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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    “There’s also a lot of people who remain at a state of athletic readiness due to emotional problems. They lead quiet lives, but they spend hours and hours doing “ultimate strength training”-this or “unbreakable soldier regiman”-that, trying to turn themselves into Rambos when their lives don’t require it. This is because of fear and…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    A lot of loosing weight (and being healthy) is eating the right COMBINATION of wholesome foods, rather than worrying about caloric intake.

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    A lot of loosing weight (and being healthy) is eating the right COMBINATION of wholesome foods, rather than worrying about caloric intake.

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    my point is that most fat people ARE NOT gaining weight. They are overweight by say 50 pounds and MAINTAINING that weight. It’s not like this week they’re overweight by 50 and next week by 60 and then by 70, etc.

    So if the guy is drinking a gallon of soda he’s obviously burning enough of it off to maintain his weight, otherwise he’d keep…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    my point is that most fat people ARE NOT gaining weight. They are overweight by say 50 pounds and MAINTAINING that weight. It’s not like this week they’re overweight by 50 and next week by 60 and then by 70, etc.

    So if the guy is drinking a gallon of soda he’s obviously burning enough of it off to maintain his weight, otherwise he’d keep…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    If you’re being honest in your other post about your usual food intake, I eat at least 3 times as much food as you on a regular basis. At least.

    I weigh 175 and I haven’t fluctuated more than a few pounds in 15 years. I’m not eating excess food and neither are you. The truth is, it doesn’t take much to maintain our respective weights and…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    If you’re being honest in your other post about your usual food intake, I eat at least 3 times as much food as you on a regular basis. At least.

    I weigh 175 and I haven’t fluctuated more than a few pounds in 15 years. I’m not eating excess food and neither are you. The truth is, it doesn’t take much to maintain our respective weights and…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Rainbowbear,

    Personally, I think a good portion of plato’s advice is insane. But since you’re appear committed to trying it, I’d love it if you let the board know of your progress. It’s not often we get a living, breathing test case for Plato’s from the hip rantings.

    Do let us know how you progress.

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Rainbowbear,

    Personally, I think a good portion of plato’s advice is insane. But since you’re appear committed to trying it, I’d love it if you let the board know of your progress. It’s not often we get a living, breathing test case for Plato’s from the hip rantings.

    Do let us know how you progress.

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Most fat people may have gotten fat because of excess food (or, more accurately, a change in their level of exercise). But they don’t STAY fat because they’re eating excess food.

    The same reason Plato doesn’t gain or loose weight like a yo yo is the same reason fat people don’t either. They are at a certain weight and they are maintaining…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Most fat people may have gotten fat because of excess food (or, more accurately, a change in their level of exercise). But they don’t STAY fat because they’re eating excess food.

    The same reason Plato doesn’t gain or loose weight like a yo yo is the same reason fat people don’t either. They are at a certain weight and they are maintaining…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    jsrit,

    Pick up Daniel Reid’s book on Health, Sex and Longevity. There is a chapter in there on food combining.

    Here are the basics

    -Only eat fruit on an empty stomach (e.g., in the a.m.)
    -Don’t mix starches (rice, pasta, bread, potatoes) with concentrated proteins (milk, meat, fish, tofu, eggs, etc.) in the same meal
    -Eat…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Weight Loss- Question for Michael in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    jsrit,

    Pick up Daniel Reid’s book on Health, Sex and Longevity. There is a chapter in there on food combining.

    Here are the basics

    -Only eat fruit on an empty stomach (e.g., in the a.m.)
    -Don’t mix starches (rice, pasta, bread, potatoes) with concentrated proteins (milk, meat, fish, tofu, eggs, etc.) in the same meal
    -Eat…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic question for michael and others – kundalini in the taoist tradition in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Hey dragonbones,

    I’d wait for Michael Winn to respond. I think he’ll have some good stuff to say.

    Here’s my thoughts:

    First off, grounding and the microcosmic orbit are extremely important. You don’t need great esoteric training in this.

    Grounding is all about feeling the earth. Just feel it with the soles of your feet. Put…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic question for michael and others – kundalini in the taoist tradition in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Hey dragonbones,

    I’d wait for Michael Winn to respond. I think he’ll have some good stuff to say.

    Here’s my thoughts:

    First off, grounding and the microcosmic orbit are extremely important. You don’t need great esoteric training in this.

    Grounding is all about feeling the earth. Just feel it with the soles of your feet. Put…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Who's on first? in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Michael will have to answer for himself but here’s my two cents’ worth.

    Basically, I think you’re overthinking this.

    I used to do some acting. In acting you memorize your lines and then go up on stage and recite them. You know where you’re going to move, when to cross the room, etc. You also understand the emotional content of the…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Who's on first? in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Michael will have to answer for himself but here’s my two cents’ worth.

    Basically, I think you’re overthinking this.

    I used to do some acting. In acting you memorize your lines and then go up on stage and recite them. You know where you’re going to move, when to cross the room, etc. You also understand the emotional content of the…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Who's on first? in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Good question. I’m not sure there are any verifiable answers. All this stuff we’re engaged in is more art than science, more feeling than facts. This doesn’t mean it’s not real, just that it’s not particularly measurable by any that would be beyond reproach.

    Is the practice working for you?
    Yes – then you’re doing it right and using…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Who's on first? in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Good question. I’m not sure there are any verifiable answers. All this stuff we’re engaged in is more art than science, more feeling than facts. This doesn’t mean it’s not real, just that it’s not particularly measurable by any that would be beyond reproach.

    Is the practice working for you?
    Yes – then you’re doing it right and using…[Read more]

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    spyrelx replied to the topic Suggestion for Danny in the forum General 20 years, 6 months ago

    Thanks Max, that’s an elegant solution to the problem.

    Michael, please kick his sorry ass of this board. Anyone who is concerned about Danny’s own development or the stifling of divergent viewpoints can rest assured that Danny and his many personalities will be welcome at taobum.com, where he will have the opportunity to rant to his…[Read more]

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