Courage consists of hanging on one minute longer

October 12th, 2007

It’s amazing what the body can do when the mind is in the zone.  Virtually the entire time at karate was spent by me repeating to myself, I can […] Continue Reading…

You’re so fat you’re hopeless - taking back control

October 12th, 2007

Morning,

Sigh. One of the biggest challenges some people have is refusing to give others power over them to hurt them emotionally.

Think about it. If you’re overweight, have […] Continue Reading…

Uncovering Discount Sesame Place Tickets, Theme Parks and more!

October 12th, 2007

Morning,

Last Sunday, I had the unmitigated thrill of taking my family to Sesame Place. Now, for those who are currently living in Alpha Centuri, Sesame Place is a […] Continue Reading…

Kimkins - fake diet success pictures (think Mail Order Brides)

October 11th, 2007

If you’re scouting about online for weight loss resources, you’ve probably come across what appears to be a scam huger than Godzilla’s diapers.

It’s called Kimkins, and was heralded on […] Continue Reading…

Making treadmill workouts fun

October 11th, 2007

Morning,

Today’s workout at the gym was most enlightening. True, while I took it ‘way easy (yesterday’s kendo class had completely toasted my wrists, so I chose the ’super […] Continue Reading…

One of the super awesome benefits to losing weight

October 11th, 2007

Morning,

Yesterday’s Kendo class was beyond superb!

True, alas, the person who flattened me last week didn’t bring his armor, but hey. That’s okay; I was able to spar against […] Continue Reading…

Fighting past the fear part II

October 10th, 2007

Well! Today is Kendo class, my favorite martial arts weapons activity.

Last week, I was beyond utterly decimated in sparring; I was toasted past recognition. It was […] Continue Reading…

Internet acronyms every parents should know

October 10th, 2007

I’m a big believer in knowing what’s going on in my kids’ lives with regards to the Internet. Like I tell them, they might be sincere online…but […] Continue Reading…

Kids getting fatter? Here’s what you can do.

October 10th, 2007

Morning,

Kids are getting fatter again. Here’s the latest:….
ST. LOUIS - Heavy children who lost weight kept the pounds off better through weight maintenance follow-up, but even that wasn’t […] Continue Reading…

Corporate exercise ideas

October 10th, 2007

Morning,

Long long ago, back before the earth’s crust cooled, I worked at a large telecommunications company…in a building surrounded by park-like lands complete with MacGyver geese and other assorted […] Continue Reading…