http://www.funadvice.com/my/advice/ethmer   Ex Marine. Born and raised in La Jolla/San Diego, CA but moved to Anchorage, AK 44 years ago. Currently a retired taxicab driver after 30 years. Single. Divorced 3 times. Had 3 children (2 still living), have 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. i'm a moderate Republican. My hobbies are playing poker and chess. i'm a Deist but i do believe in evolution. My religious beliefs, which i wrote several years ago (A Search for Truth), can be viewed at the URL above. i may not agree with you but i cherish your right to disagree (even if you are wrong).   en-us         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Check out this link for exercise information: http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Exercises/Exercises.htm How to LOSE weight? First, determine from the information below, what your weight should be. Then set yourself goals of a week, 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, 6 months and a year. As you see yourself meeting your goals it becomes easier. Remember, you didn't gain your weight overnight so don't expect to lose if overnight. Plus, weight lost slowly is more likely to stay off than weight lost in a hurry. If you need conversion info, 1 kg = 2.2 pounds and 2.54 cm = 1 inch (12 inches = 1 foot) Info if you are trying to LOSE weight: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/treatment/overweight-treatment.php "How can I Lose 1 pound of body weight per week?" One pound of body fat is equal to about 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of weight per week, you need to eat 500 calories/day LESS than you burn. But it's not a good idea to lose weight simply by cutting calories. As well as decreasing calories you should increase your daily physical exercise. This helps to burn calories and build more lean tissue which in turn burns more calories. "What should a minimum calorie intake be?" As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low. http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html Average Teenager Weight http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/average-teenager-weight-236.html ethmer Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:43:17 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/a_toned_but_thin_body_what_do_you 465593   150 to 160 pounds would be a good weight for you, especially if your muscles are toned pretty well. Eat properly, which means to always eat a good breakfast (it gets your metabolism going), drink 8 eight ounce glasses of water per day (one before each meal or snack except breakfast) as this will help curb your appetite, and get a healthy exercise program going every other day, like on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.   Check out this link for exercise information: http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Exercises/Exercises.htm How to LOSE weight? First, determine from the information below, what your weight should be. Then set yourself goals of a week, 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, 6 months and a year. As you see yourself meeting your goals it becomes easier. Remember, you didn't gain your weight overnight so don't expect to lose if overnight. Plus, weight lost slowly is more likely to stay off than weight lost in a hurry. If you need conversion info, 1 kg = 2.2 pounds and 2.54 cm = 1 inch (12 inches = 1 foot) Info if you are trying to LOSE weight: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/treatment/overweight-treatment.php "How can I Lose 1 pound of body weight per week?" One pound of body fat is equal to about 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of weight per week, you need to eat 500 calories/day LESS than you burn. But it's not a good idea to lose weight simply by cutting calories. As well as decreasing calories you should increase your daily physical exercise. This helps to burn calories and build more lean tissue which in turn burns more calories. "What should a minimum calorie intake be?" As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low. http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html Average Teenager Weight http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/average-teenager-weight-236.html ethmer Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:37:45 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/want_to_lose_weight_or_gain_muscle 465582         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Welcome to Fun Advice!   I'd guess around 130 pounds. Maybe a little more if your body's muscles are toned pretty well.   Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html   ethmer Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:57:19 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/how_much_should_a_5_6_15_year_old 465514           Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!       You could be suffering from a little depression. Think about whether something in your life is causing you to think/feel a little negative about yourself. If that's it, then try being positive and realizing that good things do come from "perceived" negative situations. Make sure that being healthy is one of your goals then eat, drink lots of water and exercise. Be positive and your mood will improve.   ethmer Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:48:50 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/whats_happening_with_me 465493   I would not like to see pot legalized because it has been documented, in animal studies, that, while on pot, an individual's reaction time slows down. Since being high on pot isn't as readily detectable as some other drugs, I wouldn't want to be at risk of a pot-head piloting a bus, taxi, train or airplane that I might be a passenger on.   ethmer Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:38:47 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/smart_potheads_stand_up 465473         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Check out what your weight should be for your age and height. I would guess 95 to 105 pounds.   Average Teenager Weight http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/average-teenager-weight-236.html   From what you've written, I'd guess that you might be borderline anorexic. Please check out the link below to understand more about it. Hopefully you are becoming aware of it early enough that you can prevent yourself from falling into its clutches.   Information on eating disorders: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_help_support.htm   ethmer Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:54:26 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/am_i_getting_an_eating_disorder 464258         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   How to make Questions or Answers Anonymous? Click on your "name" at the top of a page. Click on the "my Questions" or "my Advice" link on the left side of the page. Now simply click on the "Mark as anonymous" link beside any Question or Answer that you want to be anonymous.   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:56:43 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/anonomous_i_know_i_cant_spell 460247         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Welcome to Fun Advice!   You don't say why you are hospitalized. Maybe it is for your own good to allow you to become healthy!   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:47:38 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/spells_116142 460243 How to LOSE weight? First, determine from the information below, what your weight should be. Then set yourself goals of a week, 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, 6 months and a year. As you see yourself meeting your goals it becomes easier. Remember, you didn't gain your weight overnight so don't expect to lose if overnight. Plus, weight lost slowly is more likely to stay off than weight lost in a hurry. BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years. BMI Classification 18.5 or less Underweight 18.5 to 24.99 Normal Weight 25 to 29.99 Overweight 30 to 34.99 Obesity (Class 1) 35 to 39.99 Obesity (Class 2) 40 or greater Morbid Obesity Check out your BMI at the bmi calculator site below to see where you stand. bmi calculator: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/ If you need conversion info, 1 kg = 2.2 pounds and 2.54 cm = 1 inch (12 inches = 1 foot) Info if you are trying to GAIN weight: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/treatment/underweight-treatment.php Info if you are trying to LOSE weight: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/treatment/overweight-treatment.php "How can I Lose 1 pound of body weight per week?" One pound of body fat is equal to about 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of weight per week, you need to eat 500 calories/day LESS than you burn. But it's not a good idea to lose weight simply by cutting calories. As well as decreasing calories you should increase your daily physical exercise. This helps to burn calories and build more lean tissue which in turn burns more calories. "What should a minimum calorie intake be?" As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low. http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html Average Teenager Weight http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/average-teenager-weight-236.html ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:41:45 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/how_to_loose_weight_123205 460239   Welcome to Fun Advice!   AVG is a FREE anti-virus program that is excellent http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition   Ad-aware removes spyware and it's FREE! http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php   Eusing Free Registry Cleaner is good and relatively fast. http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:39:16 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/virus_9785 460237         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   You must be very fat because the site couldn't shrink the pic down to a post-able size. :( Seriously, if you're going to try getting away with a question like that, don't post it anonymously. :)   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:15:35 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/am_i_fat_or_just_a_little_over_weight 460227         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Ty's advice is good. If you can't get him to consult with a therapist, then try getting him to look at the two sites below.   Information on self injury: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/self_injury.htm   Do you WANT to stop cutting? Then check out this site: http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Self_Injury/BloodRed/stop/index.html   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:00:21 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/depression_5873 460220         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   I don't think I would worry too much about it her age, just set an example of good eating and exercising habits. As she grows, her height may increase to account for the weight gain, plus as she becomes more aware of "boys", she may start realizing more how good eating and exercise habits are important to her.   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:20:57 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/little_sisters_problem 460197 How to LOSE weight? First, determine from the information below, what your weight should be. Then set yourself goals of a week, 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, 6 months and a year. As you see yourself meeting your goals it becomes easier. Remember, you didn't gain your weight overnight so don't expect to lose if overnight. Plus, weight lost slowly is more likely to stay off than weight lost in a hurry. If you need conversion info, 1 kg = 2.2 pounds and 2.54 cm = 1 inch (12 inches = 1 foot) 1 stone = 14 pounds. Info if you are trying to LOSE weight: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/treatment/overweight-treatment.php "How can I Lose 1 pound of body weight per week?" One pound of body fat is equal to about 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of weight per week, you need to eat 500 calories/day LESS than you burn. But it's not a good idea to lose weight simply by cutting calories. As well as decreasing calories you should increase your daily physical exercise. This helps to burn calories and build more lean tissue which in turn burns more calories. "What should a minimum calorie intake be?" As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low. http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html Average Teenager Weight http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/average-teenager-weight-236.html ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:40:36 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/need_to_loose_weight 460164   Welcome to Fun Advice!   in my opinion, treat your relatives like you would treat friends or acquaintances who push alcohol -- avoid them and events where alcohol is pushed. Besides being a learned behavior, I think alcohol addiction is hereditary. Alcoholism can be overcome but it requires a lot of self determination.   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:28:04 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/husband_s_family_of_morons 460156         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Welcome to Fun Advice!   Don't go by BMIs. They are for adults between 18 and 65 years of age. According to the Adult weight chart (can't use the teen chart because of your height), you should weigh between 117 and 143 pounds.     Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:15:39 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/help_12 460146         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   What OS do you use? Vista; XP; 98; what?   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:07:16 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/help_needed_228 460142         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Do you WANT to stop cutting? Then check out this site: http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Self_Injury/BloodRed/stop/index.html   Information on self injury: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/self_injury.htm   ethmer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:02:34 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/what_can_i_do_to_stop 460136         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Set yourself goals of 1 week; 2 weeks; 1 month; 3 months; 6 months; and a year. As you see yourself accomplishing the goals your motivation will become more natural and easier.   ethmer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:57:54 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/no_motivation 460131   To each their own. If it weren't for the natural tendency for divergence among the wants of various individuals, we wouldn't have many of the inventions (read necessities) that we now have. ethmer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:47:01 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/america_s_rationale 460121   If you have an anti-virus program and an anti-spyware program, run them. It sounds like it is a virus or spyware problem.   AVG is a FREE anti-virus program that is excellent http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition   Ad-aware removes spyware and it's FREE! http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php   ethmer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:07:03 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/how_to_get_rid_of_antivirus_2009 460079         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow! How to LOSE weight? First, determine from the information below, what your weight should be. Then set yourself goals of a week, 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, 6 months and a year. As you see yourself meeting your goals it becomes easier. Remember, you didn't gain your weight overnight so don't expect to lose if overnight. Plus, weight lost slowly is more likely to stay off than weight lost in a hurry. Info if you are trying to LOSE weight: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/treatment/overweight-treatment.php "How can I Lose 1 pound of body weight per week?" One pound of body fat is equal to about 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of weight per week, you need to eat 500 calories/day LESS than you burn. But it's not a good idea to lose weight simply by cutting calories. As well as decreasing calories you should increase your daily physical exercise. This helps to burn calories and build more lean tissue which in turn burns more calories. "What should a minimum calorie intake be?" As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low. http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html Average Teenager Weight http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/average-teenager-weight-236.html ethmer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:47:30 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/need_to_lose_fast 460060         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow!   Welcome to Fun Advice! "How to "quit" smoking?" You can't "quit smoking". You CAN "become a non-smoker". There is a big difference in the way your mind and body reacts to the two attempts. In "quitting smoking" your mind and body tell each other that you are trying to deprive it of something it likes and needs, therefore it works hard at preventing you from succeeding. In "becoming a non-smoker" you successfully attain your goal while not giving your mind and body a chance to perceive that they are being deprived. Along with the above attitude change, you can help achieve your goal by having on hand some hard candy. Whenever you feel the urge to smoke simply place a piece of candy in your mouth. Don't try to refrain from smoking "forever". Simply refrain for the next couple of hours. I, personally, know that the above works. I smoked for 30 years and was up to two packs a day. I successfully became a non-smoker 22 years ago. It wasn't always easy and I still have nightmares that I've started smoking again and "blown" my smoke-free record but then I wake up and am thankful it was only a dream. The candy I used was "Gobstopper" Jaw Breakers. The lasted about 10 minutes each and effectively replaced the craving for a cigarette. You, too, can become a non-smoker, even if you're surrounded by people who smoke. It is your choice. When offered a cigarette you don't say "no thanks, I'm trying to quit" but instead state "no thanks, I don't smoke". Good Luck! ethmer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:42:51 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/i_hate_cigarettes 460055 Welcome to Fun Advice! "What's so cool about this site?" The people AND the quality of the advice and knowledge obtainable herein. Please review the links below regarding Questions/Answers. If you have any questions, please Fun Mail me or one of the other Advisors or use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page. Fun Advice Terms of Use http://www.funadvice.com/doc/terms Asking a question tutorial http://www.funadvice.com/doc/ask_tutorial Frequently Asked Questions http://www.funadvice.com/doc/faq ethmer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:40:14 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/random_3485 460050         Simply a Rose to brighten your day,         And maybe lessen the cares in your way;         And also, too, to help you to know,         That in knowing you, many others grow! Welcome to Fun Advice! "What's so cool about this site?" The people AND the quality of the advice and knowledge obtainable herein. Please review the links below regarding Questions/Answers. If you have any questions, please Fun Mail me or one of the other Advisors or use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page. Fun Advice Terms of Use http://www.funadvice.com/doc/terms Asking a question tutorial http://www.funadvice.com/doc/ask_tutorial Frequently Asked Questions http://www.funadvice.com/doc/faq ethmer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:36:55 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/whats_some 460046