DesertWind

Don't knock the Chocolate!! Buy it with a high percentage of Cocao and it's very good for you!! Just don't eat too much!!

It may be beneficial for you to look at Tricare Standard. Far more Doctors accept Standard, but you pay more out of pocket. Bottom line, you need to do something now!!

Keep up the walking and be careful how you proceed with other exercises. I am in Saudi and health care here pretty much sucks. A friend of mine almost died from a simple bacterial infection they couldn't diagnose. He had to return to the US and made it just in time. The infection had entered his blood and was just before…

A couple of years ago I decided to buy some Jiffy Pop and pop it for my daughter. It reminded me of being a kid!! Well, I started shaking and the corn started popping. The foil begin to swell and I'm not sure what happened next other than the foil exploded and caught fire and popcorn was flying everywhere. My daughter is…

Spiritual healing from dancing? I'm confused!!

I have two friends currently using the P90X system. They have incorporated exercises using minimal equipment and their body weight. Their results have been amazing! Recently, they have began to use the gym for more advanced exercises. ANY exercise program accompanied by a sensible diet will work. You are the key to making…

I wouldn't be too concerned about it unless you begin to feel dizzy, lightheaded or maybe even chest pain. My target heart rate for Cardio is 134. After I've been at it for 10 minutes I consistently stay around 150-154. Focus on breathing in through your nose and out your mouth. When you let the air out, try to do it…

You guys are killing me!!

According to your routine, you may lose fat weight and gain muscle weight. So, the pounds may fluctuate. Continue to work out and change your routine every couple of weeks.

I only listen to Luciano Pavarotti when I work out! I'm not familiar with rap!

Snack wise, Pork Skins are low in Carbs, very low, as in zero!!

You guys need a copy of David Zinczenko's book, The Abs Diet. It's all common sense and easy to follow.

Believe it or not, REAL butter, isn't bad for you as long as it's used in moderation!!

This may be a useful link: http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/exercise1.htm

I use a combination of Ab exercises to work Upper and Lower Abs, Obliques and the Abdominis. Traditional crunches work well for upper abs. I use the seated ab crunch for the lower abs. For this you sit on the end of a bench, lean back and balance yourself with your hands, extend your legs straight out and then pull them…

At a minimum you should ingest 7 grams of Protein per 20 pounds of body weight. This is very easy to do. Your best Protein is from Whey, then from animal products and then vegetables and fruits. You truly need a combination of the meat and vegetable Proteins to be healthy. And yes, contrary to popular belief, too much…

Start eating Bananas !! They are great for providing lots of Potassium which will help prevent cramps. Also make sure you're drinking plenty of Water, about 1 ounce per 2 pounds of body weight per day!