Category Archives: Fitness

The decades of my life

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Raoul

Update – this was a valuable thing to do. Made me feel proud of what I have achieved over the years I saw this on Twitter and thought it was helpful and illuminating In my twenties I: Went to Iceland … Continue reading →

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How I Lost Thirty Pounds

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Raoul

After 15-20 years of trying to exercise my way to weight loss; I discovered that, for me, that’s not a viable path. After a few false starts, I have found that the boring basics work. Weigh yourself everyday at the … Continue reading →

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The wretched state of “healthcare” in the US, part 279

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Raoul

I have high blood pressure – well under control – but whenever I have to deal with the various health insurance layers of obfuscation I’m sure it spikes to dangerous levels. The latest is whether or not when BlueCross BlueShield … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Charge HR

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Raoul

I finally broke down and got the Fitbit Charge HR last week (AT&T had a 15% off sale) and so far I am liking it.  The trouble with the market being saturated with wearables right now is that there is way … Continue reading →

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The sad, confused state of healthcare in the USA 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Raoul

I’m not going to get into the whole messed-up big picture of all that is wrong in the current state of healthcare – just give a micro example of the dysfunction that is endemic. I live in New York, and … Continue reading →

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100 Healthy Days – day 43

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Raoul

So I haven’t really been reporting and I have fallen off the wagon a little bit over the last couple of weeks – and then regained focus this week. I do feel like I’ve been paying more attention both to … Continue reading →

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100 Healthy Days – day 21

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Raoul

Back at home after a trip to Maine.  Too much beer drunk and less than optimal diet, but good for the soul and mental health, and that’s an important trade-off.  Lots of walking this weekend – 7+ miles in the … Continue reading →

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100 Healthy Days – days 12, 13, & 14

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Raoul

The second weekend of my challenge went WAY better than the first.  Friday night I walked up to meet Kim from work, we had dinner at Penelope and then walked back – 4 miles RT to help digest dinner. We … Continue reading →

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100 Healthy days – day 9

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Raoul

Much, much better.  Back on track with diet and exercise. One hour at the gym – 50 mins bike plus some weights.  Fake chicken and ranchero beans for dinner.  Good sleep.

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100 Healthy Days – days 6,7, & 8

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Raoul

Hmm – setbacks so early? Weekends were always going to be a challenge – eating out, having some drinks, blowing off the gym. Suffice to say all those things happened along with unhappiness, because this fucking apartment sale is driving … Continue reading →

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