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How about vitamin supplements and stuff? What do you use (if any)?

I recently read about a research of vitamin D's good effects for ones health. Basically, big amounts of vitamin D should be efficient for preventing flu and keeping your immune system working. But when living in Scandinavia, it's impossible to get enough vitamin D from the sun. But I'm not sure if it's good idea to take big amounts of pills of that kind. Any experiences with that?

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How about vitamin supplements and stuff? What do you use (if any)?

I recently read about a research of vitamin D's good effects for ones health. Basically, big amounts of vitamin D should be efficient for preventing flu and keeping your immune system working. But when living in Scandinavia, it's impossible to get enough vitamin D from the sun. But I'm not sure if it's good idea to take big amounts of pills of that kind. Any experiences with that?

My brother is a real health freak and takes high dosages of Vitamin D everyday. He is healthy as a horse. So, I would try that "treatment" as well!

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How about vitamin supplements and stuff? What do you use (if any)?

I recently read about a research of vitamin D's good effects for ones health. Basically, big amounts of vitamin D should be efficient for preventing flu and keeping your immune system working. But when living in Scandinavia, it's impossible to get enough vitamin D from the sun. But I'm not sure if it's good idea to take big amounts of pills of that kind. Any experiences with that?

You can only absorb so much, the rest is urinated out. So I wouldnt go crazy with the pill popping as your just going to be wasting your money.

For general health, a good multi-vitamin is tops, followed by extra anti-oxidants ( A-C-E complex is sufficient) and omega 3-6-9 oil. None of the aforementioned supplements are expensive, and all have been well proven to work. Generally speaking, you get enough vitamin D from a good multi

You can always go farther, I take Greens and a powdered berry complex that I mix with protein and omega 3-6-9 oil in the morning and at night, and I find I always feel more balanced after taking a shake ( if that makes any (sense)

[Tyler]

eat lot's of fish, low fat meat and veg and fruit. red wine.

8 hours of sleep a night, ton's of water and flax seed and avacado oil every day.

exercise, no sun and never ever smoke. make love every day.

quoted for truth. flax is important.

[MoFiya]

I wonder how you guys work out to stay slim I mean, I've been exercising since 3 months now, repetitions between 14-20 (strength-endurance was my aim) but I gained weight + muscles. Not that it is a bad thing but I fear not fitting my clothes anymore (DBSS jeans still for sale btw ). Will lower my frequency to two times a week gym and start running more :-\

[Raw]

14-20 reps in straight sets will make you put on size. If you want to just get defined lean muscle and not put on mass, try Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne. I used his 2K10 workout to slim down a little a couple months ago, even though some of the exercises seem easy, they aren't...

Edit: Doing some HIIT will also help you stay slim

[Nemesis_4]

14-20 reps in straight sets will make you put on size. If you want to just get defined lean muscle and not put on mass, try Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne. I used his 2K10 workout to slim down a little a couple months ago, even though some of the exercises seem easy, they aren't...

Edit: Doing some HIIT will also help you stay slim

I do my own version of this, considering I have a limited amount of time to devote to work on my body during the day, I want to get the most out of the time I have to workout- I do whatever group of workouts I have assigned for that day as many rounds as I can go for 30 min straight- this includes lots of jump roping and abs work- and you can do whatever exercises work the best for you- but the exercises that work best for me are ones that really get my heart rate up- like jump roping, burpees, mountain climbers- rotate this in with your pullups, situps, push ups- what have you... and the key is to keep that heart rate up and keep ripping out your reps as many times as you can

I do this kind of a session every other day (3 days a week) and the other days I run 6 miles (3 days a week) and 1 day of rest.... and I'm pretty lean, I've packed on a good amount of muscle as of late because of my current diet choices and my choice to finally consume an after workout protein shake.. but I have a body similar to a boxer/lean wrestler with this workout

[huskiesonice]

I run - with Huskies. I don't know if it is popular in the US but in Europe Canicross is a fast growing sport. You basically strap your dog to a harness, then run 5k flat out through a forest - with a bunch of other people doing the same thing.

Huskies are amazing, my one weighs 25 kilos and he literally dragged me (75 kilos) up a ski slope to the finish line at the recent European Canicross Championships - held in Belgium.

Great way to get fit - and it keeps the dog happy too!

[nictan]

When i first started with the Nike Frees, i was alternating them with my old Asics GT2140, and gradually phased out the latter. In the beginning, i did feel some slight pain in my knees and ankles, but i just took them as necessary and unavoidable adjustments to 'barefooting', and persisted with my routine. Now I only run in my Nike Free 5.0, and i'm not experiencing any pain or discomfort whatsover. Planning to try out the 3.0 in the near future.
I run about 3-4 times a week, 18-21km each run.

thats insane.

i can barely last 3km.

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[Mail-Moth]

Man, maybe you're overdoing it a little, don't you think ?

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faust and I are enjoying a good sparring match. out of my way.

[cjbreed]

that does seem to be a lot of strain on the body (joints, etc.)

my friend that is a marathoner only runs 3 times a week. twice at about 5-6 miles and then one long one of about 15. you're doing about 12 miles 3-4 times a week. seems excessive when i see how crazy lean my friend is.

but i think when an actual marathon is approaching he ramps it up a little, so maybe you're not overdoing it that much...

when i do a long run like that my legs kill me for 3 days after...

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and illustrating my point that his 'moderation' is ineffectual.

[Macro]

Yoga 5 days a week at home, plus I have an elliptical machine, small weights, and a balance ball at home. Lots of stretching, balance ball exercises, resistance training, deep breathing. And lots of walking.
I've been on a Macrobiotic diet for the past 5 years, which translates to an organic whole foods diet: whole grains, beans, veggies (cooked only), seaweeds, fish, fruit, soy foods.
I use sea salt, miso, and shoyu to season my food, all produced according to farmhouse traditions of japan. I drink lots and lots of tea. I prepare meals seasonally (no salad in winter, no baked pumpkin in summer) and try to keep myself slightly underfed.
No tobacco, occasional drink, weed once a week, trip every so often. Smile and stay positive, meditate.