A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-14-04....FReepercise 2004

dansangel

[dansangel]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, dansangel, dutchess, Mama_Bear, Aquamarine, deadhead ~

The holidays are over and we've all eaten *way* more than we want to admit to or even face up to. The promise was made on New Year's Eve (c'mon, 'fess up to it) to shed any and *all* excess poundage.

I can empathize that you need all the help that you can get. So, being the concerned FReeper FRiend that I am, I have decided to rerun a thread I brought to you last summer:


by dansangel



Admit it - Free Republic is *so* addictive, you just don't get anywhere near the recommended daily amount of exercise. Add to that the holiday season that just passed, and can you say, "Double-whammy?" You're in good company, so don't feel ashamed. By following the scientifically developed exercise regimen designed specifically for FReepers and presented below, you will be guaranteed to "shed those unwanted pounds, tone up flab and add *years* to your life, or your money back!"

So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

First, it is *imperative* that you have the proper area in which to perform your exercise program. Study the above chart carefully and conform your workspace to the specs given before starting the FReepercise program.

Next, it is always recommended that you start out slowly and work your way up to the more difficult exercises. With this in mind, the above illustrated exercise is perfect to start. Take your hands and s-t-r-e-t-c-h them as far as they will go over the width of the keyboard. Now, relax. S-t-r-e-t-c-h and relax. Repeat for a total of 10 times. Rest for five minutes and go on to the next set.

OK. Next, you will need to find a soft, squishy object that fits in the palm of your hand. A cat or dog toy will do. Looking at the above example, hold the object in your hand in a similar fashion and s-q-u-e-e-z-e. Relax. Now, once again s-q-u-e-e-z-e and relax. Repeat for a total of 10 times. Rest only for four minutes this time and then it's on to the next set.

Now comes the fun. It is scientifically proven that computer games cause your heart rate to elevate along with blood pressure and respiration. Since this is a sign of exertion, it qualifies as FReepercise. Fire up your favorite program and have at it for 30 minutes. When finished, take a five minute breather. Then, it's on to something a bit more rigorous.

Place both of feet firmly on the floor. As illustrated above, lean a-l-l the way over to your right, as far as you can go. Then, lean a-l-l the way over to your left, again as far as you can go. Repeat ten times. Feel the burn! This time, rest ten minutes. You'll need it.

For this one, you'll need to leave the comfort of your work space. Find a couple of two-pound weights and an object that can be used as a step. A couple of wine bottles and the kid's annoying boombox will do. Look at the picture above and do the drill. Think he looks like a dork? Just don't look in the mirror. You'll be fine. Oh, and about fifty of those will suffice.



Tired yet? Good. No pain, no gain. Repeat the above carefully planned regimen for the next 6 weeks and you, too can look like this:

Or this:

Or even this:

*Guaranteed* ~ Or, your money back. [*G*]

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-12-04 Military Monday 01-13-04 Celebrate Living

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

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[MEG33]

Happy day of FReepercise to the Finest.Pushing away from the computer desk is one FReepercise I must practice!

[dansangel]

Pushing away from the computer desk is one FReepercise I must practice!

No, no, no! That will *add* unsightly pounds! Never, ever leave FR - just do the recommended exercises while FReeping!

:-)

((((((Meg)))))))

[The Mayor]

In the morning . . . He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. —Mark 1:35

Let Christ be first in your thoughts in the morning, and last in your thoughts at night.

[The Mayor]

January 14, 2004

In The Morning

Read: Mark 1:23-39

In the morning . . . He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. —Mark 1:35

Bible In One Year: Genesis 33-35; Matthew 10:1-20

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Are you so rushed during the day that you find it hard to take even a few minutes to spend with God? Many people set aside time in the early morning before they get caught up in the hectic pace of the day.

I read about a very busy man who somehow manages to find time for giving the day a spiritual jump-start. He's Dr. Ben Carson, chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a position he assumed in 1984 when he was only 33 years old.

Here's Carson's testimony about the value of putting spiritual things first: "I've found that having a morning ritual—meditation or some quiet reading time—can set the tone for the whole day. Every morning, I spend a half-hour reading the Bible, especially the book of Proverbs. There's so much wisdom there. During the day, if I encounter a frustrating situation, I think back to one of the verses that I read that morning."

Jesus faced busy days filled with demanding crowds of people. In Mark's gospel we read, "In the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed" (1:35).

Do you take time to read God's Word and pray? Try it in the morning. It can transform your day. —Vernon Grounds

In the stillness of the morning,
Before a busy day of care,
How sweet to be alone with God
Through His holy Word and prayer. —Anderson

Let Christ be first in your thoughts in the morning, and last in your thoughts at night.

[MEG33]

Then there's pulling the chair up to the computer desk..That's a good Freepercise!....;)Racing to put laundry in the dryer between posts is another.

[dansangel]

Let Christ be first in your thoughts in the morning, and last in your thoughts at night.

A hearty *AMEN* to that wonderful suggestion (((((((Rus))))))))

Now, get *FReepercising*! LOL

:-)

[dansangel]

Racing to put laundry in the dryer between posts is another.

Stop it, you're *killing* me (pant, pant)

:-)

[The Mayor]

FReepercize is easy today just go outside and shake from the cold... Brrrrrrrrr.....

[The Mayor]

Love the Pledge graphic

[FreeTheHostages]

Good morning!

[Aquamarine]

Cute! Wish there was a way to FReep while being on a stairmaster!

You even had time to make a hostess graphic, it's a nice fit for me, feels like I live in the Artic Circle up here. lol!

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Angel. Please don't hurt yourself doing all those exercises. I think I will stay in bed and contemplate the upcoming snowstorm and see if I can get somebody to shovel the stuff.

Seriously it is a very good post.

[dansangel]

Oh my goodness! *One* degree????

I guess I have *no* reason to complain about the weather here.

(((((*Warm Hugs*))))) coming your way!

[dansangel]

Love the Pledge graphic

Thank you, but I cannot take credit for it other than finding out on the Web. I hope one day to be able to create something similar on my own, but there's still so much to learn!

[dansangel]

(((((Freezie)))))

Thank you for the cute (and very true!) calendar graphic today.

Now, get FReeprcising!

:-)

[dansangel]

Wish there was a way to FReep while being on a stairmaster!

Hmmmm....maybe we can get a patent on something that'll work - a small plasma screen and a keyboard on an extension cord.....whaddya think? ;-)

feels like I live in the Artic Circle up here. lol!

I was about to make the same complaint, until I saw it was *one degree* per The Mayor's post. Yikes!

[dansangel]

(((((((Temple Owl))))))))

Thank you for the kind words.

Now get up outta bed and *FReeprcise*!

:-)

[Aquamarine]

I was about to make the same complaint, until I saw it was *one degree* per The Mayor's post. Yikes!

I saw that, you really need to move South TM. :)
Every morning this month I've woke up thinking...we have to buy a condo in Florida when we retire. LOL!

[The Mayor]

I'd love to move south again, I'd have to do it alone cause my family would divorce me.

I heard that Syracuse is 13 below zero, and SheLion in maine said it was -41
Yes that's 41 below zero. now that's cold!!

[dansangel]

Every morning this month I've woke up thinking...we have to buy a condo in Florida when we retire. LOL!

I've made up my mind to think positively, so I *will* be down there prior to your retirement - LOL

Once we get there, you and Mr. A always have a place to come visit.