AK L0rdoftheFLY
I hatelove this game
So I did a quick google search and I found over a dozen articles that link gaming to obesity. Its a real problem and with the most anticipated game of our lives coming out, I think its time to say something.
Resources in case you don't believe me:
http://www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk/component/content/article/1-nof-in-the-media/338-tvvideo-games-and-child-obesity.html
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2012/11/12/TV-video-games-linked-to-obesity/stories/201211120171
http://www.livestrong.com/article/376383-obesity-in-children-video-games/
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110517151253.htm
Now that we are all on the same page listen up. My nightly routine when I would play injustice would look like this:
1) Stay up late till wife went to sleep
2) Go grab a beer
3) Turn on Injustice
4) Grab 2-3 more beers
5) Go to bed
6) Wake up with not enough sleep, a mild headache and do it over again 2-3 more times that week.
Do not get me started on tournaments and how our habits get even worse. In exactly 11 days from this post, this whole process with restart and probably amplify. Recently I have taken it upon myself to be healthier and I have the support of a few other TYM members who shall be named soon.
Why am I obsessed with this you ask? Well my education revolves around this. I finished my masters degree in December 2013 in Exercise Physiology and I love gaming. Why not?
Awareness is only half the battle. You have to provide a solution so here is mine. I want to recruit people to buy into this cause by doing 3 simple things
1) Change your avatar to a gym pic or workout pic showing you being active
2) Actually be active at least 2-3 times a week or more (just do it)
3) When you play MK, remember this post and try reaching for something healthier than beer, soda, or cocaine, chips, or small babies.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are you suggesting we not play MKX as much?
- Hell no thats not what I am suggesting. Get off your ass, do SOMETHING and then go right back to it.
Is it vanity?
- Maybe a little, but I know after watching Rocky V I always find myself motivated to go straight to the gym. Maybe this will help a few people.
Is it silly?
- Absolutely. We always make fun of CDjr but he knows how important it is to exercise regularly.
Do you need to be in shape to do this?
- No way! It is just your way of "buying" in to the cause. When you get in better shape just post a new picture...or post a picture of someone else who is in shape. I don't really care.
How long do we need to do this?
- Just for 11 days till MKX as a minimum. After that keep it or change it to your main if you want.
Do I have to be shirtless?
- Lol good question. No not at all. Just be active, flex, do yoga, eat a salad even.
Now that you know who is in, its time to call out people I want to get involved...hehe
So Come on TYM, lets do this now before MKX takes our souls.
edit:
@CrimsonShadow can you perhaps move this thread for me to put it in a forum that shows up in the recent posts section? I didn't realize this wouldn't when I posted it.
@STORMS or @Juggs can you guys help me?
Resources in case you don't believe me:
http://www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk/component/content/article/1-nof-in-the-media/338-tvvideo-games-and-child-obesity.html
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2012/11/12/TV-video-games-linked-to-obesity/stories/201211120171
http://www.livestrong.com/article/376383-obesity-in-children-video-games/
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110517151253.htm
Now that we are all on the same page listen up. My nightly routine when I would play injustice would look like this:
1) Stay up late till wife went to sleep
2) Go grab a beer
3) Turn on Injustice
4) Grab 2-3 more beers
5) Go to bed
6) Wake up with not enough sleep, a mild headache and do it over again 2-3 more times that week.
Do not get me started on tournaments and how our habits get even worse. In exactly 11 days from this post, this whole process with restart and probably amplify. Recently I have taken it upon myself to be healthier and I have the support of a few other TYM members who shall be named soon.
Why am I obsessed with this you ask? Well my education revolves around this. I finished my masters degree in December 2013 in Exercise Physiology and I love gaming. Why not?
Awareness is only half the battle. You have to provide a solution so here is mine. I want to recruit people to buy into this cause by doing 3 simple things
1) Change your avatar to a gym pic or workout pic showing you being active
2) Actually be active at least 2-3 times a week or more (just do it)
3) When you play MK, remember this post and try reaching for something healthier than beer, soda, or cocaine, chips, or small babies.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are you suggesting we not play MKX as much?
- Hell no thats not what I am suggesting. Get off your ass, do SOMETHING and then go right back to it.
Is it vanity?
- Maybe a little, but I know after watching Rocky V I always find myself motivated to go straight to the gym. Maybe this will help a few people.
Is it silly?
- Absolutely. We always make fun of CDjr but he knows how important it is to exercise regularly.
Do you need to be in shape to do this?
- No way! It is just your way of "buying" in to the cause. When you get in better shape just post a new picture...or post a picture of someone else who is in shape. I don't really care.
How long do we need to do this?
- Just for 11 days till MKX as a minimum. After that keep it or change it to your main if you want.
Do I have to be shirtless?
- Lol good question. No not at all. Just be active, flex, do yoga, eat a salad even.
Lordofthefly:
Now that you know who is in, its time to call out people I want to get involved...hehe
@Decay
@flipkev
@CD jr
@HomeLee1121
I know you have been working out! Come on!
@AK Smarrgasm
You love that chick fil a so much but lets go son!
@flipkev
@CD jr
@HomeLee1121
I know you have been working out! Come on!
@AK Smarrgasm
You love that chick fil a so much but lets go son!
So Come on TYM, lets do this now before MKX takes our souls.
edit:
@CrimsonShadow can you perhaps move this thread for me to put it in a forum that shows up in the recent posts section? I didn't realize this wouldn't when I posted it.
@STORMS or @Juggs can you guys help me?
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noones gonna judge here, and what a better way to promote your health than doing it as a team with your fellow mk family 
