In preparation for our healthy lifestyle thread.......

DD · 2006-07-15T17:07:27.000Z

[color=black][/color][b][u][font=Arial][size=4][color=blue][color=blue][font=Arial][b]HEALTH[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/u][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b] QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Arial][b]Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][u][font=Arial][size=4][color=navy][color=navy][font=Arial][b]life[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/u][/b][b][u][font=Arial][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/u][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Arial][b]of your [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][u][font=Arial][size=4][color=navy][color=navy][font=Arial][b]car[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/u][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Arial][b] by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Tahoma][size=1][color=black][color=black][font=Tahoma][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Tahoma][size=1][color=black][color=black][font=Tahoma][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Should I reduce my alcohol intake?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit.[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][u][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=navy][color=navy][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Brandy[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/u][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b] is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][u][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=navy][color=navy][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Beer[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/u][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b] is also made out of grain. [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=blue][color=blue][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Bottoms up![/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Arial][b]Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good![/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Aren't fried foods bad for you?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=red][color=red][font=Bookman Old Style][b]YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!![/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][b] middle?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Is chocolate bad for me?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Are you crazy? [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=5][color=red][color=red][font=Bookman Old Style][b]HELLO[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b] Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around![/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Is swimming good for your figure?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Verdana][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Q: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=maroon][color=maroon][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style] [b]A: [/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=green][color=green][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Hey! 'Round' is a shape![/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=2][color=black][color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][b]Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about[/b][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][font=Arial][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Arial][b] food and diets. [/b] [/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/b][b][u][font=Bookman Old Style][size=4][color=black][color=black][font=Bookman Old Style][/u] [u][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/u][/b]

SoWal Expert

Jul 15, '06 · 12:07 PM4,808

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the lifeof your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit.Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!!... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

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SoWal Insider

Jul 15, '06 · 12:19 PM#2

:clap_1:

SoWal Guide

Jul 15, '06 · 12:51 PM#3

how true it is!!! :lolabove:

kt loo

Jul 15, '06 · 1:19 PM#4

That's got to be the quote of the week:

"Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!!"
:clap_1:

Beach Fanatic

Jul 15, '06 · 1:23 PM#5

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

I KNEW IT! :clap_1:

fartblossom

Jul 15, '06 · 5:05 PM#6

this was written specifically with me in mind !

Beach Fanatic

Jul 15, '06 · 11:09 PM#7

Love it!!!!

Beach Fanatic

Jul 16, '06 · 2:26 AM#8

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!

And I was going to start back with my exercise program on Monday. I guess now I don't need to bother with that. :clap_1:

SoWal Insider

Jul 16, '06 · 8:07 AM#9

LOVE IT!!!!!

Here is my form of exercise...

SoWal Guide

Jul 18, '06 · 12:51 PM#10

DD, Cork, et al:

I have some photos from pilates/yoga class this morning with me and Corky-Baby. Cork - may I post them? they look just fine, really! And shall we start a new, serious thread about all of our attempts to get in shape and look cute?

what are your thoughts?

little sugar

Jul 18, '06 · 12:59 PM#11

two funn girls !!! :clap_1:

SoWal Insider

Jul 18, '06 · 1:50 PM#12

:clap_1:

I knew it!

If I was meant to bend over and excercise, God would have put diamonds on the floor!

SoWal Insider

Jul 18, '06 · 1:57 PM#13

:clap_1: I knew it!

If I was meant to bend over and excercise, God would have put diamonds on the floor!

I hear ya gullfriend!

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jul 18, '06 · 6:57 PM#14

DD, Cork, et al:

I have some photos from pilates/yoga class this morning with me and Corky-Baby. Cork - may I post them? they look just fine, really! And shall we start a new, serious thread about all of our attempts to get in shape and look cute?

what are your thoughts?

oh please do post them! and I really was serious about starting this healthy thread. god knows I need some motivation and encouragement!!

margarita brocolia

Jul 18, '06 · 7:48 PM#15

Love it dd!

SoWal Guide

Jul 18, '06 · 8:10 PM#16

cork and me this morning at yoga. we are ready to whip our butts into shape. maybe we'll be ready for the beach by Christmas when it's a little cold, but who cares...

SoWal Insider

Jul 18, '06 · 8:15 PM#17

cork and me this morning at yoga. we are ready to whip our butts into shape. maybe we'll be ready for the beach by Christmas when it's a little cold, but who cares...

Well you go gulls! Grayton Beach Fitness? :idontno:

SoWal Guide

Jul 18, '06 · 8:18 PM#18

cork and instructor bridgette

cork goes all the way!

bridgette

SoWal Expert

Jul 18, '06 · 8:26 PM#19

Y'all are the happiest looking exercise girls that I have ever seen!

SoWal Insider

Jul 18, '06 · 8:26 PM#20

cork and instructor bridgette

cork goes all the way!

bridgette

Cork is very flexiable! ;-) :clap_1:

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jul 18, '06 · 9:00 PM#21

:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: Yippee!! Good for you girls!!!! See, THAT'S the inspiration I need! You two are too cute!!

SoWal Guide

Jul 18, '06 · 9:03 PM#22

:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: Yippee!! Good for you girls!!!! See, THAT'S the inspiration I need! You two are too cute!!

we're trying to just get in the habit of "moving our butts" since neither of us have exercised at all in a long time... gotta start somewhere.

this morning we did primarily pilates - good floor work out. Friday we're going on a bike ride. Saturday - yoga...

okay, I did have a big plate of pasta tonight - couldn't help it. But, the diet thing is next. :cool:

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jul 18, '06 · 9:08 PM#23

we're trying to just get in the habit of "moving our butts" since neither of us have exercised at all in a long time... gotta start somewhere.

this morning we did primarily pilates - good floor work out. Friday we're going on a bike ride. Saturday - yoga...

okay, I did have a big plate of pasta tonight - couldn't help it. But, the diet thing is next.

I've been walking the dog every night and "trying" to eat really light at night. Today I ate crappy stuff---all day. Was at a seminar and they had cookies, etc., then went to a business happy hour and had two coronas and some really good quesadillas....

Tonight, after the two coronas and the heat at 106 degrees today, I just plain don't have the energy to walk the dog. Will be back on course tomorrow.

bean

Jul 18, '06 · 9:10 PM#24

we're trying to just get in the habit of "moving our butts" since neither of us have exercised at all in a long time... gotta start somewhere.

this morning we did primarily pilates - good floor work out. Friday we're going on a bike ride. Saturday - yoga...

okay, I did have a big plate of pasta tonight - couldn't help it. But, the diet thing is next.

That's a great start!!!! :clap_1: I'm proud of you two pretty ladies!!!! I just bought my daughter a new bike. She just outgrew her old one and needed an adult size. I may just have to borrow it and take a few bike rides myself, you've inspired me!

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jul 18, '06 · 9:13 PM#25

ok....this is good. Tootsie, I nominate YOU to start the official thread: SoWal for your Health...or something like that. We can all report in every day how we're doing......

SoWal Guide

Jul 18, '06 · 9:21 PM#26

ok....this is good. Tootsie, I nominate YOU to start the official thread: SoWal for your Health...or something like that. We can all report in every day how we're doing......

okay, but help me come up with the official thread name. any other ideas? I like Sowal for your Health. Or maybe we can be more specific, I don't know - are we trying to get our sowal friends who want to participate in a weight reduction/fitness program to join us on this thread. If so, just WHAT DO WE WANT TO BE CALLED (and this will be our thread name). we can take ideas here!

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