Finally started jogging in the morning.

[GreenDragon]

Been meaning to start jogging in the morning for a LONG time. The final straw came last week when my health results came back. Every August, my company does a health screening to see how you're doing. My Cholesterol came back really high and the triglyceride levels were far beyond normal. Started exercising, taking Fish Oil, Niacin and Vitamins.

[Riverkilt]

Kilted??

[GreenDragon]

Sorry, no. Sweatpants.

[Arizona Scot]

I understand what your doing and why but as far as I'm concerned I'm only running if the guy chasing me is larger than I am.

[###KILTEDKIWI###]

My Cholesterol came back really high and the triglyceride levels were far beyond normal. Started exercising, taking Fish Oil, Niacin and Vitamins.

Yeah biggest killer of men here in NZ, the old sneaky heart attack.

I have a family history of high blood pressure, Cholesterol, I also sit on my bum in an office for a job(now), so I exercise everday at lunch time (breaks day up also), but more importantly, its about the decisions you make on food, if you can find a better option than the one available, i.e a pie, burger or chips (umm french fries???), and there is a filled roll or wrap of some sort, well you know the one you need to hit up.

Apart from subway (i buy wraps there, not the sandwiches), Mcdonalds, and even KFC do wraps, which are pretty healthy also.

And to sound real a$#l, don't be afraid to count the amount of calories in your food, as you only need to eat about 2000 per day or so on average.

Here is a handy calorie counter, which i use.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/food-fitne...ner-calculator

i use it everynow and again, to see where i am over eating / or under eating in my case), and by how much (am on a training schedule), it has most branded foods in there also.

Changing from 3 big meals to 6 small meals will also help.

But on top of that, congrats on making a start, stay motivated (yeah hard I know) and keep it up.

Regards

Phil C

[madman79764]

Personally I myself I don't jog my knees and ankles don't like it, that's why I ride a bicycle(kilted). My last visit to the Dr my Cholesterol was a little high at 208 but my blood pressure was 98/58 and my pulse was 67 after riding 8 miles to the Dr's office(VA Clinic).

[McFarkus]

I take a half hour brisk walk by the lake with my dog every morning.

[GDub]

Good on you! I've been running forever, but never was able to get into it in a morning regiment. If you find it difficult after a time try switching to noon, or later... I think finding the regular exercise "comfort zone" has something to do with one's natural biorhythms.

Sláinte.

[CoreyMacLeod]

Fish oil is rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids. However, it also contains saturated fat. I have taken the stuff since December 07 when I went into Atril Fibrillation. That's no fun for someone who is 29. Not fun for anyone, but especially not fun for a 29-year-old. Luckily mine appears to have been caused by stress, but I am on the path now. Weight Watchers off and on, now I am on for good. 5 weeks in and 16 pounds down. It works.

[Alan H]

Be careful with the "jogging" if you're carrying 50-60+ pounds of extra weight. You only have one set of knees to last you a long, long time.

Walking is good. Walk hard and fast. Eating less is good, too.