Archive for October, 2008
Controversial issue #1: The economy and the best way to manage it.
Socialism. The evil bad word that keeps getting dropped like and A-bomb on anyone who think that free-market capitalism is the be-all-end-all to all of our economic woes.
The argument typically gets framed something like – “Our founding fathers….bla, bla, blaâ€. OR “The liberals are trying to turn us into Europe – and that is just [...]
Weekend full of politics – run away! run away!
We ended up having a lively discussion over the weekend with the family on the state of the nation and best direction for our country. Not exactly weight loss, I know. But it is far more interesting most of the time – especially right before the election.
So this is what I am thinking at this [...]
It’s awesome weather for football in the park.
I’m really looking forward to the game this weekend. A friend of mine has put together a little football group that is playing each weekend in the park. Mostly we’re just a bunch of older guys with a slight competitive streak and a desire to still whoop up on some of the young teenagers that [...]
Green Bean Delight – I’ve really got to work on the names of these recipes:)
Today I’m supposed to post a recipe – but I feel awful… Two nights ago I only got 4 hours of sleep. Yesterday I drank some hot chocolate to try and stay awake and it is killing me. I only got 3 hours of sleep last night. Frankly I just don’t feel like eating. Yuck! [...]
I can understand wanting to avoid a little pain – but this is ridiculous!
When surgery becomes the preferred method of weight loss we are in trouble. In this article from the New York Times doctors are suggesting that those with a Body Mass Index over 40 should have this elective surgery. I personal know what it feels like to have a BMI over 40. That is what [...]
I ran a marathon (miles wise anyway) and now I’m dying – any help for the recovering body?
I’ve wondered for awhile how much I could push myself. I’m not sure that I found the end, but I sure did find an upper bound.
On Saturday I played football for about an hour. I ran 1.5 miles in wind-sprints. Then I played a tag game with the kids for about 40 minutes that afternoon. [...]
Getting Myself Into Trouble
I knew I was going to get it over posting anything let alone joining. The main point was one of caution to the marriage amendment groups. Because I think we can swing too far to the other side as well. My statement “how do we justify laws that discriminate against someone’s freedom of choiceâ€, was [...]
feedback loops
I’ve been thinking about feedback loops. I know, its kind of a random topic, but hear me out. I think that it is very important. In our body we have neurological feedback loops. If you touch a hot stove – you do not think, ‘wow, that was hot, I should remove my hand now.’ Before [...]
Say goodby to the fat(er) belt – now down about 75lbs of fat
One of the greatest days in a weight loss regime is hitting the end of a belt and needing to punch whole in it in order to make it still work for you.
I’ve got this great belt. I really like the way it looks, the texture etc. I bought it at the hight of my [...]
Sometimes you just have to chew on something: recipe for Fortified Cream of Wheat with Grape Nuts
Here is my biggest problem with weight loss diet recommendations. They always include a “great tasting health shake for breakfast”. Shakes can taste great, although I do not think that most of them do, and it is a great way to get nutrients – and it a perfect solution to eating several small meals a [...]
