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Unhook and Don’t Crash!

Recently, I became aware of an unhealthy habit that was undermining my efforts to eat right, stay fit and enjoy a healthy life. Like the invisible fish and birds in a recent post, the habit was hidden until caring friends helped point it out. Unhooking from this one habit has made a huge impact on my weight loss efforts and …

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Not So Fast

We live in a fast culture. We demand fast service, fast computers and fast food. Fast food, by the way, isn’t fast. It just lies there under that heat lamp waiting for slow people to pick it up. Calling it fast evidently makes us feel better. Eating it doesn’t. Imagine how healthy we could be if we ate real fast …

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6 Steps that will Propel You Across Any Finish Line

Last weekend I competed in the Cedars of Lebanon Sprint Triathlon with a herd of wonderful friends. A triathlon is a race that starts with swimming, continues with biking, and finishes with running. This year I swam, biked and ran faster than I have in any other race and took third in my division (“My division” = people who no longer …

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Have You Been Weighed Under Water?

Hey friends, it’s lighten up Monday again! This classic video clip is from many years ago before I found the discipline to keep off the pounds. However, I still find it hard to breathe when I remember this experience! Hope this brings a smile to your face! [youtube id=”y8ScsQf70kw”] Today’s Clip taken From: I’m Not OK (DVD) by Ken Davis …

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Will You Be on My Team?

Yesterday I started a twelve week training program preparing me to compete in my 4th Triathlon on May 17th. I can almost hear you muttering, “Why would an old guy like you do that?” Having a goal like this out in front of me inspires me to work toward that goal. Working toward that goal, keeps me on an activity …