Get In Shape -- LAST CALL

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I've posted similar messages before; but with now only six months before Jan 1, 2000, I figure that there is not much point in posting this sort of message again after this one.

What may be coming with Y2K is going to be stressfull, to say the least. One of the very best things that you can do to prepare, often under-emphasized in my opinion, is get in good physical condition. Doing so will enable you to handle the shock of sudden stress (which itself can kill in some cases), as well as suddenly having to exert yourself physically. If your body is not so conditioned, resolve to (after seeing a doctor first, especially if you are not real young) begin an exercise program. You will absolutely see and feel a difference within just a few weeks.

Obviously, if you smoke, are overweight, etc., these conditions also need to be dealt with (again, a doctor may be invaluable). But I urge you to make this commitment now, so that you will be ready for what 2000 will bring. (And if it brings nothing but that "bump in the road", all the better! As with any other area of Y2K preparation, you still will come out ahead!)

Good luck.

-- Jack (jsprat@eld.net), June 30, 1999

Answers

Yep, a set of New Years eve resolutions as though never conceived before. It's time we put a spin of our own on Y2K. "We'll better ourselves or die trying". Hey like the little Jewish man said when asked if chicken soup was good for a cold..."might not help, but hey, it can't hoyt!".

-- (AtlantaAS@aol.com), June 30, 1999.

Wouldn't be easier just to stash a huge supply of booze and cigs? :-)

-- Dog Gone (layinglow@rollover.now), June 30, 1999.

Ummmm... does vast consumption of beer and cheddarwurst count? It seems to be working for me, though I will admit that I've lost my youthful figure, and my old Brownie uniforms no longer fit.

-- Unc D (unkeed@yahoo.com), June 30, 1999.

jackie

get real lover. this gang is barely able to drive down to the piggly wiggly for some extra c-rations. don't be so demanding. if you're ever near my neck of the woods i'd love to pump some "iron" with you, you big he-man.

later popeye

-- corrine l (corrine@iwaynet.net), June 30, 1999.


Jack,

You are so right. I've lost 12 pounds so far on a low carbohydrate diet. It really is wonderful since I'm never hungry. Plus I can eat all I want.

DJ

-- DJ (reality@check.com), June 30, 1999.



dj i just love it when i can eat all i want. when do we "chow down" you nutty smorgasboard?

-- corrine l (corrine@iwaynet.net), June 30, 1999.

Typical excuses:

(1) I like to think of my "overweight" as being able to live off the fat of the land. It is thought that the ancient Polynesians survived long sea voyages better if they were larger.

(2) I was going to wait until sometime in November or December to start.

But honestly, folks, this is serious. If you can't afford a gym membership (e.g., if your employer doesn't pay for it! or you want to use the money elsewhere), consider going down to the animal shelter and getting a four-legged exercise machine with fur. Mine takes me for 2-3 long walks daily (and would willingly go more often, if I had the time.

-- Mad Monk (madmonk@hawaiian.net), July 01, 1999.


Jack,

great point and very important whatever may happen. Aren't you into martial arts, Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee' style?).

Used to do some Shotokan and Wado Ryu and Judo myself, doing a lot of cycling now, and my right bicep is looking quite impressive with quaffing so many pints (no smutty remarks please Corrine/Bagga) - I fear we will all be going on extended diets in January...

-- Andy (2000EOD@prodigy.net), July 01, 1999.


Ah yes...getting into shape. Whenever that thought comes to mind, I go lay down until it goes away.

My motto: no pain, no pain!!

Actually, my grandmother (97 years old) started walking briskly for 5 miles each day when she was 60. We haven't seen her since!

How's that Corrine? Will you go out with me? Bring the whips?

-- Don (dwegner@cheyenneweb.com), July 01, 1999.


Angie I just knew you were one ripped dude. it oozes forth in your manly delivery. well everybody was kung fu fighting...

hi kwow.

-- corrine l (corrine@iwaynet.net), July 01, 1999.



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