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Originally posted by Scoobings:
This may not be entirely related enough to warrant being posted here, but this thread kind of died and I wanted to get a wealth of opinions.

What music, if any, do you guys listen to when you work out? My current playlist is getting worn out and I'm looking for some more stuff to listen to. What do you guys listen to?

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Originally posted by Midwest2LA:
I do have Beat It and Smooth Criminal on my list.

I actually have a pretty weird mix, there's some rap, so 80s, some R&B, pop, etc.

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Originally posted by Jackie200:
Truthteller, I think you should really try out a class Barry's Bootcamp in West Hollywood or Sherman Oaks... not the DVD's but the actual work out in person. I think it will push you harder and you will work out harder than doing p90x or Insanity at home. Try to take one class and see how you like it. It may be a bit pricey but if you can afford it then you should try it. My hair is usually soaked in sweat when I'm done... In my opinion, it is a harder work out than doing p90x at home... There is always 30 min of cardio and 30 min of weights/resistance training.... You do lots of sprints and run uphill so you will burn LOTS of calories. You'll get in the right amount of cardio and resistance training for the best results.

The atmosphere is fun too; it's dark in there and they play loud music so it's like a nightclub except you are working out. It makes working out really fun and it's very high intensity... They really push you to do things that you generally wouldn't do by yourself like sprint on a level 8 incline or sprint at a level 10... Every class is different so you never plateau. It will shake up your current routine and I think you will see results fast.

http://www.barrysbootcamp.com/locations-pricing.html

I work out regularly now, like 4-5 times a week because I want to be toned; I think it looks sexier and hotter. I think it's gross to be "skinny flabby" now; yes, you can be skinny but have no muscle definition. Those small Asian girls who are petite but flabby look gross to me and I used to be one of them. It's not enough to be thin; to be truly sexy you need to be toned. That's my opinion anyways. Summer is coming soon so we all want to get toned and look hot!

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Originally posted by TRUTHTELLER59:

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Originally posted by Jackie200:
Truthteller, I think you should really try out a class Barry's Bootcamp in West Hollywood or Sherman Oaks... not the DVD's but the actual work out in person. I think it will push you harder and you will work out harder than doing p90x or Insanity at home. Try to take one class and see how you like it. It may be a bit pricey but if you can afford it then you should try it. My hair is usually soaked in sweat when I'm done... In my opinion, it is a harder work out than doing p90x at home... There is always 30 min of cardio and 30 min of weights/resistance training.... You do lots of sprints and run uphill so you will burn LOTS of calories. You'll get in the right amount of cardio and resistance training for the best results.

The atmosphere is fun too; it's dark in there and they play loud music so it's like a nightclub except you are working out. It makes working out really fun and it's very high intensity... They really push you to do things that you generally wouldn't do by yourself like sprint on a level 8 incline or sprint at a level 10... Every class is different so you never plateau. It will shake up your current routine and I think you will see results fast.

http://www.barrysbootcamp.com/locations-pricing.html

I work out regularly now, like 4-5 times a week because I want to be toned; I think it looks sexier and hotter. I think it's gross to be "skinny flabby" now; yes, you can be skinny but have no muscle definition. Those small Asian girls who are petite but flabby look gross to me and I used to be one of them. It's not enough to be thin; to be truly sexy you need to be toned. That's my opinion anyways. Summer is coming soon so we all want to get toned and look hot!

I'm still trying to make time to enroll, but I downloaded the 5 day DVD program and did it all last week. It's a good workout. My shirt was always drenched with sweat. I'm afraid I might make people around me slip on the floor if I did the real thing.

I don't get the same feeling that I do after a Crossfit workout, maybe I will when I do the real thing.

The treadmill workouts are different for I never used my treadmill that way. I normally use my treadmill at walking speed when watching TV.

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Originally posted by Yonie:
In Flames, Scar Symmetry, Delain, Nightwish, Norther, Kamelot, and more.I also listen to a selection of podcasts, though that has a habit of distracting me.

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Originally posted by TRUTHTELLER59:
I'll start:

I've been doing the Paleo/Primal lifestyle for the past two months and feel awesome. No more relying on energy drinks and my fat percentage is probably the lowest it's ever been.

Paleo consists mainly of fish, grass-fed pasture raised meats, vegetables, fruit, roots, and nuts, and excludes grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, refined sugar, and processed oils.

I've been doing the Primal version of Paleo. The difference between Paleo and Primal is Primal allows saturated fat, cholesterol, salt as a spice, and some dairy. By eliminating carbs from agriculture like wheat, fat and cholesterol become my main energy source (Stock up on breath mints and Listerine!). I've upped my saturated fat and cholesterol intake and yet still have a much lower body fat percentage than before. So, it's not fat that makes you fat and have heart disease or strokes but sugar.

As far as learning more about this subject, I think Mark Sisson's book "The Primal Blue Print" is the best. He also has an informative web site: http://marksdailyapple.com

This is a basic example of what I do:

NO wheats or any kind of starch except for an occasional sweet potato after an intense workout.

Avoid sugar as much as possible

Avoid eating out as much as possible

Limit dairy to only cheese and fermented dairy like Greek yogurt

Breakfast:
-Regular egg omelette (3-4 eggs) with spinach, kale, cheese, cumin and salsa
-BACON!
-Yerba Matte or green Tea
-Grape fruit (optional)

Snack:
-Some kind of protein ie. Greek yogurt/cottage cheese with berries, macadamia nuts, protein shake, beef jerky (non 7-11 type)

Lunch:
-Salad with apple cider vinegar and olive oil (oil optional)
-MEAT! cooked by a Foreman grill

Snack:
-Some kind of protein ie. Greek yogurt/cottage cheese with berries, macadamia nuts, protein shake, beef jerky (non 7-11 type)

Dinner
-Salad with apple cider vinegar and olive oil (oil optional)
-MEAT! cooked by a Foreman grill