Staying fit in an IT world

My facts:

• I study computer science
• I work as a student programmer and a consultant
• I spend most of my free time hacking around on personal coding projects

I.e. I spend most of my time in front of the computer. I must be fat? No, but I do have a six-pack on my stomach :)

How I do it

Exercise

One time in the morning (or during the day) and one time in the evening I do following:

• 30 push-ups
• 30 push-ups for the chest
• 20 situps
• 15 situps for the left side
• 15 situps for the right side
• General exercises for the back, neck and legs

This takes around 10 minutes. So I spend around 20 minutes on this everyday. When I do my exercise I give it the full blow - - being sloppy wont gain any muscles! When I do the push-ups or sit-ups I keep pushing my self until I know I can't do any more - and at that stage I do 5 or 10 more. That's the way to do it :)

I also run around 2 times a week. I run around 5 km (or something similar).

Doing some sport

I play soccer at least 2 times pr. week.

I don't overeat

I eat around 5 times a day and it's small portions. I only overeat if I really like the food [like moms Bosnian food... ;)]

No diets for me

I never do diets, but I like to eat healthy. I seldom drink soft drinks - I mostly drink pure water. When I eat I always drink water.

Tips for you

• Exercise everyday. Do it in your home or in the gym. In the home you can do push-ups, sit-ups, etc.... You could also run, swim or bicycle. Remember that when you do your exercise you must give yourself 100%. Being sloppy is a waste of time.
• Do some sport - everything goes, and I am pretty sure you can find a physical sport that you like.
• Eat often pr. day. Eat small portions. This way there isn't a chance that you will overeat (i.e. take more food than you actually need).
• Don't drink soft-drinks. Drink pure water.
• Diets are BAD since they disturb your body. It's much better to have a healthy life-style.
• Fast-food, chocolate etc. is ok once in a while, but don't do it everyday. If you have a problem with sweet-stuff, then don't buy it when you go shopping.

Remember that good physical shape takes some effort and a lot of time. If you follow my tips you will begin to see some real results after 3 months or so.

What you will gain in return? Healthier body, more energy to live your life, better self-esteem, a great body and maybe a girlfriend :)

I hope you found my tips useful. Happy body-hacking :)