Is 37 too old to be able to run a full mile without stopping and also learn to swim?

Hello people, sorry for my stupid question but was hoping that someone could shed some light on my problems and struggles. First I'll tell you my body type then a little about what I'm wanting to do.I'm a 37 year old white male, 5 foot 10 at 150 pounds fully clothed! I've been at 150 for nearly 20 years so yeah I'm a small guy that can't gain weight if I wanted to! Ok so for a few weeks now I've been running everyday on my old middle school track. I drink lots of water and stretch out good before and after I run but at best I can only jog one lap before my body is killed! My chest gets so tight I can't breath and feels like my heart is going to explode out of my chest! So one lap is my max and I'm not improving at all! I can complete one mile = 4 laps when I jog the straights and walk the curves but that's it that is all my body has in it to give and it really upsets me!!!!Ok now as for the swimming part that is something I have struggled with my whole life! I have tried on and off to learn how to swim since the early 80s! Yes you read right the EARLY 80s!!!! And I cannot freaken do it at all if my life depended on it!!!! I sink like I'm made of rock no matter what I do!!!! I can't even start to float even when I take in every ounce of air I can I will still sink right to the bottom and can lay flat on the bottom of the pool! I can hold my breath for two full minutes and on a good day two and a half, I have practiced that for sometime. But I do want to make changes in my life I'm tired of being the small skinny non athletic guy that can't even get a date because no woman ever finds me physically attractive enough!!!! I want to start a new road towards an all new me! I want some muscle definition some upper body bulk be able to run a full mile and be able to freaken swim like everyone else I know!!!! And to be able to take part in and enjoy summer activities in and around the water and get over this fear of the water I've had to live with for all my life because I can't swim and would drown right away if I was to ever get in it!!!! Anyway if anyone has any tips, advice or ideaa please tell me ok? Or would you say I'm just to old and by genetics not athletic enough to physically ever be able to do any of this????

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any heathy adult should be able to jog more than 400 meters. what you are saying about your heart is a big red flag you should see a dr because im worried that you have a serious heart problem the symptoms you discrived sound like a heart attack you should see an md not yahoo answers

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• Getting ready for a hunting trip to the mountains I started running and walking 2 miles 5 days a week . I would run till I was tired and walked till I could catch my breath, then take off running again . I would finish the 2 miles every time . At first it was lots of walking and a little running . Before it was over I could run the full 2 miles . It took a very long time . The rabbits got so use to me that they just hopped out of the trail when they saw me coming .As for swimming I was taught to swim by living my face in the water and holding my breath till I got the stroke down a little . Then I learned to turn my body and face to take a breath . Good luck and good for you .
• Ok so if you can only go 1 lap today push your self to go maybe 200 feet more each day as for the swimming I highly suggest a local masters program they have all levels of swimmers don't feel intimidated to join and watch how fast you improve even if you go just three days a week.
• I'm closer to 50 than 40 and I can run much more than a mile (though I don't enjoy running) and I can swim several miles, and there are folks on my master's swim team who are double my age... so age isn't the factor here. Firstly, you should go to a doctor and have a physical before you embark on an exercize program. Tell your doctor your experience with running and have them run tests to make sure your heart and lungs are in good order.Once you get the go ahead.. yes.. when I start running I usually start with an easy 3.5 miles and my lungs hurt like crazy and my heart is pumping and I feel miserable.. and despite that, I keep running and sometimes I just feel like I'm going to throw up. The next day I feel pretty miserable too, but just a little less miserable..and it goes on like that until it becomes not so miserable and borders on enjoyable. I'm not a runner and have never grown to "love" running... but if you keep at it you will get in shape.. but it might be that running isn't for you out the gate. Maybe you want to start indoor cardio workouts on a treadmill or an elliptical. In terms of swimming, go to a YMCA and enroll in some one-on-one swim lessons with a good instructor. Your fear is probably making you rigid in the water and you're less able to get your body into positions where you can relax and float. A good instructor can work with you in relatively shallow water, teach you techniques, build your confidence and get you water safe.

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I'm a guy, and I never care much about what I eat. I'm a size 33 waist, and I'm happy that way.I love soda! But sometimes I stop drinking soda for a few days, I simply don't feel like it.Every time I stop drinking soda for a week, I lose 5 lbs.I could easily lose more weight, if I wanted, but I feel just being a size 33. I don't feel a need to be a size 32 or less.I do wonder. What is it about soda? Why do I lose weight so quickly just for not drinking it.

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Soda is horrible for you. Phase out of it slowly and then stop altogether. You are losing weight because you are no longer drinking all that sugar!Just cut out all the soft drinks. And don't switch to diet soda. It's poison.

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• Sada has many empty calories in it, because it is mostly made up of sugar, the sugar metabolizes and turn into fatty cells. When you cut out this massive sugar intake, your body adjusts and allows you to burn off fatty cells because the main source of them is cut out of your diet.
• I think it must be because you are taking in less sugar

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Anything? Special foods/drinks/work outs? I am drinking more water and drinking iced tea with lemon. I'm going to start running and walking more. I've cut out all pop that isn't diet. I'm pescetarian. I understand I have to eat healthier and exercise to lose weight, but are there any tricks or helpful hints you guys know about?

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30 min cardio 5x per weeklift heavy weights 3-4x per weekwalk an hour every dayNo soda, not even diet. Water or tea or black coffeeEvery meal has a veggieonly eat when hungry. Listen to your bodyCheat item once a week

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• if i were you id stick to water only at first there isnt really no tricks that wont come with a side effect i wouldnt recommend pills because youll gain the weight back as soon as you stop using them. mmm.. weight lose is mainly about what you consume then 15% is exercises
• SHOVING 10 BANNANAS IN MY FACE EACH DAY ALONG WITH AN ENTRE WATERMELON AND A BUNCH OF OTHER FRUITS!!!!

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I'm currently eating only 1200 calories a day, and I'm gonna do 30 minutes of cardio (just sweat 4) every 3-4 days, maybe with some walking. I'm 16, female, weigh 164 pounds and my height is 5 ft 5.5. My body (unfortunately) is pear shaped -.- Its mostly my thighs and tummy that's my main problem. So will this plan help me lose weight? And how long will it take? I really want to lose weight for college. My goal weight is 155 pounds btw

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I have an hour glass figure so i gain weight in both my lower belly and upper thighs and i know how you feel about body problem and low self confidence, something i did that surprising worked was do 100 squats every morning and night, it helped lose the annoying inside of thigh fat as well as toning the outer leg, its easy and not time consuming, plus it don't cost anything! I went from everyone looking down on my legs as heavy and struggling with jeans to everyone wanting my legs and constantly complimenting me about. But love yourself! Curvy girls are so much more attractive than sticks and bones, it might be hard to accept but its true!

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• do more leg thursts,squats and situps and a healthy diet would be great that means no sugar,sodas,juice or fried foods and junk foodsgudluck
• Try drinking hot water with a little honey and lemon mixed in. It's helps a little also. Drink lots of water during day also.

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It's Ramadan and I'm trying to lose weight, I'm wondering should I stop waking up in the morning to eat? Would that help me lose weight? I noticed that before I eat my meal, I'll be say 122 pounds, and then after my meal, I'm 124 pounds. Then I sleep and naturally in the morning I should go back down to 122. However, by eating at suhoor, it might make me wake up as more than 122. Would it help if I didn't wake up or would it make no difference? I enjoy waking up to eat, but I'm willing to stop if it's just causing me to gain weight. Thanks! :)

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You should eat suhoor for the blessings it gives, but it can also help you lose weight. By only eating once every day (Iftaar), you put your body into shock, triggering survival mode which will make your body convert any spare calories into fat. This is automatic because your body is preparing for starvation (famine) by putting away as much energy (in the form of fat) for later. Even if you wanted to lose a few pounds in Ramadan, this would probably be stopping you from doing so.Eating in the morning, even if it is only dates (or any other fruit) and water, will help to negate this shock, and will also give you more strength during the day, allowing your body to burn more calories, thus helping you to keep the weight off (and hopefully allow you to shed a few pounds). In addition, it will provide you with more nutrients, which will help to counter malnutrition. Common misconception is that malnutrition is rare in Western society, but you will find this is not true. It is one of the main reasons that a lot of Western girls are weak and frail (in comparison to other women around the world).Based on the little information you gave, I doubt that eating suhoor will cause you to gain weight. If anything, it will be more beneficial as it should give you more energy and allow you to maintain your health. Most important of all, there is great blessing in eating suhoor, as it is a Sunnah and was greatly encouraged by the prophet (SAW).

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• suhoor shud help u lose weight.
• Yes, Suhoor is unavoidable even if you take a glass of water or any light food.that is enough.
• If you fast to lose weight, your onky reward is weight loss. You don't get the blessings if your intent is anything other than submission.

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