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A friend of mine told me a story he heard about a depressed obese man who started running in hopes of killing himself. But he didn't die, he ended up losing weight and pulling out of the depression. Supposed to be an uplifting tale, anyone heard of this or have links?
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seems total bs,
great imagination
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Similar story to Dean Karnazes...gives up running at age 14, then when he turned thirty he left the bar that night after celerating with friends and ran all night long. Changed his whole life. Became "ultramarathon man." I don't think he was obese though.
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I would have been dead last year if this was true. I thought for sure by the time I could run a 1/2 marathon I would be lean, nope. Just a clydesdale in good condition.
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A friend of mine told me a story he heard about a depressed obese man who started running in hopes of killing himself. But he didn't die, he ended up losing weight and pulling out of the depression. Supposed to be an uplifting tale, anyone heard of this or have links?
All the endorphins produced from running would definitely make a huge improvement in lowering depression. It sounds like he actually got his life back.
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A friend of mine told me a story he heard about a depressed obese man who started running in hopes of killing himself. But he didn't die, he ended up losing weight and pulling out of the depression. Supposed to be an uplifting tale, anyone heard of this or have links?
the person telling your friend the story mightg have confused the "running" part with fasting.
This article in Harpers talks about an obese man who decided to starve himself to death and stopped eating and instead found that his depression went away and of course he lost a ton of weight
Here is a link to the article and it's really fascinating what the effects of a fast can have on the human body, especially it's effects on blood pressure and also for people who are undergoing chemo/radiation
http://www.colorado.edu/eeb/courses/buchwald/1040/hrap_files/Starving.pdf
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the person telling your friend the story mightg have confused the "running" part with fasting.
This article in Harpers talks about an obese man who decided to starve himself to death and stopped eating and instead found that his depression went away and of course he lost a ton of weight
Here is a link to the article and it's really fascinating what the effects of a fast can have on the human body, especially it's effects on blood pressure and also for people who are undergoing chemo/radiation
http://www.colorado.edu/eeb/courses/buchwald/1040/hrap_files/Starving.pdf
I am pretty sure it was running but thats still a great story you posted. I agree lots of benefits of fasting. Even going into ketosis helps with a lot of these health issues.
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In college I wrote a paper around 1979 that discussed that. He was a middle age man trying to commit suicide by running after suffering two heart attacks. He wanted to make it look like an accident. Shocked he didn't die he ran to exhaustion every day. At the end of the week his depression was lifting and he started feeling good again. Of course, no one recommends this approach to fitness. The film was "Run Dick, Run Jane" (Texas, N.B.T; N.D.)
In rehab for heart surgery patients they make the heart patient do some form of cardio. People have died doing cardio but it has prevented way more heart attacks than it has caused. Many heart attacks occur during sleep but no one recommends giving up sleeping cause you can have a heart attack.
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I would have been dead last year if this was true. I thought for sure by the time I could run a 1/2 marathon I would be lean, nope. Just a clydesdale in good condition.
Same with me. I ran my first half marathon last year and told myself I'd be in the best shape of my life at 30. I didn't take into account the slowdown in metabolism from 22 to 30 so I didn't get ripped. I put on a few lbs here lately because I haven't been regular in the gym, but ran a 10k yesterday with no running in 6 months and beat an hour. It's a start, and I'll probably get to it again. Felt great mentally, but ache today. I'm 6'4" and 235 so I guess I'm a Clydesdale.
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congrats. I had to back off of the longer runs just because my knees started hurting. I run 6 mi every sat morn and a couple 3 milers during the week. I thought I was in decent condition until I started a boxing fitness class, almost threw up the first night. :D
i think that really intense cardio is more effective for me but damn my joints hurt from hitting shit for an hour.
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Sometimes doing cardio at to low an intensity level isn't to effective for fat loss. I have a buddy who was telling me he ran 4 to 10 miles a day getting ready for the NY marathon a couple of years ago. He ran the marathon and saw him soon after. I haven't seen him in years and he looked chubby. I thought is this the same guy who runs 4 to 10 miles and does marathons? I ran with him for a 4 mile run and he couldn't keep up. Apparently when he "runs" he does a little shuffle step jog. I told him he would lose more weight if he would just run 2 miles at a time but really push the pace instead of his super low intensity 4 to 10 miles.
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Sometimes doing cardio at to low an intensity level isn't to effective for fat loss. I have a buddy who was telling me he ran 4 to 10 miles a day getting ready for the NY marathon a couple of years ago. He ran the marathon and saw him soon after. I haven't seen him in years and he looked chubby. I thought is this the same guy who runs 4 to 10 miles and does marathons? I ran with him for a 4 mile run and he couldn't keep up. Apparently when he "runs" he does a little shuffle step jog. I told him he would lose more weight if he would just run 2 miles at a time but really push the pace instead of his super low intensity 4 to 10 miles.
For a Bodybuilder there is no need to run more than 3-5 miles at a good pace. I agree with your post.
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working out does solve msot problems
people are depressed when they arent coming enuf
when you workout u sleep and relax and get better looking
eventually you get laid more, and body feels great afrer coming
problems gone!!
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you can also run suicides
like in basketball camp
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Similar story to Dean Karnazes...gives up running at age 14, then when he turned thirty he left the bar that night after celerating with friends and ran all night long. Changed his whole life. Became "ultramarathon man." I don't think he was obese though.
Crazy!
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Sometimes doing cardio at to low an intensity level isn't to effective for fat loss. I have a buddy who was telling me he ran 4 to 10 miles a day getting ready for the NY marathon a couple of years ago. He ran the marathon and saw him soon after. I haven't seen him in years and he looked chubby. I thought is this the same guy who runs 4 to 10 miles and does marathons? I ran with him for a 4 mile run and he couldn't keep up. Apparently when he "runs" he does a little shuffle step jog. I told him he would lose more weight if he would just run 2 miles at a time but really push the pace instead of his super low intensity 4 to 10 miles.
good post
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I didn't hear any story which you are saying but its looking interesting.. I think its a best way for those who are really fat and wan't to reduce body weight and fat. They should try a running suicide, at least it helps to reduce weight (http://www.garciniacambogia-australia.com.au/benefits-of-garcinia-cambogia) and fat and if luckily the they got success in that suicide then its more good. Lolxx..
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I don't think running for whole day, would lead to weight loss. Every person has different body structure, things which works for someone not necessary to work others. Focus on balanced diet and workout plan.
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I don't think running for whole day, would lead to weight loss. Every person has different body structure, things which works for someone not necessary to work others. Focus on balanced diet and workout plan.
It works if you run AWAY from the buffet.
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when I was fat, and tried to run... I always got shinsplints before I got winded.
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A friend of mine told me a story he heard about a depressed obese man who started running in hopes of killing himself. But he didn't die, he ended up losing weight and pulling out of the depression. Supposed to be an uplifting tale, anyone heard of this or have links?
Forward to Shizzo ASAP
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I am pretty sure it was running but thats still a great story you posted. I agree lots of benefits of fasting. Even going into ketosis helps with a lot of these health issues.
I haven't heard either of these stories, but I agree that fasting is more effective than running when it's about fat lose. Anyway both helps those who suffer from depression. Our bodies produce endorphins when running.
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it's totally unsustainable way of things from medical perspective
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working out does solve msot problems
people are depressed when they arent coming enuf
when you workout u sleep and relax and get better looking
eventually you get laid more, and body feels great afrer coming
problems gone!!
My body is coming along slowly but nicely. I'd get laid more and cum enough if I could still cum. Unfortunately, prostate cancer and surgery took that joy away.
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heres my experience, when i was a kid i had alot of problems with my feet genetic, problems, everytime i ran i was in pain.
so basically i gave up the notion i could ever run.
i had been doing a ton of cardio for monthes at my gym, bike treadmill, precor
well 6 weeks ago im like im going to try running. it was hard as hell at first running is a different beast. but slowly and surely
i built my endurance up , i now do about 4 miles per day depending how i feel i love it. running does get you hyped. but starting out
its a guy if you never did it before. i can see how people would give up
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Has anyone had any success with alternate running/walking. I have lots of trouble with my knees and shins, but find that if I run for 30 or 40 seconds then walk or stop for 10 seconds and repeat this for an extended period it works good.
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Has anyone had any success with alternate running/walking. I have lots of trouble with my knees and shins, but find that if I run for 30 or 40 seconds then walk or stop for 10 seconds and repeat this for an extended period it works good.
I've been leery of running ever since having knee surgery. For this reason, I stick to other forms of cardio, such as, using the treadmill to set the incline and speed which is merely a fact walk. I also feel comfortable using either the upright stationary bike or the recumbent bike. I'd bicycle around town too, but where I live it a steep incline in one direction and a steep decline in the other. Either way, I am not up for riding on hills yet. Perhaps the best substitute running machine at the gym is the elliptical. It is no stress on the knees, back and internal organs, while it recreated the movement of running. What I miss most about running outside is the feeling of being free.
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I've been leery of running ever since having knee surgery. For this reason, I stick to other forms of cardio, such as, using the treadmill to set the incline and speed which is merely a fact walk. I also feel comfortable using either the upright stationary bike or the recumbent bike. I'd bicycle around town too, but where I live it a steep incline in one direction and a steep decline in the other. Either way, I am not up for riding on hills yet. Perhaps the best substitute running machine at the gym is the elliptical. It is no stress on the knees, back and internal organs, while it recreated the movement of running. What I miss most about running outside is the feeling of being free.
I prefer the treadmill over outside because on the treadmill when you go a distance you can just get off. When you go a distance outside you still have to go back to where you came from. I'd like to find one of those old school stairmasters, those were my favorites
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Hi, im just asking this question because im not sure if this is true or not and im in a curious mood. haha. but if someone knew i was going to commit suicide and tried to stop me but couldnt would they go to jail for it?
Thanks
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Hi, im just asking this question because im not sure if this is true or not and im in a curious mood. haha. but if someone knew i was going to commit suicide and tried to stop me but couldnt would they go to jail for it?
Thanks
why?
i guess the person wouldn't go to jail even if they knew and didn't try to stop you