tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post1781897358303980929..comments2024-03-28T04:14:41.284-05:00Comments on Miniature Tim: The Road to Being a Healthier Gamer: July Update!Miniature Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17873606899838665652noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post-76910698473568159052015-08-07T14:37:14.034-05:002015-08-07T14:37:14.034-05:00Of course Tim! I am on the same journey as you, I ...Of course Tim! I am on the same journey as you, I am just 1 year ahead :).<br /><br />Sucks about the cholesterol bit. Was worth a shot. Are you taking any garlic supplements? Sarah and my family have had good luck with them.<br /><br />I take these currently.<br />http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00012NGIA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00<br /><br />Mainly cause they don't give you a garlic smell afterwords. Might be worth trying for 6 months!greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528518337222880432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post-72750939958694098152015-08-07T13:34:17.944-05:002015-08-07T13:34:17.944-05:00Greg, you're a continual source of realism, en...Greg, you're a continual source of realism, encouragement and support and I thank you for it :)<br /><br />I wish I could say I had that happy problem and that I need to find a new doctor...the problem is that I've seen the blood test results. My good cholesterol is low, and by bad is high :( It's the same problem I've had since I was 11. It's lower than it was 4 years ago, so bonus, I'm improving, but not by much. We'll see how the next 6 months go! If these past 10 months have taught me anything, it's that ALOT can happen in 6 months :)Miniature Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873606899838665652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post-39449691950389724912015-08-07T13:17:26.309-05:002015-08-07T13:17:26.309-05:00Hey Sidney :)
Much appreciated on the encourageme...Hey Sidney :)<br /><br />Much appreciated on the encouragement, and will do!Miniature Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873606899838665652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post-81886170568191869042015-08-07T13:16:52.401-05:002015-08-07T13:16:52.401-05:00Hy Jack :)
I really don't pay much attention ...Hy Jack :)<br /><br />I really don't pay much attention to the current scientific definition of "obese". Simply because it's a general statement, and we're all different. I do however, pay attention to my doctor, my overall weight, and the fact that it's getting easier to actually keep up with my son :)<br /><br />While some may take offense to what you said in reaction to the many photos from GenCon, I can't say I disagree with you. I'm not laying down judgement, but more of a sad acknowledgement of the state of the gaming subculture. It's not about judging, it's abotu concern for people's health and wellness.<br /><br />You do that post, you let me know and I'll link the crap out of it.Miniature Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873606899838665652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post-63229702173005568732015-08-07T06:41:45.304-05:002015-08-07T06:41:45.304-05:00Keep going Tim. Remember this is a long game, so ...Keep going Tim. Remember this is a long game, so you can't be discouraged by a single month. Look at it longer and longer as time goes on. (Quarterly, then every 4 months, then every 6 months, etc). Once you get closer to your goal, stability and maintainability is as important as losing weight. <br /><br />It's all about finding that magical balance of sustainability.<br /><br />On the cholesterol. Your doc and you probably know this, but I thought I'd mention due to sarah having a similar issue. Sarah has always had high cholesterol...but she's also had high "good" cholesterol. One doc wanted her put on lipidor, she switched doctors, the other one said her levels were perfectly fine. Difference in thinking between generations of physicians.<br /><br />One generation was taught that a high number is always bad.<br />New generation is taught that the ratio of the good to the bad is what is important, not the overall number.<br /><br />If you feel your ratio is good, I'd get a second opinion from another physician. greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528518337222880432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post-50580041096297075582015-08-07T06:10:00.602-05:002015-08-07T06:10:00.602-05:00Good work Tim. Just keep it up and you'll get...Good work Tim. Just keep it up and you'll get the results you're looking for. Best regards from the UK.Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404909755379335733.post-31613297704089416562015-08-06T23:31:41.422-05:002015-08-06T23:31:41.422-05:00Well done Tim, keep trucking! I find my weight is ...Well done Tim, keep trucking! I find my weight is not a good gauge for how healthy I am as the numbers always class me as obese in the BMI but my waist is a 33".. Sports are the best things you can do and with the Tae Kwon Do you're building quite a lot of muscle to do the controlled movements of the patterns. <br /><br />On that last bit, and I am in no way intending to be disrespectful to anyone, I was really shocked and suprised by how big the majority of the Gencon attendants were! It actually made me think of your road to health series and how it should be embraced a bit more by the gaming culture as a lot of those guys and girls are putting themselves at risk of permanent damage.<br /><br />I'm quite lucky I suppose, I have a small group that I play with, most of the dudes hit the gym a few times a week and there are 3 of us that play competitive sports year round. We game once a week and I paint two days a week so we're certainly not devoted to hardcore gaming and hobbies but are all nerds of equal proportion and in our early to mid 30's and surround the game and paint time with video games. <br /><br />You've inspired me to do a similar post, I'm sure people will find your journey inspiring and helpful.<br /><br />Jackechoesfromthewastelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010617510876887170noreply@blogger.com