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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Gyms closed, 2km limit on exercise range. Boredom eating and drinking too much alcohol just to keep sane. Lockdown will be turning us all slowly to jelly. Any ideas on how to break the cycle that don’t involve willpower?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Only buy healthy food. If you don't have crap food and alcohol in the house you can't consume them.
The exercise part, have a dog that will drive you up the wall if it hasn't been walked for a few miles every day. Works for me! |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"There isn't a 2 km limit on exercise, you must exercise within 2 km of home, completely different things."
Someone told me yesterday that she cycles in a circle no more than 2 km from her house and can do 18km without breaking the rule |
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what casey said. if theres no junk food or alcohol in the house ya cant have it. we do a short walk every night but we have TRX bands, resistance bands and aldi had weight plates reduced to 3 quid so got two sets of those and a pullup bar so were making do with them. i miss the gym more for head space though and i never thought id see the day where id say i miss deadlifts and squat racks |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There isn't a 2 km limit on exercise, you must exercise within 2 km of home, completely different things.
Someone told me yesterday that she cycles in a circle no more than 2 km from her house and can do 18km without breaking the rule "
That's correct 2 pi r plus 2r |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Its a great time to experiment with more home cooking with fresh ingredients.
Practice portion control.
Just get moving either in your house, garden or walk that 2k and back a few times a day with some tunes no hard work but just a few strolls |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I have been walking about 10k a day, I get the 2k rule, but the parks and roads are jammed with people with the same idea and it’s getting harder to get out and maintain social distancing. Unfortunately I also ripped a tendon on my arm in the gym at the end of Feb and can’t use my weights at home. I guess you are right though with not buying any crap for the house...that’s where the willpower comes in. My inner Homer Simpson comes out in the supermarket |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Gyms closed, 2km limit on exercise range. Boredom eating and drinking too much alcohol just to keep sane. Lockdown will be turning us all slowly to jelly. Any ideas on how to break the cycle that don’t involve willpower? "
A few prayers involves a higher power than just your will power xx. I am actually sticking to my diet but I do find the mind is trying to trick me into old eating habits. But so far so good, it's all in your mind what you eat, but why your eating is the main thing. Talking about the stuff in your mind everday to someone helps alot. Try keep busy cleaning, cooking, painting or whatever it is you like go do. I know it so hard, everyone is on the same boat. Drinking to much doesn't help either as it makes one feel bad about themselves. Then the poor eating habits come with that bad feeling. Try new things to help your mind meditation perhaps. Anything is worth a try in these very hard times.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Thanks for that, I often thought of trying meditation...any online suggestions as to where to start with that? Keeping mentally calm and slightly detached from all of this would be helpful. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks for that, I often thought of trying meditation...any online suggestions as to where to start with that? Keeping mentally calm and slightly detached from all of this would be helpful."
Try Headspace
In terms of a break for your mind, you can't beat a gripping book in my opinion. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" I guess you are right though with not buying any crap for the house...that’s where the willpower comes in. My inner Homer Simpson comes out in the supermarket "
Write a list and stick to it. Generally the shite food tends to be grouped together in particular aisles, avoid those aisles altogether |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks for that, I often thought of trying meditation...any online suggestions as to where to start with that? Keeping mentally calm and slightly detached from all of this would be helpful."
Usually i just type in what type of medication i would like into the Google bar. E.G medication for worry and stress. It's sinple i recommend to start off with shorter ones and see how that goes for you. Our on a set of earphones. Oh actually i type in guided meditation as it will be someone telling you word for word when to breath, what to do with your hands, feet etc etc. Enjoy and be sure to give me some feedback on it. What hsve you got to loose. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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You don't need a gym to stay fit. Exercise can be done at home even in small spaces. Ie if you have stairs run them up and down or run circles around you dining table etc. I've came across reports people running marathons on their balcony or small gardens. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You don't need a gym to stay fit. Exercise can be done at home even in small spaces. Ie if you have stairs run them up and down or run circles around you dining table etc. I've came across reports people running marathons on their balcony or small gardens."
Stop cumming on people ffs DH there is a pandemic going on |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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"You don't need a gym to stay fit. Exercise can be done at home even in small spaces. Ie if you have stairs run them up and down or run circles around you dining table etc. I've came across reports people running marathons on their balcony or small gardens.
Stop cumming on people ffs DH there is a pandemic going on"
I can't squirt as far as 2m so it's all save. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You don't need a gym to stay fit. Exercise can be done at home even in small spaces. Ie if you have stairs run them up and down or run circles around you dining table etc. I've came across reports people running marathons on their balcony or small gardens."
Exactly - Some nut in France ran a marathon on his 6 metre long apartment balcony. 3,000 lengths in 6 hrs and 40 something mins. Get creative  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Thanks for all the replies, some good advice and more importantly it has given me the slight boot up the arse I may have needed to re motivate myself. I am going to google the guided meditation for a start and no more drink till next Friday and no more shite in the shopping bag. The 10k a day will be ongoing  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There isn't a 2 km limit on exercise, you must exercise within 2 km of home, completely different things.
Someone told me yesterday that she cycles in a circle no more than 2 km from her house and can do 18km without breaking the rule "
The 2km rule does not apply to cycling alone - checked and was also published in the Irish Times during the week. So cycle away - have been out most days on nice long cycles. Met one squad car - Ban Garda who just tooted and waved. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There isn't a 2 km limit on exercise, you must exercise within 2 km of home, completely different things.
Someone told me yesterday that she cycles in a circle no more than 2 km from her house and can do 18km without breaking the rule
The 2km rule does not apply to cycling alone - checked and was also published in the Irish Times during the week. So cycle away - have been out most days on nice long cycles. Met one squad car - Ban Garda who just tooted and waved."
I was thinking of it but i would get dizzy and would totally craic up lol. I was going to just go on my own as per usual route anyway. It was said that exercise on yor own is ok from one of them shows the other day. Also today it was said that only people who have it or from travel must isolate and if not by all means go out but just follow the guidelines. |
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"Thanks for that, I often thought of trying meditation...any online suggestions as to where to start with that? Keeping mentally calm and slightly detached from all of this would be helpful."
Hey Steely head space is a v good meditation app
Also check out the Wim Hof breathing method on YouTube
10 mins of deep breathing with breath holds paired with cold showers
It's super effective |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’ve three small pieces of equipment in my house that I bought new for under a hundred quid. I can walk, cycle and an crunch any amount I want with little floor space. It’s been an absolute God send to me as I’m off work for thirty days leave but I’d go insane otherwise. |
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I'm on day 23 of hibernation. I live in the countryside so can easily walk 5km a day without meeting anyone. In fact there isnt a shop within 2km of me, so if I need good I'd have to drive much further. I'm experimenting with eating every bit of food in the presses or fridge, until its all gone, before I go shopping. I think I've lost a bit of weight, but I feel great. No alcohol left. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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OP, skipping, walking or jogging around the estate early morning, stop buying and eating junk food, drinking lots of water, cooking yourself - be creative. There are lots easy recipes for the beginners, and cut off sugar, alcohol and carbs. Make sure to spend minimum 60 mins daily outside, no matter the weather. You will boost your metabolism, and built stronger immune system. Good luck!
PS my dad love sweets and was cheating all of us  We found a method on him low sugar raw desserts rich in vitamins and minerals. Dad has more energy now, feels much better and preparing to the 10k
He is 70+ , had a heart attack last year. If he was able to do this, you can do this as well,OP!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OP, skipping, walking or jogging around the estate early morning, stop buying and eating junk food, drinking lots of water, cooking yourself - be creative. There are lots easy recipes for the beginners, and cut off sugar, alcohol and carbs. Make sure to spend minimum 60 mins daily outside, no matter the weather. You will boost your metabolism, and built stronger immune system. Good luck!
PS my dad love sweets and was cheating all of us We found a method on him low sugar raw desserts rich in vitamins and minerals. Dad has more energy now, feels much better and preparing to the 10k
He is 70+ , had a heart attack last year. If he was able to do this, you can do this as well,OP! "
Thanks Smokey, Since Sunday I have kept up the exercise, drank my 3 litres of water a day and the sugar and booze is all on hold, feeling a bit like my old self again. I have spent the last 4 years on a health binge, was 18 st in 2016 and now 13 st 5lbs. I cut out bad carbs and sugar completely for 3 yrs and took to the gym. But for the first time in all that time this Covid thing knocked me off my stride. Glad to report I’m back in the saddle again. Thank you you and everyone else for your encouragement it has helped me get back on track. |
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Plenty of body weight workouts on YouTube you can do. Or PT’s putting up workouts to do at home with things you can use at home. A decent diet will see you through. This should be pushing people to look after their health a lot more, not get lazy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks for that, I often thought of trying meditation...any online suggestions as to where to start with that? Keeping mentally calm and slightly detached from all of this would be helpful.
Hey Steely head space is a v good meditation app
Also check out the Wim Hof breathing method on YouTube
10 mins of deep breathing with breath holds paired with cold showers
It's super effective "
Cold showers are great, i do them regularly. Cold brings high emotions down, it's very effective. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"OP, skipping, walking or jogging around the estate early morning, stop buying and eating junk food, drinking lots of water, cooking yourself - be creative. There are lots easy recipes for the beginners, and cut off sugar, alcohol and carbs. Make sure to spend minimum 60 mins daily outside, no matter the weather. You will boost your metabolism, and built stronger immune system. Good luck!
PS my dad love sweets and was cheating all of us We found a method on him low sugar raw desserts rich in vitamins and minerals. Dad has more energy now, feels much better and preparing to the 10k
He is 70+ , had a heart attack last year. If he was able to do this, you can do this as well,OP!
Thanks Smokey, Since Sunday I have kept up the exercise, drank my 3 litres of water a day and the sugar and booze is all on hold, feeling a bit like my old self again. I have spent the last 4 years on a health binge, was 18 st in 2016 and now 13 st 5lbs. I cut out bad carbs and sugar completely for 3 yrs and took to the gym. But for the first time in all that time this Covid thing knocked me off my stride. Glad to report I’m back in the saddle again. Thank you you and everyone else for your encouragement it has helped me get back on track. "
Well done ?? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OP, skipping, walking or jogging around the estate early morning, stop buying and eating junk food, drinking lots of water, cooking yourself - be creative. There are lots easy recipes for the beginners, and cut off sugar, alcohol and carbs. Make sure to spend minimum 60 mins daily outside, no matter the weather. You will boost your metabolism, and built stronger immune system. Good luck!
PS my dad love sweets and was cheating all of us We found a method on him low sugar raw desserts rich in vitamins and minerals. Dad has more energy now, feels much better and preparing to the 10k
He is 70+ , had a heart attack last year. If he was able to do this, you can do this as well,OP!
Thanks Smokey, Since Sunday I have kept up the exercise, drank my 3 litres of water a day and the sugar and booze is all on hold, feeling a bit like my old self again. I have spent the last 4 years on a health binge, was 18 st in 2016 and now 13 st 5lbs. I cut out bad carbs and sugar completely for 3 yrs and took to the gym. But for the first time in all that time this Covid thing knocked me off my stride. Glad to report I’m back in the saddle again. Thank you you and everyone else for your encouragement it has helped me get back on track.
Well done ??"
Thanks |
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There are lots of gym instructors providing free classes online, most of which only involve body weight (or you can use e.g. tins of food instead of weights). I don't think anyone will be shredded, unless they're lucky enough to have a well-equipped gym of their own, but I think keeping in shape ought to be manageable. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There are lots of gym instructors providing free classes online, most of which only involve body weight (or you can use e.g. tins of food instead of weights). I don't think anyone will be shredded, unless they're lucky enough to have a well-equipped gym of their own, but I think keeping in shape ought to be manageable."
Of course it is, nobody needs a gym to stay fit and healthy. |
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