Other hobbies

[Telerocker]

There is indeed a weight loss theme and I too have lost a few lbs but that is not due to exercise unfortunately.

I appologise for not commenting on this properly the first time through, as I did not know if you wanted to retain a degree of privacy over the issue . Thankfully , Johnny Mac's post 'nudged' me to log in and openly express concern. I wish you the very best , in dealing with whatever it is you are facing.

No need to apologize but thanks for your kind words. Thanks too Johnny. I have been laid low by a virus of some description that has affected various organs. Doesn't seem to be much they can do and they think that time will heal and I think they are right as I am starting to feel better and I am now out and about a bit more. Another blood test in a few weeks will hopefully show that I am recovering. Once I feel strong again I shall start going swimming.

Sorry to hear this. Aloe-vera-juice heals stomach and bowels and is overall very good for the body.

[38thBeatle]

There is indeed a weight loss theme and I too have lost a few lbs but that is not due to exercise unfortunately.

I appologise for not commenting on this properly the first time through, as I did not know if you wanted to retain a degree of privacy over the issue . Thankfully , Johnny Mac's post 'nudged' me to log in and openly express concern. I wish you the very best , in dealing with whatever it is you are facing.

No need to apologize but thanks for your kind words. Thanks too Johnny. I have been laid low by a virus of some description that has affected various organs. Doesn't seem to be much they can do and they think that time will heal and I think they are right as I am starting to feel better and I am now out and about a bit more. Another blood test in a few weeks will hopefully show that I am recovering. Once I feel strong again I shall start going swimming.

Sorry to hear this. Aloe-vera-juice heals stomach and bowels and is overall very good for the body.

I seem to have hijacked this thread  :oops:  thanks.Mrs 38th has me on lots of herbal and natural products and I have also had some acupuncture and I don't know if I am right but I am feeling better already.

[Telerocker]

Acupuncture really helps me too.

[Ian Price]

I seem to have hijacked this thread  :oops:  thanks.Mrs 38th has me on lots of herbal and natural products and I have also had some acupuncture and I don't know if I am right but I am feeling better already.

I don't think you've really hijacked it. It just reinforces why I only really ever post on this forum - such a great group of people offering great insight from their own experiences and giving support. I know the typed word often isn't as great as the spoken word but it's very reassuring to come to a place that feels secure and offers some great advice and support.

Back on thread. One of my hobbies other than being a Dad and playing guitar is running. Nearly got up to 15st over the last few weeks and need to step up the running seriously!

[Roobubba]

Acupuncture really helps me too.

Incidentally, acupuncture has been shown to be effective (statistically significant in a scientific study) in fertility treatment, too. I think it's the only alternative medicine that's been shown to help, although I don't think it was a huge effect.

Of all the alternative therapies, acupuncture is one I have some respect for (although I must admit I'm not too keen on the idea for myself, haha). I don't count some herbal remedies here with 'alternative' medicine, because in some cases the plant (or other source) genuinely contains some potent compounds which have specific biological effects. There are so many examples of this in conventional medicine, too - take aspirin for instance, which was first isolated from willow bark.

Sorry, derailing the thread again!

[juansolo]

Hobbies:

- Building effects pedals. If anything this has become more important than noodling with the guitars (mainly because I'm not particularly good at that and I really like building stuff)
- Cars. It's the biggy. I have, ahem, one or two. Well ok four, but that's only because I've not got anywhere to keep any more. I make an annual pilgrimage to Spa with a sports prototype race car that I co-own with a friend and have a particular interest (but don't own... yet) in old race cars. Love driving just about anything. Like tinkering also (have a kit car too...).
- Films. Worked in a video shop when I was a teen at college (best job in the world, ever). Basically turned me into a massive film obsessive/nerd. Even after purging my Laserdiscs and VHS tapes, I still have 5 bookcases full of dvds/blu-rays.
- Gaming. Though not as much these days. Dead Space 2 is currently scaring the shitee out of me saying that...

[juansolo]

Got to admit I can't trust meditation if it will stop me daydreaming.  
Daydreaming is the only think that gets me through meetings.  It's my last refuge for the working day.
It got me through school and college god damn it and now it gets me through work and talking to the missus!

You are me. I'm pretty sure I'd have been diagnosed with ADD had it been around when I was at school. I just cannot pay attention for long periods of time. My mind drifts off very quickly and it used to get me into lots of bother with the teachers who thought I was thick... I remember them making me re-sit an exam on my own because they were convinced I'd cheated (I aced it, I was always good at exams), such was my lack of attention in class. Only if I find the subject very interesting and I can take part in a practical way, do I tend to pay any attention worth speaking of. Still suffer from it. Can't do meetings, and training courses I can make it to about 10:30 on the Monday before I zone out. I know I do it, and there's not a damn thing I can do about it.