New Years resolutions

Sea Monster · **Reply #30 on:** December 27, 2015, 09:08:27 PM

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Then at some point I started getting wrist-ache even at the slightest strain like pulling up/down my sleeves, so I stopped all push-up activities whatsoever. I may slowly try reaching that level again, starting from 10 and working my way up, although I have no clue what to do when my wrists start hurting again :/

Like the fella above said - those bars can be a great help (I use them for much the same reason)

Other options include knuckle push ups (I recommend on carpet or grass) or finger tip push ups change the angle enough to reduce wrist pain.

Also stretch out your forearms/wrists before/after push ups.

Or switch to another triceps/chest exercise altogether.

(Or do heaves, they are more brag worthy anyway)

Zed · **Reply #31 on:** December 27, 2015, 09:10:18 PM

Get out cycling more,possibly race again,and stop stressing about work and enjoy life

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #32 on:** December 27, 2015, 09:39:45 PM

Quote from: Zed on December 27, 2015, 09:10:18 PM

Get out cycling more,possibly race again,and stop stressing about work and enjoy life

no more stress

Zed · **Reply #33 on:** December 27, 2015, 09:51:44 PM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on December 27, 2015, 09:39:45 PM

Quote from: Zed on December 27, 2015, 09:10:18 PM
Get out cycling more,possibly race again,and stop stressing about work and enjoy life

no more stress

Been on antidepressants for the last 2 years,so this year im turning it around

gregozedobe · **Reply #34 on:** December 27, 2015, 10:00:38 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on December 27, 2015, 07:32:52 PM

.... I have no clue what to do when my wrists start hurting again :/

Maybe find a different exercise that isn't over-stressing particular parts of your body ? ie don't stop everything, just do something different.

N_N_R · **Reply #35 on:** December 28, 2015, 08:04:31 AM

Quote from: Sea Monster on December 27, 2015, 09:08:27 PM

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Then at some point I started getting wrist-ache even at the slightest strain like pulling up/down my sleeves, so I stopped all push-up activities whatsoever. I may slowly try reaching that level again, starting from 10 and working my way up, although I have no clue what to do when my wrists start hurting again :/

Like the fella above said - those bars can be a great help (I use them for much the same reason)

Other options include knuckle push ups (I recommend on carpet or grass) or finger tip push ups change the angle enough to reduce wrist pain.

Also stretch out your forearms/wrists before/after push ups.

Or switch to another triceps/chest exercise altogether.

(Or do heaves, they are more brag worthy anyway)

Sure. The knuckle ones are more advanced stuff, though, I was able to do only a few of those. Fingertip push-ups, no way, lol. I bet that requires more training than what I have

Quote from: gregozedobe on December 27, 2015, 10:00:38 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on December 27, 2015, 07:32:52 PM
.... I have no clue what to do when my wrists start hurting again :/

Maybe find a different exercise that isn't over-stressing particular parts of your body ? ie don't stop everything, just do something different.

Yeah, of course. But for some reason I've always liked push-ups exactly. Maybe because before that I wasn't able to do even a single one and it took me ages to manage to do at least one properly i.e. figure out how to do them in the first place

And I also like them because they help you tone up/strain/exercise your whole body given certain parts of me are all sore after the first stages of doing them, lol.

dks · **Reply #36 on:** December 28, 2015, 10:16:22 AM

try weightlifting straps on your wrists.

They are a pain to put on, but they should support your wrists.

tosh · **Reply #37 on:** December 28, 2015, 11:14:04 AM

Last years resolution were to stop buying any type of confectionary......but I didn't ban myself from eating it. which I haven't yet broken

. Problem is my other half bought it instead during the weekly shop!!
Also ate salad for every workday throughout 2015 and cycled to and from work every day and in all weathers except for the odd day when I had to use the car - maybe several throughout the year!!

This year I plan to keep last years resolution but :

Limit my confectionary intake to just 4 pieces per week!! EEK!!

Drastically cut down on ALL MT/SAK purchases (maximum of 12 for 2016)

Do much much more DIY - including redecorating the house from top-to-bottom!!

That's enough, anymore and I won't stick to it!

kirk13 · **Reply #38 on:** December 28, 2015, 12:57:43 PM

I'm another one who needs to cut back on the fizzy drinks,chocolate and crisps;and needs to get back on the bike.

Mind you,I said that last year too!

styx · **Reply #39 on:** December 28, 2015, 02:18:05 PM

Quote from: dks on December 28, 2015, 10:16:22 AM

try weightlifting straps on your wrists.

They are a pain to put on, but they should support your wrists.

This is a great idea. Just make sure you look up wrist wraps since weightlifting straps might direct you to implements that help one hold the bar rather than support your wrists

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #40 on:** December 28, 2015, 04:43:37 PM

I made a resolution many years ago not to make any more New Years Resolutions. So far I've managed to stick to it

Whoey · **Reply #41 on:** December 28, 2015, 04:44:30 PM

I think I'll stick to HD resolution this year, it's too early to adopt UHD IMHO...

Aloha · **Reply #42 on:** December 28, 2015, 05:06:08 PM

My approach is to "pick low hanging fruit" first. The low hanging fruit is all the stuff that I can easily take care of. The stuff that is nagging to be either finished ( most cases ) or began and easily finished. It's all the stuff I've put aside for one reason or another. I think this is the stuff that bogs most people down, it does for me.

Next I resume the matters that I had begun that aren't so easily or quickly completed. I prioritize what needs doing first and get after it then work my way thru my list. These are the "bigger" projects and/or matters we put off because lack of time or money. This stuff that if we were to take a moment at a time or piece by piece we'd have completed it sooner rather than later.

Lastly I note what things I'd like to pursue. Yup I add new smurf to a list and either begin them or work towards beginning them. Saving for a vacations down the road comes to mind. Building a shed, refinishing the floors, etc.

So my "resolution looks something like this

Weather stripping doors, full detail of my truck, catalogue my tools.

Clean out storage, finish building rack for truck.

Learn harmonica, research/test ride/ bikes, shop for second vehicle.

bdAmmo · **Reply #43 on:** December 28, 2015, 06:27:25 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on December 28, 2015, 04:43:37 PM

I made a resolution many years ago not to make any more New Years Resolutions. So far I've managed to stick to it

I like your way of thinking

NKlamerus · **Reply #44 on:** January 01, 2016, 04:43:45 AM

Giving up social media with a friend. See how long we can last

Whoey · **Reply #45 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:16:21 PM

at this point, I'd be happy with just write 2016 instead of 2015 and correcting it...

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #46 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:20:49 PM

Quote from: Whoey on January 01, 2016, 08:16:21 PM

at this point, I'd be happy with just write 2016 instead of 2015 and correcting it...

At each New Year, I have tend to get it right for a couple of weeks or so. Then I have a mega brain fart and somehow drift back a couple of years, then have a period of doubting where I'm not altogether sure, and by March I've usual settles down into the new routine, with only the occasional absent minded lapse

Whoey · **Reply #47 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:22:42 PM

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #48 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:27:55 PM

Am I the only one who when it gets to your birthday I write my date of birth instead of the actual date?

Humppa · **Reply #49 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:37:14 PM

Well.. not really resolutions, as I don´t use to hold them until end of January...
but...

- trying to loose some weight
- not buying more stuff like MTs and Knives and gear
- eventually finding a new home for me and my family (the neighbours here suck more than anything else)

well... that it has been...