KEEPING FITNESS RECORDS
A PERSONAL ANECDOTE My experience has shown me that I can only stick to a workout program if I closely monitor what I am doing on a daily basis. For me, this entails entering information so that I can track… Continue Reading
Personal experience
Imparting what I have learned
ADDICTIVE EATING
MY LONG AND ARDUOUS JOURNEY I have had a somewhat turbulent relationship with food for a good part of my life. With better eating control for several years now, I can look back with equal parts humor, shame and satisfaction.… Continue Reading
DEEP BREATHING AND MEDITATION
BEFORE CHECKING MY BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE Every morning, I start the day by making a record of my resting blood pressure and heart rate. I have found that taking a few deep breaths first has an impact on the… Continue Reading
ASSESSING OURSELVES PHYSICALLY
SOME DIFFERENTIATIONS Assessing the status of our bodies can have different meanings to several categories of people, such as: Bodybuilders, either professionals or amateur contest entrants. They may work out for several hours per day and eat with extreme care.… Continue Reading
ACCOUNTABILITY BEHAVIORS
WHAT ARE WE DOING CURRENTLY? In a period of medical and financial crisis, we may be finding hours and hours of unscheduled time. I see social media posts that bemoan weight gain. There seems to be an inference that we… Continue Reading
SLEEP LOSS AND HEALTH ISSUES
AM I DEPARTING FROM MY NICHE TOPICS? Perhaps somewhat, but let me state my case for why I consider this very relevant. This is very personal. For the last several weeks, I have had very little energy for my daily… Continue Reading
OVERTRAINING? LESS CAN BE MORE.
MY RECENT EXPERIENCE It is always a good idea to change a workout routine after a couple of months or so. Physical, mental and emotional burnout are lurking constantly. We need to “refresh” more often than we may think. For… Continue Reading
EXERCISE MYTHS AND FACTS
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE This topic takes me on a wistful and sometimes regretful journey to memories of past years. How did I make it through? Cigarette smoking would improve my digestion. I should only sip water and take salt pills during… Continue Reading
HEAT ISSUES
I saw my excellent Sports Medicine doctor this morning, Dr. Thomas Thekkekandam. He agreed that I could use his television interviews on my blog. I found one that addressed heat. This may relate more specifically to outdoor activity, but it… Continue Reading
3 GYM STORIES
Don’t get me wrong. I loved to work out at gyms (or clubs or spas). There were plenty of exercise devices from which to choose. There was the opportunity for social interaction and the energy thereby derived . There was… Continue Reading