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My first Wellness/Lose It challenge
For the next four weeks, I will be participating in my employer’s latest Lose It challenge. I agreed to this because Somara has been twisting my arm for a couple years to join. I finally capitulated under two conditions; she … Continue reading
Good news regarding my knee(s)
Two weeks ago I got my right knee and ankle looked at by the doctor, everything appeared fine, take some drugs and stay off those parts when it comes to exercise…in short, no running until further notice. The bike and … Continue reading
No running for a couple weeks
After a couple weeks of excruciating pain in my right knee, I got a doctor’s appointment to have it look into. By the time I did see him, it had improved and pain has now moved into my right ankle. … Continue reading
First Soylent week conclusion, moving on to second
My first week with Soylent has ended in a mixed way. Due to the Moontower Comedy Fest, I fell off the wagon a little and I also rewarded myself for a solid week of exercising by having a Texas Burger … Continue reading
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Soylent week update, yet still progressing
After some discussion and clarification with Somara, I got talked out of drinking Soylent for every meal because she said it only substitutes for one or two of the three per day we tend to eat; I usually don’t do … Continue reading
The future of food, part four: a week of Soylent
I’ve gone over three alternatives, sampled them, mixed them with other stuff to make them more “edible,” and now comes a quick test of a short-term result. This week, I’m going to “eat” nothing but Soylent for lunch and dinner. … Continue reading
The future of food, part three: Huel
My overdue conclusion on the trilogy of food substitutions! I had this Huel (Human Fuel) stuff so long again, I had to start over to remember what it was like. Unlike Soylent or “Slimfast,” Huel comes in a powder that you … Continue reading
Three cheers for a Maggi and her work!
My niece Rachel (technically my cousin’s daughter, but niece is easier on the brain than all that “removed” crap) received a grant from the Fulbright Organization! This will enable her to carry out her proposal in India. Here’s the proposal … Continue reading
Finally back at the gym…ouch
As I’ve been getting back into the groove of Austin life, using the gym has been the immediate short-term goal but on weekdays I’m easing into it. Firstly, Daylight Savings Time has messed up my sleep hygiene so getting to work … Continue reading
Another reason why a Bismarck plan would be better
A common rebuttal or claim from the Conservative/Republican/Libertarian echo chamber against America having a European-style healthcare system is always the bullshit about government bureaucrats making the decisions. It’s not really the case in Germany, home to the preferred system I … Continue reading
Mudita
As per Wikipedia, mudita is Pāli and Sanskrit (मुदिता) for “joy”; especially sympathetic or vicarious joy. The better translation from my group leader was “the joy that comes from other people’s joy,” but I’m probably paraphrasing since this was a few hours ago, … Continue reading
Progress made for 2018 on my health
It’s been a few good days. As per a past discussion with my doctor, the plan has been to “get ahead of it.” Don’t wallow in pain! Let’s adjust, re-calibrate and then push forward! I’m also grateful he didn’t fire … Continue reading
The new, 2018 recovery plan has been initiated
I want to first give a big thank you to Somara for her participation today in helping adjust the battle plan for feeling better, functional. The major element is that we have a shared goal which we both wanted to … Continue reading
Been away because I’m not feeling well
Fear not. I’m seeing my doctor and it hasn’t been as awful as other flare ups. The really good thing is how I’ve done a better job coordinating the efforts to get in front of my ongoing illness sooner/faster. Somara … Continue reading
“Health” took some time off on me for the Summer
As per usual, if I’m writing, I’m feeling better and pulling it together. Part of the setback is also allergies. How I love coughing every ten minutes. Good things happened as well, namely my nephews who live in Qatar are … Continue reading →