Fridays Thoughts and Other Stuff, on a Saturday (Medical)

Dear Preppers and Survivalists,

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The Easy Stuff
Of course, stocking a first aid kit, learning how to use it, and purchasing equipment that's above your skill level is easy. (Have you thought about becoming a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a Paramedic?)

Another easy task, for your family, is downloading those manual and practicing those skills that you learned because you might not have time to skim the manual to save your partner's or child's life.


The Hard Stuff
Needless to say, you wouldn't be here unless you were willing to do the hard stuff, like watching your weight.

And, ... I don't mean in the mirror as your gain weight from eating too much, like me ; - (

Oooh, exercising, too.


How To
Of course, you're probably just getting started (That's why the blog is called Getting Started in Emergency Preparedness ; - ), so you might need some suggestions.

First, make the commitment. If not for you, for your family.

Second, get a physical, a good one, that covers the basics.

Link:
Web M.D. -  Annual Physical Examinations
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/annual-physical-examinations


Vices
Next, quit your vices.

Yeap, stop smoking, including dope. It's bad for you if you haven't heard.

Stop excessive alcohol drinking or stop completely. The same goes for those sugary drinks, sweet tea, pop/soda/coke (What ever you want to call it)

And, ... excessive eating.


Exercises
Fourth, start exercising, cardio and strength.

You can start right now. Quit reading and go for a walk, around the block, down the street, and come back. Extend the distance as you get lighter and fitter. Start to run, "If' your doctor gives you the o.k.!

For strength training, start doing crunches and push-ups then add exercises as you get ... lighter and stronger.

Of course, don't look at the scales because building muscle as you lose fat will cause you to gain weight. (Don't ask me, it's what the 'experts' say ; - )

Link:
Travel Strong - 101 Bodyweight Exercises That You Can Do Anywhere
http://travelstrong.net/bodyweight-exercises/

Needless to say, 101 bodyweight exercises are a little excessive, so ...

Link:
Live Strong - The 20 Best Body-Weight Exercises
http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/551492-2o-best-body-weight-exercises/


Losing Weight
Fifth, there are probably as many ways to lose weight as there are bodyweight exercises, but the best one is ... Eat less and move more.

So, ... You will probably need to ...


Count Calories
I have nothing to say, except read the articles ; - )

Link:
Mayo Clinic - Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calories/art-20048065

Web M.D. - The Dos and Don'ts of Counting Calories
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/dos-donts-counting-calories#1


Functional Fitness
Know, the previous suggestions all dealt with general fitness. As you get lighter and fitter, you need to start working on being able to complete a task, like carry a ruck (backpack) and a rifle, swing an ax, stand a shift of guard duty in full kit, or some other physical task that you have identified in your family's Threat Analysis.

Say, wear your body armour.


Almost Lastly, ...
That's it.

So, ...

Quit putting it off and start down the road to fitness.


Lastly, ...
Have you seen some of those young hooligans from Nigger Lives Matter (BLM) and Stupid Crackers Saying Stupid Things (Nazis).

They're strong and ready to rumble. Are you?