Category: Health
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Escape Depression Without Meds
My evidence is anecdotal, but some anecdotal evidence is more sound than others. You be the judge. I’m a licensed social worker, mental health specialist, and a depression survivor. My experience in the profession has taught me to both appreciate and loathe drugs. If you’re experiencing depression, or know someone who is, understand that meds…
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Workout for February 29, 2012
Leap year extravaganza edition. Earned 2707 points for: Walking: 0:12:33.9 || 0.648 mi || 19:24 min/mi (+17 pts) 0:07:15.5 || 0.68 mi || 10:42 min/mi (+39 pts) Preacher Curl: 52 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 52 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 52 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) EZ-Bar Curl: 71 lb x…
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Workout for February 26, 2012
Earned 3056 points for: Jumping Jacks: 60 jumping jacks (+18 pts) 60 jumping jacks (+18 pts) 80 jumping jacks (+24 pts) Skating later today. Barbell Bench Press: 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts)…
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-26
Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) be damned, “I’m NOT too old for this shit!” #fitness The Perfect Workout for Cat Owners – http://t.co/TpUEgneY Alright. A pair of new solid steel dumbbell handles and my tricep bar were delivered today. Can’t wait to workout tonight. =) My Top 1 #lastfm Artists: Gorillaz (1) #mm http://t.co/DCYjnDnR With the…
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Workout for February 24, 2012
Earned 2782 points for: Walking: 0:11:17.2 || 0.982 mi || 11:30 min/mi (+56 pts) 0:22:10.4 || 1.6 mi || 14:06 min/mi (+78 pts) Jumping Jacks: 60 jumping jacks (+18 pts) 60 jumping jacks (+18 pts) 80 jumping jacks (+24 pts) Barbell Bench Press: 105 lb x 5 reps (+54 pts) 105 lb x 5 reps…
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Workout for February 22, 2012
Earned 1392 points for: Jumping Jacks: 60 jumping jacks (+18 pts) 60 jumping jacks (+18 pts) 80 jumping jacks (+24 pts) Barbell Bench Press: 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x…
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Workout for February 20, 2012
Earned 1141 points for: Jumping Jacks: 50 jumping jacks (+15 pts) 50 jumping jacks (+15 pts) 50 jumping jacks (+15 pts) Barbell Bench Press: 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x 10 reps (+63 pts) 105 lb x…
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Workout for February 18, 2012
Earned 1716 points for: Jumping Jacks: 50 jumping jacks (+15 pts) 50 jumping jacks (+15 pts) 50 jumping jacks (+15 pts) Barbell Bench Press: 100 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts) 105 lb x 5 reps (+54 pts) 110 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts) 115 lb x 5 reps (+57 pts) 120 lb x…
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Never Too Late
I never learned to skate. My father gave up on trying to teach me because I was never athletically gifted. This has stayed with me my whole life. I barely played sports, and didn’t try when I did because I never believed I could be any good. My wife bought me skates last week and…