R U wasting your life? (226)
jodestir: .. well that's the dumbest thing i've EVER heard .. people shouldn't set aside time to exercise? That's insane ... keeping fit and exercising prolongs your life .. i wish u well in your life of obesity and early demise ... ANyone that's into a fitness-based lifestyle does NOT lift objects just for the sake of it .. there's a goal and a purpose behind it ... lifting weights builds muscle and strengthens your bones .. I work out and i also lead a very healthy, active lifestyle .. they both go hand in hand ...
early demise isn't related to how much time and energy we waste in a gym rather than taking exercise that actualy benefits someone or something other than ourselves, many people out there have passed away from causes beyond their control such as disease, accidents etc;
I object to being called dumb for my views and I am definately NOT OBESE. Whether my demise will be early or not remains to be seen and as far as either of us can see you have as much chance of going first!
I live a healthy(?) physical lifestyle working and walking and running on my farm, I can lift wieghts jump gates and many other activities that a lot of other people cannot do, I regularly out-work people half my age and am happy to do it.
Just because I've never been into a gym or lifted a barbell in my life does not make me fat or unfit.
HotrodLarrys: Thank You, Now you all can see why I wear bright colored shirts, Its so the lifeflight Hellicoptor can find me
Actually, I didnt break any bones, and i truely thought the Lifefligt hellicoptor was going to have to come and get me, With My sons help, Within 15 minutes, WE GOT ME UP!, and i walked to the van and drove home, tho I wasnt feeling so well
Tho I feel the damages daily, but I do get arround well, and do enough...just a little Krinkled
Actually, I didnt break any bones, and i truely thought the Lifefligt hellicoptor was going to have to come and get me, With My sons help, Within 15 minutes, WE GOT ME UP!, and i walked to the van and drove home, tho I wasnt feeling so well
Tho I feel the damages daily, but I do get arround well, and do enough...just a little Krinkled
you da man. and I take my hat off to you sir!
Life is to short to waste it,i have my work and my play time....you should always take time to smell the roses
" R U wasting your life? "
Well...........I'm on here again this morning ....
Well...........I'm on here again this morning ....
Happygolucky4u: Wow I don't feel as if I am wasting my life. I pretty much have enjoyed my life. I am not a health fanatic. But I do move around alot in life. I walk about three miles a day usually. I eat what ever I feel like Sometimes good eating habits sometimes not so good. Some days I run around till I feel exhausted by evening and some days I curl up and read or play on the puter. But these are not how I have judge if I am wasting my life or not. This is how......
I am happy inside. I have loved and been loved. I have never had the need to lean on someone so hard they fall. I take care of myself and pay my own bills. So far no help from anyone or the government. Just little ol' me. Life has not been always been easy. I have had times when I cried to the point of wondering if I was just going to die inside. I did not die inside and I did not need a pill to make me feel better or my life right again. I am in good health. But most of all......I had the priviliage of taking care of my mother, father and husband when they were leaving this world. I was strong enough they could lean on me. I have children and grand children who love me and include me in their lives. And make me feel so special and loved. And all of this I have done because I wanted to not because I felt like I had to. Because I am a selfish person and I would not never allow anyone to pressure me or bully me into something I did not want to do. Am I wasting time? No I am living life my way
I am happy inside. I have loved and been loved. I have never had the need to lean on someone so hard they fall. I take care of myself and pay my own bills. So far no help from anyone or the government. Just little ol' me. Life has not been always been easy. I have had times when I cried to the point of wondering if I was just going to die inside. I did not die inside and I did not need a pill to make me feel better or my life right again. I am in good health. But most of all......I had the priviliage of taking care of my mother, father and husband when they were leaving this world. I was strong enough they could lean on me. I have children and grand children who love me and include me in their lives. And make me feel so special and loved. And all of this I have done because I wanted to not because I felt like I had to. Because I am a selfish person and I would not never allow anyone to pressure me or bully me into something I did not want to do. Am I wasting time? No I am living life my way
what a gal!!
and ......I didn't see you mentioning going to the gym once and I can see you're not obese
It's never a waste ....when one can drop in and gain so much intellectual stimulous in short order here .....
SUNSHINEB0Y: early demise isn't related to how much time and energy we waste in a gym rather than taking exercise that actualy benefits someone or something other than ourselves, many people out there have passed away from causes beyond their control such as disease, accidents etc;
I object to being called dumb for my views and I am definately NOT OBESE. Whether my demise will be early or not remains to be seen and as far as either of us can see you have as much chance of going first!
I live a healthy(?) physical lifestyle working and walking and running on my farm, I can lift wieghts jump gates and many other activities that a lot of other people cannot do, I regularly out-work people half my age and am happy to do it.
Just because I've never been into a gym or lifted a barbell in my life does not make me fat or unfit.
=I object to being called dumb for my views and I am definately NOT OBESE. Whether my demise will be early or not remains to be seen and as far as either of us can see you have as much chance of going first!
I live a healthy(?) physical lifestyle working and walking and running on my farm, I can lift wieghts jump gates and many other activities that a lot of other people cannot do, I regularly out-work people half my age and am happy to do it.
Just because I've never been into a gym or lifted a barbell in my life does not make me fat or unfit.
UR wrong ... Early demise IS directly related to your fitness levels .. if you are overweight, obese and DO NOT exercise, u are a classic candidate for a heart-attack ... that's a fact ... slagging off at people who go to a gym (lift weights etc) to maintain a healthy lifestyle is both immature and quite ridiculous. You are entitled to your opinion, but it's definitely ill-directed.
jodestir: ... A long, happy life stems initially from good health .. ...
From good physical and good mental and emotional health, not just good physical health. It is true though, the obesity in America has become a leading cause of many illnesses that lead to an earlier death: diabetes, stroke, heart disease.....JeanMarlow: From good physical and good mental and emotional health, not just good physical health. It is true though, the obesity in America has become a leading cause of many illnesses that lead to an earlier death: diabetes, stroke, heart disease.....
Fast food
Too easy these days?
jodestir: ... ur life should be a balance .. work and play ... cos at the end of the day, if you croak at your desk in the office, they'll just hire someone else .. hmmm? ... Everyone is just a number out there ... Make an effort to get out there and ENJOY!! . .. Set aside a time to go for a walk .. a drive to the beach .. whatever ... you'll luv it!
I disagree with this as an over-riding principle. Granted, for many a job is just a job. But for others, their jobs are interesting and are a part of who they are, for example artists and other people whose jobs are the result of actually doing for a living something you love. So, putting a lot of thought, time and energy into your job is part of who you are, and you are not just sitting at a desk being a number. I have gotten as much emotional and intellectual joy from my work as anything else in my life. But, I am not a 'workaholic.' I like to do a lot of things. I also think that being physically active does not mean going to the gym. In fact, I find it better to make activity a part of life and do the things I enjoy rather than exercising for the sake of exercising. I keep quite fit by doing a lot of hiking and gardening, taking the dogs on long walks.
JeanMarlow: I disagree with this as an over-riding principle. Granted, for many a job is just a job. But for others, their jobs are interesting and are a part of who they are, for example artists and other people whose jobs are the result of actually doing for a living something you love. So, putting a lot of thought, time and energy into your job is part of who you are, and you are not just sitting at a desk being a number. I have gotten as much emotional and intellectual joy from my work as anything else in my life. But, I am not a 'workaholic.' I like to do a lot of things. I also think that being physically active does not mean going to the gym. In fact, I find it better to make activity a part of life and do the things I enjoy rather than exercising for the sake of exercising. I keep quite fit by doing a lot of hiking and gardening, taking the dogs on long walks.
... I was making a generalization regarding ALL WORK and NO PLAY isn't a good balance in one's life .. However, if you totally love your job and gives you emotional and intellectual joy .. that's fantastic ... U have a work/play balance at your work .. that's great, not a lot of people do. Workaholics generally work merely to earn the almighty dollar or just to keep their boss happy .. denying themselves a good, balanced lifestyle. As for keeping fit, there are a million ways to do it .. hiking and gardening, take the dog for a walk etc .. there is also exercising in the gym .. it's a life choice and everyone has a right to make the choice that suits them ...
not sure about wasting my life. but am really enjoy my life.not perfect life but enjoy it.
narnia93: not sure about wasting my life. but am really enjoy my life.not perfect life but enjoy it.
If you are enjoying your life, then whatever you are doing, you are not wasting it. Shouldn't let other people dictate what is a wasted life and what isn't. jonnt: Seeing everyones wearing a Hat on here ,i thought i put mine on to .
im also gona try to take a pic with a hat!
jodestir: I'm well aware a person doesn't need to go to a gym to be fit .. my issue with him was this particular comment:
there has to be more productive things to do with ones energy than lifting inanimate objects for the sake of it
i.e. SLAGGING off at people who in fact DO go to a gym to be fit ... He deserved every comment he got ...
there has to be more productive things to do with ones energy than lifting inanimate objects for the sake of it
i.e. SLAGGING off at people who in fact DO go to a gym to be fit ... He deserved every comment he got ...
Well...ALMOST every comment :)
But...you did made your point...
Could i just point out to everyone this poll was NOT intended to dictate to anyone what IS or ISN'T a wasted life. Everyone's idea of a happy, fulfilling lifestyle is different. My intention was to make people THINK about the question and perhaps ask themselves ... *AM i happy with my life as is?* and if not, how could i improve it?
.. also .. whether or not u chose to get off ur butt and do stuff (whether it's exercising to keep fit or trimming the roses in the garden) .. is completely YOUR choice .. and always was .. and always will be ...
.. also .. whether or not u chose to get off ur butt and do stuff (whether it's exercising to keep fit or trimming the roses in the garden) .. is completely YOUR choice .. and always was .. and always will be ...
jodestir: Could i just point out to everyone this poll was NOT intended to dictate to anyone what IS or ISN'T a wasted life. Everyone's idea of a happy, fulfilling lifestyle is different. My intention was to make people THINK about the question and perhaps ask themselves ... *AM i happy with my life as is?* and if not, how could i improve it?
.. also .. whether or not u chose to get off ur butt and do stuff (whether it's exercising to keep fit or trimming the roses in the garden) .. is completely YOUR choice .. and always was .. and always will be ...
.. also .. whether or not u chose to get off ur butt and do stuff (whether it's exercising to keep fit or trimming the roses in the garden) .. is completely YOUR choice .. and always was .. and always will be ...
jodestir: Could i just point out to everyone this poll was NOT intended to dictate to anyone what IS or ISN'T a wasted life. Everyone's idea of a happy, fulfilling lifestyle is different. My intention was to make people THINK about the question and perhaps ask themselves ... *AM i happy with my life as is?* and if not, how could i improve it?
.. also .. whether or not u chose to get off ur butt and do stuff (whether it's exercising to keep fit or trimming the roses in the garden) .. is completely YOUR choice .. and always was .. and always will be ...
Working on it! .. also .. whether or not u chose to get off ur butt and do stuff (whether it's exercising to keep fit or trimming the roses in the garden) .. is completely YOUR choice .. and always was .. and always will be ...
langleygirl: Working on it!
CoOL.justy27: They'll have to carry me on the plane......
Hey , Just want to say Good luck to you both... hope it has a wonderful beginning and end...
Cheers.
I spent most of my life not getting it. It was always about myself or about everyone else. I never got how I could be who I was meant to be and be at service to others. There are two ways to be lost at life, not finding your calling and finding it and not going after it, the rest are just lost
Merriweather: Hey , Just want to say Good luck to you both... hope it has a wonderful beginning and end...
Cheers.
Cheers.
Thanks Merri.....
Ya never know..... Gotta live a little and take some chances....
Whatever happens.....I found me a friend at the very least...
Merriweather: Hey , Just want to say Good luck to you both... hope it has a wonderful beginning and end...
Cheers.
Cheers.
Hi there
Thankyou...
my life should be a waste since at this stage/age of my life, i have no wife/family/kids and a permanent address
mnowsa: my life should be a waste since at this stage/age of my life, i have no wife/family/kids and a permanent address
... no life is a waste if there is hope, laughter and good health .. 2morrow is the first day of the rest of your life .. patience ... what hides behind the next corner is anyone's guess ...
jodestir: ... no life is a waste if there is hope, laughter and good health .. 2morrow is the first day of the rest of your life .. patience ... what hides behind the next corner is anyone's guess ...
cool...i am following u then wherever you are going
jodestir: =
UR wrong ... Early demise IS directly related to your fitness levels .. if you are overweight, obese and DO NOT exercise, u are a classic candidate for a heart-attack ... that's a fact ... slagging off at people who go to a gym (lift weights etc) to maintain a healthy lifestyle is both immature and quite ridiculous. You are entitled to your opinion, but it's definitely ill-directed.
UR wrong ... Early demise IS directly related to your fitness levels .. if you are overweight, obese and DO NOT exercise, u are a classic candidate for a heart-attack ... that's a fact ... slagging off at people who go to a gym (lift weights etc) to maintain a healthy lifestyle is both immature and quite ridiculous. You are entitled to your opinion, but it's definitely ill-directed.
rubbish again, how many people who died of cancer were fit and healthy before they got ill? how many people who died on the roads in car wrecks were fit and healthy? "early demise" can be caused by a whole range of things" you are using one small part of the statistics to beat people with and it's not right.
My initial reaction to the post was that if people have energy to burn it makes more sense to do something usefull with it. That is what used to happen years ago when life was more labour intensive with less machines doing the work.
If you want to know something that's immature and quite ridiculous go back and read your quotes from my last postings. Calling someone obese without any basis to judge seems to fit the bill as far as I'm concerned and if you want another of my opinions some people would do better to spend a little more time working on their personality problems.
JeanMarlow: I disagree with this as an over-riding principle. Granted, for many a job is just a job. But for others, their jobs are interesting and are a part of who they are, for example artists and other people whose jobs are the result of actually doing for a living something you love. So, putting a lot of thought, time and energy into your job is part of who you are, and you are not just sitting at a desk being a number. I have gotten as much emotional and intellectual joy from my work as anything else in my life. But, I am not a 'workaholic.' I like to do a lot of things. I also think that being physically active does not mean going to the gym. In fact, I find it better to make activity a part of life and do the things I enjoy rather than exercising for the sake of exercising. I keep quite fit by doing a lot of hiking and gardening, taking the dogs on long walks.
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I am happy inside. I have loved and been loved. I have never had the need to lean on someone so hard they fall. I take care of myself and pay my own bills. So far no help from anyone or the government. Just little ol' me. Life has not been always been easy. I have had times when I cried to the point of wondering if I was just going to die inside. I did not die inside and I did not need a pill to make me feel better or my life right again. I am in good health. But most of all......I had the priviliage of taking care of my mother, father and husband when they were leaving this world. I was strong enough they could lean on me. I have children and grand children who love me and include me in their lives. And make me feel so special and loved. And all of this I have done because I wanted to not because I felt like I had to. Because I am a selfish person and I would not never allow anyone to pressure me or bully me into something I did not want to do. Am I wasting time? No I am living life my way
me too. same on each and every point.
all of it. except i have received government help but im ok with that since i have paid plenty into it.
and for me it was a friend, my dad and another friend coming soon that i will have walked that last mile with...
otherwise yep. me too; not wasted.