

the best way to burn off excess calories is not to consume them in the first place...

a sedentary man needs around 2000 calories a day... any more than that, and regularly, and you'll end up a bloater... AHH...!

if you do eat to excess, or eat rubbish- snacks, chips, burgers, etc, then the best and quickest way to burn off fat is to do aerobic activity...

things like, running on the spot, star jumps, boxing, skipping with a rope, high energy stuff... you should do at least 30 minutes every day...

You mean, gasp, overeating leads to obesity? That's so un PC. It must be metabolism or something...

Chris

Eclectic Mystic · 02-23-2008, 03:39 AM

Exercise has many irreplaceable benefits and it is self-limiting to tailor all of one's goals to just managing body fat. I have much professional experience in the field and can say that people who exercise regularly are the ones who found out that they enjoy doing it and who discovered these many benefits.

Francis king · 02-23-2008, 11:19 PM

eclectic mystic has much experience in the field...

NEWSFLASH- ECLECTIC MYSTIC IS NONE OTHER THAN PURPLE AKI...

STAY AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS!!!!!!

Tao_Equus · 02-23-2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chakraman

hiya chap,
this is the best tai chi instructional vid that i have come across and its free:

Learn The Yang Cheng-fu Tai Chi Form Here Free:

its a playlist so part 2 etc should carry on from part 1 automatically, atb jase

...

thats a cool tutorial....tyvm

02-20-2008, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
brianlove84 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	I cannot follow the last post but... Does anyone have any suggestions for simple workout to do at home. I'm a college student who spends most of his time in his room writing papers and such and I really don't want to balloon out of control. Any suggestions?? Brian Fontana

02-20-2008, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
wil UNeyeR1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,649	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... The sun salutation and tai chi.

02-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
greymare pikyourbrains Join Date: May 2007 Location: Qld Australia Posts: 1,489	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... just a hint for you brian. when you are eating, dont do anything else. dont watch tv orthe computer. yuor mind concentrates on those things that are visual. it wont register that you are eating and so ;y;ou will consume more. This is why sitting down at meal time with others is best. also, count how many times you chew. (10 is good) jsut try it for one meal ok. generally meals should fit on a breadand butter plate, not the big dinner plate we are all used to. dont pile it high. unlesss you are doing work after dinner time, you last meal of the day should be relatively small. I know we all have big meals last, but our bodies werent designed to be shoved full of food and then we fall asleep for 8 hours. (hence we store fat). as far as exercise is concerned, the best i know of is just plain walking. I understand that might be difficult for you to get out, but when you do.... concentrate on it. while you are sitting at the computer etc try to do muscle tightening exercises. start by holding your stomach muscles in for a count of 3 etc and then release. do this to all of them that you can feel. try it. thats all that i can think of. now, if only i would take my own advise. lol.

02-20-2008, 09:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joedjr General Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 107	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... Hi Brianlove84, These aren't to bad.Five Tibetan Rites - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia just be careful with the lower back. Joe

02-20-2008, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
path_of_one Between Here and There Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A Bit North of Lovely Seattle Posts: 1,544	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... I work on a computer about 10-11 hours a day. Sometimes 12-14. I have for a long time. What helps? Snack. Healthy snacks, but eat something small about every 2 hours rather than waiting a long time, getting starved, and then eating a giant pile of food. Some of my favorites are hummus with baby carrots, whole grain toast, shredded wheat, pretzels, and fruit leather. There are lots of yummy snacks that don't have a ton of fat, refined carbs, and other junk. Do the tightening exercises that greymare recommends. I'm a high-energy person so I naturally move while typing (jiggling my leg, etc.) It seems to burn carbs well. Take a break at least once during a long (7-8 hour) stretch and go for a 1/2 hour to one hour walk. I just go in my regular business attire- you don't have to get sweaty or anything to reap the benefits. Just walk briskly and try to get out into some sunlight. It helps protect against depression and vitamin D deficiency as well as being good for your heart and weight. Buy an exercise ball and use it sometimes as an office chair. It works your back and abs to stay stable. You can also sit on an office chair with it in front of you and use it to squeeze with your thighs to work your upper legs. I use it for 20-30 min. and then go back to my chair, back and forth throughout the day.

02-21-2008, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
chakraman God save us from religion Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: cheltenham Posts: 129	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... hiya chap, this is the best tai chi instructional vid that i have come across and its free: Learn The Yang Cheng-fu Tai Chi Form Here Free: its a playlist so part 2 etc should carry on from part 1 automatically, atb jase ...

02-22-2008, 02:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eclectic Mystic General Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 134	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... Many Yoga DVD's are good for something if you want to stay at home.

02-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
17th Angel Where is the Love??? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adolescence Posts: 4,244	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... Get a friend to enter the home before you, and hide treats around the habitat... And then for exercise you hunt out the snacks!

02-23-2008, 01:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Francis king Executive Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: liverpool, the 2008 winners of the capital of culture, england Posts: 974	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... the best way to burn off excess calories is not to consume them in the first place... a sedentary man needs around 2000 calories a day... any more than that, and regularly, and you'll end up a bloater... AHH...! if you do eat to excess, or eat rubbish- snacks, chips, burgers, etc, then the best and quickest way to burn off fat is to do aerobic activity... things like, running on the spot, star jumps, boxing, skipping with a rope, high energy stuff... you should do at least 30 minutes every day...

02-23-2008, 03:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Eclectic Mystic General Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 134	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... Exercise has many irreplaceable benefits and it is self-limiting to tailor all of one's goals to just managing body fat. I have much professional experience in the field and can say that people who exercise regularly are the ones who found out that they enjoy doing it and who discovered these many benefits.

02-23-2008, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Francis king Executive Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: liverpool, the 2008 winners of the capital of culture, england Posts: 974	Re: I cannot follow the last post but... eclectic mystic has much experience in the field... NEWSFLASH- ECLECTIC MYSTIC IS NONE OTHER THAN PURPLE AKI... STAY AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS!!!!!!

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