By far, the most important survival tool.

[Laufen]

Nothing else matters if your health is not up to par. What do y'all do to stay in shape? Do you take prescription medication, and if so, what are you doing to free yourself from it?

I run a lot, but through the winter it tapers off to 2-3 days a week. Just enough to maintain a base level of fitness. I'm also coming back from an injury that kept me out for a couple months.

Anyway, I'm ramping up the miles and increasing my pace. (I hope to crack 1:30 in my fall half marathon).
I don't eat a lot of meat, especially chicken and pork. They just don't sit well with me.
I love some good booze, but limit it to 2 days a week.
I don't take any medications.
I try to get to bed early and get plenty of rest.
Regular physicals help to keep any surprises from cropping up. I was diagnosed with hypo-thyroidism a few years back and the doctor said I'd be on prescription medications the rest of my life. 3 months later I didn't need them any longer, just through a dietary change.

So, how are y'all keeping your most important survival tool sharp?

[hawgrider]

I do many repetitions of 12 oz curls followed by cleanser of whiskey and water. I do watch what I eat as I love the looks of a big fat juicy steak I watch it carefully as it cooks over a bed of coals. Eggs and bacon or sausage on the weekends.

I'm sorry I cant follow or get into the vegan health nut lifestyle. I'm going to clog my arteries and trash my liver.... but die a very happy man. Now pass the beef please.

Also I tend to stay away from doctors all they want to do is turn you into a freakin pin cushion and sell you a bunch of pills.

I'm living large fat and happy. But it doesn't mean you should.

"Die young be a good looking corpse" is my motto:biglaugh:

[Moose]

Eating right and doing outdoor activities. I kayak a good bit and hike when I can. I plan on exercising a lot more once I finish school.

[Laufen]

I do many repetitions of 12 oz curls followed by cleanser of whiskey and water. I do watch what I eat as I love the looks of a big fat juicy steak I watch it carefully as it cooks over a bed of coals. Eggs and bacon or sausage on the weekends.

I'm sorry I cant follow or get into the vegan health nut lifestyle. I'm going to clog my arteries and trash my liver.... but die a very happy man. Now pass the beef please.

Also I tend to stay away from doctors all they want to do is turn you into a freakin pin cushion and sell you a bunch of pills.

I'm living large fat and happy. But it doesn't mean you should.

"Die young be a good looking corpse" is my motto:biglaugh:

I'm not a vegan, I just pay attention to what I eat. Any diet that requires that you take supplements to survive is bs in my opinion. There are religions that promote it, but religion is equally bs..so.....

I was vegetarian for about 3 months but couldn't live without sashimi. Different strokes I guess, but I don't see the point in survival preparedness if you chronically abuse your body.

I simply get more enjoyment out of life when I'm in good shape, eating and sleeping well. If you want to avoid being put on a bunch of medication, a good lifestyle is better that just not going it to get the bad news.

[Laufen]

Eating right and doing outdoor activities. I kayak a good bit and hike when I can. I plan on exercising a lot more once I finish school.

I truly think that the effects of most forms of mild depression, and illness can be truncated with exercise. When you start being more active, you also start craving better food and the cycle continues. There isn't a lot of $$$ in just promoting eating good food and getting exercise though.

[justlooking]

Nothing else matters if your health is not up to par. What do y'all do to stay in shape? Do you take prescription medication, and if so, what are you doing to free yourself from it?

I run a lot, but through the winter it tapers off to 2-3 days a week. Just enough to maintain a base level of fitness. I'm also coming back from an injury that kept me out for a couple months.

Anyway, I'm ramping up the miles and increasing my pace. (I hope to crack 1:30 in my fall half marathon).
I don't eat a lot of meat, especially chicken and pork. They just don't sit well with me.
I love some good booze, but limit it to 2 days a week.
I don't take any medications.
I try to get to bed early and get plenty of rest.
Regular physicals help to keep any surprises from cropping up. I was diagnosed with hypo-thyroidism a few years back and the doctor said I'd be on prescription medications the rest of my life. 3 months later I didn't need them any longer, just through a dietary change.

So, how are y'all keeping your most important survival tool sharp?
What the hell. Asking people about meds.

Quite noisy aren't ya

[justlooking]

I do many repetitions of 12 oz curls followed by cleanser of whiskey and water. I do watch what I eat as I love the looks of a big fat juicy steak I watch it carefully as it cooks over a bed of coals. Eggs and bacon or sausage on the weekends.

I'm sorry I cant follow or get into the vegan health nut lifestyle. I'm going to clog my arteries and trash my liver.... but die a very happy man. Now pass the beef please.

Also I tend to stay away from doctors all they want to do is turn you into a freakin pin cushion and sell you a bunch of pills.

I'm living large fat and happy. But it doesn't mean you should.

"Die young be a good looking corpse" is my motto:biglaugh:
I love bourbon. Use it in a lot of cooking

Found an amazing red wine called witches brew. It is Michigan made an amazing!!

[Laufen]

What the hell. Asking people about meds.

Quite noisy aren't ya

Don't reply then. It isn't imperative you respond.

[Sublimebeer]

Gun owners historically(probably more so in the south) has a track record of being fat. The reason is probably due to the fact that you sit and shoot. There isn't much physical involvement(unless you 3 gun). "prepping" is almost like a easy fat person hobby. You can pile up a bunch of stuff, and feel good about yourself.

I exercise daily. I run for 30 mins a day. I have a treadmill. 2 years ago I got into a accident. Broke my elbow and orbital on my left eye. Had to have a few surgeries. Before that accident I was 6ft 6 240 pounds of lean muscle. I "on doctors orders" wasn't allowed to lift over 10 pounds with my right are for more than 6 months. Needless to say I had to stop hitting the gym. During that time I started my own company. That took up a lot of my "workout time".. my excuse. For the last 3 weeks I've been hitting it again everyday. Today I am 260 pounds.

It's totally true that move exercise makes you want to eat more. Will also get you to quit smoking. I started eating like shit when I was injured. Still I've never had a hung for before. Like sweets. I'm getting married August 1st. I am working my ass off to get back to 240 and stay there.

[Sublimebeer]

Don't reply then. It isn't imperative you respond.

He gets a little grumpy when people ask about his Viagra.

[Laufen]

^lol

I always though they should have called it "Pogo".

[justlooking]

Don't reply then. It isn't imperative you respond.
I would hope it isn't imperative.

Who you reporting our med use to?

[justlooking]

He gets a little grumpy when people ask about his Viagra.
Ahhhhh

And sounds like no one is there to help out when he does use it

[Laufen]

I would hope it isn't imperative.

Who you reporting our med use to?

The CDC, FBI, CNN, NBC, ATF, CBS, BBC, LOL, and the BBW.

Just to name a few.

Plenty of folks take bp meds, etc. If you don't feel comfortable sharing then don't. It does seem that your levels of paranoia are a bit unfounded.

It was an innocent question, and not one that was meant to mine your medical history data. I thought that was pretty evident.

[Sublimebeer]

Does marijuana count as a drug?

[justlooking]

Does marijuana count as a drug?
On the 4473 it does
;-)

[Txwheels]

I look at life and survival this way. I survived the Vietcong and I've survived Cancer. I've also survived 2 gun battles as a Law enforcement officer. I eat what I want and drink what I want and seem to be doing just fine!

But then I'm just a Pansy a** Texan. (Couldn't resist putting that in there)

[Laufen]

I look at life and survival this way. I survived the Vietcong and I've survived Cancer. I've also survived 2 gun battles as a Law enforcement officer. I eat what I want and drink what I want and seem to be doing just fine!

But then I'm just a Pansy a** Texan. (Couldn't resist putting that in there)

So because of that, you don't think nutrition and exercise are important?

[hawgrider]

So because of that, you don't think nutrition and exercise are important?No its over rated. You can't live forever no matter what you do. Its not your choice. When its your time its your time.

Eat, drink, love and laugh is life's best medicine.

[Laufen]

No its over rated. You can't live forever no matter what you do. Its not your choice. When its your time its your time.

Eat, drink, love and laugh is life's best medicine.

I don't want to live forever, but I do want to feel great while I'm alive. That's why I take care of myself.

NotTheAtf was looking at building up a .460 Rowland, not sure his progress.

[Baglady]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:

[hawgrider]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:I'm not afraid I'll check yes LOL

[Baglady]

I'm not afraid I'll check yes LOL
:beerchug:

[Inor]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:

Works for me. I'll check (Y)es.

When I travel, about 40 weeks per year, I eat like shit. But I figure that builds up my body's tolerance to heavy metals and other chemicals. When I am home, Mrs Inor makes sure that I eat very well. I do not really have time to keep a regular work out schedule, but I sometimes do some push ups or sit ups in the hotel room if I am bored. I do not run as I do not have enough OEM parts left in my knees to do so. But like Wheels, I have been through a few short-term SHTF situations and my body has always been able to do what I have called on it to do.

I do not go to the doctor unless something is sticking out that shouldn't be and Mrs Inor cannot fix it herself. I rarely even take OTC medicines. (I have a bottle of 25 Advils that I carry in my briefcase that is over a year old and is less than half used.)

I love a good cigar and smoke them as often as I can. I only drink good quality beer.

[Slippy]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:

Of course its YES for ole Slip! That goes without sayin' :beerchug:

[Txwheels]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:


Sounds like my kind of gal. Put me in the yes column!

[justlooking]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:
Yes.

But only if you leave my wine alone!

[TJC44]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:

(Y)es.

[hawgrider]

Works for me. I'll check (Y)es.

When I travel, about 40 weeks per year, I eat like shit. But I figure that builds up my body's tolerance to heavy metals and other chemicals. When I am home, Mrs Inor makes sure that I eat very well. I do not really have time to keep a regular work out schedule, but I sometimes do some push ups or sit ups in the hotel room if I am bored. I do not run as I do not have enough OEM parts left in my knees to do so. But like Wheels, I have been through a few short-term SHTF situations and my body has always been able to do what I have called on it to do.

I do not go to the doctor unless something is sticking out that shouldn't be and Mrs Inor cannot fix it herself. I rarely even take OTC medicines. (I have a bottle of 25 Advils that I carry in my briefcase that is over a year old and is less than half used.)

I love a good cigar and smoke them as often as I can. I only drink good quality beer.
Loves me a fine ceegar. I cant for the weather warm up just a bit more I've few nice ones in the humidor begging me to torch one. Favorites are Rocky Patels, Padrones, CAO's, Nubs ..... yeah who am I foolin I like them all!

[Arklatex]

Course you're a pal Bags. But don't kid us about the wine. I've seen how big those glasses are. How many bottles does it take to fill one up? :D

[Baglady]

Works for me. I'll check (Y)es.

When I travel, about 40 weeks per year, I eat like shit. But I figure that builds up my body's tolerance to heavy metals and other chemicals. When I am home, Mrs Inor makes sure that I eat very well. I do not really have time to keep a regular work out schedule, but I sometimes do some push ups or sit ups in the hotel room if I am bored. I do not run as I do not have enough OEM parts left in my knees to do so. But like Wheels, I have been through a few short-term SHTF situations and my body has always been able to do what I have called on it to do.

I do not go to the doctor unless something is sticking out that shouldn't be and Mrs Inor cannot fix it herself. I rarely even take OTC medicines. (I have a bottle of 25 Advils that I carry in my briefcase that is over a year old and is less than half used.)

I love a good cigar and smoke them as often as I can. I only drink good quality beer.:D Yeah, but, you get to eat at all those awsome BBQ joints!! Think it's time to replace the Advil?

[Baglady]

Of course its YES for ole Slip! That goes without sayin' :beerchug:

I'm feelin the love!
(could be gas tho...:shocked:)
Either way, it feels good! :thumb:

[Baglady]

Sounds like my kind of gal. Put me in the yes column!

Aww. Thanks Wheels. ;)

[Baglady]

Yes.

But only if you leave my wine alone!

I make no promises. :D

[Inor]

:D Yeah, but, you get to eat at all those awsome BBQ joints!! Think it's time to replace the Advil?

I looked at 'em a couple weeks ago and most of the brown has been rattled off the outside. :D I expect if I actually needed them, it would be pretty hard to choke them down. :biglaugh:

[Baglady]

(Y)es.

Thank ya darlin. :)

[Baglady]

Course you're a pal Bags. But don't kid us about the wine. I've seen how big those glasses are. How many bottles does it take to fill one up? :Dhehehe ya got me there, Ark!! I'm so busted!! I buy mine by the 5ltr box.
Me thinks we've taken over this thread. :doubleguns:
:dancing:

[Baglady]

I looked at 'em a couple weeks ago and most of the brown has been rattled off the outside. :D I expect if I actually needed them, it would be pretty hard to choke them down. :biglaugh:

Your a hoarder passing yourself off as a prepper arent you??

[hawgrider]

hehehe ya got me there, Ark!! I'm so busted!! I buy mine by the 5ltr box.
Me thinks we've taken over this thread. :doubleguns:
:dancing:
Big ole thread jack! Liberating eh:beerchug:

:biglaugh:

[Inor]

Your a hoarder passing yourself off as a prepper arent you??

There's a difference? :D Did I mention that I have 37 cats, all named Dave?

[Arklatex]

Yall are crackin me up. I was just ribbing ya BagLady. Yall are welcome at my place anytime.

[Baglady]

There's a difference? :D Did I mention that I have 37 cats, all named Dave?
Better count again, Inor. I heard there was a "special" at the local Chinese restaraunt!!
Won Ton Dave...

[justlooking]

I make no promises. :D
Lol

If we every get to a get together I'll provide some MI wine

Just polished off my witches brew for tonight

[Baglady]

Yall are crackin me up. I was just ribbing ya BagLady. Yall are welcome at my place anytime.Damn I hope so, since you live in 3 different states!! Ribs would suit me just fine, Ark. :hail:

[Inor]

Better count again, Inor. I heard there was a "special" at the local Chinese restaraunt!!
Won Ton Dave...

Hory shit! And to think I came up with a new Inorism this week too: "That came on faster than a fart at an Asian buffet." You don't think...

[Baglady]

Lol

If we every get to a get together I'll provide some MI wine

Just polished off my witches brew for tonightI'll hold you to that promise! You are now "The Wine God". :hail:

[Arklatex]

Damn I hope so, since you live in 3 different states!! Ribs would suit me just fine, Ark. :hail:
That is hilarious! I'm stealing it. Next time someone tells me they're just ribbing me they're in for a surprise!

[Baglady]

Hory shit! And to think I came up with a new Inorism this week too: "That came on faster than a fart at an Asian buffet." You don't think...OMG!!! I ate Chinese last week! They said it was Beef Broccoli... :bounce:

[Baglady]

Bering Sea Gold is on...gotta go for now...:mocking:

[justlooking]

I'll hold you to that promise! You are now "The Wine God". :hail:
Lol.

Went snowshoeing through the vineyards this year. Was a blast. Don't remember the trip home at all

[Baglady]

Lol.

Went snowshoeing through the vineyards this year. Was a blast. Don't remember the trip home at all I have such fond memories of Vineyards. I had a best friend who's parents owned a 56 acre vineyard. We worked our butts off!! I couldnt even reach the top of the vines to "tie" them. I think I was 10, 11,12 those years. It was a beautiful place tho.

[justlooking]

I have such fond memories of Vineyards. I had a best friend who's parents owned a 56 acre vineyard. We worked our butts off!! I couldnt even reach the top of the vines to "tie" them. I think I was 10, 11,12 those years. It was a beautiful place tho.
This was beautiful

Would love to see them in the autumn

I have heard that certain parts of mi look like Tuscany then. Want to see that badly

[Baglady]

This was beautiful

Would love to see them in the autumn

I have heard that certain parts of mi look like Tuscany then. Want to see that badlyI grew up in NE Ohio. There were some vineyards there that sold to Welch's, and then to some local wineries. Those rows were at least 1/4 mile long. My friends house was a Cedar house built over the edge of a ravine. Great place to spend the summer.

[justlooking]

I grew up in NE Ohio. There were some vineyards there that sold to Welch's, and then to some local wineries. Those rows were at least 1/4 mile long. My friends house was a Cedar house built over the edge of a ravine. Great place to spend the summer.
Sounds beautiful!

I grew up for the most part in NW Ohio. Corn country

[Baglady]

Sounds beautiful!

I grew up for the most part in NW Ohio. Corn countryYou gotta be kidding me! Buckeye's Rule...Boys Drool...hehehe

[justlooking]

You gotta be kidding me! Buckeye's Rule...Boys Drool...hehehe
Well.

I was born in MI. My daddy joined the military so we moved to SC.

After my parents divorced we moved to Ohio. My moms family was all born and raised there. And for the most part are all still there

Kinda miss it

[Baglady]

Well.

I was born in MI. My daddy joined the military so we moved to SC.

After my parents divorced we moved to Ohio. My moms family was all born and raised there. And for the most part are all still there

Kinda miss itMy Mom still lives in Ohio. The rest of us are all in different states. I miss the old days in Ohio, but I went back after being gone for about 6 yrs, and it just wasnt the same. You can never go back...only forward.

[Montana Rancher]

I have nothing to add, great posts, lots of fun.

I know nothing about grapes, they don't grow here, best we can do is cherries and wild cherries.

[justlooking]

I have nothing to add, great posts, lots of fun.

I know nothing about grapes, they don't grow here, best we can do is cherries and wild cherries.
Cherry wine?

[Inor]

You gotta be kidding me! Buckeye's Rule...Boys Drool...hehehe

I KNEW it! You are related to Granny from the Outlaw Josey Wales!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P9PPiYDaiY

[Innkeeper]

When the weather allows, I take my German Shepherd and walk about 2 miles. I usually only eat about one meal a day, mid-day.
I am on a non-narcotic medicine to calm my nerves...or I would be a Bitch to live with.
I use Melatonin to help me sleep.
I drink 3 glasses of wine each night.
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
Still want to be my buddy? If so check (yes) or (no). :bounce:

I will check Yes....as long as JL does not get mad at us both. :stirpot:

I enjoy a beer from time to time not as much as I used to because I am always packing Heat.
I take meds, thanks to a blown out back from the army and PTSD that does not like letting me sleep.

I go to the Dr's...from time to time but usually hate it ask JL, I love Steak, and any other meat I can get, the meat eats the greens I eat the meat therefore I ate the greens.

am I in shape? if round is a shape.......I get out and walk my dog, when I am not swamped in school I bird hunt , lots of exercise there.....I enjoy a cigar when I golf, I suck at it but enjoy just getting out. I can keep up a mean pace when hiking or walking even over uneven ground and can do it while wearing a full combat load, have proven it over multiple deployments to the Desert Health Spa. When I run my back sounds like bone grinding on bone so I avoid it.

I will die happy and as healthy as I can, and I do not see it happening anytime soon.....and I will survive any breakdown until a bullet stops me...but perfect health will not stop that either.

[Inor]

I love Steak, and any other meat I can get, the meat eats the greens I eat the meat therefore I ate the greens.

Now there is a thinking man!

[Baglady]

I will check Yes....as long as JL does not get mad at us both. :stirpot:

I enjoy a beer from time to time not as much as I used to because I am always packing Heat.
I take meds, thanks to a blown out back from the army and PTSD that does not like letting me sleep.

I go to the Dr's...from time to time but usually hate it ask JL, I love Steak, and any other meat I can get, the meat eats the greens I eat the meat therefore I ate the greens.

am I in shape? if round is a shape.......I get out and walk my dog, when I am not swamped in school I bird hunt , lots of exercise there.....I enjoy a cigar when I golf, I suck at it but enjoy just getting out. I can keep up a mean pace when hiking or walking even over uneven ground and can do it while wearing a full combat load, have proven it over multiple deployments to the Desert Health Spa. When I run my back sounds like bone grinding on bone so I avoid it.

I will die happy and as healthy as I can, and I do not see it happening anytime soon.....and I will survive any breakdown until a bullet stops me...but perfect health will not stop that either.No worries. Buckeyes stick together! Sounds like you do quite a lot considering your back problems.
And, Thank you for your service.

[justlooking]

No worries. Buckeyes stick together! Sounds like you do quite a lot considering your back problems.
And, Thank you for your service.
He lets it rest all winter

[Innkeeper]

He lets it rest all winter

Shall I get into all I did this winter for you?

[justlooking]

Shall I get into all I did this winter for you?
Hmmm. Not sure this is an x rated forum.

They probably aren't ready for a post like that

[Inor]

Hmmm. Not sure this is an x rated forum.

They probably aren't ready for a post like that

Pictures or it did not happen...

[justlooking]

Pictures or it did not happen...
Lol. Yeah not sure innkeeper would approve