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Always takes me months. Kind of like a "break in case of emergency" phrase :)

I do not gladly suffer fools. But I must ask myself, why does someone appear foolish? Are they coming by English as a second language, do they have a learning disability? Are they just generally clueless about fitness but approaching with a sound motive? Diplomacy and encouragement is called for in such situations. There…

Sounds reasonable. But I think the OP was also reasonable to suggest to another dieter that, if one wasn't losing weight primarily with a diet high on processed foods, that they incorporate more vegetables, lean protein, etc. There's also a well-documented effect of sugar consumption making one simply crave more sugar…

Fair enough, I think the research might be inconclusive on the point you raised as well as somewhat relative to the individual (e.g. diabetics/glucose-intolerats). However, if you are not eating vegetables and fruits there's a good chance your body lacks sufficient micro-nutrients for optimal function. I think that gets…

I agree with the original poster. Bravo! For example, recent research has shown that artificial sweeteners, while technically counting as zero calories, may cause spikes in blood sugar and lead to obesity, diabetes, and so forth. In this case, the math is not as simple as calories in/calories out and macros. While I am not…

Some here agree with me. But it is no matter; not only do I not look for praise, but winning a popularity contest in no way establishes the rightness or wrongness of an argument. This I learned in high school. See argumentum ad populum. -G.e.C. p.s. I do not think my use of vocabulary makes me superior. I use vocabulary…

I spoke of the general trend of debasing language through textspeak. In return, I was personally called a hipster with compromised genitalia; pretentious; arrogant, and so forth. And I'm the insulting one here? I think not. -G.e.C Edit: Also, you persist in wanting to make this about who I am--or rather your perceptions of…

I do like this quote, though, from Fry: "The free and happy use of words seems to be considered elitist or pretentious."

Agreed. But given the elevated discourse of Stephen Fry, particularly its resonance and clarity, it's a poor example to use in defense of textspeak.

Observations: Some of you have launched aspersions at my character. But I am not angry, for when one has nothing of real value to say, they attack the messenger rather than the message. And the wine has me somewhat mellow. Me: 1, You: 0. . Neither am I surprised some of you walked straight into the pit of logical fallacies…

I forgive you. Have a great weekend :)

There's a thing called reading a post and picking up on language cues, too. Words such as "regularly," "occasional," "mostly." Have you heard of that? Reading? Agreed. See above.

"Congratz" on your use of spelling and cliches such as "yolo." If you're in such a hurry that you can't spell out words, you might want to consider you're short-handed on logic as well. And that's the case, because I never told the poster she couldn't have those things at all but suggested a mental tool to eliminate rage…

There arrives a mental turn when you come to view say Doritos and macaroni and cheese as not desirable. And it's not about rage at other people--it's the fact that you view these desires as not helping you achieve what you want and learn to be satisfied on mostly healthy stuff with the occasional cheat meal. When you do…

It's been 10 days and you lost nine pounds. Stick with it. Also, talk to your doc about the sodium stuff--perhaps you just need some good, go-to meals that aren't high in sodium so you don't have to think about it so much.

Where would you like me to be from?: :smokin:

It's cheaper and mnore efficient usually because the large power company acts as a regulated monopoly under state and federal laws. Comcast, by comparison, is a de facto monopoly without the usual amount of regulation that comes from government oversight of monopolies. When power companies, which own transmission lines,…

But what happens when one company, say RoadCast, owns all the roads in a state? They build crummy roads and only let trucks with lousy merchandise reach the grocery stores. Or they force certain merchants and producers out of business. So you pay a lot for poor quality meats and vegetables, and get poor customer service,…

Don't You Want Me? Human League.

Wynonna=would do.

Everyone has to answer that question individually--it's an existential query :)

Cleopatra.

These might help post-workout: http://fnadoc.techtrefoil.com/retire/images/pt_phil_web/pyriformis_fix.jpg

As someone who has been in PT twice for various back/leg issues over a few years, I would recommend: --Dynamic warmup before running. Walking knees to chest, monster walk, quick 2-5 second gentle stretches (glutes, hamstring, calves, quads, hip flexors). --Static stretching (20-45 secs) after the run, for hamstrings,…

@Mock: I was just trying to make it easier on everyone rather than pass on the dude above me and then reference three women that were several posts or pages back. I found a blanket statement more efficient.

You've got me, Chaka is wise in the ways of male harlotry.

Instead of littering the thread, I say this: I will pass on all dudes, and make-out with nearly all women here,

dance, big time, then date, and discuss where kids will go to school.

Baby it's cold outside. Stay with Chaka.

Bring it. Chaka ready.