Tim McDonald Happily married grandfather, recovering heart patient

Posts by timmcdonald44

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Fitness	Anyone do cario for 1 hr many days a week???	Feb 27 2009 15:01 (UTC)	14
I am 50 years old and do cardio 5 times a week, from 24 minutes to 70 minutes. I run when the weather permits and walk on the treadmill when it doesn't. I occasionally have minor knee pain, which my doctor tells me is to be expected at my age. As long as it is only occasional (a few times a month) then he told me not to worry. My recommendation to you is get running shoes. Good ones. And replace them when they start to wear. I have gone through a pair of Nike runnng shoes (worked well for my feet/stride), Avia (which I endured for 4 months before tossing in the trash) and Adidas (current shoes, working great for me) in two years. If you have had your New Balance a year, and put in an hour almost every day, they probably need to be replaced. Find a pair that works for you, and change. I have a good friend who uses an elliptical for his cardio, 12 minutes 4 times a week (mostly he does weights). His knees hurt a lot too, and he tells me he cannot understand why my knees don't hurt all the time with all the running I do. My recommendation is to get off the equipment every chance you get and run/walk outside, but break into it slowly, sidewalks are really hard on the knees until you build yourself up.
Fitness	Jogging and Heart Rate	Dec 01 2008 19:28 (UTC)
Actually, I would work on increasing the slope first. You will get a much better workout on a treadmill by keeping the speed where you are, and increasing the slope by 1% per week for 5 weeks, and then 1 % per 2 weeks for 6 weeks, and then 1% when you can, for the last 2 points to 10% slope. Keep doing this until you can do the entire workout at 4.5 to 5 mph and 10 % slope. Then begin working on increasing the speed a bit at a time. Safety wise, I really hate going faster than 5mph on a treadmill, if you cannot get your heartrate to your target at 5mph and 10%slope, you probably need to consider an elliptical or outdoor running.
Fitness	Better to eat before or after your workout if your on 5/6 meals a day	Sep 19 2008 14:10 (UTC)
Last night at our Mended Hearts meeting, this very question came up! The rehab nurse doing the presentation said definitely eat after exercise, as this is much easier on your heart. She also said you would not become winded as easily, as your diaphragm would not be fighting against any mass in your stomach from eating.
Fitness	Wear and Tear on Feet	Sep 17 2008 17:47 (UTC)	6
There is a guy called Jeff Galloway who has a website with articles he has done for Runners World. He has a couple of articles there on how to pick out the right shoes for you. Basically, you need to go and shop for shoes which are suited to you. It may take a while, but you should be able to find a brand/style which works for you.
Foods	Help measuring pasta at college	Sep 15 2008 20:34 (UTC)	3
That is close enough to use. One cooked cup is about 200 calories. Unless you are obsessive about exact calorie counts, that is what I would use.
Weight Loss	How long and how much? People on cc for greater than 60 days, please.	Aug 21 2008 21:17 (UTC)	8
Started at 233, joined CC at 227, took 8 months to get to 190, have been at 190 for 8 months, and plan to stay at 190. More than satisfied with CC. I am no longer counting calories (I go back to losing weight when I start counting), but I do watch my portion sizes and continue to exercise daily.
Fitness	best treadmill @ Walmart?	Jul 24 2008 17:43 (UTC)	1
All the Walmart treadmills are by the same supplier, just some are better than others. I bougth the "Gold's Gym" one for around $500, it has various programs, a heart rate monitor which is so-so, inclines to 10 percent, has a nice wide belt and a good long stride area, been using it for about a year now and it is holding up fine.
Weight Loss	Advice:Smokers/Former Smokers	Jul 24 2008 17:41 (UTC)	9
Well, I quit smoking in December 2006. Weight shot up by 15 or so pounds, despite the fact I had started working out and walking. I hit 233 in Feb. 2007 and started on a diet. Decided portion control was the best way, and found calorie count shortly after. I now weigh 190ish, and am maitaining with no problem. Had to quit counting calories to stop losing weight, but try to stay aware of how much I eat (PORTION control, once you get used to eating smaller amounts, you find it is actually enough). Anyway, the rewards are many. I look better, feel better, am healthier, and feel better about myself. I had smoked almost 30 years, and ENJOYED it dammit, if I can quit, anyone can quit. I have ran one 10K this year, going to run an 8 K this month, and a 10K next month, and plan to do a half-marathon in Nashville next year.
Motivation	if u feel like literally exhausted in your aerobic steps or exercise routine.. why is your motivation to go on?	Jul 18 2008 18:56 (UTC)	2
What seems to work best for me is to jog OUT 2.5 miles. Then, when I get really tired, I know I am going to have to cover the remaining distance one way or another, so I might as well keep jogging.
Fitness	Am I going to end up a skinny fat girl??	Jul 15 2008 19:03 (UTC)	24
First, cardio is a lot more important than resistance training. If you only have time for one, do the cardio. It will keep you healthy, which is the first consideration. Sure wish I had never stopped. It will also keep you in fair shape. Despite what you might hear, running uses a lot of muscles, and will keep you in reasonable shape. It even helps with abs believe it or not. If you want to look like a model, then you need resistance training. Those 8 pack abs come at a price. Those nicely defined arm and back muscles require resistance. No way out. But if you just want to be slim, then diet and cardio will be just fine. As long as calories in is less than calories burned, you will lose weight. I do cardio 6 days a week. Three days a week I add resistance training (I am 50 yrs. old, and have to do resistance just to keep my muscle mass). I intake between 3000 and 3500 calories a day and maintain on that. Anyway, just my two cents worth.
Weight Loss	Burn Meter???	Jul 11 2008 20:06 (UTC)	3
Not sure what your "burn meter" is, but I suspect that your normal burn during waking hours is subtraced from the 315, so lets say you burned 315 in 1.5 hours, you would normally have burned 115 anyway, so you netted 200 from normal activity? Just a possibility.
Maintaining	how many calories should i eat to maintain my weight?	Jul 11 2008 14:53 (UTC)	1
Try 18x(desired weight) to start, and see how you do at that. Adjust up or down as needed.
Weight Loss	'Man sheds 80 pounds while eating at McDonalds'	Jun 25 2008 20:42 (UTC)	3
ROFL. Anyone taking advice on eating habits from Ol Fat Ass needs to wonder why he is desparately looking for someone to blame his problems on. Supersize Me, like the rest of his so called documentaries, is full of misinformation. His credibility is totally shot. I eat at McDonald's 2 or 3 times a month. Love Big Macs, and they have the best fries around. If you eat at McDonalds and eat 4000 calories a day, you are gonna be fat. If you don't eat at McDonalds and eat 4000 calories a day, you are gonna be fat. Now, McDonalds is not exactly the healthiest place to eat, nor is Subway, but both are ok in moderation, and as long as they fit into your menu.
Fitness	If You Can Handle a Little More than Water Bottles...	Jun 11 2008 19:46 (UTC)	13
Check yard sales. It is amazing how many people get discouraged and sell their equipment after it kicks around not being used for a couple of years.
Motivation	MOLLY'S DIET RANTS! (ranting, raving, motivating & more)	Jun 11 2008 19:34 (UTC)	355
Congrats Molly! You have been an inspiration to so many people, it is wonderful to see you achieve this milestone!
Weight Loss	"You Made Me Fat" and other weight loss taboo's	May 15 2008 20:19 (UTC)	85
Sorry, but I completely disagree. It is exactly a matter of personal responsibility (except in a very small percentage of actual eating disorder cases). SOCIETY didn't sit down and consistently eat a few thousand calories too many and fail to exercise. And I see no civic responsibility to look beyond myself (and my children). We are each responsible for our own actions or lack thereof, and YOUR eating habits and YOUR exercise habits are not my responsibility (and none of my business). As far as restaurants, that is a matter of economics. Trust me, if there is money to be made in healthy restaurant chains, there are enough people interested in making money to make it happen. But what will be built is what will make money. Period. No one is going to invest money in a losing business. (they may DONATE money to a cause, and may even try to invest responsibly, but if that Rain Forest Preservation mutual fund consistently loses money, don't expect people to run to invest in it. Not gonna happen.)
Weight Loss	Are all calories created equal?	May 15 2008 20:07 (UTC)	2
If you ate nothing but celery and fruit your sodium intake was probably less than 200mg. What you saw was probably water loss only. As far as weight, a calorie is a calorie. But healthy calories will provide required nutrients for a lot fewer calories than say nacho cheese Doritos and the like.
Fitness	Shin Splints...Any help??	May 12 2008 17:04 (UTC)	6
You can help by: Good Shoes. Good PRE and POST stretching. Keeping your legs warm. Cold weather aggravates the condition.
Fitness	Marathon	May 12 2008 17:00 (UTC)
Do not use them until they fall apart. When you get serious wear on the soles toss them and get new ones, your feet need the support. I have found they usually last more like 1000 miles, but that will vary quite a bit from person to person.
Fitness	What's your favorite workout music?	May 12 2008 16:53 (UTC)
Hmm, some of the old school stuff I listen to: ZZ Top, Queen, Lynnard Skynnard, CCR, Stones, Blondie, Meatloaf all have 130 to 140 BPM songs that are great for running and Total Gym so should be OK for lifting.
Maintaining	In search of the perfect jeans	Feb 16 2008 23:02 (UTC)	17
www.gussetclothing.com Pricey, but worth it (for mens sizes, you will have to decide if the womens are as good as the mens.
Weight Loss	too much sodium?	Dec 04 2007 01:34 (UTC)	3
I am a heart patient. My goal is to remain under 4000. I do pretty well at that. But there is no way to stay under 2500 and eat 2500 to 3000 calories, unless you prepare everything from scratch, which is somewhat impractical when you and your wife both work. If you are on less calories, it is barely possible, but still difficult. Anyway, my doctors tell me 4000 is fine, especially with the amount of exercise they have me on, sweating goes through sodium faster you would believe.
Games & Challenges	Roll- Call December 2007 Exercise Challenge	Dec 04 2007 01:26 (UTC)	297
310/2000 Dec 3
Games & Challenges	Roll- Call December 2007 Exercise Challenge	Dec 03 2007 13:04 (UTC)	314
170/2000 Dec 2
Weight Loss	How Many Calories Do You Think People In The Military Burn????????	Dec 02 2007 01:51 (UTC)	4
Plan on burning 3000 plus per day in basic. After that it will depend on what you are doing, where you are assigned, how much PT your unit does, how much training you do on your own.
Fitness	Gee, i shouldve started running earlier -- burned 300 calories in 20 minutes ??!!	Dec 02 2007 01:43 (UTC)	7
At incline 7 degrees, 3.8 mph, 190 pounds, I burn 400 in 34.5 minutes according to my treadmill with heart rate monitor.
Games & Challenges	Roll- Call December 2007 Exercise Challenge	Dec 02 2007 01:40 (UTC)	336
120/2000 Dec 1
Games & Challenges	Roll- Call November 2007 Exercise Challenge	Dec 01 2007 23:59 (UTC)	2
3145/3000 Nov 30. Gonna back off a bit on my goal for December I think.
Motivation	100 Days -- 100 Reasons Why I am Dieting	Nov 30 2007 16:34 (UTC)	28
OK, I am no metrosexual sissy, but that was really great Molly. Thanks for all you do.
Games & Challenges	Roll- Call November 2007 Exercise Challenge	Nov 30 2007 02:44 (UTC)	23
3085/3000 Nov 29 MADE IT WITH A DAY TO SPARE!

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