Yesterday I posted about two of my most valued things: Eating tons of delicious, convenient, cheap, and diverse food—basically until I’m stuffed nearly every meal A fit body with well-defined abs with energy for athletic achievement I have found that sharing what you love fills your life with sharing, love, and stuff you love. I can’t tell you how good it feels to feel firm, lithe muscle under skin not[…] Keep reading →

Today I turned 45 and my 6-pack is nearly there. My goal isn’t to get big nor to exercise a lot but to get rid of fat I don’t want and free the rest of me while taking minimal time from the rest of my life. As always, to learn more about myself and to grow. This (My usual diet) Plus this (All my exercise equipment) (rowing machine, four kettlebells,[…] Keep reading →

This video shows burpee form more simply and clearly than any other I’ve seen. If you’re trying to learn how to do them, I think this video shows it best. I prefer doing them barefoot and bring my knees outside my elbows when I jump forward, but those are matters of taste. Note that he touches his chest and chin at the same time and keeps his back rigid, not[…] Keep reading →

This is a post about freedom from people controlling your life. Years ago I couldn’t help buying ice cream all the time. I’d almost always have a carton in the freezer. I’d come home and try not eating it but I often would. And I used to love the Snyder’s of Hanover pretzel bits that were broken on purpose to hold the flavored powder they added. Before then I loved[…] Keep reading →

I was reading some articles on how diet, exercise, and behavior like not smoking can prevent cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. The story on cancer summarized from one study: Using sophisticated modeling techniques, the researchers argued that less than 30 percent of the lifetime risk of getting many common cancers was because of intrinsic risk factors, or the “bad luck.” The rest were things you can change. and from another[…] Keep reading →

After the peach I just ate, I don’t know which I like more: a juicy, ripe peach in season, or the rest of the universe. I can’t believe people eat candy and junk when fruit and vegetables exist in the world. I used to, so if I think about it I can understand it, but I don’t want to any more. Not after letting my taste buds heal from the[…] Keep reading →

My Inc.com article yesterday, “Get to Know This Emotional Cycle: It Will Improve Your Life” began Get to Know This Emotional Cycle: It Will Improve Your Life Healthy, active, productive activities are often hard to start. Learn this cycle to identify when to use your willpower to help. Yesterday was rowing day. It was also the first hot, humid, sticky day in New York City. I didn’t feel like doing[…] Keep reading →

I stumbled across these videos and couldn’t help sharing them. Almost anyone can do burpees. Why not do some today? I’ll note that nearly everyone, including the adults are doing the push-up with poor form, not keeping their backs straight. Pushing your shoulders up while bending back at the waist undermines that part. Might as well leave the push-up out or work on the form. Also note the rowing machine[…] Keep reading →

Three weeks ago I rowed 4,994 meters in 20 minutes, a speed that felt surprising to keep up the whole time. I’ve been approaching 5,000 meters in 20 minutes for a while. Today I rowed 20 minutes 5,016 meters 334 calories or 1,003 calories / hour 1:59.6 min / 500m split I can’t tell you how good the accomplishment feels. I didn’t plan on doing it today. I started rowing[…] Keep reading →