Keep fit FAQ

No time to exercise? Don't feel guilty....even experts are saying we
don't need exercise......read on!!
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> Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this
> true?
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> 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.
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> Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
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> 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.
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> Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
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> 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.
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> Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular
> exercise program?
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> A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good.
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> Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
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> 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?
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> Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the
> middle?
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> A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You
> should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.
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> Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
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> A: Are you crazy? HELLO ...... Cocoa beans ... another vegetable!!!
> It's the best feel good food around!
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> Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
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> A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.
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> Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
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> A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!
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> Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had
> about food and diets. Now go have a biscuit...flour is a veggie!
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