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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Halo on March 16, 2005, 04:23:21 PM
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Been trying to get in shape (again). Eating less and smarter. Exercising. Getting plenty of sleep. Holding treats to a minimum and mostly only as rewards. Regular health checkups.
Essentially doing the moderation thing.
And it dawned on me: I'm becoming my own pet. This is the kind of regimen I used to care for my dog, a fabulous little Parsons Jack Russell terrier.
He lived to good age (15) before infirmities finally got him.
Through careful selection, often of the same type foods, I know just about what I can ingest at what times of day to either not gain weight or to sustain a slow but regular weight loss (e.g., about five pounds a month). Just takes the discipline to do it.
My dog never had the option to get fat. He got his regular dry food in the morning and a can of dogfood in the evening. Plus a few doggy bones for treats. And he was in excellent shape most of his life.
Later, when he got old and creaky and had some medical issues, we eased up and gave him more treats and his weight ballooned accordingly -- the same way too many treats inflate my waistline.
I'm not doing the entire pet analogy, however. He never got a daily glass of red wine, and I go on walks without a leash (which brings to mind seeing a San Francisco pimp walking three stunning women on leashes ... but that's another story).
What do you think? Do you take as good care of yourself as you do your pets?
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Maybe getting neutered is the key?
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Funny you should mention that. Good idea for humans and pets after they've had their litters.
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Originally posted by TweetyBird
Maybe getting neutered is the key?
Noooo!!! That makes you fat and takes the life right out of you.
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alt-x.... grab out .... and do some sit-up's in that free time you dolt .... :D
afk kills are kept to minimum if you do it near computer :rolleyes:
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I like the analogy. I've lost about 75lbs since mid October so I know how it is.
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WTG GRUN!
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Originally posted by Toad
WTG GRUN!
thx Toad, I even voted. :)
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Well with that advice, Im off to the groomers! :p
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Well there ya have it.
give yourslf a helping of regular dry food in the morning.
A can of dogfood in the evening and maybe a couple of treats inbetween and your all set.
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I should get my temperature taken via my ass?
-SW
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Eh no dont do it, unless your already cleaning your unmentionables using only your tongue...
Talking of which, my cat just had half its tail amputated so I'm not entirely sure how that would correspond with me.
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Originally posted by Halo
...my dog, a fabulous little Parsons Jack Russell terrier.
Hey... I have two of these. :)
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Good for you, Sandman -- I've had some great dogs, but none as smart, brave, loyal, and fun as my Parsons Jack Russell (longer legs than "regular" Jack Russell).
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lol, WTG grun and halo. Ive gained a good 5 pound thanks to eating alot and lifting weights.:aok I love being a teenager
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Heh, what a novel idea -- wanting to GAIN weight. Bulk up. Muscle up. Yeah, I v a g u e l y remember that sort of motivation, but it was a loooonnnnnnnng time ago.
I was remarking to a friend who just turned 80 that I thought eventually older people would start losing weight and could start swilling milk shakes and stuff to not lose too much.
He said his weight kept increasing until around 78 when suddenly he started losing 10 pounds here and there at a time. He said he now weighs what he did as a teenager.
So enjoy the raging metabolism while you can, superpug1. And of course you realize you're lucky because some poor souls have serious weight problems their entire life.
When you start seeing signs of gaining more weight than you want, don't delay in adjusting your life style. It's easier to fight a few pounds than a lot.
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I've gained about 5 pounds of muscle in the past month. Thanks Enzyte!
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Yeah, all the cats I've had have gotten lazy and fat since getting neutered.
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My dog gets to lie about all day, goes for walks now and again eats, drinks, gets shedloads of attention from every visitor to the house, can lick her own parts!
Oh wow if life was as simple ast that I'd gladly do a swap with her for a break from the rat race!
:lol
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Originally posted by Halo
Been trying to get in shape (again). Eating less and smarter. Exercising. Getting plenty of sleep. Holding treats to a minimum and mostly only as rewards. Regular health checkups.
Essentially doing the moderation thing.
And it dawned on me: I'm becoming my own pet. This is the kind of regimen I used to care for my dog, a fabulous little Parsons Jack Russell terrier.
He lived to good age (15) before infirmities finally got him.
Through careful selection, often of the same type foods, I know just about what I can ingest at what times of day to either not gain weight or to sustain a slow but regular weight loss (e.g., about five pounds a month). Just takes the discipline to do it.
My dog never had the option to get fat. He got his regular dry food in the morning and a can of dogfood in the evening. Plus a few doggy bones for treats. And he was in excellent shape most of his life.
Later, when he got old and creaky and had some medical issues, we eased up and gave him more treats and his weight ballooned accordingly -- the same way too many treats inflate my waistline.
I'm not doing the entire pet analogy, however. He never got a daily glass of red wine, and I go on walks without a leash (which brings to mind seeing a San Francisco pimp walking three stunning women on leashes ... but that's another story).
What do you think? Do you take as good care of yourself as you do your pets?
OMG, I forgot to feed the fish this month! (at least they can eat each other and all of that algae.)
eskimo
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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
thx Toad, I even voted. :)
I dunno wich one is the more impressive :)