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BIG WEEK
02-16-2010 - 06:36pm

Too much to report from the past week but here's the short story. Spent three days with Caldwell Esselstyn (See Note from Chris on home page). An amazing guy. Not an easy regimen but what a story. More to come. The next has nothing to do with anything except it was such major fun. Hilly and I went to Paris for dinner. Yes, friends, we flew to ... Read More

Harry Lodge
Open call for limbic resources !
07-26-2007 - 10:08am

Chris and I would like to begin collecting what we call limbic resources. These are organizations, mostly non-profits, that offer effective vehicles for Younger Next Year members to get connected, do some good, and build their limbic base. I will share a short story to get the ball rolling. I was sitting with a very nice guy this weekend ... Read More

  
BIG OWIE
03-10-2010 - 03:41pm
Went for a thyroid nodule aspiration biopsy procedure... awaiting results. While waiting, am feeling appreciative of being in great shape for this kind of stuff.... neither needed nor used the RXed Tylenol... it's been 24 little hours and, though I've been careful not to lift heavy things.. Dr's DEFINITE orders (to avoid internal hemhorrage) (sp) I've shopped extnsively for grocery & gardening items and walked a couple miles... did my free weight routine the day BEFORE surgery so, am covered tha...     [read more]
Bataan Death March
03-10-2010 - 09:31am
for an interim kedge I signed up to do this cross country, cross desert event out at the White Sands Missile Range in a couple of weeks... over 26 miles of what most people think of as a very challenging course. Really, it looks like it will be a recreational day for me. I've been logging training days between 20-30 miles but off trail with 3,000-5,000 feet of climbing and descending, through some nasty areas. It will be interesting to be out with 3,000 other people putting in a training day....     [read more]
Being sick and working out
03-07-2010 - 03:29pm
I am thinking that Chris simply just does not allow "sick" into his vocabulary. Still, I work with endearing, interesting and energy-demanding 5 and 6 year-olds, who, God bless 'em, are also nose-picking and often will cough right into my face. The reality is, I get sick, more than I want to. This week, I still did 45 minutes on the Nordic Track on Tuesday, even though I strongly suspected I was coming down with a head cold. I attended the 7th of my 8-session yoga class on Wednesday (haven't...     [read more]
THE URGE TO RUN
03-07-2010 - 11:08am
It's very sunny and spring-like this Sunday noontime in Middle Maine and I'm doing the outside daily chores, playfully and at my leisure. The 14 pounds I shed over the winter have lightened me up to the point I feel like running everywhere I go! Right now, am "dog derbying" (that's turning the sled dogs loose 2 X 2 for a romp in their big compound) and each trip I make out there (in a light weight, sleeveless dress! 0 joy!!) ..I'm running: up to the gate, back from the gate... and once, I simpl...     [read more]
Day 6
03-06-2010 - 10:09pm
I think my blog titles could be a bit more clever but I really want to keep track of how many days I hang in there. Beautiful day today for March in NH. 55 degrees and sunny. Took a 1/2 hour walk at a very quick pace. Only had a 1/2 hour because the neighbors were watching the 5 yr old for us so I think we made the best of it.

Weekends are TERRIBLE for sweets and cooking in general. I made cupcakes with Sam at 9:00 this morning! Made agreat pasta and bean soup for a pot luck lunch ...     [read more]
Alaskan examples of YNY effect
03-06-2010 - 04:26pm
Today starts our annual start of the Iditarod dog sled race. For those of you who are not familiar with the race, it is a dog sled race that runs 1100 miles from Anchorage to Nome Alaska. It takes about 10 days for the winner to cross the line in Nome. They race through some amazing weather conditions and go through mountain passes and fight blizzard type weather on occasion. This year there are 71 dog teams in the race. Of those 71 teams 18 musher's are over 50 including 3 women over 50 the old...     [read more]
COPD
03-06-2010 - 03:24am
Dear Chris, I heard about your book last week when I was in Khudjand which is in Tajikistan and the person highly recommended it. I myself am from Rotterdam in the Netherlands. I have ordered your book yesterday and am looking forward to be reading it. I am 68 and suffer from all the usual problems that are supposed to be coming with (old) age, however what you say makes sense and I have a strong wish to become that 50 year old again. One question in particular I have for you is: will it cure or...     [read more]
Day 5
03-05-2010 - 01:04pm
OK, day 5 and still going strong. I managed to get on the TM each night for 45 minutes and today for 30 minutes (while brownies cooked for my kids). I did wake up day 2 with a very sore lower back. I think that was from the incline, which I am not used to. I'm still setting it to 5.0 though so I can get used to it.

The workout is feeling more like routine than a chore and hopefully that will continue. I found a great beer that I dont feel guilty about having 1 or 2 of. Bud 55. Tast...     [read more]
the habit of journaling
03-04-2010 - 07:53am
Karl wrote recently How long will I keep up a daily typing of Journal and/or blog? so far its fun but I'll start missing days sooner or later.

The habit of exercise 6 days a week is key. The habit of journaling is secondary, but it does help maintain the community connection. I've been here since the start of this forum June- 2007, but my frequency of writing ebbs and flows like the tide. I like to stop in for inspiration when I need a boost. Once you establish yourself...     [read more]
Blood results and Juicer question.
03-03-2010 - 05:47pm
I had my blood tested last week for the first time in years. The Dr. was impressed. All my levels were in the normal range except an elevated LDL and too low of HDL. I expect they will improve as I lose weight and drop my BMI.

Now my question. (I will repost in the forums too). I have gotten it in my head that maybe I should consider buying a good Juicer. I have been researching them and found one that seems to have great reviews and meets all the needs of juicing fruits and veggies...     [read more]
bo's'n's Chest
03-03-2010 - 03:54pm
How nice to find comments from 4 people on my blog / journal. Beginning to feel like I've found another community ( & my first in the blogosphere)

Did I mention an e-mail received from Chilean friends. they're ok!!

Final rowing workout indoors on the comfy C2 machine. In two days we face the reality of the cruel North Atlantic.

How long will I keep up a daily typing of Journal and/or blog? so far its fun but I'll start missing days sooner or later. No ne...     [read more]
Hmmmm... I done bad!
03-02-2010 - 08:49pm
Took off for two days of rest, then for some reason never made it out the door on the third day, so I was expecting some over the top energy on today's hike. Quite the opposite, I was dragging up the canyon. I checked my pulse and it was a good 30 beats higher than it should be... I checked my cardio recovery rate (60 second) and it was only 13 beats! My normal is over 40!

This lasted for the entire six hours of the outing...

Initially, I was thinking really negative...     [read more]
Bo's'n's Chest
03-02-2010 - 06:49pm
Snow is melted off roof. Got the heavy ship mooring line out of the shed and threw loops. yesterday 10/10 and today 8/10 on to mock-up shore bollard target...At about 15 feet. Again, beginning the quest for a trophy at September's Waterford tugboat round-up. Gotten squat there the last two years.

Brought down the bike. Nice to ride again. To midtown and back with shopping and coffee stops.
Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Esselstyn
03-02-2010 - 03:02pm
Since reading Chris' recommendation, I rushed to the library and borrowed Dr. Esselstyn's book. It is not unlike Dr. Dean Ornish's book, in that amazing reversals of caridovascular disease is possible with a vegan diet. As with Dr. Harry's seven rules, here are Dr. Esselstyn's rules (concisely written):
1. Do not eat meat;
2. Do not eat chicken, even white meat;
3. Do not eat fish;
4. Do not eat any daily products;
5. Do not eat eggs, even whites only;
...     [read more]
Day 1
03-02-2010 - 11:55am
OK, here I go. Last night I did my first 45 minutes on the treadmill at 5.0 incline. I feel like I am quiting my sedentary life style cold turkey, just like I did smoking. This one might be a bit tougher though. I like to relax after work and with three young kids it will be a challenge to find the time and motivation to excersise.