"The last few years at school has taken a toll on my body-as it would anyone, but now that it's over, my next goal is to get back into shape. The question is, what is the best way to do that?
Back in the day I had a gym membership, and"
HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training
"The benefits of vegetarianism have been well established, and they can be substantial. The questions are the difficulty of transition, and leading a vegetarian lifestyle in the midst of a meat-based society.
Moving away from a meat-based diet in a society where animal protein is normally the main course of a"
The Benefits Of Vegetarianism
"Well, I took the plunge. I purchased the P90X program. It hasn't arrived yet, but when it does, I plan to document my progress on this blog. It should be interesting to see myself on day one and day 90. It's hard to believe that you can get the kind"
Taking The P90X Challenge
"Shred, melt, incinerate. We hear these terms attached to the sea of fat burners on the market today. Do they really live up to the hype? Are they all they say they are?Let me preface this by saying that of the fat burners that I have tried none have helped"
Do Fat Burners Live Up To The Hype?
"Well, I have a bit of disappointment to deal with, and although not a huge issue, an issue none the less.Back in June I ordered the P90X program, and all out bootcamp style workout designed to get you in the shape of your life in 90 days. I won an"
Dealing With Disappointment
"The highly subjective practice of perceiving body language causes as many problems as it potentially solves. lf someone is lying, or in some other way being dishonest, in the business world at least, you had better have some concrete proof or you could be in serious trouble in a litigious"
Can Body Language Expose a Liar?
"Most Americans love their country and consider themselves to be at least somewhat patriotic. But what do Americans actually know about their country? The answer may startle you. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute conducted a study that asked 2500 subjects to answer 33 questions covering the subjects of history, government, and"
America Flunks Basic Civics?
"Tuesday is back to school for me, and although I'm a little older than the typical college crowd, I don't mind. The reservations I have are regarding the Marxist leanings of some of the professors. I heard Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly mention this, but I thought they were just"
Back to school-Back to Communism?
"The day had finally arrived, but it had a cloud hanging over it, literally and figuratively. It was gloomy and overcast, and my back wasn't much better.The good news was that cool, cloudy days are what I prefer, so there was at least one thing going for me. There was"
Lake Of Pain
"As the clock wound toward 10pm, my girl lamented that time was moving too fast. "What are you thinking about that makes the time go so fast?" She started to tell me how busy her day was, and before she knew it, the time had flown by. "Did you ever"
Are You Making Good Use Of Your Time?
"Does this scenario sound familiar? The house (or your room) is a mess, and has been for a while, the car hasn't been washed since...you aren't sure what bills are coming due, you haven't exercised since...If any of these things sound even remotely familiar, then a reorganization of your life"
Organize Your Life
"What do you want? This may be the most difficult question ever posed to you. If you ask that question to someone, if you don't get an "I don't know" (which is very common), you may get answers like a new car, or a promotion.That's not what you want. No"
Seeing Is Believing
"There are plenty of exercise and fitness programs out there, and I'm sure many, if not most are pretty effective if just do what they say. When advertisements are coming at you fast and furious, there's one very important detail they're leaving out: you must stretch.You've seen Tony Horton pushing"
The Importance of Stretching
"We're all busy, and sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day for a good workout. Well, even if you're strapped for time, there is a way that you can get some kind of quality exercise.Let's assume that the day is so hectic, you only have"
5 Minute Workout
"The P90X debacle left me with some alternatives as to which direction I could go as far as an exercise program, but for now, P90x is out of the picture. For now.Most department stores will have a section with some kind of exercise DVD's and while shopping one day (okay,"
Taking The Biggest Loser Challenge
"Outdoor running is indeed a pleasurable experience, but at the same time, it would be wise to take some precautions-just in case.Running hills and trails in the area is enjoyable and beautiful, but it became very clear yesterday that the area is shared by more than just joggers. The usual"
On The Run With Wild Animals
"Everyone has had new year's resolutions, and most of us have had years come and go without ever following through on those resolutions. What would it look like to actually follow through on one of those resolutions?
Although nobody ever said anything about it, whenever I looked at my crooked teeth"
A Dental Resolution
"Many of us have had the experience of laying down and trying to get to an optimal meditative state where we can access the unconscious powers that lurk within. The problem is that there are those random, fractured thoughts, commonly known as noise, always seem to be there, disrupting our"
Developing Concentration
"Most weight lifters have heard the standard protocol for muscle building: 3 sets, 10 reps each. Yes, that has been proven as a muscle building formula, but you might want to consider a unique variation on the common theme.Super slow weight lifting has been around for a while, rejected by"
Super Slow Weight Lifting
"Given the current economic climate, I'm posting a book report I wrote in college some years back. A job is great, but it might be prudent to have a plan B-just in case...
The reasons for selecting this topic are few, but there are, and have always been, very powerful motivators."
Book Report: Starting on a Shoestring
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