Posts by James Taylor51

If you have a thick layer of body fat covering things up, your abs won't really show no matter how hard you work on them,
so you'll need to focus on toning them underneath first.

Think of aerobic exercise as a way to reveal the hidden masterpiece of an artist
who spent a lot of time sculpting those abs😉

Everyone’s body responds differently, so the amount of training needed for results varies from person to person.
But honestly, the most important thing is just enjoying the process; you'll see much better results if you actually have fun with it.😎

You should actually drink this with demineralized water
which is basically 50 times purer than distilled water

Right now, I'm focusing on
squash,
plus some cardio at the gym just to make sure I actually have the stamina for it.

Billiards—if you can even call that a sport.
(If I play for an hour or two, my back starts killing me if I'm not in good shape.😉)

Once the weather warms up, I’ll pull my bike out of storage.

I still enjoy a few other things, though not quite during this season.
Playing half-court basketball in the gym (it's been a while since I've picked up a ball).
Going for long swims in the ocean.
Trying out paddleboarding—I gave it a shot once and really liked it.

I might even try skydiving one of these days.

Cancer, along with all those other respiratory issues you pick up from smoking, is a lot harder to shake off than your typical flu or cold that non-smokers might catch from coughing

What if I went around intentionally spreading HIV, Hepatitis C, the plague, or other diseases?

I’d be charged with willful endangerment through the spread of disease,
but when smokers do it, nobody bats an eye.

It’s a proven fact that people who lack basic education tend to smoke and eat junk food.
That’s why most Americans smoke.

Honestly, any kind of exercise is a win 🙂

For Mimi: when you’re doing your warm-ups, mobility work, or stretching,
it wouldn't hurt to mix things up a little.
Maybe try some jump rope drills. 😉

I’d aim for about 90 minutes per session.
(That includes warming up, mobility, high intensity, rest periods, and stretching the muscle groups you just worked.)

And of course, you've got to back it all up with a solid diet.

I’m still working on sticking to it myself. 🙄

But I have managed to take two notches off my belt—about 2 inches off my waist.
A bit of exercise here, some smarter eating there.

Anyway, let's keep moving. 👋

Give it some time, mimi; your body needs a moment to actually start burning through those fat stores.
Maybe try stretching out your workout session a little longer 😎

Look, if someone hits the gym three times a week, they aren't going to turn into Arnold Schwarzenegger overnight.

If you stick to cardio—cycling, swimming, walking, skating, or jogging—you’re mostly just going to lean out.
If your goal is to actually lose muscle mass, then by all means, just stop eating and stop training entirely. 😲
My brother's girlfriend can barely manage two push-ups and three crunches, yet she stays perfectly slim.

It isn't all about the number on the scale.

You can definitely put on some weight in muscle while actually shrinking your overall volume by losing fat.

You can definitely lose weight from walking, just don't call it a stroll.

Try power walking through some hilly terrain—think places like the rolling hills of Napa Valley or the trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

I used to walk around my neighborhood near the foothills, and I was dropping about two pounds a week.
I wasn't eating much, though.

If you manage to lose four pounds a week while eating normally, then you’ve found a true miracle.

Right now, I'm actually heading out for a game of squash, and I'll probably hit the gym afterward for some elliptical, running, or rowing work.

I watch what I eat and all that jazz.

I can really feel it in how my clothes fit, plus I have way more energy.

What’s the title of that book again?

Uber just doesn't hold a candle to the first two options

Nikita

Personally, I think Monsters, Inc. is the better film

By the way, Shrek is a little overrated

Finally sat down to watch this movie after having it in my collection for ages. It was actually a pretty good watch.

It’s not about guessing, you just have to power through it

Good luck 😉

I’m standing at 6'3" and weighing about 225 lbs
which means I really need to drop around 30 lbs to hit my goal.
I've started training Savate boxing, and things are moving along—slowly building muscle while burning off the fat.

Honestly, if I don't work out, I get irritable, lose my focus, and just feel incapable of getting anything done.

It really goes back to that old saying, "a sound mind in a sound body."

Plus, I have a "friend" flying in from Poland in about eight months.
She’s about 5'7" and she's making the trip all the way here just to see me, so...

At the end of the day, it isn't just about how you look; it's about how you feel inside.
Whether you're carrying extra weight or are too thin,

it’s much easier to pick up insecurities than it is to shake them off.

You’ve got the kind of physique models dream about😉

But all jokes aside:

The issue you're facing is most likely just your metabolism being way too fast.
Everything you eat seems to burn off instantly before your body can even process it.

Honestly, your best bet is to see a doctor who can help you regulate things much better than any "expert" on this forum (myself 😛 included).

Besides, if you really want to impress someone, try impressing them with what's in your head rather than just your muscles.

I just finished watching it.
I don't really keep up with all the latest hits.

I honestly couldn't believe my ears when I heard them speaking American. 😎

The Beach or Leo speaking American

The movie is fine if you just want some mindless entertainment, but it really pulls me out of the experience when they start speaking American
(just another case of a language being treated as "exotic" for an American audience)

As long as everyone keeps shouting at each other, I guess it works😉