healthier living

[caddyman]

It is warm in here today. And quiet. I want to go to sleep; I woke up several times during the night feeling rather cold and recall dimly that I had to wrestle the duvet back from herself. I think I might have to break out my Big Bloo Blanky and wrap myself in it for the next few nights. It is warm, but not as warm as the duvet so maybe I shan’t keep casting it off in my sleep only to have it snaffled and no longer available when I want it back.

My consignment of Snus arrived yesterday, so nicotine deprivation is no longer a problem. This stuff is both stronger and cheaper than nicotine replacement patches and stuff. I can get my hit without smoking and the health worries are much, much lower. The Swedish government have tested it to Hell and back and the EU, whilst still not permitting its general sale outside of Sweden itself (though I believe there is a legal challenge in the works), agreed some time ago that the health warnings can be taken off the packaging. It was only put there in the first place on the (unwarranted) assumption that tobacco is harmful per se, which is palpable nonsense. It depends how you process it and then how you then consume it.

The thing is, I feel better when dosed up on nicotine than I do when I’m not. I guess that’s the result of 30 or so years smoking. So now I can get my nicotine hit without smoking and all is well. This stuff lasts much longer than cigarettes, is cheaper, even when taking account of postage from Sweden, and doesn’t make me want to smoke (nine weeks with out a gasp by the end of today, I think).

I have been pondering it for months. I am feeling quite lardy at the moment and have to do something. I am shite at keeping to diets and there is frankly precious little exercise that appeals to me. I don’t mind walking as such, but to be honest wandering the streets of London is purgatory unless there is a purpose to it other than the walking. Jogging is hell on earth and I am frankly too self-conscious to go swimming. When I was a kid I used to enjoy belting around on my bike, but frankly I do not feel that in twenty-first century London with all the mad traffic around that my nerves would stand for it.

An exercise bike, though, I think I could make a go of that. It is low impact; therefore my knees would not have to pay for my attempts to boost my cardio-vascular system and with just minor dietary adjustments: a few more greens, a little less lard and slightly smaller portions, I think it will do the trick. The other good thing about having an exercise bike is that I can read a book or watch telly or listen to music while I’m doing it and half an hour a night isn’t so much to ask.

And I don’t have to worry about the weather, either.

Comments

[mr-h-r-hughes.livejournal.com]

"The Swedish government have tested it to Hell and back and the EU"

In this kind of matter I have a general rule - if the Scandanavians think it's safe then chances are it is. Maybe some wouldn't think this a sensible ule but it works for me.

[jfs.livejournal.com]

Nope - I'd agree that it's a pretty good rule of thumb.

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

No, I'd go along with that. Clever people these Scandinavians.

[fencingsculptor.livejournal.com]

"They're Happy Because they Eat Lard" - We're Lovin' it !

[agentinfinity.livejournal.com]

I had similar crazy ideas about exercise bikes, and found myself sorely disappointed. I can recommend trying one before you buy one because you may find yourself with a space intensive turkey that sits there making you feel guilty.

'Course, I could just be a lazy knacker. But god, they're hard work and dull.

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

But god, they're hard work and dull.

I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that 99% of all exercise is dull, which is why I am the slender, sylph-like being you know. But I reckon that with some music playing or a book on the handlebars, I could just about brink myself to use one of the brutes.

Probably.

[ladkyis.livejournal.com]

For serving his 25 years in his job Mr M got one of those exercise monsters that have two places for your feet and tall handles and you feel like you are falling off because it tips you forward. This swooshes your feet like skis but not and makes your head go funny and after two weeks becomes the most expensive clothes hanger EVER! as well as taking up a chest of drawers space in the bedroom.
It is still there because it is too bl***y heavy to move!

[caffeine-fairy.livejournal.com]

A Nordic Track machine. I'm convinced that part of the thinking behind them is that you get fit and muscular just so you can lift the damn thing out of your life.

[agentinfinity.livejournal.com]

Heed the wisdom. We only got rid of Jamie's by fobbing it off on his brother.

Pretty much the only form of exercise I have found that isn't awful is dancing.

[ladkyis.livejournal.com]

I try to do some dancing every day - line dancing cos you don't need a partner for that - but it has been several years since I went to a class and I can only remember two dances. That's ok cos they can be done to most any kind of music but it's no fun on your own. I loved the classes because there were three of us that went two nights a week for 3 hours and we laughed all night. Then the teacher gave up and we tried other classes and hated them and then one of the others fell out with us - found a new boyfriend actually - and it all stopped. But dancing is definitely low impact, high energy exercise that's for sure. and much better than that machine!