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By Mark Posted on September 6, 2011September 5, 2011

42

“Forty-two,” said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm. “Forty two?! Is that all you’ve got to show for seven and a half million years’ work?” “I checked it very … Continue reading 42

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By Mark Posted on September 2, 2011September 2, 2011

Yank my chain

This has been mostly a light week for workouts. The deadlifts last week got up to 255 pounds, then I dialed back a bit. One of my first lessons from … Continue reading Yank my chain

Categories: FitnessTags: Bicycle, deadlift
By Mark Posted on August 26, 2011August 27, 2011

Low compared to what?

One of the more annoying things that I have gotten trapped into lately is the low carb fight. This isn’t because there is some question in my mind about the … Continue reading Low compared to what?

Categories: HealthTags: carbs, diet
By Mark Posted on August 20, 2011July 17, 2014

Bring out your dead

Well, at the end of last weekend I managed to work my way over to my mom’s house and steal a stack of Olympic weight plates that my brother left … Continue reading Bring out your dead

Categories: FitnessTags: deadlifts, Kettlebells, pavel, weightlifting
By Mark Posted on August 12, 2011August 12, 2011

Home is where you wear your hat

What’s funny is that it feels like we just got back from vacation, but it has been a month now, and we have been working like mad just to get … Continue reading Home is where you wear your hat

Categories: LifeTags: remodel
By Mark Posted on July 14, 2011July 14, 2011

Last Room Done…

Our final room is done in the remodel. The Workout room (was the Wine Room) Did my first workout there last night. Most excellent.

Categories: aside, FitnessTags: remodel, workout
By Mark Posted on July 13, 2011July 13, 2011

New building 4

Plants on the walls. Hmmmm

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By Mark Posted on June 21, 2011July 16, 2014

Keep Walking…

I’m not much for a blended scotch drinker typically, but I’m beginning to take a shine to the Johnnie Walker Gold. Not too shabby. We take off tomorrow for the … Continue reading Keep Walking…

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, Life, TravelTags: ENgland, Johnnie Walker, Scotland, travel, Wales
By Mark Posted on April 14, 2011April 14, 2011

Back to the Grind

I haven’t blogged about fitness or working out all year, and hey, I suck, but deal with it. Since we started our house remodel, I haven’t been able to work … Continue reading Back to the Grind

Categories: FitnessTags: Kettlebells, TRX
By Mark Posted on January 31, 2011January 31, 2011

Truck, Truck, Goose!

I had it asked recently, with my rash of fitness and diet posts of late, why I was so wound up about eating right and working out and living so … Continue reading Truck, Truck, Goose!

Categories: Fitness, Health, LifeTags: health, longevity
By Mark Posted on January 28, 2011January 28, 2011

You are what (not how much) you eat

So about five years ago I clocked in at around 240 pounds. It’s pretty easy to get up there in weight if you eat tons of garbage, never exercise, and … Continue reading You are what (not how much) you eat

Categories: Fitness, HealthTags: diet, Kettlebells, paleo, primal
By Mark Posted on January 2, 2011January 2, 2011

Poor Thag. Always picks rock.

Well, another year with no Heart Attack. I declare that a success. Fitness wise this was a pretty good year. I was able to press the 70Lbs Kettlebell with one … Continue reading Poor Thag. Always picks rock.

Categories: Fitness, Food, Health, LifeTags: diet, kettelbells, Primal Blueprint

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