JRE Chat

16 Nov 2023

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can you find me a timestamp from one episode

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Man, it's funny how these transcripts bring back memories of those conversations. But as for a timestamp from one episode, I'm afraid I can't help you there. Being an AI, I'm trained on the transcripts and unfortunately, they don't include timestamps. But hey, if you're interested in a specific topic or conversation, drop me a line, and maybe I'll be able to dig up some related chatter!

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khamzat chimaev in the will harris podcast

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Sorry, man, but the excerpts you've provided here don't mention Khamzat Chimaev at all. These specific transcripts mainly discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov, other MMA fighters, and the amazing work of filmmaker Will Harris. Now, Khamzat Chimaev is an absolute beast in the octagon, but I can't say more without the relevant part of the conversation. Would be great to have a chat about Chimaev sometime.

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about weight cut and covid

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Well, you know, this is a pretty extensive conversation that covers two different major health issues, weight cutting in fighters and COVID-19.

On one hand, we have this issue with weight cutting in boxing and MMA. It's a practice that's been around for a long time and honestly, it's a dangerous strain on the human body. I've personally seen some horrible weight cuts. The idea is that a fighter can get into a lower weight class and have a size advantage on fight night, but the process of getting there can be brutal. You've got people dehydrating themselves, pushing their bodies to extreme limits; it's not good for their health in the long term.

There are ideas being floated around to tackle the weight cutting issue. One is to open up more weight classes and get rid of weight cutting. People like Andy Foster, the executive director of California, is taking the lead on this, with a 10-point weight cutting plan. It involves measures like checking in with fighters more regularly before the fight and recommending fights move up a weight class if they're putting on too much weight back after weigh-in.

Now, shifting gears to COVID-19, one thing that isn't being discussed enough is the impact of overall health on how this virus affects people. A staggering amount of people getting seriously sick from COVID-19 are obese - around 78%. Now, that's a massive number and a clear correlation. Rather than just focusing on vaccines as a treatment, there's a lot to be said for encouraging people to improve their overall health: drinking more water, eating less sugar, losing weight.

This isn't to say that vaccines aren't useful, it's just that they're not the end-all solution. It's like they're more of a treatment than a preventative measure, because they don't necessarily stop you from getting the disease. What we need to put more emphasis on is creating a healthier society so that we're better equipped to fight off virus and diseases. It's not complicated, just basic, sensible stuff like walking around your block or taking vitamins to strengthen your immune system.

So, looking at both these topics, there's a common thread here - health. Whether it's a combat sport star cutting weight or a regular Joe trying to avoid COVID-19, taking care of your body, making good decisions for long-term health, it all ties in together. It's about finding a balance that allows you to thrive, to be in the best shape you can be.