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  • #21
  • Feb 7, 2011 6:01pm Feb 7, 2011 6:01pm
Quoting Porkpie
Presumably you don't live in Malawi:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...05/3130657.htm

Haha! anytime you change your diet you may have some gassy issues for a few days to a week, but then your body adjusts. One thing about a raw diet is once you start cleaning out your insides you don't smell as much. Breath, B.O., etc, etc. I guess getting rid of all the dead carcasses in your guts makes a difference.
Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better. ~ Jim Rohn
  • #22
  • Feb 8, 2011 1:56am Feb 8, 2011 1:56am
Quoting smittens4212
You're running 5 miles a day and only consume 1500 calories per day? That's burning something like 600 a day, taken away from the 1500 you consume, leaving you with 900 calories/day. Are you trying to lose a lot of weight? That's a pretty extreme calorie deficit per day for a normal routine.
You weren't the only one who noticed it. It's unlikely they should have a similar necessary intake anyway, as their bodies and activity levels will have different needs. 1500 is extremely low for a pretty active person. In fact, it's below what most inactive males require. But maybe he's 5 foot.

Fit, strong and healthy doesn't require any more than a decent diet, walking, occasional high intensity cardio and resistance training that uses no more than our body mass. If you want to be big or able to run for hours, that's another matter.
  • #23
  • Feb 8, 2011 11:07am Feb 8, 2011 11:07am
Quoting Mr J
You weren't the only one who noticed it. It's unlikely they should have a similar necessary intake anyway, as their bodies and activity levels will have different needs. 1500 is extremely low for a pretty active person. In fact, it's below what most inactive males require. But maybe he's 5 foot.

Fit, strong and healthy doesn't require any more than a decent diet, walking, occasional high intensity cardio and resistance training that uses no more than our body mass. If you want to be big or able to run for hours, that's another matter.
I'm 6'3, 220 and not trying to lose weight...I'm a former NCAA DI College Football player. The perception of what people "need" as far as caloric intake is by far greater than what is actually "required". I appreciate the thoughts/concerns but trust me when I say it's an awesome lifestyle. Like I said, my wife is a pro, and I have extensive experience in working out/living healthy. We choose to live/workout like this to keep our hearts healthy and free of all that crap that causes heart disease. After getting into this 1500/cal 5mi workout lifestyle I have so much more energy all day long...it's pretty awesome and I feel GREAT all the time. Try it for a month, you'll never go back. (but it's not for the weak minded, you have to have some serious will power)

Also, saw the note about rowing...what a great exercise man! Keep it up.
  • #24
  • Feb 8, 2011 12:35pm Feb 8, 2011 12:35pm
Quoting FXSurfer
Eat Paleo! I love it!
Umm... I gave this one the thumbs up because I thought it just referred to getting back to natural eating. I see that it does but, didn't know that it was an actual dietary system. I'm getting the book "Paleo Diet" from the library so, I'll withhold judgment until I check it out. Looking at the basics of it though, I don't know... No grains? LOL! I don't think that's for me. Also, it really seems to downplay the need for fitness. Is that right? That's about the last thing that people need... an excuse to not work out more than they do! Maybe I've got it wrong - I hope. The "Paleo" thing does make for nice primal imagery but, I doubt the we compare in reality much with them. Doubt that I'd want to get in a scrap with one of them, that's for sure. But, I also, wouldn't want to have the contents of his intestines in mine either. Hello, appendix!
  • #25
  • Feb 9, 2011 12:42pm Feb 9, 2011 12:42pm
Woah there FXS, before you dismiss the lot...
Paleo is exactly that - back to paleolithic eating which was no grains, no legumes, no vegetable oils but plenty of meat & veg. Caveman/woman style. Cordain has a book called the Paleo diet which is but one take on it. He's popularised it but the movement isn't his.
As for exercise, I don't think Cordain even touches on it, but most Paleo-style trainers agree on a short bursts + low level cardio, pretty far from avoid exercise altogether.
As for the kneejerk grains thing - read, think and ponder on it first. Grains and legumes are at best filler foods, and at worst driving disease and obesity. Don't get me started!
  • #26
  • Feb 9, 2011 3:02pm Feb 9, 2011 3:02pm
Quoting triphop
Don't get me started!
LOL! Okay, but you started it. I'll check it out and think about it.
Processed carbs aren't even food in my book but, ... okay, we'll leave it.



Are there even any good trading threads anymore? The only ones that I find of any use are Market Profile and Order Flow threads. But, the MP folks try and apply the original rules to a continuous market and the Order Flow crowd can't even agree what they're trying to discuss.

Thus, I play Picture Tennis, participate in fitness discussions and find my own way as far as trading is concerned.
  • #27
  • Feb 10, 2011 2:10am Feb 10, 2011 2:10am
Thank you guys, and FxSurfer for your wonderful Navy Seal Workout vids, really appreciate it.

By the way, when is the appropriate time to exercise these workouts in the morning, right after get up? or one hour after breakfast, or other time? Actually I don't want to be type of Arnold Schwarzenegger, just wish to keep body well-proportioned but strong and endurable.

cheers~
  • #28
  • Feb 10, 2011 2:33am Feb 10, 2011 2:33am
Quoting Zkf
Thank you guys, and FxSurfer for your wonderful Navy Seal Workout vids, really appreciate it.

By the way, when is the appropriate time to exercise these workouts in the morning, right after get up? or one hour after breakfast, or other time? Actually I don't want to be type of Arnold Schwarzenegger, just wish to keep body well-proportioned but strong and endurable.

cheers~
You're very welcome! Hope you utilize and enjoy the vids.

Working out in the AM is what I usually do but, any time's the right time. Everyone's different.

Bodyweight (aka calisthenics) exercises, like the ones on the vids, can go a long way in helping you achieve your health and fitness goals. They are very often overlooked!
  • #29
  • Feb 10, 2011 2:58am Feb 10, 2011 2:58am
this workouts will keep you really fit, if you are interested in parkour or not. the exercises train your whole body.

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  • #30
  • Feb 10, 2011 3:26am Feb 10, 2011 3:26am
Quoting moetzger
this workouts will keep you really fit, if you are interested in parkour or not. the exercises train your whole body.
Beautiful! Probably a hundred awesome exercise ideas in one ten minute vid. Very inspired.

Thanks for it!
  • #31
  • Mar 19, 2011 11:01am Mar 19, 2011 11:01am
Quoting FXSurfer
Ha. There's someone who's done this type of workout. The neck exercises are indeed the most challenging!

Enjoy, Silver!
ok i've done the navy seals workout since you posted it, that's 6 weeks now, two times a week and it's perfect for me, doesn't take a lot of time, besides i swim regularly, and it feels good, i can highly recommend it to everyone, although you need a solid base, thanks again for posting it FXSurfer
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  • #32
  • Mar 19, 2011 3:42pm Mar 19, 2011 3:42pm
Quoting silverheat
ok i've done the navy seals workout since you posted it, that's 6 weeks now, two times a week and it's perfect for me, doesn't take a lot of time, besides i swim regularly, and it feels good, i can highly recommend it to everyone, although you need a solid base, thanks again for posting it FXSurfer
Really great Silverheat! Glad you're enjoying it and benefiting from it.

Here's something else for you, along the same lines, to take it up a notch if you care to: Navy Seal Physical Fitness Guide

Give the workout on pp. 284-7 a try! I make it somewhat doable by dividing the number of reps/exercise by three and it's still a total beast to try and get through!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wGmXOMXbrH...ness+Guide.bmp

Have a good one, my friend!
Brent
  • #33
  • Apr 13, 2011 3:48am Apr 13, 2011 3:48am
if you want to learn something about swimming which you can also apply to trading ...

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Invincibility lies in the defence, the possibility of victory in the attack
  • #34
  • Apr 15, 2011 8:51am Apr 15, 2011 8:51am
I recently discovered a new podcast (I'm a fan of learning new things via podcasts) that talks about the human brain. In episode 33 of Brain Science Podcast the host talks with Dr. John Ratey about the brain and exercise. You can download the show in mp3 format here: http://www.brainsciencepodcast.com/b...in-bsp-33.html
Enjoy!

Here a short summary of the show:
We explore the exciting evidence about how exercise helps the brain. It stimulates the release of a number of different neurotransmitters and neuropeptides, but probably more importantly it helps keeps these compounds balanced. We consider why exercise is so important in dealing with stress, in treating a wide range of mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder. There is also evidence that exercise improves our ability to learn and our ability to avoid the loss of mental agility associated with aging.
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  • #35
  • Apr 15, 2011 9:06am Apr 15, 2011 9:06am
I use a Wii exercise DVD thingy and it's quite good. Not as good as squash, though.

But for real health and happiness this is what I use (only on Fridays, mind) = http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...ostcount=20708 Full of vitamins and fun...
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  • #36
  • Apr 15, 2011 10:38am Apr 15, 2011 10:38am
Quoting smikester
I use a Wii exercise DVD thingy and it's quite good. Not as good as squash, though.

But for real health and happiness this is what I use (only on Fridays, mind) = http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...ostcount=20708 Full of vitamins and fun...
uuh squash, injuries galore, lol, fun though
Invincibility lies in the defence, the possibility of victory in the attack
  • #37
  • Apr 15, 2011 10:21pm Apr 15, 2011 10:21pm
Trading allows me to live a lifestyle of flexibility. I trade out of Chicago, Central Time and I wrap my day up by 10:30am, 12:30 if it's a day full of great setups. At that point I input all my trade info into my journal and get outside.

I race mountain bikes so my afternoons are filled with training rides and hitting the gym. Cycling is a kickass way to train your mind and body because so much of winning races comes from how much harder you can suffer both mentally and physically on the bike.

Riding helps me clear my head and I also come up with some of my best ideas while I'm out on the bike. All in all, it provides a great balance, I wouldn't have it any other way!
  • #38
  • Apr 16, 2011 7:35am Apr 16, 2011 7:35am
"[I recently discovered a new podcast (I'm a fan of learning new things via podcasts) that talks about the human brain. http://www.brainsciencepodcast.com/b...in-bsp-33.html
Enjoy!]"

Awesome Bug, incredibly interesting! I added it to my iTunes.
  • #39
  • Apr 16, 2011 7:45am Apr 16, 2011 7:45am
Quoting TimRacette
"[I recently discovered a new podcast (I'm a fan of learning new things via podcasts) that talks about the human brain. http://www.brainsciencepodcast.com/b...in-bsp-33.html
Enjoy!]"

Awesome Bug, incredibly interesting! I added it to my iTunes.
I'm very glad that you liked it. If figuring out how to treat your brain is something that interests you then I recommend you pick up a copy of John Medina's Brain Rules (I've mentioned the book here once before). John Medina has also visited the above mentioned podcast, but his book is way better than the show.

PS. I enjoy biking in the wild as well, it's incredibly stimulating. We don't have any mountains here, but over 50% of the country is covered in forests (whizzing past trees on narrow paths is really fun as I'm sure you know).
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  • #40
  • Apr 17, 2011 7:01am Apr 17, 2011 7:01am
Yoga is the way to go!
it keeps your body smooth
meditation keeps your mind sharp and focused!
can't beat that!
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