How's your body?

Hans Bricks · 08-04-2015 01:12AM

I think you might be more in denial about what the smokes have done to your health. I'm only 23, but I have smoker friends the same age at a healthy weight who couldn't last 15 minutes playing astro.

mojesius · 08-04-2015 01:14AM

Sluggish like a wet sponge.

wretcheddomain · 08-04-2015 01:20AM

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

I'm 40 now and never felt better.

Could be an illusion.

Many a person appear and feel healthy when, in reality, they could be harbouring a serious illness whose symptoms have not yet manifest or, worse, hosting a potentially life-threatening condition.

Señor Fancy Pants · 08-04-2015 01:21AM

Over fed, under used, full of niggles, does what I need it to do so I won't complain.

unkel · 08-04-2015 01:46AM

Just saw a picture of my grandparents taken in 1963 that I'd never seen before. My grandfather was 56 when that picture was taken. I'm 47 and he looks about 40 years older than me (instead of the mere 9 years he was actually older than me)

I'm physically stronger than I've ever been before and I'm reasonably fit. Gave up the smokes well over 8 years ago, do not enough exercise, not often enough, but lifting a few weights now and then has made my body into decent enough shape. I'm not "ripped" or anything and I do not have a "6 pack" but many a 27 year old would be happy enough with my body I would guess

Novella · 08-04-2015 05:13AM

I'm 25. I would say that last year I was feeling fine, no complaints. Now, at 5 months pregnant, I can say I've seen better days! I've spent the last 4 months vomiting pretty much every single day (and multiple times a day) and in the last week or two have started getting pain in my lower back. Hoping that after I have my baby I'll feel great again.

Wompa1 · 08-04-2015 06:50AM

Been working an IT\office job for 8 years. I went from one of the best at the beep test during my teens to a broken down mess. About 3 years into my work I took this middle management type of job, lead to long hours (mainly due to pressuring myself, not a sob story of getting f*ked over), getting a take out on the way home. Weekends spent in front of a computer.

I'm only 30, I've got tendinitis in my elbows for the second time and arthritis in my wrists. I've also got some other issues with my general health that all point to work related stress as the main contributing factor.

All signs point to working in a different area of work. Not much chance of that happening for a few years. Hopefully I survive.

MathDebater · 08-04-2015 07:09AM

Wompa1 wrote: »

I went from one of the best at the beep test during my teens .

Fair play. That is impressive.

Macavity. · 08-04-2015 08:27AM

If I'm still physically and mentally independent, have all my hair, am still in an acceptable weight range and my heart/lungs/kidneys/liver/stomach/skin aren't seriously fucked up by the time I reach 35 then I will consider it a success.

Dangerous Man · 08-04-2015 08:47AM

On the outside it's fairly slim and looks pretty decent, for the most part. On the inside - it's ****ed. I have an incurable, fatal genetic disease that's wrecking my internal organs.

Still good looking though.

PARlance · 08-04-2015 08:49AM

Wompa1 wrote: »

Been working an IT\office job for 8 years. I went from one of the best at the beep test during my teens to a broken down mess. About 3 years into my work I took this middle management type of job, lead to long hours (mainly due to pressuring myself, not a sob story of getting f*ked over), getting a take out on the way home. Weekends spent in front of a computer.

I'm only 30, I've got tendinitis in my elbows for the second time and arthritis in my wrists. I've also got some other issues with my general health that all point to work related stress as the main contributing factor.

All signs point to working in a different area of work. Not much chance of that happening for a few years. Hopefully I survive.

You could just change your lifestyle rather than blaming the job?

eamonnq · 08-04-2015 08:50AM

ROAAAR wrote: »

Got to get serious about this

Don't forget the Ricin one!!

08-04-2015 09:02AM

Macavity. wrote: »

If I'm still physically and mentally independent, have all my hair...

You have all your hair? After a haircut, do you put it in a bag and keep it?

Has anyone got other people's hair?

Can bald people be independent?

rainbow kirby · 08-04-2015 09:23AM

30 and about as good as it has been in a very long time. I'm wearing a smaller dress size than I was when I did my Leaving Cert 13 years ago and I'm feeling pretty fit and strong overall.

Macavity. · 08-04-2015 09:30AM

Deleted User wrote: »

You have all your hair? After a haircut, do you put it in a bag and keep it?

To "have all of one's hair" is a figurative expression that means a person's hair is still growing at a continuous rate, and that there are no signs of balding.

It's worrying that a man of your years (based on username, 40/41) would not be able to understand that. I suppose that's what happens when you go bald and lose your independence. Maybe later, we can bring you for a walk. Would you like that?

El Horseboxo · 08-04-2015 09:40AM

I'm in my 30s but in some of the best shape of my life. Healthy eating, very little alcohol, gym 6 days a week, proper nights sleep, no smoking and also play sports casually.

Yeah I can feel aches creeping in after certain activites but it's all about preparation and maintenance. Like how many people that complain about aches and pains after the gym or a 5 a side game had a proper dynamic warm up and cool down stretches? Do you take much supplements to help with mineral depletion or to assist joints? Or even protein or bcaa to help with cell repair. People buy expensive cars and wash every week and bring to be serviced. They generally look after them regularly. But the most priceless engine you'll ever own is your body. And yet people neglect it. I get regular check ups, regular sports massages and do foam rolling myself. Gotta look after number 1. Do that and you won't be feeling old when still young in the grand scheme of things.

Wibbs · 08-04-2015 10:40AM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

Could be an illusion.

Many a person appear and feel healthy when, in reality, they could be harbouring a serious illness whose symptoms have not yet manifest or, worse, hosting a potentially life-threatening condition.

You must be a hoot at parties.

Flem31 · 08-04-2015 10:44AM

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I suspect my arse is large enough be used to rest a pint on.:D

Cheers, started a bucket list and was running out of things to do with little effort.
This will help flesh it out a bit more

DoYouEvenLift · 08-04-2015 10:47AM

Currently still cultivating mass but I'll do a small cut for summer, bring out the abs and vascularity more plus more toned glutes for the sloots.

smash · 08-04-2015 10:47AM

Wibbs wrote: »

You must be a hoot at parties.

He sounds like the robot from the hitch hikers guide...

razorblunt · 08-04-2015 10:47AM

Just turned 30, fittest I've ever been, weight less than I did at 16.
Knees beginning to creak, but half expected it from old rugby injuries, also training for a Half Marathon which is putting added pressure on the "good" knee. Competitive sports days are gone (excludig golf) but found some circuit classes that are getting me even fitter, leaner and stronger.

I'm also more handsome than ever!!

What a time to be alive!

helimachoptor · 08-04-2015 10:48AM

Very much peaked late 20s, cycling 400-500km per week, about 2.5 hours of other excercise (training and matches for soccer) and gym.

33 now, getting back into it, gym, better diet and more cycling.

Now if only I had hair

wretcheddomain · 08-04-2015 10:49AM

Dangerous Man wrote: »

On the outside it's fairly slim and looks pretty decent, for the most part. On the inside - it's ****ed. I have an incurable, fatal genetic disease that's wrecking my internal organs.

Still good looking though.

What genetic disease is this?

Cupcake_Crisis · 08-04-2015 10:50AM

If I was a horse I'd be sent to the glue factory

libelula · 08-04-2015 11:32AM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

What genetic disease is this?

Mind your beeswax!

angeldelight · 08-04-2015 11:37AM

It's fcked! Can barely walk more than 20 feet and can't turn over in the bed by myself.... But I'm 8.5 months pregnant so am not too bothered!

08-04-2015 11:37AM

helimachoptor wrote: »

Very much peaked late 20s, cycling 400-500km per week, about 2.5 hours of other excercise (training and matches for soccer) and gym.

33 now, getting back into it, gym, better diet and more cycling.

Now if only I had hair

Hair would only slow you down!

5rtytry56 · 08-04-2015 11:43AM

Apart from blepharitis on my eyelids and a cantankerous tummy it's doing alright. Crisps are a no no for me except maybe when supplied with sandwiches.
Must read some more of this thread.

jamesbere · 08-04-2015 11:46AM

My body is in good enough order, giving up drinking helps and having my problem kidney removed last year also helped.

Aongus Von Bismarck · 08-04-2015 11:48AM

I've certainly lost that burst of pace that I had when I was playing hurling or representing my university in athletics. I'm in my mid-30's now so past the peak in terms of pace. I do find that I have better stamina now than when I was a younger man (no stupid jokes, please). So a 10k run or an 80k cycle doesn't really knock that much out of me.

I am slightly more susceptible to injuries as well though. I pulled a groin muscle while skiing a number of weeks ago, and the injury is still reflected in my 10k times. A daily sauna and some yoga stretches are helping though.

How's your body?

Comments