Guys on guys: we realize that some of the best advice a man can get comes from his buddies. So we asked our friends, coworkers, etc., across the country to give us some of the useful tips they use for keeping their lives healthy and simplified.Good Eats Good Eats is a television cooking show created and hosted by Alton Brown that airs in North America on Food Network. Likened to television science educators Mr. Wizard and Bill Nye, Brown explores the science and technique behind the cooking, the history of different foods, I pack healthy mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks the night before and take them with me to work so I get those all-important good calories in to build muscle. I also take two nights a week to forget about work: I write, draw, or just watch some movies to relax. Josh Tjaden, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Good for You, Good for Others I love sports drinks for getting rehydrated after working out but hate that they're chock-full of artificial flavors and colors. One of nay recent discoveries is coconut water Noun 1. coconut water - clear to whitish fluid from within a fresh coconut coconut milk cocoanut, coconut - large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk , which is natural and has much needed electrolytes. It's been possible to make commercially only recently--since cold sterilization sterilization Any surgical procedure intended to end fertility permanently (see contraception). Such operations remove or interrupt the anatomical pathways through which the cells involved in fertilization travel (see reproductive system). was developed--because it comes from flesh young coconuts and spoils easily. Some brands are 100% coconut water--and help the economies of developing tropical nations! Ken Nozari, New York City Forgo the Sandpaper sandpaper, abrasive originally made by gluing grains of sand to heavy paper sheets. Today sandpaper is made primarily with quartz, aluminum oxide, or silicon carbide grains, and is graded according to the size of the grains. Smooches I find a lot of men don't wear lip balm balm, name for any balsam resin and for several plants, e.g., the bee balm. balm Any of several fragrant herbs of the mint family, particularly Melissa officinalis (balm gentle, or lemon balm), cultivated in temperate climates for its fragrant . It doesn't have to be shiny. But a little makes the lips look healthy. Too many gay men have very dry, cracked lips. It's not good. Also, even though I have a busy schedule as an emergency room and trauma nurse, I make a fitness routine a priority. My ultimate plan for living longer is aided by doing yoga on a regular basis. It gives me such a great feeling--releases any tension and stress in my body; balances my mind, body, and spirit; gives me flexibility; and helps with weight issues. In addition, it helps me at work by increasing my energy and balance, and it improves my breathing. Steven Pilgrim, Houston No More Bird Legs Don't skip on muscle-building exercises for your legs. All gay guys do back, chest, arms, and shoulders, but too many very rarely do legs because they think their legs are in shape because they do cardio. Wrong! When toning your abs, start with the lower, harder-to-work muscles and work your way tip. When you do lower abs, you're hitting the obliques and upper abs a little. So if you fizzle out Verb 1. fizzle out - end weakly; "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending" fizzle, peter out, taper off discontinue - come to or be at an end; "the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31" toward the end, you've at least hit all of the areas a bit. Butch Cordora, Philadelphia The Art of Negotiation If you're dating a man 10 years older or younger than yourself, expect lifestyle differences--no matter how compatible you may be in other areas. You may be conserving every dime, while he may be able to pick up and fly to Palm Springs on a moment's notice. On the flip side Flip side In the context of general equities, opposite side to a proposition or position (buy, if sell is the proposition and vice versa). , you may be able to go out until 5 A.M., while he needs to be in bed by 9 P.M. The bottom line is to find common ground and compromise. Jason Brollier, Chicago Queer Eye Queer Eye (originally Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)[1] is an hour-long American Emmy award-winning television gay series that premiered on the Bravo cable television network on July 15, 2003, and promptly became both a surprise hit and one of the most for the Gay Guy Nutrition: Not having any foods or drinks with carbs after 7 P.M. is an effective way to lean up. Carbohydrates eaten just before you wind down and go to bed don't get digested or burned up as efficiently as when we are active. Avoiding them allows your body to concentrate on fewer food groups, therefore avoiding extra pounds in weight. Dating: Don't be afraid to say what you want. It's the third date and he's showing signs of major differences? Don't feel like you have to conform if it makes you feel uncomfortable; this only prolongs the inevitable realization that you are on different paths. Expressing your true self will either woo him or scare him away. Either way, better know now before you waste months of your time! Career: Being personable PERSONABLE. Having the capacities of a person; for example, the defendant was judged personable to maintain this action. Old Nat. Brev. 142. This word is obsolete. with your coworkers and bosses is as important as your resume. Don't think that simply showing up on time, a good record, and financial goals will cut it for long. Winning the hearts and minds of your comrades through social events, sharing common interests, and genuine interest in their lives out of the office will put you in a healthy and prospective career position. After all, who doesn't want to help a friend out? Spirit: Make time every month to do something completely irrelevant, frivolous, or responsibility-free--whether you give yourself a spa day, a weekend away, or go on a trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro! We need to feed our souls and spirits with our dreams as much as we engage in our daily routines. If you don't you will blink and before you know it Abercrombie & Fitch will be a distant memory and PoliGrip your new best friend! Danny Teeson, Bravo TV's Queer Eye for the Straight Girl Queer Eye for the Straight Girl, a spin-off of the television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, aired from January 2005 to May 2005. As the name suggests, the program focuses on makeovers for females while following the format of the original show. , Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Share and Prosper At Chino's we encourage the eating philosophy of sharing food by serving dishes tapas-style. Sharing small dishes with friends takes away the urge to eat large portions. You can apply this to any restaurant by ordering a selection of appetizers, salads, and side dishes to share, forgoing the entree section entirely. Peter Klein, New York City |
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