Golddog
- 23 Jan 2003 13:39
hilary
- 28 Oct 2004 12:21
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Your Health - Q & As
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 life of 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 body 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 and remember, "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - strawberries in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming - "WOO HOO - What a Ride!"
Big Al
- 28 Oct 2004 12:48
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jj - you wouldn't get me in Tescos. ;-))
Hil - LOL!
Busy bee day again, but MNA on its way. ;-)
Fundamentalist
- 28 Oct 2004 12:50
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A radio station in Australia recently ran a phone-in competition to find the most embarrassing moments in listener's lives. The following are the final 4...
4th Place... While in line at the bank one afternoon, my toddler decided to release some pent-up energy and started to run amok. I was finally able to grab hold of her after receiving looks of disgust and annoyance from other patrons. I told her that if she didn't start behaving herself right now, she would be punished. To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said a voice just as threatening, 'If you don't let me go right now, I will tell Grandma that I saw you kissing Daddy's Willie last night!'
The silence was deafening. After this enlightening exchange even the tellers stopped what they were doing! I mustered the last of my dignity and walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. The last thing that heard as the door closed behind me were the screams of laughter.
3rd Place... It was the day before my 18th birthday. I was living at home, but my parents had gone out for the evening, so I invited my girlfriend over for a romantic night alone. As we lay in bed after making love, we heard the telephone ringing downstairs. I suggested my girlfriend that I give her a piggy back ride to the phone. Since we didn't want to miss the call, we didn't have time to get dressed. When we got to the bottom of the stairs, the lights suddenly came on and a whole crowd of people yelled 'SURPRISE!' My entire family...aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and all of my friends were standing there! My girlfriend and I were frozen to the spot in a state of shock and Embarrassment for what seemed like an eternity. Since then, no one in my family has planned a surprise party again.
2nd Place... A lady picked up several items at a discount store. When she finally got up to the checkout, she learned that one of the items had no price tag. Imagine her embarrassment when the checkout chick got on the public address system and boomed out for the entire store to hear 'Price check on lane 4, TAMPAX, SUPERSIZE.' That was bad enough, but somebody at the rear ! of the store apparently misunderstood the word 'TAMPAX' for' THUMBTACKS'. In a very businesslike tone, a voice boomed back over the public address system: 'DO YOU WANT THE KIND YOU PUSH IN WITH YOUR THUMB OR THE KIND YOU BELT IN WITH A HAMMER?'
1st place... And the winner is........ This one happened at a major University in October last year. In a biology lecture, a professor was discussing the high glucose levels found in semen. A young female, raised her hand and asked, 'If I understand what you are saying, there is a lot of glucose in the male semen as in sugar?'That's correct.' Responded the professor, going on to add some statistical data. Raising her hand again, the girl asked, 'Then why doesn't it taste sweet?' Af! ter a stunned silence, the whole class burst out laughing . The poor girl turned bright red and as she realised exactly what she had inadvertently said, she picked up her books, and without a word walked out of the class, and never returned. However, as she was going out of the door, the professor's reply was a classic. Totally straight faced, he answered her question. 'IT DOESN'T TASTE SWEET BECAUSE THE TASTE-BUDS FOR SWEETNESS ARE ON THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUE AND NOT IN THE BACK OF YOUR THROAT.
jj50
- 28 Oct 2004 13:25
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ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!
daves dazzlers
- 28 Oct 2004 14:18
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Nice 1 fundy,do you listen to the legends on century , i sent ak a email last night about the liverpool/millwall game,they read it on air,
Fresh cream cake it is then!!
Fundamentalist
- 28 Oct 2004 14:23
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DD
Yes listen to it sometimes though didnt hear it last night
Cracking day on RTD today - great trading statement and confident statement re litigation - been winding a few city fans up today about losing to our under 21 side - the future looks very bright at arsenal especially with wenger signing for another 4 years
time for an early celebratory guinness on a cracking day
daves dazzlers
- 28 Oct 2004 14:30
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Agree on the arsenal front,to hot to handle !! i look forward to them at our place.
As to rtd,its flying today,i dont see it moving much more this afternoon but you never know.
stockbunny
- 28 Oct 2004 15:55
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Afternoon All!
Much thanks to JJ for organising brekkies - yes you were right, as here
I am arriving later then norm. as has been the way for about a week.
(Who is Norm. anyway? Does he have a tea-rooms pass?) giggle
Choccie - good to know everyone was OK after the car business, I kept
a bottle of Cab Sauv back for you.
Everyone seems Happy Bunnies today!! I see our illustrious leader
El Poocho had added the word Opulent to the tea-rooms header.....
Well I have spotted the silver ball 1970's disco light thing hanging
from the ceiling...and the fairy lights in the Ladies loo....and the
faux pink fur cushion covers on the armchairs but maybe I am still
missing the point? ;>)
jj50
- 28 Oct 2004 16:26
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Bunny LOL :-)
How are you anyway? Seems you are very busy... half term?
I seem to be having extra meals in my household, including cream cakes mid-afternoon on the strength of half term - encouraged by Hilary's health notice and according to that, my exercise routine is spot on too!
jj50
- 28 Oct 2004 16:28
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PS.... I hadn't noticed the fairy lights, etc ........ you been spending too much time in the Poochy's new Dutch smoking room Bunny? :-))
This_is_me
- 28 Oct 2004 16:32
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Was that the 'pool v Millwall bare knuckle contest?
This_is_me
- 28 Oct 2004 16:32
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Was that the 'pool v Millwall bare knuckle contest?
stockbunny
- 28 Oct 2004 16:44
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JJ - you know you could be right and may I say what a lovely
purple and orange kaftan you are wearing today! ;>)
It's all Spaceman's fault, left him to buy the supplies for in
there and not quite sure what he's bought! ;>)
Oh dear I'm gaining a twitch I think ;>)
LOL
Cream cakes sounds a great idea - I'll raid the fridge and
get some choc eclairs, custard slices and cream buns I think!
T-I-M don't do that I'll think I'm hearing double!
jj50
- 28 Oct 2004 16:47
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TIM must have been in that smoking room too .......... Bunny, look what happens when you are late in ........ the place goes to pot!
jeffmack
- 28 Oct 2004 17:19
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No virtual guinness for me, I'm off out for the real stuff
Socrates
- 28 Oct 2004 17:42
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Hello all, sorry I'm late but that's life. Wonderful funny stories. Football stuff too. What is a Wenger I wonder?
More rain here today. Wet is good, so I'm told.
stockbunny
- 28 Oct 2004 18:02
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JJ - yes possibly in more ways then one LOL ;>)
Oh dear - Jeffie off the Guinness...how about some nice herbal tea?
Afternoon Socco - we must have sent you the rain I guess, been really
nice here today!
Socrates
- 28 Oct 2004 18:11
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Hello Bunny, quiet in here. I'm just surfing around all of my usual websites and getting up to date with whats happening in aviation.
stockbunny
- 28 Oct 2004 18:11
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Ok I'm outta here - have a great evening all!
Hopefully everyone has had a good day on the markets!!
:>)
Golddog
- 28 Oct 2004 19:32
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Poochy staggers in and heads for the bar for a quick pint.
Licks his lips
Gives a lovely warm smile to everyone and a cheeky wink
Goes to the bog
and then leaves.