Weight Lifting and Body Building Supplements

I had to laugh at Tristan last night. He recently started drinking protein shakes as bodybuilding supplements to enhance his weight lifting. With all the sports he's in, the coaches at school encourage the boys to lift weights. It helps with strength, speed, and agility in their sporting events. The protein helps muscles heal after lifting and to build more muscle mass.

Anyhow, he bought the vanilla flavored shake mix, thinking he could mix it with just about anything. He tried mixing it with milk. Not a good idea. He managed to choke it down. Last night, he got the bright idea to mix it with some strawberry Crystal Light (it was the only thing in the house besides milk). It smelled like that pink Amoxicillan that the doctors prescribe for young kids when they have an ear infection. Now, my kids have always loved that medicine and taking it was never a problem, but even though this drink smelled like the pink stuff, it sure didn't taste like it. Once again, he choked it down as I stood by laughing at the faces he made.

Today, I bought him some orange juice in the hopes that he can mix it in the blender and make a shake like the Orange Julius drink I used to get at the mall when I was a kid.

I guess just like a woman going to the trouble of makeup and hair, a man will go to great lengths (even eating and drinking gross things) to achieve that perfect physique.

Freecycle: What a Wonderful Idea!

I just recently joined the local chapter of Freecycle in my area. I had heard of Freecycle a while ago, but had never actually took a look at what it is all about until last week.

What a smart idea! Whoever came up with it should be rewarded somehow. I'm in the market for a treadmill or an elliptical and thought I'd list my desire on the website. Within a day, someone got back to me about having a machine and I could come pick it up at my convenience. So tomorrow, I'm heading to a neighboring town to pick it up! As easy as that, I have a new exercise machine, at no charge!

I also have quite a few things to get rid of, that others might find interesting. I'm going to list my stuff and see if anyone wants it. I love the idea of recycling and not just throwing the stuff away. If someone else can get use out of something I have no need for anymore, I'm more than willing to give it away.

If you haven't heard of Freecycle, you can check it out at www.freecycle.org. Enter your city and state to find a chapter in your area!

5.11 Tactical Gear Dealer

If you're in the market for 5.11 tactical gear, such as 5.11 Tactical Pants, shirts, vests, shorts, and accessories, LA Police Gear has a full line of the merchandise you love.

The 5.11 tactical series is a superior line of products that enhances the speed, accuracy, performance, and safety of law enforcement, firefighters, and military personnel. LA Police Gear is the number one dealer in the world for 5.11 Tactical Series merchandise.

From clothing to accessories, the 5.11 tactical series is known for its durability, quality, and value. Right now, LA Police Gear is having a couple of specials on its 5.11 tactical gear series. Buy two items of clothing, receive free shipping. If you buy over $125 worth of 5.11 tactical items, receive a free travel mug. They also offer free return shipping if there is ever a need.

From what I can tell, you don't really have to be a police officer or a firefighter to wear this clothing. It's really cool looking, and durable for every day wear also. They even have kids stuff and sunglasses, too!

Last Payment!

Woo and hoo! We just made the last payment on our Chevy Blazer! And it only took eight years!

Eight years, you ask? Yeah, that's what I said.

We originally leased the vehicle new in 2000. The lease was for three years, and needless to say, we didn't stay within our allotted amount of miles and were way over. We couldn't afford to pay the extra mileage, so we bought the car to avoid paying it. We needed a vehicle anyway, so it seemed the best deal.

So, five years later, here we are. Free and clear on a 2000 Blazer. Thankfully, it's still in excellent shape. It should last us another few years, which means we'll be without a car payment for the first time in.......well, I can't remember when! That makes me incredibly happy. So happy, I want to have a party to celebrate!

How To Publish A Book In 48 Hours

Have you written a book, only to have it sit on the shelf gathering dust? Or maybe you've shoved it in a drawer buried under scores of other papers, forgotten? Now what? Writing a book and actually finishing it is one thing, and for that you should be proud. That's quite an accomplishment. You started with a great idea, put it to paper, and ended up with a fabulous book that any avid reader would love to get their hands on. Great!

Now, getting it published is another thing. At this point, the hours and hours you spent writing and editing are the easy part. Finding someone to give your book a chance and publish it, is the hard part. Just because you've got a completed book in your hands doesn't mean it will be picked up and published.

Book Publishers are finicky people. You'll probably receive more rejections than anything. But not to worry. Your book can still be published, and published in record time, easily.

I'm going to tell you How to Publish a Book, on your own in two business days. You'll soon be holding a published, bound book in your hands, ready for the world to read.

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