Quote: (05-30-2010 03:02 AM)GermanDude Wrote:
This got me wondering - how difficult is it really to keep the pounds off as you age (if you have a normal body type)? Any experiences?
What do I do:
- Gym 2-3 times a week; I've got a schedule from a personal trainer, and I do 3-5 sessions with a trainer once a year to change the workout.
- Visit a cosmetologist once a month. Special face skin treatment, scalp/neck massage and so on. Ironic that just five years ago I'd consider it "kinda gay".
- Getting a full body massage once a week (not a "sensual" one, their massaging skills suck).
- Using skin care lotions suggested by the cosmetologist; they really help.
- Using medicine to fight acne (happens overseas). I suggest to get one from your doctor, and not to use over-the-counter crap.
- Hiking/jogging to keep the heart running, and skydiving to keep the spirit young.
Basically when you get older, you may look better because you getting more responsible (i.e. you actually go to gym instead of thinking "I'll start going there next Monday"); you have more money to spend (when you're 25, spending $200 a month to visit a cosmetologist and on lotions sounds awful, but when you're 35, $200 is a pocket change), and you clearly see the benefits comparing to older age.
By the way, if you're in U.S., Costco has now an excellent deal for 24 hour fitness - $299 for 24 months all clubs gym membership, which ends up being $12/mo. Hard to beat.