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GUY CANDY: HUD GILES
2008-02-16 23:42:00
HUD GILES IS ?IVY LEAGUE SMARTNESS meets Top Gun hotness.? A shout to Bronson for shooting this picture of his best friend and all-American hunk. Submit your image to be featured as ?Guy Candy ? on PEACE LOVE LUNGES. Or just E-mail Hud.
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QUIT SMOKING WITH CHANTIX (VIDEO)
2008-02-15 04:13:00
AFTER 15 YEARS AS A CHAIN smoker, our east-side bud and SPF client Robert Carey celebrated 6 months ?smoke free? today. I think that?s approximately 200,000 cigarettes. In this latest installation of my new FITNESS GUERILLA video blog, I talk to Robert about his experience using the new smoking cessation drug, Chantix.Congratulations, Robert!!!
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GUY CANDY: MARK DALTON
2008-02-14 16:00:00
FOR MARK DALTON FANS, patience is a virtue. Dalton ?s representative (and my former agent) David Forest has announced that Mark has been denied a 2008 parole date by the Texas Department of Corrections Parole Board. This means the board won?t review his case again until January 2009.??Mark Dalton is the buff star of Mark Meets Zeb: The Texas Two-Step and Super Soaked. He originally went to prison for an altercation in November 2004, and was paroled a year later. He remained on parole until May 2007, when he was arrested again for two misdemeanors (which was a breach of his parole terms) for an incident at his home in Denton, Texas, for which he pleaded guilty and served 90 days in jail. In September 2007, Dalton was returned to the Texas Department of Corrections Prison System, where he?s been awaiting word on a possible parole date. Now, that date has been denied for this year. Dalton is hoping for a 2009 parole date, but his maximum release date is May 22, 2011. (A shout to Vincent...
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CANDY MAN OF THE DAY
2008-02-13 15:00:00
YOU CAN SUBMIT A PHOTO to be featured as ?Candy Man of the Day? on PEACE LOVE LUNGES. A shout to Rod for putting today?s hunk, Pete Kuzak, on our radar.

NAUSEOUS AT THE GYM
2008-02-13 14:30:00
When I lift weights or exercise, sometimes I experience nausea. Why is this? ?MarkDuring exercise, blood flow patterns change. Through the action of the sympathetic nervous system, blood is redirected away from areas where it is not essential to those areas that are active during exercise. Only 15 to 20% of resting cardiac output go to muscle, but during exhaustive exercise, like leg workouts, the muscles receive 80 to 85% of the cardiac output. This shift is accomplished by reducing blood flow to the kidneys, liver, stomach and intestines, which cause the feelings of nausea associated with intense workouts. Also, the red blood cells which carry oxygen to the working muscles as well as the entire body gets diverted to the working muscles which leads to feelings of being light-headed due to lack of sufficient oxygen to other systems.If you experience nausea from a non-workout related cause, consider the following steps, which may help:The BRAT Diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and T...

SHOULD I TAKE GLUTAMINE?
2008-02-12 18:00:00
?I?VE HEARD THAT TAKING THE AMINO ACID glutamine with creatine can have positive effects in people who are HIV-positive. But there doesn't seem to be much information about these sports supplements and any potential interactions with HAART therapy. Can you shed some light on this? ??J.B., West HollywoodYou're right. Studies on the role of micronutrient supplementation in people with HIV are ripe for further research, according to Dr. Alice Tang, associate professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, and an expert in the area of supplementation and HIV.  A few of these studies have examined glutamine, primarily for its muscle-building effects. To my knowledge, there are no published studies on creatine in people with HIV.When it comes to sports supplements and their potential interactions with HIV meds, the answer is inconclusive. While no adverse affects have been reported using glutamine, other supplements such as St. John's Wort, have illustrated the complexity of adding "...

DAILY CANDY MAN: PETE KUZAK
2008-02-12 17:00:00
YOU CAN SUBMIT A PHOTO to be featured as the ?Candy Man of the Day? on PEACE LOVE LUNGES. A shout to Bronson for putting today?s hunk, Pete Kuzak, on our radar. View the whole gallery.
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DAILY CANDY MAN: JOHN CENA
2008-02-11 23:14:00
YOU CAN SUBMIT A PHOTO to be featured as the ?Candy Man of the Day? on PEACE LOVE LUNGES. A shout to John B. for putting today?s hunk, John Cena , on our radar. View the whole gallery.
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SLEEP LIKE RIP VAN WINKLE
2008-02-11 01:07:00
HEY SAM: I?ve been having difficulty sleeping lately. Is there a psychological cause for this or is it a physical one? What can I do besides taking sleeping pills? ?John, CovinaMany people suffer from poor sleep, or are existing in a sleep deprived state. When it comes to exercise, sleep is vital. There are many causes for poor sleep:--Drinking alcohol before bedtime--Disagreement about who gets which side of the bed--Differing sleep positions--Temperature of the room--Sheet textures--Alarms--Tossing and turning--Teeth grinding--Degree of quietness--Getting up in the middle of the night--The size of the bed--Snoring--Having a window open--Sleep ing with children or pets--Nightmares--Going to bed angry--Sleep walking--Amount of pillows--Number of blankets--Time to go to bed--InsomniaIf you're suffering from sleep problems, consider removing all distractions from your bedroom. Remember that bedrooms are for two purposes?sleep, and sex. Create a room that supports both. Keep all ot...

SLEEP LIKE RIP VAN WINKLE
2008-02-10 01:07:00
HEY SAM: I?ve been having difficulty sleeping lately. Is there a psychological cause for this or is it a physical one? What can I do besides taking sleeping pills? ?John, CovinaMany people suffer from poor sleep, or are existing in a sleep deprived state. When it comes to exercise, sleep is vital. There are many causes for poor sleep:--Drinking alcohol before bedtime--Disagreement about who gets which side of the bed--Differing sleep positions--Temperature of the room--Sheet textures--Alarms--Tossing and turning--Teeth grinding--Degree of quietness--Getting up in the middle of the night--The size of the bed--Snoring--Having a window open--Sleep ing with children or pets--Nightmares--Going to bed angry--Sleep walking--Amount of pillows--Number of blankets--Time to go to bed--InsomniaIf you're suffering from sleep problems, consider removing all distractions from your bedroom. Remember that bedrooms are for two purposes?sleep, and sex. Create a room that supports both. Keep all ot...

DAILY CANDY MAN: TOM BRADY
2008-02-09 19:46:00
YOU CAN SUBMIT A PHOTO to be featured as the ?Candy Man of the Day? on PEACE LOVE LUNGES. A shout Rod for putting today?s hunk on our radar. View the whole gallery.
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MY CANDY
2008-02-08 00:45:00
GROWING UP I OWNED A CANDY STORE. Actually a few of them. By age 16 I was known as a ?teen tycoon? destined to go the way of Donald Trump. So it seems fitting that I christen the newest regular feature of the blog ?Sam?s Candy ? (as in that other kind of sweet goodness that we all need from time to time). Don?t be selfish. Send me your favorite eye candy.And here?s the sweetest candy of all, my 210# husband Bronson, self-described as an ?ink lover, muscle fan, exhibitionist, and explicit blogger. His new blog, LovesickBilly,com is one of the hottest blogs to hit Wordpress.com since he launched it just a few months ago. I shot this photograph on February 2 with a Canon 400 digital camera.

ADD MUSCLE iN 6 STEPS
2008-02-06 03:50:00
HEY SAM: I've been working out for months and I can't seem to gain a pound. I lift weights six days a week. What's wrong with me?? ?Patrick, Santa Fe, NMPatrick, there's a term for those of us "hard-gainers,? or people who have a difficult time gaining muscle mass. To correct this situation, try these six ideas.I think you are overtraining. If you're lifting five days a week, you're not giving your muscles enough time to grow and recover. Limit your gym time to two upper and two lower body workouts a week.Make sure you?re getting enough rest which is crucial for muscle growth. At least nine hours of sleep a night. Your muscles recover fastest at night when you're asleep since they have nothing else to do.If you're not gaining about a pound a week, you're not eating right. It's crucial that you get plenty of nutrients from whole foods and raw materials to build muscle. You can use a handy site like fitday.com to track your calories. Try increasing them by 250 calories a da...
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MY CANDY
2008-02-05 00:45:00
GROWING UP I OWNED A CANDY STORE. Actually a few of them. By age 16 I was known as a ?teen tycoon? destined to go the way of Donald Trump. So it seems fitting that I christen the newest regular feature of the blog ?Sam?s Candy ? (as in that other kind of sweet goodness that we all need from time to time). Don?t be selfish. Send me your favorite eye candy.And here?s the sweetest candy of all, my 210# husband Bronson, self-described as an ?ink lover, muscle fan, exhibitionist, and explicit blogger. His new blog, LovesickBilly,com is one of the hottest blogs to hit Wordpress.com since he launched it just a few months ago. I shot this photograph on February 2 with a Canon 400 digital camera.

HUNK OF THE WEEK: BRONSON PAGE
2008-02-04 00:45:00
CHECK OUT HUNKS dedicated to male athletes. The newest addition, my 210# husband Bronson, self-described as an ?ink lover, muscle fan, exhibitionist, and explicit blogger. His new blog, LovesickBilly,com is one of the hottest blogs to hit Wordpress.com since he launched it just a few months ago. I shot this photograph on February 2 with a Canon 400 digital camera.
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GAY AMERICAN HEROES (GALLERY)
2008-02-01 14:28:00
SOMETIMES ONLY A MOTHER CAN UNDERSTAND. Click here to see images from ?Silence the Hate? a benefit for the Gay American Heroes Foundation. If you?re inspired by the mission of this important memorial, you may make a donation directly to the foundation. The black & white photos were shot with my little Nokia 6133.  The color photos are courtesy of Tony Miros and Kevin Barry.
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WHY ARE MY LEGS CRAMPING?
2008-01-31 14:43:00
QHEY SAM: I?ve been training for the AIDS Marathon, an keep getting cramps in my calf muscle at night while I sleep. What causes charlie horses? ?Natalie, Los AngelesA. No one really knows what causes Charlie Horses (or leg cramps) but we know they often "run in the family" due to genetics. If you've been exercising more than normal, or engaging in strenuous activity, you're more likely to get them. Studies show that about 70 percent of adults over 50 suffer from the occasional leg cramp in the middle of the night. To reduce occurrences try to drink more water during the day and make sure you are getting regular exercise and aren't just a "weekend warrior." Stretch your leg muscles often during the day, especially if your occupation leaves you sedentary. Some say taking a magnesium supplement helped reduce their problem, but the jury is still out on whether or not this supplement really helps or if it's a placebo effect.
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THIS MIGHT MAKE YOU SMILE (VIDEO)
2008-01-31 05:32:00
?I WANT TO GO TO THE ZOO!? says the bespectacled Ray, son of Dorothy Boyd (played by Renee Zellweger) in the film Jerry Maguire. There?s just something about seeing nature manifested in thousands of different species that grabs the collective consciousness and makes one realize that we?re not alone. This was one such moment, a short video I shot of a monkey swinging from his jungle gym at the Honolulu Zoo. I think that?s why Ray kept telling Jerry to go to the zoo. Children are natural masters at being here, now ? something we adults often forget. If I?m ever feeling low, I watch this little clip and it makes me smile.
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ART OF ELYSIUM?S ?HEAVEN? (VIDEO)
2008-01-27 07:47:00
THE AMATEUR FOOTAGE OF ?HEAVEN? ? The Art of Elysium?s 10-year anniversary event, which Bronson and I were honored to attend on January 12, 2008. The event was hosted by Balthazar and Rosetta Getty and presented by Vogue, Cartier, and Ford. You can read more about the event at Lovesick Billy.com
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ART OF ELYSIUM?S ?HEAVEN? (viDEO)
2008-01-26 07:47:00
THE AMATEUR FOOTAGE OF ?HEAVEN? ? The Art of Elysium?s 10-year anniversary event, which Bronson and I were honored to attend on January 12, 2008. The event was hosted by Balthazar and Rosetta Getty and presented by Vogue, Cartier, and Ford. You can read more about the event at Lovesick Billy.com
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Q&A: WHY DO A ZIG ZAG MEAL PLAN?
2008-01-26 05:51:00
Q. HEY SAM: AS A TRAINER, what are your general objectives when you put a client on your Zig Zag meal plan?  Change in body composition? Portion control? Weight loss? I started thinking about "side effects" like great skin and good stores of energy throughout the day and then it occurred to me that those sound like great objectives.  I always seem to focus on the weight loss/muscle mass thing.  But what else should I expect from this plan? I know I'm only on day two but as a Virgo I'm required to learn everything I can. ?Laura, San FranciscoA. My main objective for me putting someone on my Zig Zag meal plan is body re-composition or body transformation. My Zig Zag plan does a great job at helping you lose fat while simultaneously maintaining as much lean body mass as possible. This is where most diets sink?they produce fat loss but sacrifice LBM.  It's pretty easy to lose fat -or- gain muscle, but it's very difficult to do them both at the same time. Maintaining your LBM and a *...
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A QUOTE I SAW TODAY
2008-01-24 23:47:00
THE TRICK IS NOT HOW MUCH PAIN you feel?but how much joy you feel. Any idiot can feel pain. Life is full of excuses to feel pain, excuses not to live, excuses, excuses, excuses." ?Erica Jong
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REST IN PEACE, HEATH LEDGER
2008-01-23 00:41:00
THE NEWS OF HEATH LEDGER?S DEATH just came to me via a text message from my friend Paul. I cannot stop the chills from running up my spine, and tears stream down my face as I write this. It?s not only because Heath?s death is such a fucked up ending to such a short life. It?s also because of his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar, the gay cowboy in love with Jack Twist in the film Brokeback Mountain, which touched millions, including myself and Bronson. The personal significance of Heath?s death, for me, is amplified by his iconic portrait of this troubled cowboy, struggling to embrace his deepest self?but ultimately figuring it out too late.Losing Jack Twist in the film was hard enough; losing Ennis Del Mar in Heath Ledger is almost too much for me to bear.
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BRONSON DOGS A STEER (VIDEO)
2008-01-22 05:48:00
RODEO SCHOOL in Chandler, Arizona was one of the best experiences of my life. We went with just the clothes on our back, boots and cowboy hats. And like every good blogger, the video camera. My chronicling of the journey was a Christmas gift to my husband Bronson, (nickname: ?Cowboy?) who ever since meeting gay rodeo icon Sonny Koerner at the 2006 Los Angeles Gay Rodeo, has wanted to become a rodeo cowboy/athlete. January 17th, 2008 was all about making Bronson?s dream come true. I learned something about myself by documenting these last five days on video. I learned that I don?t always have to be the center of attention. I discovered a new satisfaction that came from letting Bronson bask in the spotlight. And that look on his face? That?s what sheer joy looks like. I wouldn?t trade that moment for anything.You can read about Bronson?s experience first-hand here.
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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE ? AND JOIN US
2008-01-17 03:56:00
BRONSON AND I PERSONALLY invite you to join us at ?Silence the Hate? ? a benefit for the Gay American Heroes Foundation, to be held at EAST WEST LOUNGE in West Hollywood, SATURDAY JAN 26 from 3-7PM. (Map below). We've all been touched by anti-gay hate, and the crimes it can precipitate. This event is a chance to help change that for good.  It's an honor for Bronson and I to be on the host committee for this important cause, and we?d love to see you there.  This is an open invitation event, so please forward THIS DIGITAL INVITATION to your friends.  If you?re unable to attend, you may make a donation directly to the foundation.  Bronson and I look forward to seeing you on the 26th.
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CALF & HAMSTRING STRETCHES (VIDEO)
2008-01-16 05:48:00
TAKE THESE TWO STRETCHES along with you after your bike ride or long run, and you?ll be giving your legs a great flexibility routine. In this latest installation from my new FITNESS GUERILLA video blog, I walk you through easy ways to stretch your legs.
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INTERVIEW WITH REIKI MASTER GREG
2008-01-11 14:00:00
SEVERAL YEARS AGO, I MET trainer Greg Engelking. We?re both from the Rocky Mountain west, so we bonded almost immediately. Over the years our friendship has deepened and last summer, Greg administered a powerful Reiki treatment to myself and Bronson. I found myself with a new curiosity for this healing art. Recently I had the chance to interview Greg about his work as a Reiki master. SAM PAGE:  Okay Greg, so tell everyone a little about yourself. GREG ENGELKING:   I?m 38 years old, and live in Laguna Beach, CA.  As you know, originally I'm from Idaho, where I received my degree in Sports Science from the University of Idaho and have been active in the field of Health and Fitness since 1988.  I?ve taught and coached at the collegiate levels before relocating to Southern California where I began working and training with high performance athletes.  My diverse background in the field of health and fitness extends back 19 plus years and includes working with individuals from 4-year-old...
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MANIFESTO FOR AN OPTIMIST
2008-01-10 19:07:00
LAST NIGHT, BRONSON & I STOPPED AT LULULEMON, an athletic clothing store that?s all the rage among my clients. I?d spied their inspiring sign (above) last summer and loved their sensibility. My friend Melissa gave me a gift card for the store as a Christmas present, and this was printed on the inside:That which matters the least should never give way to what matters the most. Drink FRESH water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp. Practice yoga so you can remain active in physical sports as you age. Listen, listen, listen?then ask strategic questions. Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself. Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks. Write down your short and long term GOALS four times a year. Two personal, two business, and two health goals for the next 2, 5 and 10 years. Goal setting triggers your subconscious computer. Visualize your eventual de...
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PREPPING FOR A MEAL PLAN (VIDEO)
2008-01-09 18:46:00
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF FOLLOWING MY MEAL PLANS. In this latest installation from my new FITNESS GUERILLA video blog, I walk you through my kitchen and describe how to ?be prepared? as I start my Zig Zag Meal Plan .
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SAM BUYS PROTEIN SHAKES
2008-01-08 21:41:00
THE NUTRITION STORE CAN BE AN INTIMIDATING PLACE. How do you know what to buy? In this very first installment of my new FITNESS GUERILLA video blog, I go searching for inexpensive, low carb protein shakes that meet the requirements of my Zig Zag Meal Plan. Since many of you have asked for more video blogs, I?ll be experimenting ?out in the world? with my Nokia 6133. I know they?re rough, so leave comments and patience is appreciated!
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