Out-n-About
05/24/10 07:00 AM Filed in: Cardio
Even though it snowed last night (!!), spring has definitely been in the air the last few weeks. I am lucky enough to live in a very active and health part of the world. There is something motivating and energizing now that I see more and more people out biking, running, walking, etc.
My older son and I went on a bike ride and we had a great time. It makes me even more excited to see the thermometer rising so we can spend even more time outside. What are some of your favorite things to do outside?
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345246/Utah-ranked-No-2-healthiest-state.html
My older son and I went on a bike ride and we had a great time. It makes me even more excited to see the thermometer rising so we can spend even more time outside. What are some of your favorite things to do outside?
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705345246/Utah-ranked-No-2-healthiest-state.html
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I'm Still Here
First of all, I am sorry that it has been months since my last post! Wow, I can’t believe it’s been this long. I guess the biggest reason for the delay is a combination of my wife being with child and things at my day job getting busier and busier. Well, work is still super busy, but my wife did have our little baby: a baby boy actually. Darin. Mom and child are healthy and doing well.
I have recommitted myself to blogging more often to continue to share with you my experiences and my journey towards optimal health.
I have also had the opportunity to recommit myself to better health and fitness. With the busyness of life, it sure can be hard to do what is right. Well, I’m glad that the warm weather is coming and I can start getting outside more. There is something special about fresh air and sunshine. My current strength routine is a really cool one that I learned from Mens Fitness magazine.
How about that for a random blog post. I’ll do better next time
Thank you for reading!
I have recommitted myself to blogging more often to continue to share with you my experiences and my journey towards optimal health.
I have also had the opportunity to recommit myself to better health and fitness. With the busyness of life, it sure can be hard to do what is right. Well, I’m glad that the warm weather is coming and I can start getting outside more. There is something special about fresh air and sunshine. My current strength routine is a really cool one that I learned from Mens Fitness magazine.
How about that for a random blog post. I’ll do better next time
Thank you for reading!
Switching to CreateSpace
11/10/09 09:00 PM Filed in: The Book
I’ve been mulling this over for a long time now, and I have finally put in the research to switch to a new publishing company called CreateSpace. I only just learned about CreateSpace, however. I was going to switch to Amazon’s BookSurge. I don’t know all of the ins and outs, but believe BookSurge and CreateSpace were two separate companies both owned by Amazon.
Regardless of how it all went down. I am now in the process of getting The Fat Trainer print ready to go with CreateSpace.
Because CreateSpace does not offer prints to be sold at The Fat Trainer’s current size, I have a fair amount of work to do to get the printed version ready. This will, though, allow me to add some things to the book that the smaller size didn’t do well at.
One of the things that I’m working on adding is more food recommendations. This will give you some new ideas of healthy eating options throughout your day.
The best part about this move is that it will allow me to significantly lower the price of the printed version of the book. This is very exciting to me, because I want as many people as possible to take advantage of this special book.
I will release the price when publishing is ready to go. I anticipate the switch to take most of November.
Regardless of how it all went down. I am now in the process of getting The Fat Trainer print ready to go with CreateSpace.
Because CreateSpace does not offer prints to be sold at The Fat Trainer’s current size, I have a fair amount of work to do to get the printed version ready. This will, though, allow me to add some things to the book that the smaller size didn’t do well at.
One of the things that I’m working on adding is more food recommendations. This will give you some new ideas of healthy eating options throughout your day.
The best part about this move is that it will allow me to significantly lower the price of the printed version of the book. This is very exciting to me, because I want as many people as possible to take advantage of this special book.
I will release the price when publishing is ready to go. I anticipate the switch to take most of November.
Apple and Microsoft Keep It Fun
11/06/09 05:00 PM Filed in: Humor/Random
I love the competition between Microsoft and Apple. Their products, strategies, business models and promotional tactics vary so much for products that can be seen as so similar. Whether you’re a mac person (that’s me) or not, there is much to study and learn from the both of ‘em. It can be argued that they both get a lot of things right a lot of the time.
Here’s a video comparing the two over the years from The Big Money:
Here’s a video comparing the two over the years from The Big Money:
Nice Thoughts
11/04/09 08:00 AM Filed in: The Book
A received a nice compliment the other day...
Someone that I have recently met, looked up the book and gave it a read. He said he liked the way it flowed and liked its simpleness. We talked about it for a few minutes and it was really cool. I guess it is nice to have people say good things about you to you every once in a while. That is something I should work on.
Feel free to share your thoughts, comments or questions about the book with me. Thanks.
Someone that I have recently met, looked up the book and gave it a read. He said he liked the way it flowed and liked its simpleness. We talked about it for a few minutes and it was really cool. I guess it is nice to have people say good things about you to you every once in a while. That is something I should work on.
Feel free to share your thoughts, comments or questions about the book with me. Thanks.
iPhone & Lose It!
While there are many health and fitness apps on the iTunes App store, I found one that I can’t live without. It is called, Lose It! It allows you to track calories consumed and calories burned through exercise. It has a very large library of foods and exercises and it keeps things pretty tidy by allowing you to put in your goals then it customizes your needs.
It is very much worth checking out, and it is free!
It is very much worth checking out, and it is free!
Small Changes
07/31/09 10:49 AM Filed in: The Book
A reader of the book recently told me of some of the changes she’s trying to make in her life because of the book. She said that she is paying more attention to her heart rate when she exercises. This actually keeps her more motivated because she doesn’t have to guess at how hard she is working.
That is what makes the difference, small and simple changes. I tried to fill the book with simple things that can you can implement in your life to bring about great changes.
What changes have you made that have brought about great things? Let me know.
That is what makes the difference, small and simple changes. I tried to fill the book with simple things that can you can implement in your life to bring about great changes.
What changes have you made that have brought about great things? Let me know.
iPhone & MapMy
07/27/09 08:28 AM Filed in: Cardio
For fathers day, my beautiful wife got me an iPhone. It is an amazing piece of technology and I quite enjoy it.
One thing that I use almost every day is a free app that I downloaded called iMapMyRide. This app, while not perfect, uses GPS to track distance, time and pace then maps the run, ride, hike, etc. on a map so you can see where you went. I absolutely love this app and it has made a big difference in motivating me to run a little harder or a little longer.
If you are looking to lose weight or get into better shape, it makes purchasing an iPhone or iPod Touch completely worth it.
One thing that I use almost every day is a free app that I downloaded called iMapMyRide. This app, while not perfect, uses GPS to track distance, time and pace then maps the run, ride, hike, etc. on a map so you can see where you went. I absolutely love this app and it has made a big difference in motivating me to run a little harder or a little longer.
If you are looking to lose weight or get into better shape, it makes purchasing an iPhone or iPod Touch completely worth it.
I'm still here
07/20/09 08:55 PM Filed in: Personal
I wanna catch you up in my life and provide a small justification of why I haven’t blogged in two months:
I moved and started a new job.
Things are going really well here in Salt Lake for me personally and professionally. I really enjoy working at PeopleSmarts. I also really look forward to the near future and distant future with the company. We have some very fun and innovative training and consulting products we’re working on to help companies be profitable and sustainable. (I do the marketing stuff).
My wife and I moved to our new place in Daybreak at the beginning of June and I love the trail system they have set up. For about three weeks now, I have been getting up and running again. I’ve averaged about 25 miles per week. I’ve been at the plateau of about 220-225 pounds for about six months, so it is nice to be able to get over all of the change in jobs and relocating and get back into the groove of weight loss.
My current goal is to get to 199 lbs by mid September. That is a lot of weight fast, but so far so good.
I’ve been hearing some great feedback from people who have read the book and are implementing some of my suggestions and tips. It is really fun to see and hear people have results. It makes me excited and makes me want to help you wherever I can so always feel free to connect with me.
Holland
I moved and started a new job.
Things are going really well here in Salt Lake for me personally and professionally. I really enjoy working at PeopleSmarts. I also really look forward to the near future and distant future with the company. We have some very fun and innovative training and consulting products we’re working on to help companies be profitable and sustainable. (I do the marketing stuff).
My wife and I moved to our new place in Daybreak at the beginning of June and I love the trail system they have set up. For about three weeks now, I have been getting up and running again. I’ve averaged about 25 miles per week. I’ve been at the plateau of about 220-225 pounds for about six months, so it is nice to be able to get over all of the change in jobs and relocating and get back into the groove of weight loss.
My current goal is to get to 199 lbs by mid September. That is a lot of weight fast, but so far so good.
I’ve been hearing some great feedback from people who have read the book and are implementing some of my suggestions and tips. It is really fun to see and hear people have results. It makes me excited and makes me want to help you wherever I can so always feel free to connect with me.
Holland
A Cold
05/21/09 10:13 PM Filed in: Humor/Random
I’ve had a cold for the last week or so. It has moved from a sore throat to a cough to major sinus congestion to my chest to a stuffy nose. Well, the last few days, especially during sleeping, I am coughing a lot. While this is no fun, I’ve discovered that having a heavy cough is a great ab work out!
My abs are sore. My abs are tender. Maybe I’m coughing with poor form or something, but I use my abs each time I cough, so it is like doing 30 crunches every hour for an entire day. Blah!
Suggestion: next time you don’t feel like doing abs, just get a cough and you’ll be forced to do ‘em
My abs are sore. My abs are tender. Maybe I’m coughing with poor form or something, but I use my abs each time I cough, so it is like doing 30 crunches every hour for an entire day. Blah!
Suggestion: next time you don’t feel like doing abs, just get a cough and you’ll be forced to do ‘em
10% Off At Lulu
05/14/09 09:11 AM Filed in: The Book
New Shoes
Last week was the week of the new shoe for me. I got two new pairs of shoes. One pair for basketball and one for running. It seems like all of my shoes are wearing out at the same time... I could use some new dress shoes and casual shoes too. Oh well, those can weight
Anyway, the new running shoes are quite nice, Asics Gel-Kinsei. (Similar to the above image.) I tried looking at two local running shops, (Salt Lake Running Company, Wasatch Running) but couldn’t find something within my price target (<$80). I ended up at Sports Authority and while I didn’t get the same type of service as at a running shop, the sales people were very friendly.
This is my second pair of Asics, but I had to choose a different size because Sports Authority doesn’t carry 12.5. I got 13 instead of 12 because it felt better. Well, I ran on the treadmill this morning with the shoes and liked ‘em till the very end when the heel started to rub the wrong way. I’m going to give it another go on my Wednesday run, but will have to return them if they still rub.
So what? Well, it got me thinking of some of the things I learned at my favorite running shop: The Starting Block (in Missouri). The owners are great and the service is wonderful. They do a video gait analysis then recommend shoes that will best help you on your run. I learned that I am a neutral runner which means I run with pretty good form.
I also learned the importance of actually running (on a treadmill) before you buy the shoes. Once you buy them, you can continue to run on a treadmill to be sure they’re right and return/exchange them for the right fit. Also, running shoes should offer about a thumbnails width between the end of the big toe and shoe when standing. This gives the foot plenty of room to move while running.
Finally, I learned that shoes break down over time (~350 miles). If the shoe is broken down inside, even if it looks fine on the exterior, you increase the risk of injury and it can make you sorer faster.
Anyway, the new running shoes are quite nice, Asics Gel-Kinsei. (Similar to the above image.) I tried looking at two local running shops, (Salt Lake Running Company, Wasatch Running) but couldn’t find something within my price target (<$80). I ended up at Sports Authority and while I didn’t get the same type of service as at a running shop, the sales people were very friendly.
This is my second pair of Asics, but I had to choose a different size because Sports Authority doesn’t carry 12.5. I got 13 instead of 12 because it felt better. Well, I ran on the treadmill this morning with the shoes and liked ‘em till the very end when the heel started to rub the wrong way. I’m going to give it another go on my Wednesday run, but will have to return them if they still rub.
So what? Well, it got me thinking of some of the things I learned at my favorite running shop: The Starting Block (in Missouri). The owners are great and the service is wonderful. They do a video gait analysis then recommend shoes that will best help you on your run. I learned that I am a neutral runner which means I run with pretty good form.
I also learned the importance of actually running (on a treadmill) before you buy the shoes. Once you buy them, you can continue to run on a treadmill to be sure they’re right and return/exchange them for the right fit. Also, running shoes should offer about a thumbnails width between the end of the big toe and shoe when standing. This gives the foot plenty of room to move while running.
Finally, I learned that shoes break down over time (~350 miles). If the shoe is broken down inside, even if it looks fine on the exterior, you increase the risk of injury and it can make you sorer faster.