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Topic: RE: Totally Offtopic; please enlighten me!
Rugby players stick to very tight rules about how and when they can tackle. And from the little I know about American football, I THINK they can tackle people at any time (is that right?) in rugby, you can only tackle the person holding the ball. So there may be fewer overall tackles.
In the scrum, serious injuries used to be quite frequent but nowadays the referee wathces very closely to make sure the scrum doesn't collapse.
Any infringements of the rules result in sending off the pitch for 10 mins.
I love rugby! But never watch soccer!
Kate
Rugby players stick to very tight rules about how and when they can tackle. And from the little I know about American football, I THINK they can tackle people at any time (is that right?) in rugby, you can only tackle the person holding the ball. So there may be fewer overall tackles.
In the scrum, serious injuries used to be quite frequent but nowadays the referee wathces very closely to make sure the scrum doesn't collapse.
Any infringements of the rules result in sending off the pitch for 10 mins.
I love rugby! But never watch soccer!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: Totally Offtopic; please enlighten me!
You're right, it certainly doesn't look very gentlemanly! Thanks for the reply--that really makes a lot of sense.
Topic: RE: Totally Offtopic; please enlighten me!
My brother used to play a high level of rugby - yes plenty of them are older - we term it as a gentlemens sport (goodness knows why when it's so rough) but also a lot of the youngsters just look old because of all the battering lol!
Also there are strict rules on tackling, I believe it has to be below the waist, so tend to get more leg injuries. Also you can only tackle someone who is holding the ball (I think), which means a lot less occurance of tackling.
Hope that helps
Amy
Also there are strict rules on tackling, I believe it has to be below the waist, so tend to get more leg injuries. Also you can only tackle someone who is holding the ball (I think), which means a lot less occurance of tackling.
Hope that helps
Amy
Topic: Totally Offtopic; please enlighten me!
I just saw a photo of a rugby team in action and I was surprised to see that the players were all much older (not in their early twenties) than the major league football players I see in the US. Plus, they were all virtually unprotected from impacts and hits, while the teams here are padded from top to bottom and still wind up with terrible injuries.
Why do the UK players play unprotected? What is it about the game of rugby or soccer (and I know these guys play ROUGH!) or the way it is played that doesn't leave the players suffering from concussions, etc.? We seldom go an entire season in American football without seeing some poor young player totally incapacitated from a brain concussion, or a neck or back injury.
Whatever it is, I'd really like to learn why. It breaks my heart to see these young men injured for life when they are so padded and protected, yet Rugby players aren 't padded up and seem to play for years longer than the NFL.
Just curious.
Thanks,
Why do the UK players play unprotected? What is it about the game of rugby or soccer (and I know these guys play ROUGH!) or the way it is played that doesn't leave the players suffering from concussions, etc.? We seldom go an entire season in American football without seeing some poor young player totally incapacitated from a brain concussion, or a neck or back injury.
Whatever it is, I'd really like to learn why. It breaks my heart to see these young men injured for life when they are so padded and protected, yet Rugby players aren 't padded up and seem to play for years longer than the NFL.
Just curious.
Thanks,
Topic: RE: Where do you get protein drinks from and which do you guys find best
Hi Binty,
I don't normally take protein supplements and my surgeon didn't feel it was necessary at this point. He suggested chicken, fish and skimmed milk would give me pretty much what I need.
(Had that conversation with him after trying protein bars with adverse effect (see other post LOL).)
Have to admit tho, there's a "Juice Boost" kiosk in the mall - they make some fabulous fruit smoothies and can add a protein to the mix. Yummy and the fruit sugar is well tolerated by me (unlike refined sugar which causes dumping for me). Wonderful treats these are!
I don't normally take protein supplements and my surgeon didn't feel it was necessary at this point. He suggested chicken, fish and skimmed milk would give me pretty much what I need.
(Had that conversation with him after trying protein bars with adverse effect (see other post LOL).)
Have to admit tho, there's a "Juice Boost" kiosk in the mall - they make some fabulous fruit smoothies and can add a protein to the mix. Yummy and the fruit sugar is well tolerated by me (unlike refined sugar which causes dumping for me). Wonderful treats these are!
Topic: RE: First post - Protein
Oh, yes, I recall this being really tough at first - my pouch didn't seem t know when it was full until a good 8-10 weeks out I think.
I try to make plate portions slightly smaller than my fist (better than carrying an egg around ;-) - once chewed it generally seems to be the right amount for me. This would be less for "coarse" things like meats, turkey, chicken, etc.
I try to make plate portions slightly smaller than my fist (better than carrying an egg around ;-) - once chewed it generally seems to be the right amount for me. This would be less for "coarse" things like meats, turkey, chicken, etc.
Topic: Where do you get protein drinks from and which do you guys find best
Lots of people seem to have trouble getting enough protein post op - so i was thinking of getting some protein drinks to help. My hospital (the hospital group) do sell them, but i'm betting they're prob a little expensive and i also want to find a good one that is pallatable. Any ideas
Topic: RE: Tell us about you!
Hi, i'm Amy, UK born and bred, currently living in Northants. I'm having a rny bypass on tthe 12th Feb 2010 - self funded as my doctors view on my weight was to quote "you just need to eat less and exercise more" - I never thought of that, did you???
I weigh 300lbs wear a size 28/30(uk) and am 5ft 4ins (was 5'5" until nurse put me right on my assesment visit - booo hissss)
I suffer from aches and pains, especially in hips where the doc is saying arthritis - but other than that mother nature has been soooooooooooooo kind as i have no other associated problems, normal blood pressure, cholesterol, heart function etc etc etc
The UK forums just seem to post discussion topics, I came to OH because I wanted to read peoples profiles and blogs, and I've become addicted to the before and after pictures. I'm desperately trying to make it all sink in as my mouth says I'm gonna be slim, but I just can't see it - all my head will actually let me see is that I'm about to lose my very faithful and long serving best friend (fine dining), and that I've failed at everyother attempt, so I'll probably be the person that somehow manages to find a way round this!!!!!
On saying that, I am actually usually a very positive person, I just need to get started and I'm looking for support on UK products and shopping etc.
XXX
I weigh 300lbs wear a size 28/30(uk) and am 5ft 4ins (was 5'5" until nurse put me right on my assesment visit - booo hissss)
I suffer from aches and pains, especially in hips where the doc is saying arthritis - but other than that mother nature has been soooooooooooooo kind as i have no other associated problems, normal blood pressure, cholesterol, heart function etc etc etc
The UK forums just seem to post discussion topics, I came to OH because I wanted to read peoples profiles and blogs, and I've become addicted to the before and after pictures. I'm desperately trying to make it all sink in as my mouth says I'm gonna be slim, but I just can't see it - all my head will actually let me see is that I'm about to lose my very faithful and long serving best friend (fine dining), and that I've failed at everyother attempt, so I'll probably be the person that somehow manages to find a way round this!!!!!
On saying that, I am actually usually a very positive person, I just need to get started and I'm looking for support on UK products and shopping etc.
XXX
Topic: Annoying food companies and stupid labelling
So I need to up my fibre (thanks so much post-op constipation!) but I am not a big fan of prunes/dates etc. So I figure I'll check out cereal bars.
I swear I must have wasted almost 1/2 hour staring at backs of packets. All the ones that advertised high fibre were not the highest. Managed to find one by Weetabix that has 7.1g of fibre. More than the Kellog's High Protein bar at only 5g.
Why cant they just be honest! Maybe say "reasonable amount of fibre"
I swear I must have wasted almost 1/2 hour staring at backs of packets. All the ones that advertised high fibre were not the highest. Managed to find one by Weetabix that has 7.1g of fibre. More than the Kellog's High Protein bar at only 5g.
Why cant they just be honest! Maybe say "reasonable amount of fibre"
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