Another month's gone by. My weight is remarkably stable, deviating only a few pounds either way, and it's been like that for months. I've been better about my diet, but not as much as I should've. I've added creatine supplements to my other vitamin load. The change has been subtle, but I've noticed my weightlifting … Continue reading Getting Fit
Category: Life Lessons
On Getting Old
Found this on Irish's place awhile back, thought I wrote about it, but I didn't. And here’s the kicker aging hits men differently than women, and it’s almost always framed negatively. Women get “wine nights,” “self-care Sundays,” and “50 & Fabulous.” We men on the other hand hit 40 and it’s dad-bod jokes, hairline memes, … Continue reading On Getting Old
Getting Fit
Now that the Texas blast furnace is over for the season, working out has become a pleasure. It really is nice to finish a run or bike ride without the flop sweats. So now my attention is turning back to diet, especially since the holiday season is upon us. I spend a lot of time … Continue reading Getting Fit
The Dark Night
Mother Theresa endured what she called as the Dark Night of the soul. Where she felt as if God abandoned her. Seems hard to believe, seeing how she was. A lot of critics used that as a weapon to mock her. But we all go through these dark periods. Even me. Lately it's like a … Continue reading The Dark Night
What’s This?
Something new has been added! Hit the trail yesterday and there was a spanking brand new line down the center. Interesting move. And it appears to have worked. Everyone stayed in their lane, more or less. The only time I found someone in the way was when they were trying to pass someone on the … Continue reading What’s This?
Getting Fit
Another month, another weigh in. Same as always. I've been hovering at 200 for months now. I'm thinking the bulk of it is in my legs and shoulders. Now that it's cold, I've been wearing jeans. The same jeans that were loose on me at 185 fit the same at 200. I'd lean up if … Continue reading Getting Fit
Fall is Here, For Sure
True to Texas form, the seasons change at the flip of a switch. So early in the week, it was cool and pleasant. The dogs love this weather. There's a snap in their steps while walking. Trash day walks are tough. Every bag must be inspected, and a lot of them are ripped open. I … Continue reading Fall is Here, For Sure
Ripped Off
Over a month ago, I bought a few hats from these clowns. Within a week, I regretted it. Just like something else I found on Facebook, it looked like they drop shipped it from overseas, and I was in for a long wait for my stuff. Same dopey shipping process that sends endless updates. I … Continue reading Ripped Off
What’s Worse?
I was chatting with my sister the other day, catching up, and she said something funny that resonated. "At least you've been through the worst, cancer. I said cancer wasn't the worst thing, For me, divorce was far, far worse. Cancer I was diagnosed with throat cancer. When that happened, all sorts of wheels started … Continue reading What’s Worse?
Getting Fit
It's a new month, a new weigh in. I'm at 200. Where I've been for months, mas o menos*. Doesn't matter what I do, my weight doesn't vary more than a pound either way. I'm not all that hung up on it. I've had a great run lifting, and am seeing some serious changes in … Continue reading Getting Fit
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