BoB bArr

no no no...i was just messing around and saw the "not that you are!" part...no offense, hehe, and I try not to eat after 5:00 normally...but that doesn't always work well when the stomach wants food. i've lost 10 pounds in the past 3 weeks, so i'm doing okay, but i wish it would all just come from the stomach area. no beer over here! carbs though, lots and lots of carbs. sigh.

oh, and really i'm not that big...just some out of shape areas...one would be the stomach, it doesn't bulge out or anything, it's just that it's there...and has a layer of impenetrable skin over it.

did you just call me obese?! i can't believe i asked for some simple advice and i get someone calling me a fat ass. hehe...kiddin kiddin. thanks for that info, i didn't even realize there was a health forum...if i had i would have posted it in here. sorry about that. thanks, ~bob

Growing up you hear how you are supposed to have this many servings of bread and how pasta is so good for you, but now the majority of the U.S. is overweight...I keep hearing about this low carb diet and high protein. So, would anyone be kind enough to tell me the big DO's and DON'TS with what I should be eating. I try to drink as much water as possible, but other than that I'm not really sure what I should and shouldn't eat. Please give any lists you can, and any tips, I'd like my stomach muscles I KNOW I have under that layer of fat to show one of these days. I have done a diet with lots of water, and very little food, but that is very unhealthy and makes me really weak...on top of exercising it wasn't too fun. So, any help would be great. Thanks, ~bob

I'm not really looking to find something to learn quickly...just to put someone down quickly. I'm starting weights this coming school year (free membership at a fitness gym with tuition) I'm 6'1" and about 220 lbs...so not fat, but not thin. I have some tone in my arms and chest...pretty broad shoulders and neck and chest as well...I'd like to really tone up though, and maybe even develop some nicer stomach muscles. I'm not quite flexible, but I figure that MA will help me with that. The Ninjutsu class is $50 a month...so that's not bad at all...and so I might stick with that one. But I also found a place called "The Gracie JuJitsu" and it's $80 a month for unlimited training...I'm not sure if I wanna get into that, but isn't that the same thing as Brazillian JuJitsu? I like the idea of Muay Tai...so I think I'll look into that some more. Thanks guys!

it was a bit more than 5 minutes...and i've already hit myself and bruised, so i WAS surprised...but don't think i will be considering i do know how it feels. my friends dad knows some from when he was younger, and i know very little...but i do like learning things on my own before i take a class...that way i am somewhat familiar. thanks for the info guys!

i've used nunchukas before but i'm not good with them because i haven't been able to practice with them for more than 5 minutes...due to my friend taking them back and playing around with them...they were his. haha. anyways, i bought some online yesterday...should be arriving sometime this week. here is the link to the exact store and the exact pair i bought... http://www.warrior2000.com/Weapons/Nunchaku/12_in_Round_Grip_Speedchuck.shtml i know many people say foam is best to learn with, but i can take some bruises and some bangs, and in my opinion...you learn faster what NOT to do if it hurts. i also see a lot of people prefer the string attaching the sticks and not the chain...now i'm starting to regret this purchase...i'll have to buy another pair cause they aren't that expensive...but was this a stupid buy on my part?

Hi, I'm new here...and I was wondering if I could have some help by reading some opinions on what martial arts would fit me best. I am planning on training in around 2...depending on price. I have a job and college to attend...but time still isn't a problem, I have most nights free. I am looking for a type of martial arts that is quick to the point...nothing for sport, or play, or even tournaments...something that will take an opponent to the ground quickly...and keep them there. Of course what I mean is that I'm not concerned about these moves being banned from tournament because they are not going to be used for that with me...they are going to be used purely for self defense. That is one of my classes I'd like to take...any ideas? The other I'm leaning towards ninjutsu...it seems like it teaches many aspects of martial arts, including weapons, stealth, standing fighting, and grappling...as well as meditation. I like that combination as it sounds very interesting and I think I will enjoy it...this is the school I will be attending... http://www.chicago-ninjutsu.org/ as for the other fighting form, the one that is more lethal...more arm breaking and "other" breaking oriented...I do not know what is best. I would prefer to know that kind of stuff for the encounter I don't ever want to be faced with. Any dissuasions or encouragement in my choices would be thanked a lot! What do you think? also...to add this in, I don't know if it matters...but I'm 19 years old...and I know that's late to start, some of my family keeps telling me it's TOO late...i just don't wanna believe them....just like I am trying not to believe them about them saying it's too late to start learning guitar, which I also just embarked on. [ This Message was edited by: BoB bArr on 2002-08-02 16:23 ]

i'm new to the site...and i don't currently practice any martial arts, but i'm soon to join. i am trying to decide between a few... Ninjutsu Gracie JuJitsu and there's this guy that works with my dad that was a Kenpo (Kempo?) instructor who said he'd come to my house and only charge me $5 per lesson. not bad not bad. Anyways, I just wanted to say hi to everyone.