tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post1361832135545487391..comments2024-03-27T19:26:52.149-04:00Comments on Mik's Minis: Marching Middle EarthMIKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-56931391567166078372010-02-11T02:19:59.544-05:002010-02-11T02:19:59.544-05:00dudes, I am 6 6 at 204. I run 3 times a week on th...dudes, I am 6 6 at 204. I run 3 times a week on the treadmill, usually 3 miles in a half an hour or so.<br />Pushing 41 with two kids and two jobs, I HAVE to stay fit so I can be up late to paint and blog. I rarely go to bed before 12 and get up every day at 6.45 (damn kids)<br />I love the modeling so much that running on the mill is totally worth the result; "happier-fitter-more productive"<br />says Thom Yorke<br /><br />Love that atlas, have had it for years and I am taking it out right now.<br /><br />Mik, love your posts<br /><br />Mike<br />Santa Cruz WarhammerSC Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15258905153733166390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-61603708493927203052010-02-10T18:12:08.132-05:002010-02-10T18:12:08.132-05:00@Eli: We're in the same boat you and I. Not ...@Eli: We're in the same boat you and I. Not just to you, but anyone, I finished the second Fear the Boot podcast (while on the treadmill) and they had some very insightful comments that stayed applicable to the gaming table as well, I recommend it.<br /><br />@kelvingreen: Portions for sure, but the ease of availability to acquire junk food is right around every corner too. Around the game table you're right, it's grazing, just something to do, you're not even hungry. My group and I bring tens of thousands of calories to each session, I'm sure.<br /><br />@ACGen: You're not the first Wii Fit advocate I've heard from. I don't have a Wii, but it looks like a fun way to do something physical. I'll have to shout, "Come on Brandywine Bridge!". I love your idea of blogtalk radio, keep me posted...MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-23085403385500233022010-02-10T16:14:03.569-05:002010-02-10T16:14:03.569-05:00My wife has me using the Wii Fit which actually ha...My wife has me using the Wii Fit which actually has been a great deal of fun. I get to pretend bicycle, skateboard, hulahoop and do step aerobics. Then we also have a stationary bike and a few other odds and ends at home for working out. I am 6'2" and 224. I think it will be fun when I shout "I'm almost to Uncle Bilbo's" from the bike later tonight. :) Great podcast btw and also this leads me to another thing which I am considering is a podcast of general gamer talk using the blogtalk radio and allowing people to call in, discuss, etc. I'll let you know more as that develops.Game Master Rob Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198920658123610173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-72816314654287551012010-02-10T14:10:32.455-05:002010-02-10T14:10:32.455-05:00I lived in the US for three years or so, and I bal...I lived in the US for three years or so, and I ballooned to the point that my green card picture looks like someone else. Almost as soon as I moved back to Britain, it dropped off, so I'd guess it's something to do with the food. The portions probably.<br /><br />I found it horrifying to see the junk food consumed by my gaming group, so I make a point to bring a big bag of grapes and a box of chopped carrots to every game. I find that what gamers like is to have something to graze on, and it actually doesn't matter if that's chips or chopped veg. I suspect it's more to do with the tactile element than anything else. <br /><br />Even with all that, I could probably do with some more exercise.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-22506123546774723692010-02-10T10:27:14.692-05:002010-02-10T10:27:14.692-05:00I'll share you pain. I'm 6' and 290. I...I'll share you pain. I'm 6' and 290. I am also one of those guys who carries it well but, approaching 40 and with a wife and kids, I become increasingly aware (and am reminded) of how my weight and general health are going to come back to bite me in the butt if I don't make changes.<br /><br />The MArch is a great idea. Putting a fun spin on exorcise and a gamer-friendly challenge to it is a great motivator. When my wife and I tried Weight Watchers, I had great fun with it. <br /><br />"You just gave me a points systetm to min/max." I told her :)<br /><br />-EliEli Arndthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445801567500822187noreply@blogger.com