Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Gamers, take note!

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Neil_B
09-05-09, 06:46 AM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32463904/ns/technology_and_science-games/

late
09-05-09, 07:06 AM
Fear 2 is on sale this weekend :p
Pezzle
09-05-09, 07:25 AM
:(

I'm not depressed... BUT... I am mighty Athena!

And I'm 21.

jubal117
09-05-09, 09:14 AM
Well I am a pretty hardcore gamer and I am not 35 or bummed.
Poolagoo
09-05-09, 10:54 AM
2 outta 3 ain't bad, I'm 34 and overweight , never suffered any depression though. I played World of Warcrack for about 3 years and probably gained about 30 lbs when I was playing, I think it was mostly due to staying up until 4 in the morning at the computer and munching most of the night. I haven't played in over a year and I don't miss it.
RatedZeroHero
09-05-09, 12:52 PM
I used to play games alot...

this summer I sold all systems and started biking...

I played World of Farmcraft from launch up to about a year (didn't like this game, I preferred Asheron's Call but that is another story...)

depressed? probably...but hey divorce is never good...
KrisPistofferson
09-05-09, 01:06 PM
This guy (http://theweightlifter.blogspot.com/2006/10/low-cal-6011-min-warbiking-3-months-41.html) found the answer. I copied his idea and put a stationary recumbent in my garage in front of a tv with a PS3. I play Oblivion and before I know it I've done 1-2 hours of cardio, problem solved, without the sheer boredom stationary cycling is usually associated with. Gaming is fun, but lack of exercise will make your ass grow and of course you will get depressed, but the answer isn't "you can't play games," just be a responsible adult about it.
Pezzle
09-06-09, 06:57 AM
Yeah, I like to play Dance Dance Revolution :X it's like gaming and exercise mixed together.
dlester
09-06-09, 06:59 PM
As someone who used to play EverQuest nearly every night after work, I can relate to many of the things that study concluded. I don't think I would ever have classified myself as depressed, but looking back it was very much like an addiction. I just gave it up when I had more important things in my life, so I guess it doesn't really qualify as an addiction either, but it was probably pretty close.

I prefer my cycling addiction now. It also consumes a lot of time, but at least there is a healthy side benefit. It rained all day yesterday, then let up around 6PM. I bolted out the door and got in a quick 20 miles before it started getting dark.