Personal Health Philosophy

[freshnesschronic]

For me, a 19 year old Filipino male listed at 5'6" and a half (1.69 m) and 140.7 lbs (63.8 kg) living in the United States my personal health philosophy is:

Eat whatever I want, whenever I want but be moderate of course as long as I exercise regularly. In my case, that means playing basketball for 2-4 hours 4 to 5 days a week and lifting upper body (chest, arms, shoulders, abs) 1 or 2 days a week.

How about you?

[duck_duck]

Say no to drugs and alcohol, do not eat when you are not hungry and walk some everyday.

[freshnesschronic]

Originally Posted by duck_duck

Say no to drugs and alcohol, do not eat when you are not hungry and walk some everyday.

Ducky, you are Asian! Isn't there no age limit for drinking in Hong Kong? Don't you parents let you drink? :p

And what's with the walking thing. What person doesn't walk everyday? Maybe it's just cause I walk EVERYwhere in college, but I can't imagine not walking for a single day. The walking thing, that's no health philosophy, that's basic locomotion.

[duck_duck]

Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

Ducky, you are Asian! Isn't there no age limit for drinking in Hong Kong? Don't you parents let you drink? :p

And what's with the walking thing. What person doesn't walk everyday? Maybe it's just cause I walk EVERYwhere in college, but I can't imagine not walking for a single day. The walking thing, that's no health philosophy, that's basic locomotion.

It is 18 in hong kong and why would I want to drink? I put walking in because many think walking means going from the sofa to the kitchen for a snack. :p

[freshnesschronic]

Originally Posted by duck_duck

It is 18 in hong kong and why would I want to drink? I put walking in because many think walking means going from the sofa to the kitchen for a snack. :p

Why would you want to drink?



Why not?

[glatt]

Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

And what's with the walking thing. What person doesn't walk everyday?

Many people in rural areas can't walk. There are no sidewalks, the roads have 50 mph speed limits, and no shoulder, so you can't walk there, and there is nothing within walking distance anyway.

When I visit my MIL in the NC tobacco fields, I don't walk for the entire time I'm there. It sucks.

Rural people are fatter than city people, on average.

[duck_duck]

hahaha because it would probably end up like your illustration.

[bluecuracao]

This is so cute. I'll butt out now.

[freshnesschronic]

But what's your personal health philosophy blue?

[bluecuracao]

OK, since you asked...I love walking too, and I'm lucky to live in a city that's fun to walk in. But at 40, I try to watch what I eat, and drink lots of water. Especially after I've had lots of beer.

Most importantly, though, I keep my sense of humor, and try not to stress out.

[duck_duck]

No stress is key to a healthy life.

[Ibby]

Originally Posted by duck_duck

No stress is key to a healthy life.

Amen. Thats prettymuch my health philosophy right there. If I chill out and dont worry about it, it can't hurt me.

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by duck_duck

No stress is key to a healthy life.

Suuuuuurrreeee, and then real life sets in.

[glatt]

For me, real life is much less stressful than being a student. I leave work at work. Relax at home. No homework hanging over my head. No major papers due in a month.

[ravenranter]

I aim for circuit training 3x weekly, unless i do something very physical, then I train 2x weekly. I walk 4 to 5 days weekly and aim for 2-5 miles, depending on time constraints, etc. I try to make sure that 2-3 of my veggies are raw and I try to limit meat to one meal each day. I avoid using dairy products too often. I also try to avoid vampires (people who suck me dry emotionally or mentally and give nothing in return). I try to get a lot of fresh air and keep the house aired out well. I avoid OTC and prescription drugs unless there is absolutely no way around it.