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  Any workout junkies in here?

  by NomadSoul in

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  i need to get back into my routine.

  just trying to find some good motivation to keep on track.

  starting today i'm going to work out 30 mins on weights one day, and the next day 1 hour running or walking.

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  FirstLastName

  I run about 30-35 miles a week and have really come to enjoy it. In the beginning it was just to train for a half marathon - but after reading, Born to Run and UltraMarathon Man, I now look forward to it. Its amazing to see what the human body can do. The pain makes me feel alive - I hope that makes sense. Summer heat is brutal for a runner (although I have heard of people that prefer the heat) so I either run early in the am or late evenings.

  In the book UltraMarathon Man, the writter Dean Karnazes was relaying a story from his high school days on the track team. He had just won a long distance race by pushing his body to the limits. He coach said , " How did that feel?". He replied " Its felt really good !". The coach replied " Then you did something wrong - its supposed to hurt like hell." I thought that was such a funny quote and yet so true - you are left wondering - can you push more?

  Deep down the motivation is perhaps always being able to fit into my favorite pair of jeans :)

  Billy has some great advise regarding weights in his post. I personally have never hit the weights hard - but know people who have and his advise works.
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  Democrat or Republican? Does it matter?

  by Wonderment in

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  2. beliefs

  election year is approaching.

  are we ready for the political campaigns?

  for those who vote, does it really matter whether we vote democrat or republican?.

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  I like what my husband told me when I first started to vote cause I had agreements and dissagreements for both sides - he said "pick your pony - which side is the least bad?"
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  Please give me your ideas to beat the cost of internet/phone/cable package...

  by FlyingHighNow in

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  damn comcast .

  please tell me how you beat them and the pros and cons of your ideas.. i am thanking you in advance and will be forever beholdend to you.

  i know we have had threads like this in the past, but technology marches on and maybe there are new things to use these days..

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  FirstLastName

  If you do not mind a higher upfront cost - I have Ooma. Its a VOIP service. After the initial cost - its is free for life. Its a very good quality. Now between internet and cable and phone(free now), I pay about $45 a month.

  Hope you find something that works for you !
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  If Jesus were alive today,

  by badseed in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i wonder what privileges he would receive in the congregation?

  would they allow him to voice his opinion or have a say in the decisions made?.

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  He was a carpenter, probably a little "rough around the edges", enjoyed himself some wine to get drunk at weddings, hung out with hookers, and did not have a regular job......hey.....he almost sounds like a looser.....DFing material for sure.
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  Why Do I Desire Fast Food Late At Night?

  by Broken Promises in

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  i'm a bit of an insomiac, although i make up for it later in the afternoon.. but i've noticed, usually around 1am, 2am and even now at 3am, i feel like some fast food, like kfc or mcdonalds(also known affectionately in australia as maccas).

  the fast food joints aren't open this late at night (except for maccas on the weekends) so it's not like i can go out and get some (or fast food for that matter).

  i do have some food that i munch on, although i'm not going to go to the trouble of making a chicken burger at 2am!!.

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  Cause its delicious !:)

  I do not eat fast food often, but I still have fond memories of going to McDonalds with my mom as a little kid.

  Trying eating something with protein late at night, so maybe it will not be as bad for you?
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  Great Video -Some Swearing

  by cantleave in

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i225vcs3x0g&feature=related.

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  FirstLastName

  must. resist. urge. to. email. to. JW. family.

  :)
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  Why doesn't God just take a vote?

  by Terry in

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  2. beliefs

  wouldn't a loud voice from heaven asking for a show of hands pretty much do away with the need for the preaching/evangelizing work?.

  why is this a stupid question?.

  no, seriously!.

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  Because for God to allow a vote would mean he believes in Democracy - and I am pretty sure he rules by Totalitarianism.
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  my first visit in 7 years

  by bigmac in

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  for the first time in 7 years--i had a call last tuesday morning--hooray!!.

  i was about to leave the house with my wife--when i saw the blurred outline of someone approaching my front porch.. i opened the inner obscure door--to see a young woman with a pram stood there--&--a young man with her was talking to my neighbour over the fence,---showing him a magazine.. i closed the inner door to--& told my wife we had visitors---when i reopened the door--the couple were walking away down the path!.

  so i still havent had the chance to do any anti-witnessing---dohhhh.. .

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  FirstLastName

  I see the JW's working my nieghborhood every couple months. Fortunately we are rarely home ! My husband got to talk to them once and told them " my wife used to be married to a JW and he beat her and did drugs - thats why I will never join your org."

  I love my husband.
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  The Evilness that is Lady Gaga

  by LouBelle in

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  2. friends

  today i got three seperate emails stating that lady gaga has sold her soul to the devil and is using her music and videos to further satan's goals.

  they then go take the various symbology and wording in her music and videos and explain what they mean/represent.

  she is rather wild and out there, and yes i'll admit she does use a lot of symbolism in her music videos.

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  I feel that she used to be so original - but her new stuff seems kinda strung out and Madonna-esque.
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  What The Hell...my JW ex-wife just knocked on my door in field service...

  by unshackled in

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  so get this...this is one strange occurrence that almost ended in awkward disaster.

  so i took the week off from work to do some home reno projects.

  this morning i was doing some yard work and just finished mowing the front yard.

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  That is hilarious ! I think if my ex came to the door I might do something silly like, oh.....laugh hysterically until they just left !