How about them?

You will see just as many people exercising in the UK as you will here.

On hot days everywhere will be deserted except for the air conditioned shopping malls and fast food places.

There are far fewer walking trails here as there is very limited access to the countryside.

The place is no different in terms of levels of obesity and idleness.

BTW what i said was totally tongue in cheek.

I exercise more in Aus (fact)
I'm here in UK on hols (so drinking and eating more than i should)

But theres something about Aus that makes me eat more heathily and get out more

Stu

I am healthier now, since I found out that my body reacts badly to Chocolate, Alcohol, rich food, etc etc, and I have now cut out these 'awful' things in life.

My body feels much healthier, but...... now, without those pleasures of life... I am suicidal

The doctor suggested walking more to compensate for lack of good food in life...

and Brisbane Walking Trails

I have become less active since living in OZ. In NZ I used to ride to work and back on a 10 speed. Wouldn't dream of trying that in ANY capital city here...too damn dangerous! Also far too hot to do much exercise. I mainly just walk if it's not like 40c or pissing down with rain in winter.

My life is not really different and I eat much the same as I did in the UK. However I may not be healthier but I suffer less with my health than I did simply because the climate suits my body better than the UK climate did.

Excellent link ABCD.

That's what I mean. Hoping to do lots of that when over there.

Anyone done any of those trails?

Are there also good cycling trails/routes which don't conflict with traffic?

I see there are biking trails too.

Really good cycling here. It's hugely popular and the tracks are pretty good. Road cycling is insanely dangerous unless in a group, on the roads. Get out in the early morning. I did a 80k in the afternoon and lost 4 kgs!!! Until I refuelled with water

You drank 4 litres of water!

Fab. Thanks. I'm really looking forward to good cycling (off road).

Well I have to say I have never been sicker in my life but that would have happened in the UK to, just happen to have happened here, and to be honest I think It would have taken much longer to find out in UK, mainly due to my working in the hospital here and it getting picked up inadvertently, totally unexpected. Up side is I am glad I was here cause I wouldnt have got visa otherwise. My treatment has been fab, all bulk billed, neuro appts, MRIs (several full brain and spine), ophthalmologist etc etc and results pretty much within 2 days (MRIs I get to take home that day, bloody heavy too, big brain).

Normal everyday stuff like coughs and colds I never really got before and still dont, same for gastro bugs etc.

Tend to eat better but thats cause there isnt so much pre made stuff so make our own food from scratch and my hubby has discovered a love of cooking and I am embracing this.

Hubby has psoriasis which he has treatment for here all free and upto 3 times a week, free sunbed suntan all year round (strictly monitored) and he also has to take methatrixate. His treatment has been soooo much better than he received in UK.

I think if I hadnt have had the major health problem, life would have been much healthier for us, but thems the breaks.

Jo

Over the rest of the day! There are some good events in QLD too, and lots of clubs, so no problems finding a peleton to ride with. Not sure about mountain biking though....

Sorry to hear you've had it so rough. I really hope things improve for you all soon.

All the best, keep your chin up xxx Have a good xmas.

I am waiting to experience the stress diet of our intial move - last year I lost quite a lot of weight to just have my daughter help me pile it back on.

I am one of many who in the UK find the winter weather hard, have SAD and I find the grey, wet, cold weather bad enough but snow (ughhhhh).
Even prior to heart condition I tended to do less in winter and get a bit down and eat more :$ as much as I didn't want to it was like a vicious circle.
Now I do find it hard to excercise as such anytime of the year as I get so tired so quickly, but the warm weather does really help me feel more motivated and providing I can get my arse in gear and work out a routine of balance so I don't get too tired perhaps I will have a healthier lifestyle in Oz.
Hubby certainly trimmed down in the months he spent out there !!!

I think it strongly depends on the individual and what you're lifestyle is like

Brisbane has some great off road bike tracks to ride to work. I ride to work every day mostly on bike tracks and they have heaps of cyclists, walkers, joggers, electric bicycles, jogger strollers and assorted weird equipment. The city centre has a large bike centre and some of the new offices are getting them too. My new office building will have a bike centre with 240 secure bike racks, 10 showers and towel service all free...

It barely rains in winter in Brisbane so that's not an issue - just have to dodge afternoon storms in summer. If you leave for work before 8 it is not that hot so no big issue with heat or cold for riding.

The city is currently planning an inner city bike service where tourists and locals can grab a bike for a fee and drop off at another station - just like we've all seen in other cities around the world. The good thing is the annual charge for locals is a pittance so I could grab a free bike near home and drop it off at work if my bike is in the shop - all looking good for a more cycle friendly future

Cycling here is awesome if you plan it!