"Don't make excuses" - best advice ever. Fitness is well down the list of most preppers "preps", we hear lots of talk about bugging out, but most people have never even walked with a loaded rucksack, let alone carried it any distance. A better, fitter body will make getting through most potential SHTF situation a whole lot easier. One thing that you didn't mention was the productions of Endorphins that occur during exercise, often called the "happiness drug" - produced by the body when it is working hard, stressed or scared. It gives you that feeling of well being when you have just finished a stressful activity, like a strenuous walk or a workout and the feeling can last for several hours. Good video, looking forward to seeing more of this journey 💪🏼💪🏼
I ended up editing out a bit about "runner's high" but yes, exercise makes people feel so good - and as another commenter mentioned, exercise can become quite addictive for that reason! Hopefully all those with bug out bags will make the time to practice carrying them haha.
You're a fellow girvinator girly! Omg I'm doing iron now for about the 6th time, I love it! Caroline totally changed my life. You look absolutely amazing, congrats on your 1st place win 😊🏆
Well, this was an interesting video, a side of Eimear I had not realised existed. You possess an unassuming character, a quality I appreciate in a person. Your journey is very interesting, and I am glad you shared it. Fitness prep is very important, and it does need highlighting. We do not need to be going to the levels you enjoy, but pushing ourselves is a useful tool that will keep you in good stead during SHTF or just our daily lives. As you know, I have been going through a journey of my own. I am fitter, and my body is better for it. Spinal restriction is impairing growth in my legs, back, and stomach muscles, so any advice here would be appreciated. One thing concerns me, I do not believe it is just me that feels this way, however, I find myself becoming irritable when I don't exercise. Is there a fine line between exercise and addiction? Also, do you feel the same way? Kudos to you!
Thanks Josh! Yes I'm well impressed with the efforts you've been going to to look after yourself. I'm sorry I'm not able to advise (as not qualified) but can only suggest trying a private physio or chiropractor for advice if it's within your budget. And I completely understand, I can feel a bit on edge or even down on my rest days, so find that gardening is a good alternative or just getting outside :)
Super cut , very vascular with excellent definition. I don't think most appreciate just how much a life style choice or the effort and discipline it takes to get to that definition. Lowest I got was 14percent and that was even running clen on a cut , cracking effort.
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency only completed with myself, given st time was mid 40s I dropped to high intensity minimal break drop sets and pyramids, and other methods other things will discuss out of public channel lok
1st person I’ve found that does both 😮❤ we need different kind of people I the fitness community but also prepper community to ( I’m Part of the fitness side of things but love watching prepper type content to )
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency some may do but some may not. But It so nice to see someone who doesn’t follow the typical “standard” way of doing one or the other and found a way to do both or least try to. I love when people do things a little different.
That moment in your 20s when your metabolism slows and you have to start considering diet and fitness isn't a fun one. I've never liked gym workouts, but I've found it important to push my effort on day to day work so that I can continue to stay in shape, do more and never be left short when it comes to practical stamina or capability. I've stayed fit, the one area I've dropped off is long distance running and similar exercise.
Finding the kind of exercise that makes you enjoy it can be helpful (if the gym doesn't do it for you). Fair play to you for sticking with it regardless. "Health is wealth" for sure!
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency There's an expression, "farm strong" for people in agriculture or similar whose labor keep them in shape. I enjoy physical activity, but it has to accomplish something beyond building me(otherwise I get bored and uninspired). I like activities like building and taming wilderness.
Hi from the North East 😊. I used to be a really good runner 🏃♀️. I don't like the gym 😅. I have been physically unwell for about mmm let's see , since 2020 . I'm 58 and I'm just now getting more active. Slow and steady. Health and fitness are the most important things in preparation for anything. Obviously water 💧 and food goes without saying. My brother is super fit . Triathlete. Makes me sick 😫 🤒. 😆 🤣
Sorry to hear about your ill health. Fair play to you for getting more active again - slow and steady is the right attitude to avoid any set-backs. Hahaha triathlons are very cool but I can't imagine how much you'd have to train for one of those!
"Don't make excuses" - best advice ever.
Fitness is well down the list of most preppers "preps", we hear lots of talk about bugging out, but most people have never even walked with a loaded rucksack, let alone carried it any distance.
A better, fitter body will make getting through most potential SHTF situation a whole lot easier.
One thing that you didn't mention was the productions of Endorphins that occur during exercise, often called the "happiness drug" - produced by the body when it is working hard, stressed or scared. It gives you that feeling of well being when you have just finished a stressful activity, like a strenuous walk or a workout and the feeling can last for several hours.
Good video, looking forward to seeing more of this journey 💪🏼💪🏼
I ended up editing out a bit about "runner's high" but yes, exercise makes people feel so good - and as another commenter mentioned, exercise can become quite addictive for that reason! Hopefully all those with bug out bags will make the time to practice carrying them haha.
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency Most will plan to , but get overtaken by the constant need to pack and repack it as they get new gear 🙂
You're a fellow girvinator girly! Omg I'm doing iron now for about the 6th time, I love it! Caroline totally changed my life. You look absolutely amazing, congrats on your 1st place win 😊🏆
Aw amazing, well done! Caroline’s plans are so good! Def something I’d go back to if I didn’t have a coach 🙂 And thank you!
Well, this was an interesting video, a side of Eimear I had not realised existed. You possess an unassuming character, a quality I appreciate in a person. Your journey is very interesting, and I am glad you shared it. Fitness prep is very important, and it does need highlighting. We do not need to be going to the levels you enjoy, but pushing ourselves is a useful tool that will keep you in good stead during SHTF or just our daily lives. As you know, I have been going through a journey of my own. I am fitter, and my body is better for it. Spinal restriction is impairing growth in my legs, back, and stomach muscles, so any advice here would be appreciated. One thing concerns me, I do not believe it is just me that feels this way, however, I find myself becoming irritable when I don't exercise. Is there a fine line between exercise and addiction? Also, do you feel the same way? Kudos to you!
Thanks Josh! Yes I'm well impressed with the efforts you've been going to to look after yourself. I'm sorry I'm not able to advise (as not qualified) but can only suggest trying a private physio or chiropractor for advice if it's within your budget. And I completely understand, I can feel a bit on edge or even down on my rest days, so find that gardening is a good alternative or just getting outside :)
"BRINGING THE GOLD THIS YEAR" Need to get you some Amped Nutrition Protein before you start prep ;) Your Awesome. Keep it up.
Haha, thanks Mike, fingers crossed ;) Yes still need to try!
Oh I meant to say, if your no dig raised beds we're washing away, use heavy mulch. It really works 💪 😊good luck and good for you 👍
Oh cool, I'll have to look into that! The horse manure has stayed in one place quite well thankfully. And thank you!
Super cut , very vascular with excellent definition. I don't think most appreciate just how much a life style choice or the effort and discipline it takes to get to that definition. Lowest I got was 14percent and that was even running clen on a cut , cracking effort.
Takes crazy commitment but a fab challenge (mental and physical!) - yes def need to quiz you on your strength-training past, if you competed, etc.
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency only completed with myself, given st time was mid 40s I dropped to high intensity minimal break drop sets and pyramids, and other methods other things will discuss out of public channel lok
@@Scottishprepper73 amazing, fair play 💪 look forward to hearing more offline!
1st person I’ve found that does both 😮❤ we need different kind of people I the fitness community but also prepper community to ( I’m
Part of the fitness side of things but love watching prepper type content to )
Oh cool! Thought that fitness folk might find it weird that I'm into prepping and prepper folk might find it weird I'm into bikini bodybuilding haha.
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency some may do but some may not. But It so nice to see someone who doesn’t follow the typical “standard” way of doing one or the other and found a way to do both or least try to. I love when people do things a little different.
That moment in your 20s when your metabolism slows and you have to start considering diet and fitness isn't a fun one. I've never liked gym workouts, but I've found it important to push my effort on day to day work so that I can continue to stay in shape, do more and never be left short when it comes to practical stamina or capability. I've stayed fit, the one area I've dropped off is long distance running and similar exercise.
Finding the kind of exercise that makes you enjoy it can be helpful (if the gym doesn't do it for you). Fair play to you for sticking with it regardless. "Health is wealth" for sure!
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency There's an expression, "farm strong" for people in agriculture or similar whose labor keep them in shape. I enjoy physical activity, but it has to accomplish something beyond building me(otherwise I get bored and uninspired). I like activities like building and taming wilderness.
@@LucidPluto Great expression 🙂 And bonus if your physical activities can accomplish multiple things at the same time!
Hi from the North East 😊. I used to be a really good runner 🏃♀️. I don't like the gym 😅. I have been physically unwell for about mmm let's see , since 2020 . I'm 58 and I'm just now getting more active. Slow and steady. Health and fitness are the most important things in preparation for anything. Obviously water 💧 and food goes without saying. My brother is super fit . Triathlete. Makes me sick 😫 🤒. 😆 🤣
Sorry to hear about your ill health. Fair play to you for getting more active again - slow and steady is the right attitude to avoid any set-backs. Hahaha triathlons are very cool but I can't imagine how much you'd have to train for one of those!
@@StrivingforSelfSufficiency constantly
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