I'm too old for this sh*t

[naomi 362]

It's just creeping up and I can feel it. I'm not fat or that out of shape, but I just know I can't compete anymore physically with my younger self. Also the problem is my job has me sitting all day and that's bad for all around health I hear.

If possible, try to get a desk you can raise up and down.

 

Make sure you get exercise after (or before) work.

[jerryskids 7,281]

If possible, try to get a desk you can raise up and down.

 

Make sure you get exercise after (or before) work.

I hear hiking with a person you hate is good exercise.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

I hear hiking with a person you hate is good exercise.

nice one.

 

Man, I'm getting old. I'm commuting everyday on the subway now. That, plus running errands, adds up to a few miles a day walking. And it's hot and humid as Fock. I sweat buckets all damn day.

 

My legs are sore as hell, and I want to lay down and die when I get home at 6pm.

 

I figure I'll get used to it eventually, but damn.

[supermike80 2,190]

We were driving by cedar point and everyone in the car was like "never again" made me sad. Cause I would

[Voltaire 5,556]

Kids on my lawn

Nice add.

[Voltaire 5,556]

Don't all NFL jerseys have a player's name on them?

Ah, just get the year you graduated HS and either leave the name blank or put your name there.

 

I respect Matt Stafford and Justin Verlander, but fock if I'm going to put their name on my back. I don't hero worship them like I did as a kid with Billy Sims, John Ogrodnick, Jack Morris, or Bill Laimbeer.

[shotsup 837]

I have a nice Tigers Jersey

 

Mrs Volty

69

[Frozenbeernuts 2,550]

Ah, just get the year you graduated HS and either leave the name blank or put your name there.

 

I respect Matt Stafford and Justin Verlander, but fock if I'm going to put their name on my back. I don't hero worship them like I did as a kid with Billy Sims, John Ogrodnick, Jack Morris, or Bill Laimbeer.

My father in law told me how the new addition to his church did something in the camera crew for the Bears. Knowing how large a Bears fan I am he got his autograph. I was like Uh... I don't need another guys signature. Especially one that's not a player

[penultimatestraw 473]

Geez man, don't give up physically at 35. Agree completely with your last point though.

Pretty terrible to quit being active at 35. But if you didn't exercise consistently through your 20s, gained a few pounds and developed passive hobbies, it's really hard to right the sinking ship. A decade older, I'm starting to lose my motivation, too, but I won't go down easily. I take care of too many people who are effectively trapped in their bodies.

[Frozenbeernuts 2,550]

So many of the physical things are creeping up on me at 35. Used to go out and start the night at 10pm. Now it's happy hour at most and in bed by 9. Used to be able to play sports and run around all day. Now just walking all day is a strenuous activity, and forget running more than a few hundred feet. Sex? Used to go for hours no problem. Now 20min is a marathon.

 

All the non physical things, I try to do as much or even more as possible. Superhero movies? They are awesome and I'll watch til I die. Video games, action movies, new tech etc all great and only fuddy duddies say they are too old. Our bodies are what's dying, don't let your imagination die too.

I'm not even 2 year younger. 20 mins is a warm up. Exercise more or you will seriously regret it.

[penultimatestraw 473]

I'm not even 2 year younger. 20 mins is a warm up. Exercise more or you will seriously regret it.

The problem is, he won't regret it until it is too late. He'll tolerate a few aches and pains in his late 30's/40's. A decade or so later, he'll develop the health problems of middle age: high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, gallstones, osteoarthritis, etc. By that time it's nearly impossible to get motivated to regain some level of fitness. Then you spend the final quarter/third of your life feeling like and/or in a doctor's office.

[Voltaire 5,556]

The problem is, he won't regret it until it is too late. He'll tolerate a few aches and pains in his late 30's/40's. A decade or so later, he'll develop the health problems of middle age: high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, gallstones, osteoarthritis, etc. By that time it's nearly impossible to get motivated to regain some level of fitness. Then you spend the final quarter/third of your life feeling like ###### and/or in a doctor's office.

I'll be damned if this doesn't hit hoe. This may be the motivation I was looking for.

[NewbieJr 541]

The problem is, he won't regret it until it is too late. He'll tolerate a few aches and pains in his late 30's/40's. A decade or so later, he'll develop the health problems of middle age: high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, gallstones, osteoarthritis, etc. By that time it's nearly impossible to get motivated to regain some level of fitness. Then you spend the final quarter/third of your life feeling like ###### and/or in a doctor's office.

My motto has always been, You must either find time for exercise today, or you will need to find time for illness later. And so far, it has rung true.

[vuduchile 1,947]

We were driving by cedar point and everyone in the car was like "never again" made me sad. Cause I would

I'll never be too old for a roller coaster. I love 'em.

[Voltaire 5,556]

I have a nice Tigers Jersey

 

Mrs Volty

69

My wife doesn't know who the Tigers are and doesn't know anything about baseball in general. I worry you may have gotten the Mrs. Voltaire jersey from back when Gutterboy wearing a wig and impersonating her.

[shotsup 837]

My wife doesn't know who the Tigers are and doesn't know anything about baseball in general. I worry you may have gotten the Mrs. Voltaire jersey from back when Gutterboy wearing a wig and impersonating her.

What a Debbie Downer with facts and stuff.

[Hardcore troubadour 16,252]

Drinking at kids sporting events. Oh, sorry. I meant too classy for that.

[penultimatestraw 473]

I'll be damned if this doesn't hit hoe. This may be the motivation I was looking for.

Yep, I'm flabbergasted at people in healthcare who don't take care of themselves. Most of those diseases sneak up on you, but we see the end results every day. There are no guarantees, of course, but I'm gonna do everything I can to improve my chances to maximize quality of life.

 

You don't have to run a marathon or build a beach body. Just find something active you like, and do it as much as possible. Diet is the other side of the equation.

My motto has always been, You must either find time for exercise today, or you will need to find time for illness later. And so far, it has rung true.

This guy gets it. We just have shift our intensity a bit as we age.

[IGotWorms 4,063]

The problem is, he won't regret it until it is too late. He'll tolerate a few aches and pains in his late 30's/40's. A decade or so later, he'll develop the health problems of middle age: high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, gallstones, osteoarthritis, etc. By that time it's nearly impossible to get motivated to regain some level of fitness. Then you spend the final quarter/third of your life feeling like ###### and/or in a doctor's office.

What's your prescription doc?

 

I love outdoor exercise but it takes too much time and is too weather-dependent.

 

Should I get an exercise bike? Treadmill?

[jerryskids 7,281]

What's your prescription doc?

 

I love outdoor exercise but it takes too much time and is too weather-dependent.

 

Should I get an exercise bike? Treadmill?

He would find those "contrived" and may God have mercy on your soul.

[penultimatestraw 473]

What's your prescription doc?

I love outdoor exercise but it takes too much time and is too weather-dependent.

Should I get an exercise bike? Treadmill?

Time is really the issue. Especially with a kid(s). You'll probably have to negotiate with your wife for a little "me time" without parenting duties. Though I suppose you can take really little kids with you with a papoose or exercise stroller.

 

My basic philosophy: work as little as you can, work out as much as possible. This requires living simply, far below your means. It's good that you like hiking, because it is cheap and usually readily available. Sh!tty weather shouldn't dissuade you; once you get moving rain, wind, snow etc. aren't a big issue with the right gear. Most home exercise equipment just turns into a clothes hanger anyway, so spend the cash on waterproof/warm clothing/shoes instead.

 

And take every advantage of the free exercise in everyday life - I always take stairs and park far from my destination, even when inconvenient.

[DonS 3,331]

I'll never be too old for a roller coaster. I love 'em.

Agree on roller coasters.

 

I learned a few years back that I can no longer take the "spinny" rides. Used to love them, but felt like crap after riding that gigantic pendulum ride (Maxx Air??). Last few trips to Cedar Point I ended up waiting on the sidelines while the kids did that one.

[jerryskids 7,281]

Agree on roller coasters.

 

I learned a few years back that I can no longer take the "spinny" rides. Used to love them, but felt like crap after riding that gigantic pendulum ride (Maxx Air??). Last few trips to Cedar Point I ended up waiting on the sidelines while the kids did that one.

 

Also agree on roller coasters, but I've never liked the rides that spin for the sake of spinning. Actually the worst for me are those VR ones that shake you around while you pretend to go to the center of the earth or inside a body or whatever. I might as well just walk in, puke on the floor, and leave.

[vuduchile 1,947]

Agree on roller coasters.

 

I learned a few years back that I can no longer take the "spinny" rides. Used to love them, but felt like crap after riding that gigantic pendulum ride (Maxx Air??). Last few trips to Cedar Point I ended up waiting on the sidelines while the kids did that one.

Yeah, spinning is not fun anymore. But gimme a roller coaster with a giant hill, and I can ride it 20 times a day.

 

Also love the free fall.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,730]

I cannot deal with getting old anymore.

Things I can no longer do at 57

* Drink as much as I used to or go to bars to just drink

* Walk distances 

* Walk down stairs with confidence and only use elevators and escalators 

* Golfing, running, just about all the sports I used to do

* Marathon sex

* Eating as much as I used to 

 Sucks

[HellToupee 2,398]

10 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said:

I cannot deal with getting old anymore.

Things I can no longer do at 57

* Drink as much as I used to or go to bars to just drink

* Walk distances 

* Walk down stairs with confidence and only use elevators and escalators 

* Golfing, running, just about all the sports I used to do

* Marathon sex

* Eating as much as I used to 

 Sucks

[mmmmm...beer 827]

Wow... I started reading through this.  I was like holy smokes look at all the gang back in action and then I realized.  Well ... 2017.

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