When I was in high school, I had a problem with excessive armpit sweat. (Yes, we are going there.) The problem continued into College where I would sweat so badly that I actually purchased special pads that my mother stitched to the underarms of my jackets so that I would not have water rings on … More Fear and Cat Food
Every experience holds a story if we listen for it, every experience has potential to change us. Why did he do it? Was this craftsman off of his game, was he testing me or was he noble in his pursuit of excellence but he just had an off day? The Best Western Primrose Inn, Downtown … More Gregg’s stair
I do most of my workouts alone at home. Usually I like that. But once in a while it is a treat to workout at a facility. Yesterday I went to a gym with my wife, my sister-in-law and my niece. For an hour we sweated, grunted and tried to feel a little more buff. … More An Exercise of Excuses
Doing the same thing today will bring the same thing tomorrow. If you want to be different tomorrow, you will have to begin today. How have you changed lately? I change my clothes every day, but that does not do anything to alter my permanent identity. Making small daily changes may not really change you. … More Be a Small Change Ninja
According to Dr. Allen Frances there are over 40 different definitions of mental health. Most definitions have the goal of defining what it means to be well and when we are sliding into mental illness. The idea among professionals is that if we have a good definition that will help with understanding and treating a … More The Wealth in your Mental Health
Rather than send a long post on Thursday this week, I am breaking my weekly post into smaller dailies. A few minutes of inspiration. I am not a doctor or fitness trainer. I am only discussing what worked for me. What works for me may not work for you. However, if you are trying to … More Stop Losing Weight and Start Gaining a Life – Part 3
Rather than send a long post on Thursday this week, I am breaking my weekly post into smaller dailies. Easier to read, one thought that will take a few minutes to read. I am not a doctor or fitness trainer. I am only discussing what worked for me. What works for me may not work … More Stop Losing Weight and Start Gaining a Life 2
“The story of the human race is the story of people selling themselves too short.” Abraham Maslow as quoted by Tom Venuto, P 99, The Body Fat Solution.
Elvis Presley. You may remember him: Studs, Las Vegas, Jail House Rock. In his day, he was the King of Rock. My father loved Elvis and would play the White Christmas record over and over until I thought I lived in a department store. Elvis is the King of just enough wisdom that it sticks. … More My Elvis habit
Weight loss? Just saying the word sounds a little depressing. Who wants to invest so much energy and attention to lose something? Most of us spend our lives avoiding loss: we frantically search for misplaced keys, we are overjoyed when we find lost change in the crumby corners of the couch and we have … More Stop Losing Weight and Start Gaining a Life – Part One
Getting High on Recovery 