what is your new years resolution?

[XcLuSiVeLy4GoD]

mine is the be a better husband. and work my ass off to make more money

This.

 

[oddeb707]

Stop spending so much money on prostitutes and get rid of this damn HIV. :/

 

[Hecz]

Stop eating Garbage-ass fast food.

Finish building the Computator i started to collect parts for. Got the mobo and p.s inside a case already.

 

[Blood_Shot]

To take care of s**t that I need to and stop being so negative about everything.

 

[Logan98036wa]

get my swap done and get down to a 30x32 pant size. im currently rocking a lose 34x32 at 230 pounds and 6 foot... strange build I look about 200. and move the f**k out this june.

 

[Jeegz]

My resolution is to not burn any bridges for the year and continute to spend a lot of time with family.

Also to goto more concerts!

 

[Puma]

To floss more. I do it when I remember, which is like 3 times a week. If you don't understand why, Google why it's so important to floss.


...yes i'm serious about this.

 

[joe7987]

^^Eh, I've always heard how important flossing is, but I think a good brushing achieves the same purpose. Whenever I go to the dentist for a cleaning, they always tell me how good of a job I do in flossing, but I never floss. I eat junk food, I eat preservatives (though I'm trying to cut down on both of these) and I don't get cavities.

Just brush so the bristles get in between your teeth, swish water in your mouth vigorously after brushing and use your tongue to clean your teeth after a meal.

 

[Puma]

^^Eh, I've always heard how important flossing is, but I think a good brushing achieves the same purpose. Whenever I go to the dentist for a cleaning, they always tell me how good of a job I do in flossing, but I never floss. I eat junk food, I eat preservatives (though I'm trying to cut down on both of these) and I don't get cavities.

Just brush so the bristles get in between your teeth, swish water in your mouth vigorously after brushing and use your tongue to clean your teeth after a meal.

I have a Sonic Care brush and use mouth rinse religiously.

I consider you quite a knowledgeable person Joe; and your post just floored me.

Flossing has nothing to do with cavities, and your cleaning w/ your tongue can't get in between teeth where bacteria grows.
If you think a good brushing achieves the same purpose; you might want to research a bit.
http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalhealth/qt/qt_floss.htm
http://www.dentalhealthsite.com/importance-flossing/
Good info on this one:
http://www.truebalancefitness.net/Articles/Flossing.html

 

[Avant Uprising]

get my swap done and get down to a 30x32 pant size. im currently rocking a lose 34x32 at 230 pounds and 6 foot... strange build I look about 200. and move the f**k out this june.

Damn im 6'2 250 and rock a 40 waist guess I have a ghetto booty idk. I need to watch my language around my kids and go to the gym when I say I am. Definitly need to fix any financial obligations and be debt free!!!

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[Hecz]

^^Eh, I've always heard how important flossing is, but I think a good brushing achieves the same purpose. Whenever I go to the dentist for a cleaning, they always tell me how good of a job I do in flossing, but I never floss. I eat junk food, I eat preservatives (though I'm trying to cut down on both of these) and I don't get cavities.

Just brush so the bristles get in between your teeth, swish water in your mouth vigorously after brushing and use your tongue to clean your teeth after a meal.

You must have really spaced apart teeth then, because you can not substitute brushing for flossing.

 

[vjf915]

Damn im 6'2 250

How in the hell did you pass your medical clearance??

 

[Hecz]

I have a Sonic Care brush and use mouth rinse religiously.

I consider you quite a knowledgeable person Joe; and your post just floored me.

Flossing has nothing to do with cavities, and your cleaning w/ your tongue can't get in between teeth where bacteria grows.
If you think a good brushing achieves the same purpose; you might want to research a bit.
http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalhealth/qt/qt_floss.htm
http://www.dentalhealthsite.com/importance-flossing/
Good info on this one:
http://www.truebalancefitness.net/Articles/Flossing.html

I read that if you brush good enough you don't have to necessarily use mouth wash.

 

[joe7987]

I just pulled up your articles and will take a look.

and no, I don't have any unusual spaces between my teeth. lol.

 

[joe7987]

I can't say that any of those articles changed my mind. They all mention the same things plaque, tartar (leading to tooth decay and eventually heart problems), bacteria (leading to bad breath), and periodontal/gum disease (bleeding and recession of gums) - All of which I have successfully staved off through thorough brushing and not flossing. There are some studies mentioned in those articles, but their methodology is not listed, and the studies aren't even cited so that the reader could go and see if the studies were worth anything.

Whenever you read anything about health related studies, realize that they're almost always funded by large companies. While they don't necessarily fake their results, they can have flaws in the research methodology which increase the likelihood of particular results.

And while bristles may or may not be able to reach in between your teeth, water can.

 

[ImportFan1]

Not really a new years resolution but something I decided on about 2 months ago. I really want to compete in a Tough Mudder competition. This will lead me to start working out more and eating health to get my life turned around which I need to do anyway. The month of November I lost about 25 lbs and I hope to continue that through the new year. Personally I think its a better goal and will keep me more motivated than just saying "Lose weight and get in shape."

To help with this myself and a co-worker joined the Biggest Loser competition at work. Lasts 8 weeks. Also enrolled in a health point program through my health insurance to earn points for health habits. Leads to money which can be used on quite a bit. Got a pedometer to help track everything too.

 

[Puma]

I can't say that any of those articles changed my mind. They all mention the same things plaque, tartar (leading to tooth decay and eventually heart problems), bacteria (leading to bad breath), and periodontal/gum disease (bleeding and recession of gums) - All of which I have successfully staved off through thorough brushing and not flossing. There are some studies mentioned in those articles, but their methodology is not listed, and the studies aren't even cited so that the reader could go and see if the studies were worth anything.

Whenever you read anything about health related studies, realize that they're almost always funded by large companies. While they don't necessarily fake their results, they can have flaws in the research methodology which increase the likelihood of particular results.

And while bristles may or may not be able to reach in between your teeth, water can.

I'm going to trust my heart doctor and my dentist when they say flossing is better for a healthy heart, since I have a heart issue. I'm definitely not a person who believes any and everything a doctor spouts off either. But when I read numerous(far many than what I posted) that lead to the same facts; I'll trust that.

 

[joe7987]

You don't have to trust me, or live your life the way I do. To each their own. I just have yet to see definitive proof that flossing is worth a damn, and for that reason, I will not be flossing any time soon.