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Posted by Lamdage22 on August 17, 2015, at 13:10:56
I am completely hooked by the game of golf.
I go to the gym.
These activities really help me get my mind off of any mental problems. When i am on the Golf Course they just cease to exist.
Thats what i mean with "you need more than just meds".
So long.
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 18, 2015, at 12:27:28
In reply to How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 17, 2015, at 13:10:56
nobody cares, because you cant swallow it.
Posted by baseball55 on August 18, 2015, at 21:05:42
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 18, 2015, at 12:27:28
> nobody cares, because you cant swallow it.
Huh? who says nobody cares. I'm happy you've found something you love doing. I love swimming, walking and lifting weights. I feel sooo much better after a swim or a few good sets of squats. I enjoy talking with the trainers at the gym. Walking 3-4 miles in the city (I like city walking. I know nature walking is supposed to be better, but I love the bustle of people on the streets) makes me feel relaxed and upbeat.
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 19, 2015, at 3:10:29
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by baseball55 on August 18, 2015, at 21:05:42
me too doing squats and all the compound movements
Posted by baseball55 on August 19, 2015, at 19:35:03
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 19, 2015, at 3:10:29
> me too doing squats and all the compound movements
Dead lifts are also great. I also learned an exercise with a trainer - stand with legs fairly wide apart. Lift a medicine ball or dumbbell from the floor and swing it between your legs then stand upright (don't lock knees). Great for lower back, glutes, thighs.
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 21, 2015, at 2:23:00
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by baseball55 on August 19, 2015, at 19:35:03
hmm i think glutes and lower back are sufficiently hit by squats and deadlifts. I like to keep my workouts simple.
I dont split, i hit it all at once.
Posted by Poet on August 21, 2015, at 18:09:12
In reply to How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 17, 2015, at 13:10:56
I swim and in the water it's like my "issues" don't exist. Even walking near a body of water helps me even if it's too cold or polluted to swim in it.
Passion absolutely can make a difference.
Poet
Posted by alexandra_k on August 22, 2015, at 18:51:03
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference » Lamdage22, posted by Poet on August 21, 2015, at 18:09:12
passion makes life worth living. or makes it feel like it's worth living. or something...
i haven't felt passionately about exercise for a while. but then, i've been getting into my study a bit more, and the gym a bit less. sort of get on kicks with things...
exercise is a good one, though... I forget how much it really helps me have a baseline positive mood...
there is a really beautiful walk over here on they way to the med campus... through a park... up a significant hill, actually. a bit of a powerwalk... gets the lungs going, that's for sure. something about being outdoors, amongst the trees, too. the O2, I guess. I wish I could run... Exercise out there amongst it, properly... I wish I could take a barbell out into the field... Would need a platform...
Posted by Phil on August 22, 2015, at 19:03:56
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by alexandra_k on August 22, 2015, at 18:51:03
Like Andrew Solomon said so eloquently, the opposite of depression isn't happiness, it's vitality.
Posted by Horse on August 22, 2015, at 23:47:15
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Phil on August 22, 2015, at 19:03:56
Vitality...when depressed I become apathetic and unable to connect with activities. I used to swim, but now I do water aerobics after shoulder injuries. I also love fabric arts. Love is a good thing.
Glad you all have passion.
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 24, 2015, at 10:08:24
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Horse on August 22, 2015, at 23:47:15
Liking the posts.
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 26, 2015, at 13:19:06
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 24, 2015, at 10:08:24
well i have tendon inflammation so i cant play golf right now.
Too bad
Posted by Horse on August 26, 2015, at 14:51:31
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 26, 2015, at 13:19:06
I had that too! Very limiting for awhile, but my heel mended fairly quickly... take care of it.
So what else might you do?
Posted by baseball55 on August 26, 2015, at 20:16:16
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 21, 2015, at 2:23:00
> hmm i think glutes and lower back are sufficiently hit by squats and deadlifts. I like to keep my workouts simple.
>
> I dont split, i hit it all at once.You're probably right. I do squats, deadlifts, the exercise I wrote about and leg presses, though not on the same day. I don't know. I like feeling like I'm working all the muscles in many different ways. I do three different back exercises, two shoulder exercises, two triceps exercises, two chest, etc, etc. It helps me feel like I'm varying things and not getting bored with my workout. I do weights twice a week and do different exercises on the two days.
Posted by baseball55 on August 27, 2015, at 20:01:23
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by baseball55 on August 26, 2015, at 20:16:16
Talking about exercise. My pool was closed for a week for cleaning and then I was away for a few days. But I started swimming again today and it felt great. I'm getting into a routine now of working out, swimming, walking. I also started violin lessons, which, so far, I'm finding challenging but hopeful.
Posted by Angela2 on August 30, 2015, at 14:36:15
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 24, 2015, at 10:08:24
I love this entire thread. :)
Posted by Angela2 on August 30, 2015, at 14:37:57
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by Lamdage22 on August 24, 2015, at 10:08:24
I walk out my frustrations. I like to dance. And I've started doing yoga. Being near anything green, leafy, and alive makes my soul sing.
Posted by Lamdage22 on September 2, 2015, at 11:58:21
In reply to Re: How Passion can make a difference, posted by baseball55 on August 26, 2015, at 20:16:16
Yes varying things is good to some degree.
I vary between these two!
Training "1":
Deadlift 2 sets 8-12
LAT pulldown 2 sets 8-12
incline bench press 2 sets 8-12
cuban twist 1 set 8-12
leg press 2 sets 8-12
triceps extensions 1 set 8-12
stomach machine 2 sets 8-12
calves in leg press 2 sets 8-12Training "2":
Squats 2 Sets 8-12
Leg biceps Machine 2 Sets 8-12
Benchpress 2 Sets 8-12
Barbell rowing 2 sets 8-12
Side lateral raise 2 sets 8-12
Trizeps extensions lying down 1 set 8-12
Stomach machine 2 sets 8-12
Calves in leg press 2 sets 8-12All 8-12 repetitions. If i do less than two times 8 reps, i go down with weight and if i do two times 12or more i go up.
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