Not long ago, I posted a piece about how I’d finally put aside my skepticism of gyms and started lifting weights. Once something I sneered at as the pastime of over muscled and under brained bros, I realized that this was a key part of getting myself back into shape. The fancy term for thisContinue reading “Exercise #11 – Vive La Resistance”
Category Archives: Exercise
Exercise #10 – How To Burn Calories Acting Like A Lunatic
When I was younger, the family took a summer vacation to Canada. Of course it was summer. No native Georgians are going to brave the frozen wastes of Canada in the wintertime. We visited Quebec and saw the historic sites of the old walled city. We went to Toronto and went to the top ofContinue reading “Exercise #10 – How To Burn Calories Acting Like A Lunatic”
Exercise #9 – Forgive Me Divine Spinoza, I Have Become a Meathead
The last time I regularly went to a gym (not counting the occasional two week trial to this or that gym which I cancelled before their rather exorbitant fees kicked in) was in grad school, where I had free access to the school’s gym. And by “free” I mean it was funded by a non-waivable,Continue reading “Exercise #9 – Forgive Me Divine Spinoza, I Have Become a Meathead”
Why the Holidays Don’t Have to Be That Bad For Your Health
Last year, in one of my first blog posts, I explained why people obsess too much about gaining weight over the holidays. People spend entirely too much time worrying about the impact of a few days in November and December. But the last month of the year can’t cancel out your good behavior for theContinue reading “Why the Holidays Don’t Have to Be That Bad For Your Health”
Exercise #7 – Patriotism Is Really Good For You
So, the dumpster fire that is the 2020 election is awful for mental health. My Facebook and Twitter feeds are full of all sorts of rants, rage, and meltdowns. This is compounded by the fact that many of us are frustrated being stuck in our homes due to the imminent end of humanity due toContinue reading “Exercise #7 – Patriotism Is Really Good For You”
15 Ways To Avoid Getting Fat (Or Get Un-Fat) That I’ve Discovered in 15 Months
I’ve been dieting for 15 months and am down nearly 65 pounds. It’s been surprisingly easy. As I mentioned in my first ever blog post, I discovered that I was really only doing a few things wrong. I was able to identify what needed work by using Cronometer to measure calories and nutrients. It’s aContinue reading “15 Ways To Avoid Getting Fat (Or Get Un-Fat) That I’ve Discovered in 15 Months”
Exercise #6 – Salt Life Ain’t Nuthin’ But Beaches and Sunny
You can’t go ten feet in the Tampa Bay Area without seeing at least one “Salt Life” bumper sticker, denoting someone who spends a disproportionate amount of time on or near the water. And it’s usually not too difficult to match the bumper sticker to the owner, since all one needs do is scan theContinue reading “Exercise #6 – Salt Life Ain’t Nuthin’ But Beaches and Sunny”
Uncle Sam Wants You To Save The Republic By Losing Weight
In honor of Independence Day, I’ve decided to share one way everyone in America can be a true patriot. To do something that will hugely benefit your country. To rise to the occasion and make your country a truly glorious and wonderful place, more so than ever before. A way to increase productivity, happiness, wellContinue reading “Uncle Sam Wants You To Save The Republic By Losing Weight”
Exercise #5 – Neolithic Exercise
I saw some food documentary awhile back about nutrition or health or whatever. I forgot which one. It was one of many that find their way onto my Netflix feed, and I really don’t feel like going back and looking up the name. But one thing that did stick with me from that documentary wasContinue reading “Exercise #5 – Neolithic Exercise”
Pac-Man Made Us Fat
As I’ve mentioned before, Americans started getting fat about fifty years ago. There have been a lot of theories and debates around this, but I think I know the primary cause. It’s not McDonald’s. We’ve been eating hamburgers for over a century. It’s not pizza. We’ve been eating that almost as long. It’s Pac-Man. Pac-ManContinue reading “Pac-Man Made Us Fat”
The Drill Down Diet 