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BODY CARE
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 firmly believe we are triune, just like God. God is Father, Son, and Spirit. We are Spirit, Soul, and Body. We often devote our lives to our soul and body, forgetting the spirit. But, those of us who are Gay or Lesbian Christians, we sometimes forget the body, too. All three must be in balance. So, make sure your body is as healthy as your spirit and your soul.
  eople write me now and then and complain about "certain pictures" on the website, pictures of people, and pictures of ME "supposedly" unclothed. They think it is not Christian, or sinful, and I have a problem. I remind them WHY these pictures appear. The photographs used here relate to the topic discussed, to show the muscle groups involved, or to show athletic development. People see what they see; I sometimes believe their objections actually reveal their true hearts. So, I remind you, too, to have a proper and healthy perspective on art and photography, for rarely are they the problem; instead, the problem lies in the heart of the viewer.
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Diet
Fiber, Vitamins and Minerals
nteresting thing about fiber, fat attaches itself to it, and passes through and out the body. So, if you want to increase the chance of your body eliminating fat, eat fiber. Fiber also absorbs water, and helps for proper and healthy digestion. Fiber is found in raw fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Eat breakfast cereal, but beware of those loaded with sugars. Although you can get fiber from a supplement, it is much better to get it and other benefits from real wholesome foods.
Vitamins and minerals are controversial. Some people say you should and do get what you need from what you eat. But, that is true only if you eat right, and you have a body that handles itself well. I happen to have a body that will not retain iron or potassium very well, so I need to supplement my diet to maintain them. Stress and exercise will lessen your vitamin levels, too. So, I say take your vitamins; they have the building blocks you need to grow. I recommend natural verses artificially made vitamins and minerals.
 Take calcium for your bones, and potassium for your heart. You deplete your body of zinc during sex. B vitamins are important in muscle building. You need vitamin E for your skin, vitamin A for your nerves and eyes, Vitamin D for your bones, vitamin C for about everything, and Selenium, beta-carotene, and antioxidants for protection from diseases.
If you are over 40, consider vitamins modified for your age, and those specifically for being male or female. Don’t take more than the recommended daily value, more does not mean better; some vitamins you eliminate daily, others are stored, and you can store too much, poisoning your system. If the "multi-vitamin" does not give you 100 percent of a certain vitamin or mineral, supplement it to total 100 percent.
 and chat with me about vitamins, etc.
Supplements
 asically, supplements are unknowns, unknowns in concentration, quality, quantity, benefits, and risks. You are what you put into your body. Be smart; be careful. Consult with your physician before taking ANY supplements.
 There’s only one supplement I recommend, and with caution. Creatine is a naturally occurring product found in your muscles. You get it when you eat healthy foods and meats. Creatine helps your muscles retain water, their primary component, so taking Creatine supplements will help increase your muscle mass. However, you cannot take Creatine supplements continually. Follow the directions. Do not take with citrus juices, as it inhibits absorption. Do not take it at all if you can gain muscle naturally. Creatine requires taking supplements for many days to achieve "loading," to build up enough in your system. Or you can use it in serum form, a liquid put under the tongue right before exercise for immediate absorption into the blood stream.
Do not take weight loss supplements. Most contain caffeine, ephedrine, and ginseng; all they do is speed you up, increase your heart rate, make you jumpy, and lose water weight. You’ll lose weight, even some fat, but you won’t keep it off in the long run. When you stop taking them, your metabolism slows back down, and you’ll actually gain weight and fat.
You don’t need a pill to increase your mental capabilities; you need to use your mental muscles. Wasting money on some "natural" herbs to make yourself smart shows just how not smart you are.
If you are a man, there are some supplements that help with prostrate health, but you need to get checked by your doctor first. Some of them may be too strong for your system.
 If you are a male past age 40, and need it, consult your doctor about hormone supplements, testosterone in the natural form of DHEA, 25mg per day. Never take pure high dose testosterone, unless you want lots of muscle, an angry attitude, and a limp penis. Many of the men you admire, who have really big muscles, take testosterone to get that way. You shouldn’t be jealous; you may be in better shape than they are... down there!
If you are a woman past age 40, consult your doctor about your estrogen levels. Some women need estrogen supplements, but there are health risks, such as breast cancer, associated with them. Often, a woman who exercises vigorously increases her natural testosterone levels, and this can affect or completely halt your menstrual cycles, so be careful, and stay in touch with your physician.
Never take steroids in any form or for any reason, except by order of your doctor, and never for body building purposes. It’s stupid, it’s not natural, and when you stop, all those muscles will fade away. In my Gym, if you are caught using or a known user of steroids, you’ll be escorted off the premises permanently.
If you are over 40 years of age, consider supplementing your diet with Melatonin, less than 3mg a day. Melatonin is a hormone your body produces that helps you sleep and slows aging. As you grow older, your body produces less of it.
and chat with me about supplements.
Sleep
 et plenty of sleep. You grow when you sleep. As a child you did most of your growing while you were asleep. As an adult, your body repairs itself and still grows when you’re asleep. You need to sleep. You need restful sleep, more than the number of hours of sleep. The deeper you sleep the better. Deep sleep also contributes to dreaming, which is your brain’s way of filtering itself, sorting and letting go of things.
If you are a man, when you are asleep your body sends blood to your penis, keeping it in shape, too. So, men, get your sleep. |
Ben Asleep.
ello, Gay or Lesbian Christian. Did you come to this section of the article first? Hmmmm. Why? HaHa. I suggest you go back and read from the beginning to this point. You will discover many things about health and body care that will influence sex. Then, arrive at this section, and read it in its proper context. As a Gay Christian, your life is not focused on sex, but properly see it as one part, in balance with your total self.
If you’ve read most of my website, you’ve read my discussions on the role of sex in the Gay Christian’s life. Again, it is to be done in Love, never abusing self or other people, and leading to the edification, growth, and profit of you and your significant other. If you walk in your sexuality outside of God’s best for you, then I strongly recommend you get your sexual focus into balance as well as your body. Just as you can harm your body by what you eat and drink, you can also harm it by what you do, including sex.
