Izzy Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I was doing Pilates the other day and it occured to me that there was a time when I made fun of it. I was all about running and lifting weights and thought Pilates was for uppity white ladies who don't have endurance. Now here I am...not white or uppity but doing Pilates. What's something you've taken up or gotten into that you NEVER thought you'd find yourself doing/being involved with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Bicycling with the creepy bike pants. I've always loved riding a bike, and as I moved on to a road bike years ago, I realized the pants were a necessity for any kind of comfort and wind resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Guitar, never dreamed I'd actually be a player some day... I was always on the engineering and production side of music... Thank you God :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 There was this particular woman I knew, she was a real beauty, just a real looker. Pretty cool girl, too. She never married, but she was a carreer girl, and to be frank, her looks were actually such that she could get what she wanted, anytime, any place. She done well for herself. But like I said, real nice lady, to spite that cliche'. Well, she actually got depressed as she got older, and maybe, just guessing, was because she might have lost some of her looks (I didn't think so, just a guess). I know she got depressed because she tried to commit suicide. She actually called her Doctor, not to let on she was going to do it, but just for some help to be sure she got the job done, because she asked the Doc where her heart was exactly so she could feel it, and he told her it was just below her left breast. She shot herself in the knee. Bet you didn't see that coming did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 nope! Didn't see that coming I used to run when I was in my 30s, and for what ever reason, eventually my body couldn't handle it, aches and pains all over. two years ago, (54), I was getting out of shape, and I was feeling it. Had a physical, and my doctor was telling me that things were going in the wrong direction. Started suggesting meds, or better diet and exercise. started slowly getting the running going, (walk/run, 1.5 miles, then 2 miles.) about two years later, I'm easy for 5 miles 6 days a week. I aint heading for no marathon anytime soon but I never thought I could do this again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hahahah... Got me. Just like Dolly Parton had a big scare a while back because she was having pain and felt some lumps under one of her breasts.... Turned out to be a trick knee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Started smoking cigarettes at age 13. Was drinking and smoking pot by 15, camping in the desert (Az) with motorcycles. Played two bars by age 12, and was gigging for money, frontman/lead player at age 16. Biker bar in the East Mesa/Apache Jct area. Raised with and by Banditos. I've been drug free for almost 14 years, cigarette free for over 5, and alchohol free for over 3. I'm not gonna start over till I retire....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennis Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The only Incentive for exercise I need is my grandfather. He's 80 and could kick my 30 year old ***. He who laughs last etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I had bypass surgery and was biking to get exercise. I got into a mountain biking club and the next thing I know, these 30 year old guys are dragging me up and down all these mountains and then I'm doing 24 hour endurance mountain bike racing and beating the crap out of myself. I stopped after I kept getting pleuresy from huffing and puffing too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 @ Rocky Just as long as you don't go to the store in them...one guy I saw around town in them things and it was just...he wasn't even in shape! He had a gut and it looked like a hickenhead was in his shorts >.< @kidblast I'm glad you can run again, it is great stress relief. I miss it so much. I stopped running because of my heart. I am 33, but this occured when I was 26...I was on my second mile jogging (not even running mind you) and I felt the worst pain of my life. I got to my knees and held my left boob with my left hand while the right hand held me up off the pavement. It was shock and pain and I thought, "Jesus, am I gonna die?" The pain subsided, I walked home and I have NEVER worked out hard enough to get really sweaty again. I know it was angina and I know it was because of the MANY years of RedBulls with alcohol at the clubs where I'd dance like a wild monkey for hours on end EVERY week. To run again... @Murph So glad you're on the path of health. It is challenging after the habit's been with you for eyars. Dude, I've been clean for not quite ten years and it is the best feeling. I don't even have the urge to drink or do drugs. Highfive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I was doing Pilates the other day and it occured to me that there was a time when I made fun of it. I was all about running and lifting weights and thought Pilates was for uppity white ladies who don't have endurance. Now here I am...not white or uppity but doing Pilates. What's something you've taken up or gotten into that you NEVER thought you'd find yourself doing/being involved with? Izzy, welcome to our world. I'm talking with some old school mates just now, (one of us passed, so we're talking on email), and I realized that we graduated over 45 years ago. So too, will you continue to 'experience' these subtle nuances in your life....and one day, you'll look in the mirror and see your mother there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I started smoking and playing bars at 12 also. Back then as long as a parent was with you...underaged people were allowed in bars. I continued to smoke (heavily at times) until 11 years ago. Never did any drugs..I laughed a those that did (still do). Never did alcohol. Probably because I was always working 2 and sometimes 3 jobs. I didn't dare get wasted or show up hung over....again... thats just stupid. I did gain some weight when I first quit...I've since lost it all but 6 lbs. So now at 67 I am in good shape and feel like I'm in my late 20s. My eye sight is pretty good and only wear glasses to read small print. I wish everyone I know was doing as well. Sure am glad I quit smoking......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 @kidblast I was on my second mile jogging (not even running mind you) and I felt the worst pain of my life. I got to my knees and held my left boob with my left hand while the right hand held me up off the pavement. It was shock and pain and I thought, "Jesus, am I gonna die?" Holy crap Iz,, that had to be one scary few minutes. you read about people of various ages dropping dead often. I guess you just never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 For me it's playing guitar. I don't think I ever could have imagined that after my son, the last of four, left for college three years ago I'd be home playing guitar and studying music! Now I can't imagine not having guitar in my life. Izzy, Pilates are so great for you and now you know they kick your a** into shape and make you walk straight at the same time. Pilates, elliptical and light weights are my go to exercises 5-6 days a week. It's truly the only way to fight the clock, and keep your body feeling young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hello! I never though I'd enjoy hanging on the net, chatting at forums. :D Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Started smoking cigarettes at age 13. Was drinking and smoking pot by 15, camping in the desert (Az) with motorcycles. Played two bars by age 12, and was gigging for money, frontman/lead player at age 16. Biker bar in the East Mesa/Apache Jct area. Raised with and by Banditos. I've been drug free for almost 14 years, cigarette free for over 5, and alchohol free for over 3. I'm not gonna start over till I retire....... Murph, your truly an inspiration! Keep this up you may live into your 100's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well...I was always healthy until I had to have an operation on my shoulder 6 years ago. I'm self employed and was doing ok. Whilst waiting for the op I couldn't work much and when I had the op all my savings had gone. Never being unemployed, I stupidly presumed the state would help me (I'm in the UK). How wrong I was. All I could get was £62 a week. My mortgage was over £600 a month. After 6 months off I was sinking into a depression. I began to get panic attacks and anxiety. I went back to work after 7 months but then the recession hit. My credit card (which I had paid bills on) went from 12% to 28% overnight. All I earned was going on debts and I was chasing my tail and couldn't catch up. I ended up in an IVA. But my knees are going now. I've had an operation on one this year (3 Months off again and another op looming) and I've stopped paying my IVA and may have to go bankrupt now. My guitars are up for sale. Sold one and got someone interested in my Les Paul. I can't go places any more. I was going to see Steve Lukather on Saturday, but the anxiety (and money)stopped me. Friends (and family)have disappeared. I've gained 5 stone in 5 years and my health has fallen apart. I may lose my house soon. But I've got my dogs. So. The moral here is. Don't trust others. Look after no 1. Because no one else will. I've lived my life helping others and have put myself second. How wrong I've been. I've thrown away 40 years (marriage/kids/relationships/I'm 54). When I look back I see where I've gone wrong and time,money and health have gone so quickly. I've not got it in me to turn it around either ( I see a shrink, but that doesn't help). So I don't know what the future holds.......Just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 What's something you've taken up or gotten into that you NEVER thought you'd find yourself doing/being involved with? Eating salads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 What's something you've taken up or gotten into that you NEVER thought you'd find yourself doing/being involved with? I'm currently editing a book for an English Punk Rock guy (from the 70-80's). (doesn't make me healthier...but it IS something I would have never thunk I'd be doing!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well...I was always healthy until I had to have an operation on my shoulder 6 years ago. I'm self employed and was doing ok. Whilst waiting for the op I couldn't work much and when I had the op all my savings had gone. Never being unemployed, I stupidly presumed the state would help me (I'm in the UK). How wrong I was. All I could get was £62 a week. My mortgage was over £600 a month. After 6 months off I was sinking into a depression. I began to get panic attacks and anxiety. I went back to work after 7 months but then the recession hit. My credit card (which I had paid bills on) went from 12% to 28% overnight. All I earned was going on debts and I was chasing my tail and couldn't catch up. I ended up in an IVA. But my knees are going now. I've had an operation on one this year (3 Months off again and another op looming) and I've stopped paying my IVA and may have to go bankrupt now. My guitars are up for sale. Sold one and got someone interested in my Les Paul. I can't go places any more. I was going to see Steve Lukather on Saturday, but the anxiety (and money)stopped me. Friends (and family)have disappeared. I've gained 5 stone in 5 years and my health has fallen apart. I may lose my house soon. But I've got my dogs. So. The moral here is. Don't trust others. Look after no 1. Because no one else will. I've lived my life helping others and have put myself second. How wrong I've been. I've thrown away 40 years (marriage/kids/relationships/I'm 54). When I look back I see where I've gone wrong and time,money and health have gone so quickly. I've not got it in me to turn it around either ( I see a shrink, but that doesn't help). So I don't know what the future holds.......Just saying! Damn, sorry to hear all that, got you in my thoughts so there are some very positive vibes coming your way... Things will turn around. Something will happen soon that will be a good sign, you'll see... Keep positive as hard as that may seem right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well...I was always healthy until I had to have an operation on my shoulder 6 years ago. I'm self employed and was doing ok. Whilst waiting for the op I couldn't work much and when I had the op all my savings had gone. Never being unemployed, I stupidly presumed the state would help me (I'm in the UK). How wrong I was. All I could get was £62 a week. My mortgage was over £600 a month. After 6 months off I was sinking into a depression. I began to get panic attacks and anxiety. I went back to work after 7 months but then the recession hit. My credit card (which I had paid bills on) went from 12% to 28% overnight. All I earned was going on debts and I was chasing my tail and couldn't catch up. I ended up in an IVA. But my knees are going now. I've had an operation on one this year (3 Months off again and another op looming) and I've stopped paying my IVA and may have to go bankrupt now. My guitars are up for sale. Sold one and got someone interested in my Les Paul. I can't go places any more. I was going to see Steve Lukather on Saturday, but the anxiety (and money)stopped me. Friends (and family)have disappeared. I've gained 5 stone in 5 years and my health has fallen apart. I may lose my house soon. But I've got my dogs. So. The moral here is. Don't trust others. Look after no 1. Because no one else will. I've lived my life helping others and have put myself second. How wrong I've been. I've thrown away 40 years (marriage/kids/relationships/I'm 54). When I look back I see where I've gone wrong and time,money and health have gone so quickly. I've not got it in me to turn it around either ( I see a shrink, but that doesn't help). So I don't know what the future holds.......Just saying! Hello! I understand Your situation, I've been through very hard times during my life. Depression, anxiety - we walked hand-in-hand almost my whole life. Don't fight it! Just stand up, do Your things. Standing up is the hardest part. As soon as You are on Your feet, the rest will be much easier. Always have plans, set goals, always occupy Yourself with something. That chases the bad thoughts away. Heads up! Never forget, You have plenty of friends here to support You! If You want to talk, we are all here for You. :) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good advice, Bence. I hope Lashurst is reading your heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Somehow it is gloomy a little, lashurst, you have a beautiful country, is it so maybe you've written? I wish you not to lose heart too. I try to be engaged in that that is close with music. Of course, the music is too, though now I am more in technics, inventions…, but anyway it's near to a guitar and auxiliary gear for guitar or music, to something else no time. Soon I have to go to the Crimea, I’m from there, but now after the collapse of USSR this is another state ( country), unnecessary problems because of it. But the music inspires me , fellows, and I do not want to see you sad, also don't think too much about age. It interferes in the lives and affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Eating salads... LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellen Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Never thought that i could be leader. Have worked as a welder foreman lately, in charge of at the most up to 40 guys and a few girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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