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Update to Healthy Living 16 – inspiration

Every year, as New Years rolled around, so did another gimmick fad diet that was doomed to fail.  As I mentioned in early blogs, I've lost weight before.  This time, it's much different than the others.  I used to also... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living 14 – first check in, product alerts, and more food updates

My first "check in" with weight was today with the trainer.  I started with her on 11/18 (my birthday) and got the weigh in there.  Today, I was 10.4 pounds less!!  This is including my birthday meal, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! ... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living 13 -Ground Turkey, the Christmas Cheese Steak, and hitting your macros

I'm feeling pretty jacked these days.  Like feeling like I can bench press a truck.  While I don't look like the healthiest chap alive, I feel like the healthiest version of me that ever existed.  I just seem to have found... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living 11 – getting back on track and some ideas for eating

I had written earlier about some setbacks.  It's interesting - when you are a person with some size and you choose to move a lot...and you're 41, you seem to be managing different minor/major issues one after another. It started... Continue Reading →

The trainer – and learning to swim

I have a long, long history in the weight room, on the practice field, and in the gym.  I love sports and competition.  Despite how well I advanced in baseball, tennis, and even lifting weights at times, I never had... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living 10 – setbacks!

Broken bone. Yeah, I have a broken bone, but it's not as serious as it sounds.  Part of the reason to continue to write here is to stay focused and motivated.  Hold myself accountable.  Celebrate the highs and pick myself... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living 9 – Free run and getting good information

Today I ran 3 miles at a park.  For many of you reading, this might be your warm up.  Now, I'd like you to take a refrigerator, then duck tape it to your back.  Then run 3 miles.  OK, so... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living Part 6 – cardio and some recipes

Feeling amazing, still.  The other night, I had 11 hours of sleep.  Like, that never happens.  My body told me it needed extra rest and I cleared my schedule in advance....and it was GLORIOUS. I've been having some pretty good success... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living – Part 5 (Gear and supplements)

I don't think I'm that far removed from testing the limits of the universe.  How late can I stay up and drink and party?  How much pizza can I eat before I am smited by God?  How lazy can I... Continue Reading →

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