health

If you've been reading my blog then you know I've been on a workout routine for the last month and a half now. When I started I was 242 lbs. and now I'm 225. Problem is that it seems like I've been at 225 lbs. for the past week. It's weird because whenever I've started a workout routine I always lose weight in clusters...

I know it seems counter-intuitive but I've found that more days between workouts is more effective than working out the same muscle group every other or even every third day. Our company provides us with memberships to Billings Athletic Club and I've been taking advantage.

In the continuing drama of me trying to get in better shape I'm now down to 233 lbs. from a high of 244 right after Christmas. For reference I'm 6'2". I've been doing great avoiding most fried foods (I'll admit to the occasional French fry) but, combined with calories burned off from cardio, I've managed to stay 500-1000 calories under what I would need to maintain my weight since I've starte

As I've mentioned on this blog I've been working out for 16 straight days now. While I have the occasional 3 beer night I've been pretty good to watch what I've been eating. If I'm going to have an iced mocha I make sure it's a skinny one, Dry toast with one egg fried is about a half teaspoon of olive oil (with generously sprinkled Frank's Red Hot sauce) and lots of salads...

I went to Billings Clinic for my first visit with my new doctor. He was very professional and very thorough... perhaps too thorough :-) He said "at some point we'll need to do a prostate exam". I DIDN'T KNOW HE MEANT TODAY! It's been so long since I had one I couldn't remember if it was similar to a hernia check or not...

So if you've been reading this blog you know I've been working out like a fiend during the last week. I've been eating healthier (ice cream and cookies have always been my downfall) and cut my daily average calorie count to about 1600.

The warning signs of a potential epidemic in heart disease are becoming more evident, new research showing that moms who are very heavy during pregnancy may be saddling their children with more than just a few extra pounds.

A dead squirrel found in Los Angeles County tested positive for bubonic plague, forcing the closure of all nearby campgrounds.

I saw a kid yesterday when I was out running some errands. I had to get some stuff and saw a kid that used to play basketball for me when I was coaching.

Dr. Michael Ciampi may very well be a hero for our times.

Next week (May 13th-15th) you can ride free with your bike on the Met Transit line! The City of Billings Met Transit buses will provide FREE bus service on all routes if you ride your bike during Bike Walk Bus Week. Of course you have to have ridden your bike with you as I doubt they'll just take your word for it ...

Many residents of Billings resent their tax dollars being used to construct paved bike paths. Some believe they are being built to someone’s idea of “greenhouse gas” requirements. Others see the City of Billings with a budget shortfall and consider bike lanes as a luxury when we should be tightening our belts just like families have been during a down economy...