I am approaching age 40 and my goal is simply to be healthy. I don't enter any races though I did a 5km two years ago without much training and managed to run 20:44. (I ran in the low 16's many years ago)
I do have a sweet tooth and will likely continue to indulge. I try to get in fruits and vegetables every day and make healthy meals. Some people can cut sugar out of their diet completely. I've never tried and don't have any plans to.
I try to keep my BMI reasonable. 5'10 and around 170lbs was my weight the last time I checked.
My exercise routine fluctuates depending on the season. For the last number of months it has consisted
of a 3.5 mile run 2-3 times per week, sometimes as much as 5 times per week.
In addition to this I walk 30-90 minutes daily and occasionally more.
Finally I do pushups in sets of 30. My consistency varies. For the last week or so I have done only about 90 pushups on two days. Other weeks I'll be doing them almost every day. I did over 350 pushups once in a day and found it was easy. I find 90-120/day is enough though.
I used to hit the gym and tried to attain a 225lb bench press. I came very close and managed 215lbs.
My 225lb attempt came close and I'm sure with more effort it is attainable.
I have put off this goal because I enjoy pushups more than lifting weights.
18 Oct 2024, 4:27 am
