Endurance For Everyone

Stephen King’s magnum opus, “The Dark Tower” series, takes readers on a thrilling journey through a realm where fantasy and reality intertwine. Within the pages of this epic tale lie profound insights that can be applied to various aspects of our lives, including health and wellness. In this blog post, we will delve into the vivid world of “The Dark Tower” and draw parallels to the realm of…

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our health and well-being. One way to achieve optimal health is by incorporating superfoods into our diet. Superfoods are rich in essential nutrients, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds that support overall health. In this article, we will explore a variety of superfoods that are particularly beneficial for individuals aged 55…

Weight training is highly effective for improving strength, building muscle, and enhancing overall fitness. To help you optimize your workouts, ChatGPT offers valuable insights and guidance. In this article, we will explore how to best utilize ChatGPT to create a weight training plan, with a focus on the popular 5×5 plan and a push and pull plan. Let’s delve into the details and unlock the…

As the world becomes increasingly digital, technology can play a vital role in promoting healthy aging for seniors. With the right apps and gadgets, older adults can enhance their well-being, stay connected, and manage their health more effectively. This article explores some of the best technology tools available that can empower seniors to lead a fulfilling and healthy life. Fitness and…

In the pursuit of a healthy weight, it is crucial to consider various factors that influence our overall well-being. Weight loss should not be solely about shedding pounds but rather about embracing a holistic approach that encompasses motivation, wellness, mental health, and sustainability. By understanding the interplay between these factors, individuals can embark on a balanced and informed…

In our modern, fast-paced lives, finding moments of tranquility and peace can feel like an elusive dream. However, amidst the chaos, one practice has stood the test of time—meditation. This ancient technique offers a profound path to cultivating inner harmony and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of meditation, and its numerous benefits, and provide practical tips for…

As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly vital for overall health and independence. Contrary to popular belief, building muscle over the age of 60 is not only possible but also crucial for maintaining strength, mobility, and a high quality of life. In this well-researched article, we explore the latest scientific insights and provide practical tips to help individuals in their…

To put it bluntly, a 500-calorie Big Mac is not the same, and will not be processed the same, as 500 calories of spinach. To believe so is overly simplistic. The MORE a food is processed, the more it is able to be used by the body.

The Keto diet, and others like it, are thrown around the dieting world as if they are interchangeable. To make this whole matter worse, because it is used interchangeably with others it becomes MORE confusing to those of us (i.e. Me and You) who are truly trying our best to become healthier in our lifestyle. My aim in this article is not to add to the morass of definitions, but to be short and…

The race equation is different for all of us. The bottom line is, to be HONEST with yourself and make the right call based on your gut feeling, not on the feelings or expectations of others. Try to remember that you are the one out there, grinding

We cannot all be “podium finishers”. Yes, there are a few reading this that finish high in the standing at each race, but the majority of us are middle of the pack to the back of the pack people, so measuring our success or failures based solely on where we finish is not reasonable. So, how DO we gauge success? That’s a big question, isn’t it? There are some, even among the back of the pack…

Our willingness to give up ourselves and even our own self-image to be “part of the group”. It does not even matter to us that someone is a bad person, and shows it at every turn, we want to be included.

May 12th, 2010 should have been a normal day. It was a Wednesday. Hump Day. Halfway through the week, and another day closer to Beer Friday. I had not slept well the night before and knew that was going to make my workday a little rough. I start running through my morning mental list—blue shirt, black pants, grab a lunch—when I detoured off and did something different from my usual routine.  I…

I could sit there in my well-armored persona of Fat Man with Cancer. Trust me, I was tempted because that was the path of least resistance, paved with Doritos. Or I could do something about it. 

When I was six, I started playing the drums. My grandmother’s friend, a drummer herself, saw me beating along in time to songs on the radio and gave me her old drum set. I can still see it clearly: a tiger print Slingerland five-piece. One cymbal. No high hat. No floor tom. But to me, it was a thing of beauty. She taught me percussion, not by rote exercises and learning to read music, but by…

You are now someone you both expected and feared your whole life. You are the worst version of yourself. All the inner fears, the inner demons, the self-confidence, or lack thereof, are magnified 100 times over. So, you crawl further inside yourself. You

We think we know what we want but there must be a belief, first, but more importantly a desire. If life is comfortable there is no will to change. No hammer hovering over our heads to pound us into gravel if we fail. The belief we have is often what we have been brought up to believe. That we are doomed to be unhealthy because it is what our family is like. We are all overweight. If we are too…

I then decided to try something new. Long-time readers of the blog and listeners of the podcast know my issues with programs such as Weight Watchers or Nutrisystem. I have never been a fan, and to claim I was one at this point would be disingenuous

I have progressed through the last 10+ years from a 310-pound couch potato (Mmmmm potato) to a more active athlete. The biggest change I have made has not been in the amount of activity I have on a weekly and daily basis (though that has been significant), but more about the way and what I put into my mouth every day. It has not been easy. The Siren Call There are days that a pizza calls to me…

As I listened to the CD sitting in traffic the song “Here Comes the Sun” came on. This has always been my favorite Beatle song. It’s one of those special songs that, when listening to it, actually puts a smile on your face. It makes you feel good.

On the way in to work today I popped in a CD that I have not listened to in a long time, the Beatles “Abbey Road”. This was one of my favorite albums growing up, and every time I take a moment to re-listen to it I discover something new. This is what made the Beatles such a great band. It is hard to explain this to someone younger, or someone that does not appreciate them for what they were. They…

The idea is to train in order to prepare for events, not train to the point you spend half the time injured and go into an event unprepared.

After swimming I was bored and started searching through YouTube for interesting things to watch and I happened upon an interview between Jack White and Conan O’Brien. I am a big fan of Jack White and his guitar playing, so I clicked on it to listen to some insight and found some other words of wisdom instead. He was talking about the minimal approach the White Stripes employed (two people, him…

Becoming structured in your approach to training and realization of your goals is a milestone that leads to the "Dream of You".

I was talking in a previous post about motivation and the problems that occur when trying to rekindle that part of yourself. A large part of that journey starts with finding the purpose we have in each of us to do the things we want to do; the “why” answer to the question of doing these endurance events. Once you have meaning behind the changes you are working on, the energy of the soul comes…

You Are Not Your Enemy

There was a long post on Facebook a while ago that has been resonating with me ever since. Not necessarily about the post itself, but the context of the original subject. The originator spurred great debate by bringing up the “Fit Mom” discussion that was rampant a few years ago. I am not going to go into detail about this issue here because, to be frank, I grew sick of hearing about it. I have…