Tag Archives: Health

Momentum

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

This blog has been a reflection of my life the past two years: no momentum. I just haven’t been able to get into a flow or zone.  Is this partially self created?  Yes.  But, it is also due to a … Continue reading →

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Day 1

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

One down, 37 to go! I started the day by drinking some coffee then went for a mountain bike ride.  Food intake was on point all day and I didn’t feel the need for anything on my DO NOT EAT … Continue reading →

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38 Days Later

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

It’s been awhile since I posted anything.  I wish I had a good reason, some great story, or even a slightly valid fucking excuse.  Truth be told: I’ve gotten soft and lazy lately.  Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been lifting, … Continue reading →

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New Upper/Lower Split…..So Far

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Last week I went into the gym determined to begin anew.  I mapped out my new program and took a few days to work out the kinks and procure some benchmarks.  You can find the new program and the reasons … Continue reading →

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Dr. Strengthlove or: How I Learned to Stop Overcompensating and Love Unilateral Movements

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

I am unhinged and off my rocker, out of tune, out of whack, and out of true.  I’ve lost my center and my inner child.  There’s no doubt about it, I’m unbalanced!! But, things could be worse. Since finishing the … Continue reading →

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Day 12 and 13

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Just a quick note here: I figured out my DL stance after narrowing my feet to just about hip width with my feet splayed a touch outward, it made all the difference in the world.  Again, I must emphasize the … Continue reading →

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Days 9, 10, & 11

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I am starting to notice some good and not so good things about my deadlift form.  First, the not so good.  One of my training partners videotaped me lifting with a higher hip pull (experimenting with set up) and I … Continue reading →

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Day 6

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Day 6 is in the books.  It occurred to me today, while attempting to defy gravity via the pullup bar, that I have to get my diet ducks in a row.  I am going to follow a Primal diet for … Continue reading →

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Day 5

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Why does five days on a basic strength program feel like such a milestone?  Is it because I was able to lift five days in one week for the first time in over a year without my back killing me?  … Continue reading →

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Day 4

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Day 4 was fantastic.  I corrected my form problem on deadlifts and started making small progress.  One problem that will continually arise on this program is the desire to add weight or intensity.  Of course, that would be detrimental considering … Continue reading →

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