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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 →

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 8 – rest day and “diet”

Getting good, solid information from the internet is tough sometimes.  Think about the studies on eggs over the years.  Or salt.  Salmon is great for you, right!!  Nope, only the wild caught, due to the ratio of omega 3 to... Continue Reading →

Update to Healthy Living 7 – life, food, and exercise balanced

Maybe it's not the greatest balance ever, I think my wife wants to strangle me at times because fitness is about the only thing I talk about.  The point of this particular entry is to put perspective to all of... 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 →

Update to Healthy Living (part 4 – fueling the body)

Today I wanted to talk about the long game and feeding your body properly as opposed to the "short game" and trying for quick gains.  I want to talk about fueling your body, not just "eating food". To see me,... Continue Reading →

Update to healthy living (part 3)

I'm going to intersperse these messages with the usual political diatribe or the occasional ode to the opposite sex.  I'm trying to keep myself accountable while also providing some steps on the journey for anyone who at some point decides... Continue Reading →

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