Weight Loss Goal Achieved (Over Three Weeks Early)
Back on the morning of October 20, 2020, I began measuring my progress toward achieving a lofty weight loss goal. That goal was to reach 180 pounds by December 31, 2020. From my first measurement…
The Wim Hof Breathing Method: Another Habit For Optimum Health
For years, I’ve half-assed practiced focused breathing techniques. My go-to was bastardized from Tony Robbins. A set of ten or so full breaths, each held for a 24-30 count before exhaling. I believe the theory…
Isometric Exercises: Create An Optimum Travel Workout
Planks. I was never a fan. Sit-ups, although old school, were the way to go for abs, right? Well, they were going good for me but then came the inevitable tail bone / upper butt…
My First Experience With Intermittent Fasting (Autumn, 1992)
As I’ve mentioned before, I have flirted with intermittent fasting at a few points in my life. The current version is, in my opinion, perfection and will be lasting. The first version was way back…
Cold Showers: How Could This Possibly Be A Good Thing?
I’ve been cold showering for over year and a half now. I was intrigued by the fact that it improved your immune system and could possibly help you lose weight. If I have been sick…
Maintaining Optimum Health Habits At An All-Inclusive Resort
I’ve been thinking of this sub-game plan lately. With the light appearing as a pin prick at the opposite end of the tunnel, we can maybe start to dream about being on a Caribbean beach…
I’m So Confused! (Typical Response After Going Down The Rabbit Hole Of Optimum Nutrition)
When it comes to figuring out what are the best things to fuel your body with, the opinions are vast and contradicting. As we’ve really found out in 2020, experts are a dime a dozen.…
Beware The New Normal! (It Can Make You Lose Focus On Your Goals)
Bloating. Joint pain. Shortness of breath. Your physical looks. Horrible sleep. Perpetual exhaustion. Your overall poor state of health and fitness. These are the reasons why you decided on a lifestyle shift. To quote an…
My Greatest Weight Loss Habit: Night Fasting (Intermittent Fasting)
Over the last 30 years of my adult life, on more than one occasion I have found that I have let my health slip and my weight go up. Every single time I had success…