<VV> "WTBRT" answers your Health questions

[Louis C. Armer, Jr.]

>"WTBRT" and FrontMan have your HEALTH IN MIND:
>HEALTH QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
> >
> >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
> >- Chocolate in one hand
> >- Martini in the other
> >- Body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming
> >- WOO HOO! What a Ride"


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