Health, fitness, gains and wellbeing

[strongNpretty]

Originally Posted by NopeNopeNopeNope [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Genetics are so weird to me

Like my aunt has drank alcohol like a fish and smoked like a chimney, and is now in her 70’s still drinking and smoking away

There is something in her genetics protecting her against cancer (she’s only had some minor skin cancer from sun tanning through the 70’s and 80’s with only “tanning lotion”) and I don’t know what those genes are

But I am not as big of a believer when it comes to genetics and being fat or fit. IMO that is 80 or 90% your choices, and the rest genetics

But protection from cancer and illnesses, that seems to be like majority genetics, secondary is life choices

My grandma is 98 this year. Smoked her whole life. Genetics are a crazy thing when it comes to some things.

[shovelquest]

Originally Posted by NopeNopeNopeNope [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

But I am not as big of a believer when it comes to genetics and being fat or fit. IMO that is 80 or 90% your choices, and the rest genetics

im pretty fit, and healthy and so i have been judgemental against people who are not.

But i saw a thing that said that some people burn calories more than others, and they gave an example like, some when they sit naturally sit, others shake their legs etc tap their feet, and that actually burns calories, those people are more prone to be thinner.

And while watching I realized that the whole time my 2 feet were moving like a hummingbird wings as I was watching this stupid thing on tv for the last hr at 11pm, and thought well shit i guess I am genetically lucky.

Still a conservative though.

[NopeNopeNopeNope]

Originally Posted by shovelquest [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

im pretty fit, and healthy and so i have been judgemental against people who are not.

But i saw a thing that said that some people burn calories more than others, and they gave an example like, some when they sit naturally sit, others shake their legs etc tap their feet, and that actually burns calories, those people are more prone to be thinner.

And while watching I realized that the whole time my 2 feet were moving like a hummingbird wings as I was watching this stupid thing on tv for the last hr at 11pm, and thought well shit i guess I am genetically lucky.

Still a conservative though.

Yea you have a high NEAT - Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis

[NopeNopeNopeNope]

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The biggest example of why it’s about genetics that I’ve seen was this amazing doctor and human being that I stumbled upon, who led a very healthy and active lifestyle, and so when he was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 cancer and given 6 months to live, he wasn’t too worried in this vid: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6463REbh2HM

Then his last vid, only around a year later, he was basically ravaged by the cancer, saying his goodbyes: https://youtu.be/sESvfpNQJ1I?si=fei3iGOxHt_kmKf8

Dr Dan was a real good dude. I haven’t seen any other person face down death with such grace and poise. RIP

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[Bonebrain]

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[NopeNopeNopeNope]

Bummer

First timed run since the half-m and when my stomach started rumbling I figured I just did a messy crap before I left, I have nothing left in me, so that has to be a fart. Time to fire up the fart jet pack and get a speed boost!

Then I realized right before I let loose NOPE NOPE NOPE! I don’t trust that fart

So I held it in. And the rumbling grew and grew. I had to slow down and stop early, wanted to go to 5mi, instead I had to stop at 3 AND do the walk of shame home (I always run home normally but I was considering having to run to the ditch to take an impromptu shit)

When I got in I painted the bowl. Never trust a fart, especially when running

Next time will be better. Was holding up good, energy wise, for being on a calorie deficit

[atomicpaul]

there's a word for that, good to know. i also move endlessly somehow and walk a lot, but rarely work out, and remain in decent shape for some reason despite all the alcohol. i am not good at sitting still for long periods.

still a commie though. that's apparently an important distinction?

[NopeNopeNopeNope]

Originally Posted by atomicpaul [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

there's a word for that, good to know. i also move endlessly somehow and walk a lot, but rarely work out, and remain in decent shape for some reason despite all the alcohol. i am not good at sitting still for long periods.

still a commie though. that's apparently an important distinction?

Only in regard to the weird cultural attitude towards health and oppression

There was someone that did a deep dive into it, and apparently there is some scholarly and historical backing to the attitude. I wish I could find the video because he had really cited a lot of sources

But the gist of it is that communism (from my limited understanding) is about empowering the working class and fighting all these forms of oppression. And unfortunately there seems to be this weird modern day attitude amongst some communists that fitness is a form of oppression. This is because a fit, strong person is in a better position to intimidate, physically control or oppress others even if that isn’t their intention

And so there is this attitude of people shouldn’t get fit because it COULD lead to oppression of others easier….or something

I’m not sure if it’s also an issue with empathizing with those that aren’t able bodied, or even a jealously thing like “I’m not going to get fit because I don’t want others to be jealous of me”

I don’t really understand any of it. All I suspect is that if a person like me went onto pro-communism communities and exclusively talked about personal physical self improvement, I would NOT be a liked or popular fellow in that community, for whatever reason. I probably wouldn’t be hated either, but I definitely wouldn’t be liked

[atomicpaul]

Originally Posted by NopeNopeNopeNope [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Only in regard to the weird cultural attitude towards health and oppression

There was someone that did a deep dive into it, and apparently there is some scholarly and historical backing to the attitude. I wish I could find the video because he had really cited a lot of sources

But the gist of it is that communism (from my limited understanding) is about empowering the working class and fighting all these forms of oppression. And unfortunately there seems to be this weird modern day attitude amongst some communists that fitness is a form of oppression. This is because a fit, strong person is in a better position to intimidate, physically control or oppress others even if that isn’t their intention

And so there is this attitude of people shouldn’t get fit because it COULD lead to oppression of others easier….or something

I’m not sure if it’s also an issue with empathizing with those that aren’t able bodied, or even a jealously thing like “I’m not going to get fit because I don’t want others to be jealous of me”

I don’t really understand any of it. All I suspect is that if a person like me went onto pro-communism communities and exclusively talked about personal physical self improvement, I would NOT be a liked or popular fellow in that community, for whatever reason. I probably wouldn’t be hated either, but I definitely wouldn’t be liked

i was just joking because shovel mentioned he was a conservative, but he has advanced politics brain rot so he can't help it. aside from the general fixation of many right-wing dudes on personal fitness, i don't really see what it has to do with anything.

don't worry, nobody is liked in left-wing communities, not initially.

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[NopeNopeNopeNope]

Originally Posted by atomicpaul [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i don't really see what it has to do with anything.

It shouldn’t. It absolutely shouldn’t

Politics has infested movies, and gaming, and religion, and business, and all these other things

But health and wellness is about as apolitical as it gets, or at least should be. And from a survival standpoint, the closer that both sides are coming to blows, the even more crucial fitness becomes! I mean, there’s a reason that both police and military have fitness requirements

Some people are like “civil war looms! The revolution is upon us!” Ok then why are you still so goddamn out of shape? Do you want to die right at the start of this revolution? And what’s even worse, is that for every minute until your death you’ll be a walking pure liability for your friends and fellow militia? Someone they have to babysit as you huff and puff your way along?

Makes no sense to me