Joke of the Day! I couldn't resist!

A French doctor says 'Medicine in my country is so advanced that we can take
a kidney out of one man, put it in another, and have him looking for work
in six weeks..'
A German doctor says 'That is nothing; we can take a lung out of one person,
put it in another, and have him looking for work in four weeks.
The Russian doctor says 'In my country, medicine is so advanced that we can
take half a heart out of one person, put it in another, and have them both
looking for work in two weeks.'
An American doctor, not to be outdone, says 'You guys are way behind. We
recently took a man with no brains out of Illinois , put him in the White
House, and now half the country is looking for work.'

Review of "Terminator!" It kicks serious ASS!

I never pay attention to film critics. They are so critical of quality action movies and so forgiving and pay upteen compliments to girlie flicks, boring dramas and gay-themed films. Yes, that's right, gay-themed bullshit like that movie based on Truman Capote last year. Who in Hell went to see that panzy movie? Or "Shakespeare in Love," Or "Brokeback Mountain," give me a break! Those fudge-packing film critics love that horrid crap!
Anyway, I saw the new "Terminator" flick this weekend and the film rocks! It is pure action from start to finish and it's the best 4th film in a series that I've ever seen. Not too many are. Remember the fourth Star Wars flick? I don't. Remember Rambo 4? I don't. Even Rocky 4, who did he fight? Hell if I know. This 4th Terminator is not one you'll forget.

The Tiger Is Gone From My Husband

The tiger is gone from my husband and he is not interested in my body to make romantic intimate love and will not touch me. His testosterone levels are normal. He can get ready ok to perform and make intimate love and he says he is not cheating. He says he is just tired for love making but, finds energy to do all his hobbies.

What is wrong with me? I am not ugly, I get hit on all the time by men of all ages, even 20 year olds, I am 35. I am very clean about my body. I am not inhibited sexually and have told him that I would try anything he wants. Continue to Post....

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Aggressive (but VERY Effective!) fat loss diet

This fat loss diet is very similar to Dave Palumbo's recommended diet (http://www.davepalumbo.com/ or http://www.speciesnutrition.com/) , with a slight modification or two. Nonetheless it is very effective as it keeps insulin levels very low and very steady. This diet is absent of any fluctuations in blood glucose levels and therefore your body is constantly using bodyfat as your main fuel source:

For Men:
Meal 1: 3-4 whole eggs + 2 extra egg whites, 2 servings of sugar-free metamucil (in H20)
Meal 2: 35-40 grams of Whey Protein, 3 Fish Oil capsules (1,000 mg per cap), 1 tbsp. peanut butter...1/4 cup of raw nuts can substitute peanut butter (as a convenience)
Meal 3: 8 oz. of grilled chicken or 1 can of Tuna, 2 servings of broccoli or green beans, 1/4 oz of raw nuts -OR- 1/3 of an avacado
Meal 4: repeat meal #2
Meal 5: 8 oz. of lean beef, salmon or other fish, atop mixed green salad, olive oil/vinegar dressing
Meal 6: *optional, if hungry near bedtime), 20-25 grams of whey protein, 1 tbsp. peanut butter

**Women, same diet but 1/2 the serving of men, only 4 oz. of meats, 2 whole eggs instead of 4, 1/2 tbsp of peanut better, etc.

Notice anything about this diet? It is absent of any starchy-type carbohydrates, no rice, potatoes, bread or pasta, no fruit, only meat, eggs, nuts and veggies. This is about as natural a diet as you can get, also it is very high in protein and fat (good fats no doubt). This macronutrient breakdown maintain stable blood sugar levels and inhibits the body's ability to store fat.
After 2 full weeks on this diet you are allowed 1 cheat meal per week. This cheat meal can consist of anything, have pizza and a Dr. Pepper, or steak, a baked potato and dessert, or whatever you like, but only one meal like this and do not gorge yourself!

NOTE: I recommend visiting http://www.speciesnutrition.com/ as I am about to become a distributor of the products. These are products that are the highest in quality, and products I truly I believe in. The owner Dave Palumbo is the most knowledgeable fitness professional I know, having completed three years of Medical School in the state of NY, Dave is the real deal! My two favorite products, the ones I will be carrying are: the Whey Isolate protein, the Omega capsules and the Fiber supplement. The Macadamia Nut Oil is the very best choice of cooking oil.

Teeth care

1. Brush your teeth once / twice a day prior to sleeping using a medium tooth brush.

2. Massage your gums once a day with your finger for one minute.

3. Avoid using abrasive tooth powders, salt, tobacco, etc. for cleaning the teeth.

4. Avoid use of any other person’s tooth brush.

5. Change your tooth brush atleast once every 90 days.

6. Use dental floss for removing food particles, avoid the use of pins, etc.

7. Do not smoke, use tobacco, chew gum, eat chocolate, candy etc.

8. Eat plenty of crunchy fresh vegetables and fruit.

9. In case of irregular, sharp, broken teeth, contact your dentist.

10. Do not apply medicine without consulting your doctor.

11. In case of tooth ache, gum bleeding, ulcers of the gum and cheek, white patches, etc., consult your dentist.

12. Dental check every six months; especially for growing children is essential.

The Plank: your new favorite workout

Unlike a traditional sit-up, the plank works not only your external abdominal muscles, but also internal abdominal muscles - often referred to as your core stabilizers. Strong internal abdominal muscles assist in better posture, improved balance, a healthy back and, of course, a flatter stomach.

As with any exercises, it's important to begin with a strong understanding of the fundamentals. In this case, the fundamentals are the basic plank and the iso-plank, also known as the modified plank. To do a basic plank start on your hands and knees. Engage your abdominal and glute muscles. Align your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. One at a time, extend your legs so that your body weight is supported by your hands and feet. You are now in the plank position. Keep your abdominal and glute muscles tight. By keeping your abdominal muscles tight, you avoid movement of your hips towards the floor. Also, be sure that your spine stays straight all the way through your neck. A common tendency is to drop the head and hips to relax the abdominal muscles. This places stress on your back and diminishes the returns of your abdominal workout. Hold in the plank position for as long as you can maintain proper form. Rest by returning to your hands and knees. Repeat the exercise.

The iso-plank can be just as effective for your abdominal muscles, while placing less emphasis on upper body strength. To do an iso-plank lie on your stomach. Align your elbows under your shoulders. Engage your abdominal and glute muscles to pull your body off the ground so that you are resting on your elbows and toes. To avoid stress on your back keep your neck and hips in line with your spine. Hold the iso-plank for as long as you can maintain proper form. Repeat the exercise.

Movements can be added to the plank and iso-plank to make the positions more difficult, to challenge abdominal stabilizing muscles and to use a wider range of muscles. My personal favorite plank variation exercise combines the plank and the iso-plank to engage core stabilizers and increase upper body strength and agility. In this abdominal exercise you move from the plank position to the iso-plank position and back as quickly as possible. Always continue to maintain proper form in compound exercises.

Concentrate on keeping your abdominal and glute muscles engaged. As the name of this abdominal exercise suggests, your body should have a straight alignment. Don't let your hips drop (or rise) and keep your neck in-line with your spine. Good form is the key to a successful plank workout.

Resources:

Len Kravitz, Ph.D, Super Abs Resource Manual, c 1998,
http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/abdominal.html

latest P90X review, right and wrong

As my readers know I have been praising as well as faithfully following the P90X program. As a disclaimer the workout is not for beginners. It is very intense and heavily involves calisthenics using your bodyweight in exercises such as pull-ups, chin-ups and various forms of pushups. Does the program work? You bet it does! In fact it worked so well I have lost too much weight!
You see, I was already lean to begin with and tried the program out so that I could honestly review it, as well as add variety to my workout program. I was 189 lbs with a 32" waist. After a couple of months on the program I am 180 lbs with a 30" waist. Am I complaining? Yes and no.
It's great that at 42 years old I am lean, healthy and have no belly flab (actually sporting a six pack). But I really did not need to lose any bodyweight, only add more muscle. I realize that the program burns so many calories that I needed to increase my caloric intake, which is difficult to do as I do not enjoy eating. I know, I know. That is sacrilegious but I really derive no pleasure from eating.

After all that I do highly recommend P90X. Everyone I know who has tried it (including my personal training clients) do get fabulous results and they all rave about it. I only wish I came up with the idea myself...then I wouldn't be slaving away anymore, I'd be fishing!

I do feel it's time for a change in my program though as I do not want to lose anymore weight. I am going back to my old mass gaining program that has worked so well in the past. That is less overall training volume, plenty of rest between bodypart and consumign plenty of protein....Mon: Chest, Calves, Abs/Tues: Back, Biceps/Wed: Shoulders, Triceps, Abs/ Thursday: REST DAY/ Friday: Legs, Calves/ Saturday: YOGA only/Sun: REST DAY
I am drinking three protein drinks per day (40 grams of protein per drink) along with eating 2 solid meals per day, lots of meat, eggs and vegetables. Back on the road to rock solid 190 lbs!!!