Mostly Ignored
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The Folly of Man
The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, said: “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live…
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Workout for March 7, 2012
Earned 1243 points for: Walking: 0:05:45.7 || 0.483 mi || 11:54 min/mi (+22 pts) 0:37:15.8 || 2.6 mi || 14:30 min/mi (+135 pts) 0:05:02.9 || 0.639 mi || 7:54 min/mi (+54 pts) Dips – Triceps Version: 20 reps (+101 pts) 20 reps (+101 pts) 25 reps (+132 pts) 26 reps (+138 pts) 20 reps (+101…
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Workout for March 6, 2012
Earned 2287 points for: Preacher Curl: 47 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 47 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 47 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 47 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 47 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 47 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) EZ-Bar Curl: 71 lb x 8 reps…
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Fitness Geek Research Assignment #1
Who wrote that “deep squats” were bad for the knees? What year was the research published? (Hint: 50+ years ago). What are the currently accepted determinants for how deep you should squat? (name at least 3). And… begin! Be a fitness geek. Know the reason for the form and technique you use. Read articles…
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Workout for March 4, 2012
Earned 1055 points for: Barbell Squat: 115 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts) 135 lb x 5 reps (+57 pts) 165 lb x 5 reps (+70 pts) 185 lb x 5 reps (+81 pts) 185 lb x 5 reps (+81 pts) 185 lb x 5 reps (+81 pts) 185 lb x 5 reps (+81 pts)…
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-04
3 Diet Experts to Avoid ~ The Wellness Chick http://t.co/KRHkXV7g Why Nutritional Dogma Dies Hard | Alan Aragon’s Blog http://t.co/YYuSb34R Wow. Op of #octranspo bus 6603 (rt 12) has issues. Glad it’s a long bus and I can sit 40 ft. away from his attitude. (It stinks.) The more GoodLife reviews I read, the gladder…
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Workout for March 3, 2012
Earned 3761 points for: Preacher Curl: 52 lb x 8 reps (+16 pts) 52 lb x 8 reps (+16 pts) 52 lb x 8 reps (+16 pts) 52 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts) 52 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts) Farmer’s Walk: 150 m || 39 lb (+52 pts) 150 m || 39 lb…
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Workout for March 1,2012
Leg day. Earned 404 points for: Leg Extensions: 145 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts) 145 lb x 10 reps (+20 pts) 155 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts) 155 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts) 165 lb x 10 reps (+23 pts) 165 lb x 10 reps (+23 pts) 145 lb x 10 reps…
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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…