New Year Resolutions for 2019 . . .

Anyone out there?

Do I have this forum to myself?

Hmmmmm . . . what to discuss . . . what topic will get some action around here? Let's think . . . say, how about we discuss New Years Resolutions? I'll go first . . .

Klown: Don't carry your knife . . . or at the very least, tell Dense you're not carrying a knife.

Draad: Read and understand things before typing your reply. And for goodness sake stop using the term "whooosh" when it's painfully obvious that you have no idea in which context to use it.

Sharkbok, bluebok and other non-FR players: Why don't you play Fantasy Rugby in 2019? Don't give me the I don't have time routine . . . if you have time to post as much crap on here as you do.

Dim Sum (aka Omlett, aka Augenoffner): Don't rush back. Do what you need to do and take your time.

Ou Maaik: Do not start any topic with the words Mozart, Morne, Willem, Frans, Heyneke or Juan (or any variations of those names) in any thread in 2019.

Pakie, Ceradunce and other ou Maaik bashers: Recognise when your weapons have no effect and you're beaten.

Moffie: Stop obsessing about ou Maaik and rather talk rugby with your pal Omlett. It's the best comedy on the board.

Plum: Harden up and stop whining about refs. You might be the board's #1 chess player but you sound like Baboon-ou when you talk rugby.

Dense: Stop taking yourself so seriously all the time and stop being such a drama queen.

Justwin, ABasque, hakwa, wardad, cloudy, Crusadersfan and all our other good-natured, smart and funny Kiwi mates (many I'm forgetting): Stick around and laugh off the nationalistic posturing of Baboon-ou and other xenophobic half-wits. Many of us enjoy your company and your views.

Baboon-ou: No New Year's resolution required. You are comedy gold. Don't change a thing. Okay, maybe just one thing . . . use breath mints when necessary. You know when the situation demands it (Please!)

Apologies if I've missed your name. If you feel a bit cheated that I left you off, tell me and I'll give you my honest advice on how to instantly improve yourself in 2019.

I live to give. If you have any New Years resolutions you'd like to suggest to me, please submit them below and I will give them due consideration.

And I indicated I will continue being a pain in the wrong place in 2019.   That is what makes members react in a totally funny way.

I promise I would not start ant threads dealing with certain players on site,   I will restrict such comments to potential candidates for selection this year - and none of those mentioned by you are in fact in that group you mentioned,   

If any of the names come up in threads I will clearly state the obvious truth about that lot.      

And I indicated I will continue being a pain in the wrong place in 2019.   That is what makes members react in a totally funny way.

I promise I would not start ant threads dealing with certain players on site,   I will restrict such comments to potential candidates for selection this year - and none of those mentioned by you are in fact in that group you mentioned,   

If any of the names come up in threads I will clearly state the obvious truth about that lot.      

Moz, there are worse things in life than being overweight. 

Netso Snark!

"Agreed, better to overweight than underweight. "

Or just eat well, get in the gym and stop drinking all the beer.

Rooi, F that. I will never get over refs ruining games. How many kak decisions changed results this year? 

Way too many, yet again.

Agreed.

It's an accepted norm for a pig to be fat.

So I should stop taking myself seriously says ou Koosie.

Now there's a laugh.

Remind us again how many times you've flounced off the board? And let's not forget that with your last flounce you told everyone to F/off before you half shut the door.

But yeah right on, go ahead and tell everyone that you're cool and I'm too serious Bwhahahahahahhahahaha

Rooi

Sure, there'll always be human error. One kind of accepts that. 

As  blue says, it's the big and obvious ones that get me. 

Anyone here ever tried the carnivore diet? Basically eat nothing but meat. Problem is...no sauce, basting or anything else is allowed on the meat either. Have heard that people have had great health benefits as a result. Kinda makes sense too.

I'm thinking about going on it for four months and seeing what happens. May as well get my first heart attack out the way early.

Problem with diets like that Plum is that not everyone's bodies react in the same way. It may make certain people healthier while it may cause health problems in others, just like vegan or vegetarian diets make some people healthier while they completely mess up other people's systems. Your body will tell you if it's happy or not. Personally I just stick to a balanced diet of meat, veggies carbs and fruit. These extreme "only this" or "none of that" diets are seldom healthy or sustainable in the long run.

Agree Blue. Most of mankind have been living on a diet of meat, plants and grains for thousands of years. These extreme exclusive diets strike me as little more than fads to build commercial enterprises around (books, websites, blogs, overpriced "diet x" or "diet-y"-friendly products, etc.). Cut out processed food, deep fried stuff and as much sugar as you can and you should be fine.

At 38, i have zero need for weight loss. I dont mess around in the gym. Four times a week for ninety minutes like my life depends on it. So all good on the body fat index side of stuff.

Fortunately i developed some good habits over the years haha.

For me, wanting to try different diets is more about trying to feel more energetic, alert and just more up for life in general.

Any suggestions for that?

Fat wee rooijackass says -    We're not going to miraculously start producing unbiased, all-seeing refs with perfect judgement so get ready to have all your games ruined.

So da buffoon admits to ref bias but gets all tearful and stamps his feet in rage if anybody calls out any ref for bias. You cant make up the BS ou Rooitwit sprouts day after day.

So fat wee rooijackas could have a new years resolution stating:    i will continue to play the role of board jackass and board comic whh i do with distinction BUT given THE PASTiNG TAKEN FROM THE REDOUBTABLE BEENO i will cease my decades long attempt to win an argument against Beeno given my total lack of any succcess to date. Further i will try not to obsess to much about the said Beeno who lives rent free in my empty cranium!! Hahahhaahahhahahahahahahaha

As for all the unfortunate fatties here like rooitwit  who love to tell themselves being over weight is great - do yourself a favour and play lots of tennis.  ideally combine with weight training.

My philosophy on a healthy body is based on a three way fat attack.

1. Diet - a high protein, low carb diet is an excellent way to lose weight initially. It attacks your fatty reserves and forces your body to use it as a food source.

Portion control ... leaving the table hungry (your hunger will dissipate after 20 minuets) ... and not eating anything after 6:30pm, other than a bit of fruit or enjoying a nice cup of tea.  

As I said, it's an excellent way to get the ball rolling ... then it's just a matter of maintaining your weight daily.

Life is too damn short to live it in a constant state of torture. With a little care you can manage your body quite easily. 

Sugar is the biggest enemy and if you can, rather cut it out altogether. Honey is a far healthier replacement.    

2. Cardio - chasing your heart rate up to over 120 per minute and keeping it there for no less than 20 minutes, 3 times a week, will definitely speed up the process of weight loss. The exercise burns energy ... in other words ... is forces your body to look for sustenance ... and what better food source than your stored up fat. 

You may have to work up to that time frame at first. I know people that can't even run 100m without stopping for a breath. Madness!!

I like running the 2.4km against the clock 3 times a week ... with a nice relaxed 5km jog early on a Saturday morning. There are so many benefits that come with running ... one of which is that it he lps reduce the risk of prostate and pancreatic cancer ... as well as small doses of nitric oxide are released into the blood stream, which in turn strips any and all fatty deposits away that may have built up in your circulation. This makes for a healthier heart.

Some times you even get an endorphin rush which in my opinion is better than sex.  

There are an assortment of cardio programs to choose from. A rowing machine is an excellent option. 

3. Muscle - muscle demands a lot of nutrition, so much so that it'll even eat itself up if no sustenance is found.

Building a little muscle with weight training will not only strengthen your core but will put a lot of pressure on your fat reserves, breaking them down as a food source.

Training every other day for an hour is more than enough ... and besides, it's a lot o fun.

So ... that's my program ... diet, cardio and a little weight training.

It really is a pity that testrugby. com did away with their fantasy rugby comp. I really enjoyed it.  

Must admit ... I have struggled to get into anything else as a replacement.

Will give it a proper bash this year ...

My new year's resolution is to find a way against the "Ruy Lopez" opening ... something unique to me ... 

I much prefer mountain biking

It gets the heart pounding at 140 beats plus a minute in some cases, and it's also less of an impact on the knees, compared to what I believe running does, and I believe that it affects you badly when you hit your later years

Its also a hell of a lot more scenic unless you are trail running

A nice 30km ride is nothing for me at the moment, but I am looking to increase that this year to a 75km in March

Each to their own

Well, I have never heard anyone ever say that the endorphins that they receive from running is better than sex

It's very apparent then, that Cup Cake has never had a decent sex life

Haaaaaaaaahahahahaha!!

No doubt you've never had a rush of that sort before. I guess the only rush you've had is a sugar rush, right DumbAss. It's probably what landed you on your deathbed.

Tsk, tsk ...

Oh and there is the correct running form that prevents injuries. It's not just a matter of donning some takkies and going for a run.

Lol, I agree with that clarification Cloudy

I still maintain my sentiments though..... if CupCake prefers the rush of those running endorphins to having sex, then he has had a very shitty sex life

Poor guy.....actually..... poor wife

No doubt.... that is why our resident CupCake knows Mrs palm and her 5 daughters extremely well

Hey sweetheart, how about some nookie...… Nah...… I'm going for a run instead

Too funny..... and now we know why CC is so frustrated...... all the time.... sexually frustrated

LMFAO....

To Clarify...chemically, spicy food, sex and exercise do pretty much the same thing to the brain. 

Indian marathon runners know what life's about :)