September 26th, 2008 — Progress, Silliness from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
Whenever I see a headline with “PETA” in it, I read the article. I don’t read them because I like or support the organization–in fact, I think their methods are usually a little bit kooky and extreme. Even though I do love animals and I relate to PETA’s mission I also see the value in [...]
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September 18th, 2008 — Silliness, Workout Hacks, exercise, motivation from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
In a recent e-mail exchange with Lauren, I mentioned that I believe part of my physical woes this summer were a result of my deskbound existence. Except for when I’m exercising (or eating), I’m usually sitting here, in my chair, in front of my computer.
“I’ve thought many times that I ought to erect a [...]
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September 9th, 2008 — Eating, Food Hacks, Silliness, nutrition from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I like to eat. I like to eat well. I particularly like to eat well in restaurants.
I try to limit meals out, but especially since I’ve started working from home, it’s difficult. Now a cheap lunch at the local Chinese or Mexican place has become a way for me to actually see people.
When I’m [...]
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August 27th, 2008 — Eating, Food Hacks, Silliness from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
On our vacation last week, Pam and I were responsible for planning, purchasing, and cooking the food. OK, Pam planned and did a lot of the cooking, but I did make the mega shopping trip and cook my fair share. My mother in law was responsible for bringing all of the beverages for the trip–including [...]
August 19th, 2008 — Competition, Silliness, motivation from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I’ve always loved the Olympics. Despite NBC’s uncanny ability to squeeze all the joy out of the games, I leave my self-imposed “no TV zone” every couple of years to watch the world’s top athletes compete. When I was a boy, I actually wanted to be one of those top athletes. (Though I had no [...]