Posts of the exercises I do as part of my two prong approach to successfully self managing my diabetes.
Two days ago I discovered that the high school had left me a couple of toys to play with … I had never noticed these before… I was ELATED! both are in the picture above! NO! Not my wife Tammy!! … the toys are (1) the sled and (2) the tire in the bottom right …
Primal X and Mini-update on lowER fat experiment. Read More »
Ever have days that seem like you blinked and the day was over… and you felt like you did not accomplish anything? I’ve had plenty of those days too but … … Father’s Day (June 19, 2011) was not one of them. It was one of those days, I wanted to scream ARGH!!!!! at the …
Primal Father’s Day at Wrightsville Beach… all day. Read More »
THANK YOU ALL for the many ‘Birthday Wishes’ … It meant much to me … it’s very gratifying … sincerest thanks. :) Birthday Exercise Most days I attempt to set new personal records and so should you!!! No matter what it is… if it’s only walking to the next mail box … or …
Just wanted to show you what my primal day was like today, June 1, 2011. Just more evidence of me, thriving with diabetes.
This post is an update thru Day 11 of my 21 Day Challenge … it culminates on my 50th Birthday, June 9th. Here are my previous posts, “Intro” and this is my “The Plan“, “Day 7 Update“. To sum them up, I am experimenting and challenging myself to: a) Develop 6 pack abs in 21 …
On May 19th another experiment as well as another challenge was undertaken. Here is an introduction post about the ‘why’ … “Primal Failures” and this is my “Plan of Attack“. To sum them up, I am experimenting and challenging myself to: a) Develop 6 pack abs in 21 days. b) Run a sub 7 minute …
In my previous post I mentioned my unmet goals… click here for that post, “Primal Failures” … granted they are not significant in relation to my overall health and ‘thrivability‘ … however, a GOAL made is a goal that must be PLAYED! 21 Day Goals 1) Six Pack Abs 2) Sub 7 Minute Mile Using …
First, let me say YES it is true… I have had two Primal Failures. I like to brag or show successes…but I do have failures too. It is also TRUE that when looking at the goals that REALLY count … PRIMAL Delivered… BIG TIME! Those main goals are: 1) Improved Cholesterol Profile 2) Normal Blood …
With approximately one month to go until I turn … <drumroll> 50 years young !!!! <gulp> I wanted to give you a mini-update of my exercise routines, especially for those that do not follow me on Facebook & Twitter. Wednesday 6/1/11 – Completed 982 Jumping Jacks in 15 minutes… a personal record. :) Monday 5/2/11 …
I am posting pictures of our trip this weekend for two reasons… 1) So you can see how beautiful Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, NC truly are. 2) So you can see… I live a normal life. Well… a normal life for a fit, non-diabetic. :) Activities My exercise??? a) Swimming in the 64 degree ocean. …
I don’t know why but when it gets warm … I want to do burpees or specifically, ‘jump burpees” !!! My best time ever for 100 burpees is 8:25 … I am going to slowly work back into doing burpees and try to beat my previous record. It will take some time… If you …
It was actually 1.35 miles last night … to be exact. :) By the way, I love pushing the envelope for my own personal gratification … but I also love the message YOU should be receiving from my antics or experiments…however you want to charactarize them… YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES!! Diabetic or not! Says a …
I am a Type 2 Diabetic with normal Blood Sugar. My contention is… 1) Conventional Wisdom is almost ALWAYS wrong… and I set out to prove that ALMOST on a DAILY basis. 2) With normal blood sugar, a diabetic can literally do anything a non-diabetic can do, assuming there has not been previous bodily harm …
As you read this post, many of you may be saying, “I could never do that” … Well… I’ll be 50 years old in a couple of months and I would have said the same thing two years ago… YOU WILL NEVER know until you try. Take away message from this post? Everyone needs to start …
In a previous post, “When is a Diabetic Toe … Just a Toe?” and it’s follow up… “Diabetic Toe… Part II”, I discuss what happened after I receive a cut on my foot from walking around the house barefooted. Today’s post will address the other topic of the original post … barefoot activities for diabetics. Like …
It finally happened…. I was told by more than a few that if I continued to run barefooted … I was going to get a cut on my foot or toes. Well it finally happened yesterday. :( This post is a reply to the people who criticized me for posting that I run barefooted … outside. …
Halfway home… Foods Pics and Exercise Update is enclosed. :) Previous Challenge Posts : Goal Setting, Days 1-3, Days 4-6, Days 7-9 Food Pics This is the Bacon Bite Recipe … miniatures of the Bacon Cups recipe. Here is a Pork Chop… broiled in the bottom of a …
Primal Living has given me many benefits, no doubt about it. The meal plan has reduced inflammation which has helped me immensely in successfully treating my diabetes. This post will discuss my experience with exercise and diabetes. Yesterday 3/14/11, I woke up and my blood sugar test read an 83 … which is about …
This update is through day 6… 1/5 of the way home. This post contains food pics and exercises done as part of the 30 Day Challenge that Hank Garner (mylowcarbjourney.com) organized. Already it’s obvious… I erred. I made two of my goals too DIFFICULT! … and two too easy. Weighted Sumo Squats … is literally …
This post is an update on my progress in the 30 Day Challenge including as you can see… FOOD PICS! Don’t know what the 30 Day Challenge is ? Read this link by Clicking Here. Strategy: I’ve always been a glutton… it’s just that now I eat ‘good primal foods’. It’s why I love intermittent …