Still running. Getting ready for Derby half-marathon on apr 27. Put in 152 miles in the month of march. Still lifting and got me a iron gym and starting doing chin ups/pullups etc. feeling good!
update:
ive really been enjoying running lately and today i just did my longest run it was right under 5.5 miles and it was non-treadmill.
i dont know my pace because i didnt log or really pay attention to the time (prolly slow) but i was just shooting for the distance. and i only walked no more than 10 percent of that!
"i feel f-ing great"
oh yeah and i weighed 174lbs this morning.
Good to hear buddy! We need to catch up soon.
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Originally Posted by Tony_SS
I probably should just for kicks. But then I'd have to listen to some pharmaceutical rep in a white coat give me a lecture on a whole grain, low fat "diet".
Todd, your HDL is still very low! I think I was preaching to you before about that... eat some good healthy saturated fat! It will not make you gain weight, promise. Actually there were some recent studies done... there kids who were drinking skim milk were fatter than ones drinking whole milk!
Yes, virtually everything we are taught about nutrition is wrong.
Love that quote.
My hdl was below minimum spec when I ate plenty of saturated fat. I'll keep raising my hdl while keeping my ldl the same, thanks.
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Still running. Getting ready for Derby half-marathon on apr 27. Put in 152 miles in the month of march. Still lifting and got me a iron gym and starting doing chin ups/pullups etc. feeling good!
Any seasonal allergy sufferers out there? If so, I'm sure you can relate to the HELL that is Spring. (especially in the midwest)
I have had them since I was born. Every spring and fall (the 2 best seasons!), itchy, puffy eyes, snotty/stuffed up nose and constant sneezing.
I had some high 'hopes' that this year was different and I'm pretty excited that it is. Spring came and I'm waiting for it... waiting... never came, no symptoms. But I wasn't going to get all excited until I survived a day outside cutting grass. That was yesterday and against my wife's suggestion I did it WITHOUT A MASK and I have to report that there is NO sneezing or any allergy symptoms of any kind!
Since allergies just dont "go away" I have a few theories as to why I don't have them now and I can only conclude that it my diet, since that is the only thing that has changed since this time last year.
I don't know if its one thing, or a combination of all, but the biggest changes have been that I have cut 90% of the dairy out of my diet. I drink raw milk instead of store bought milk. I eat a dozen eggs a week along with organic butter from grass fed cows. I am eating about 80% less wheat/grains and a lot more organic vegetables and fruit in its place. I eat about the same about of meat (pork, beef, chicken, seafood). I eat a LOT less processed foods. So I don't know if its any of that, all of it, or one thing but I can finally enjoy a Spring season.
That's one hell of a great payoff Tony. I suffer from some pretty wicked allergies but my nutrition overhaul didn't eliminate them, it did help me retain more energy. Believe it or not, Vegas has some pretty potent allergens due to the wide variety of plants from all over the world used in landscaping.
It's been a while since I've checked in on my thread. I've continued with my disciplines in nutrition, excercise, and personal development. I don't think I've missed a workout all year. (4 min. per week) I'm 165lbs and approx. 12% body fat. One thing I can tell you has changed this year is my recovery from burn out. I tend to push to hard all around. Solid effort at the office, personal development through reading and cd's, excercise, and personal interests. I don't like to rest but it's crucial to listen to your body and mind. In the past, I'd get burn't out for week, two weeks and so on...This year I've been able to recover in a day or two. The decrease from 5-6 workouts to 4 has made it easier, but sometimes you just can't cram any more information into your brain. It's a good time to let it flow. Sit down and have a in depth conversation or write in a journal.
Three of the many things I've been working on lately is how I feel about other people, how I think they perceive me, and not speaking negatively about others.
Instead of assuming the worst, give them a chance until they prove you wrong. Don't come to conclusions without all the facts. This one has been tough for me as I'm breaking a life long bad habit. I have been doing alot better. I'll give you a minor example: I was following a truck down the freeway last week and a couple pieces of paper flew out the window. My first reaction was, what a scum bag to litter up society. Then I thought, maybe he rolled his window down and it flew off the dash? Who knows but assuming the worst isn't a postive influence on your life.
I'm a bit of a perfectionist to some degree and I have a tendency to think that people have a more negative perception of me than is fact. It's mainly an issue with clients. Could I have done this better, followed up after the sale more often, blah blah blah The truth is that a majority have a very positive perception of me and I've been picturing it that way lately instead of the contrary.
When my Grandfather died, my Dad wrote one of the eulogies. He said, "He never spoke negatively about others his entire life". I'll never forget that fact and that's how I remember him myself. That is one quality I really want to cement. It's to easy to get sucked into conversations at the office or in certain circles. Choose the high road.....
Lastly, is a Jim Rohn video. It's one of my many favorites. It's absolute GOLD and every American could stand to watch it and apply the principals. I do.....
I can say, that first hand, being, saying and getting involved in negativity can and will hurt your health. I firmly believe it attributed to my wife getting breast cancer. It was at a time when she got into a fight with these 2 neighbors who were being jerks her, we were having some marriage issues and she was holding in some major stress. On top of that she was training for a marathon and pushing her body past its limits.
Since diagnosis, treatment and recovery we have changed our perspective in a big way. It's just not worth it to get upset over other people actions. It's a tough change to make for sure. I used to get SO ticked at people who drove like jerks, too slow, people who didn't hold doors open, or say 'thanks' when I did, etc etc ect. We have and still try to just let all that BS go, for our OWN sanity and stress management.
Right now, my only brother has accused me of some nonsense, hasn't talked to me in over 4 months, no birthday card or call.. just totally turned into a first class jerk. I have to let it go, otherwise it was cause some negative stress if I let his drama get to me. The old saying, people who hurt are hurting is true. I can't help him, so I let it go.
Anyway, back on the allergies, I spoke a little too soon.. the eye's are a itching. But no other symptoms. This is about half the intensity that it has ever been. So while they aren't completely gone, this is somewhat manageable compared to how it's always been.
That's great to hear Tony. Glad your wife is doing well.
Two of the major pieces to the equation with attitude is how you feel about other people and how you feel about your job. These are the two I struggle with most.
I think it's important to make all the postive changes in your life possible, but the biggest challenge is controlling your own thoughts. I think it's important to find a way to be happy in today's circumstances while working towards being the person you want to be and the lifestyle you want to live. If you can't be happy today, how do you expect to be happy when you have X amount of $, that dream job, kids, on down the line.
We've all heard this constantly throughout our lives. I'm a firm believer that making your mind up to have a great attitude is NOT sufficient.
Here are the three major variables to attitude:
Spirit
Mind
Body
Here are the things I work on to improve my attitude:
How I feel about the past- Is it a teacher or a cruch for the future?
How I feel about the future- Are you excited or aprehensive?
How I feel about myself- Do you like who you are today?
How I feel about everybody- Do you give them the benefit of the doubt or assume the worst?
Education- You must input new information into your mind if you wish to think differently.
Influence- The quality of the information you input into your mind.
Association- The quality of people and their attitudes that you hang around.
Effort- Are you doing your best in your relationships, job, etc?
Results- Are you achieving your goals?
Happiness- Are you happy with your current circumstances while you work on getting where you want to go?
Health- If you are sick all the time, how do you expect to have a postive attitude?
Spirit-I'm going to tread lightly here but I've found this to be a huge piece of the puzzle.
Reflection- Are you tracking your results and making adjustments?
Lastly and certainly not least, you don't fix your attitude and expect things to be great until the end of time. Attitude is a daily challenge and it always will be. I've found that creating GOOD habits make a substantial difference.
I now call it the spirit of the day. I start nearly everyday with personal development for 15-30 minutes through a CD or book and say a prayer with thanks for my countless blessings. It sets my day off on a great direction. Then I follow it up with all the disciplines I've worked into my life throughout the day.
I hope this helps you create the attitude you wish to have. Like all good things in life, it takes labor and persistence over time to get where you want to go. It's really a way to diagnose your own life. Until you really break things down, it's extremely tough to put your finger on your own deficiencies. (And we all have many)
I admit I have an attitude problem.. some days its good, other days, forget it. I'm human I guess.. good and bad days. Moving out of the big busy city to a smaller town has definitely helped my case though.
On another note, I've been continuing my paleo-type of diet. My wife is on board too, and she's bringing home all kinds of 'gluten free' items. This week I'm down another 1.5 lbs. I'm not trying to loose weight. I don't limit my portion sizes. It seems my body is just shedding the toxins I've gained over years of eating processed wheat and sugar. I'm down to 157.5 today. I started the year at 175lbs. And the only exercise I get is yardwork and other daily activities.
I've also started subscribing to the idea of nutritional medicine. I listen to Ben Fuchs almost everyday and have been following his advice.
The idea that the body is self regenerating and almost all disease is a result of nutrient deficiency. So I'm really trying to perfect my diet as the core of my physical health. At the same time, I can still enjoy junk food every now and then, like a soda on the weekend, fast food etc. You've got to throw that in the mix to keep the body working out. That's my excuse anyway.
How's everybody doing with their health? One of the major challenges of life is keeping death at a respectable distance. You can expect to live longer with a healthier lifestyle but the biggest payoff is your quality of life. The day before Jack Lalanne died at 97, he was working out in his home gym. In my first 5k, I barely passed a 65 year old lady that ran a 25:3x. I'm a believer that you really are as old as you feel. If you aren't happy with what you see in the mirror, feel like crap all the time, or are simply destroying your health with bad foods, do yourself a favor and CHANGE. It will take some discipline to change your eating habits and walk around the block. You may just find that once you go down this road, you'll never turn back. That's what happened to me. My pallet changed, my body changed, and it has effected every other aspect of my life. CHANGE starts with education. Health class in high school was to long ago. Read a book or three.......
Me, I've been making a tweak here and there to my diet. Mainly, trying new fruits and vegetables. I'm still eating 7-8 times everyday and packing a cooler for work. I've found my sweet spot in the 162.5-165 range. My metabolism is similar to an inferno but I eat super healthy. Nutrition is everything. I'm as consistent as the sunshine with my work outs. In fact, I don't recall missing one all year unless I was under the weather. Not even sure I missed one due to that. Still at 4 work outs a week and only .5 hour. Normally 2 runs and 2 high intensity weight workouts. I have been mixing in a little MMA/Boot Camp type stuff as my gym has new equipment. I also tried Yoga last week. Why didn't I do that when I was single? I actually enjoyed it. The combination of stretching, resistance, and relaxation was pretty cool. I'll go back as mental relaxation is not one of my strong suits. I tend to push to hard.... With only two hours of exercise per week:
Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition You are what you eat.
Towards the end of business today, I went to Starbucks and left my phone in the car. I went there to reflect on the first 6 months of the year from a business perspective. An hour later I have 2.5 pages of notes.
Page 1: Why are things going so well?
Page 2: What must happen to take things to the next level?
Page 3: Weaknesses
These notes serve many purposes. Often we forget what got us there in the first place and quit doing those things. Second, I can now build on what is working with the new ideas I've collected. 3rd, You must study the results to see if your philosophy is working.
We can always improve no matter what. It's really the key to success.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
I actually enjoyed it. The combination of stretching, resistance, and relaxation was pretty cool. I'll go back as mental relaxation is not one of my strong suits. I tend to push to hard.... With only two hours of exercise per week: 
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