Why didn’t you tell me? Oh, you did tell me? When? Why don’t I remember? It’s no laughing matter - scientific studies now connect obesity with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. In the AARP Bulletin, June 2012, author Beth…
Nutrition
Passing for Nutrition
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Did an experiment today: had my first sandwich in three weeks from a (better) sandwich fast-food shop. A little turkey, a little chicken, all “healthy” stuff on the flatbread. Mind you, I completed a 21-day cleanse (Beachbody’s Ultimate Reset) and…
Core Issues
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This week has been one of transitions: A major change in occupation. Beginning a new routine. Completing old activities and fulfilling agreements. Discerning the the goals and activities that support a new direction in life. Although the work is…
Catching Up & Building Up
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Jim’s been busy and sick with a chest cold – a bad combination. Nevertheless, the fact he’d been working out gave him the juice to put out instead of crap out. The amazing thing is that he was able to…
Good Food = Good Mood. Comfort Food, Not So Much.
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There’s nothing like experience to show you the truth. Over the past seven weeks, Viki and I have shed over 40 pounds between us by doing regular physical workouts and happily creating new eating habits. The side benefits have been…
Saturday Summary: March 24, 2012
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This week’s statistics: Weight: 235.8 lbs. Chest: 44 inches Waist: 46 inches Hips: 53 inches Right Arm: 15 inches Left Arm: 16 inches Number of days with at least one workout: 5 What I did: Had Shakeology ™ for breakfast…
Impressing the Gadget (Early Fitbit Review)
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I’m mixing it up these days and feeling better than I have in a decade. (No brag, just fact*) The Ten-Minute Trainer videos, the nutrition, the total elimination of junk food for the past 2 weeks has done more for…
10 Pounds Off in 10 Minutes (OK, 10 Minute segments)!
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I received my 10 Minute Trainer kit, the nutrition and the vitamins, and have been following the instructions since Saturday. Here it is, Wednesday morning and I weighed myself: 239.5 lbs – 10 pounds down from my last weigh-in! I…
10 Minute Trainer Short Review
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I ordered Tony Horton’s 10-Minute Training set today. The kit is supposed to arrive here in 3-5 business days and includes DVD workouts, fitness bands, menu planner and success calendar. My order is going to include some of the up-sells: the…
Starting Line
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If the beginning of wisdom is to recognize how much you don’t know, than I am in the perfect spot to start this endeavor now! Here are my statistics and what I’ve done today so far: 1) Weight: 247.5 lbs.…