I have previously written on my battle with quitting soda and the surprisingly tough experience that this was. I recently had a reader, Jamie, write in and ask me for some more details about my experience, so I thought I would share them here as an update on the progress that I’ve made. My goal was never to… Continue reading How To Quit Soda – An Update
Category: Fitness
On Democracy and Raise Your Pints
I recently got to visit Mississippi’s first brewery, Lazy Magnolia, shortly after some significant changes to the Mississippi beer law went into effect. First, the alcohol limit for beer increased to 10% ABV. However, another big change is that breweries are now allowed to give samples of their beer at the brewery, and thus during tours of the… Continue reading On Democracy and Raise Your Pints
Do Epic Shit: Reflections on My Epic April
This April I decided to try to live up Brian Oberkirch‘s motto and “Do Epic Shit.” He originally spoke on this idea in a panel about how to make yourself more interesting, but I think the implications go a lot further than just that. After completing a half-marathon in early March, I was really excited about… Continue reading Do Epic Shit: Reflections on My Epic April
Warrior Dash: 5 Reasons Why Play Matters
“Play expands self expression, self knowledge, self actualization, and self efficacy…Play connects us to people in a positive way, stimulates creative thinking and exploration, regulates our emotions, and boosts our ego.” — Garry Landreth This weekend I got a chance to run the Warrior Dash in Jackson, MS, and it was a really enjoyable experience.… Continue reading Warrior Dash: 5 Reasons Why Play Matters
My Battle With Quitting Soda (Episode 2): On Willpower
The toughest part of quitting my soda habit was the extreme desire internal desire to drink it. It often feels as if my brain is hard-wired and will never stop craving the yummy goodness that it sees as a soda. There are two situations that almost always give rise to these cravings: 1. Eating a meal… Continue reading My Battle With Quitting Soda (Episode 2): On Willpower
My Battle with Quitting Soda (Episode 1): On Intuition
In my effort to live the good life, I decided on my birthday of last year to give up soda. Several years earlier, I had made the switch to almost exclusively drinking diet soda, but so many studies have shown that the artificial sweeteners used in these sodas are not only bad for you, but likely cause you… Continue reading My Battle with Quitting Soda (Episode 1): On Intuition
Nerd Fitness and the Gamification of Exercise and Life
I recently stumbled across the NerdFitness, and it led me to a bit of an epiphany. I’ve been working on losing weight for a while now, and had done pretty well with it overall. However, as I got closer to my goal weight, I noticed my motivation was also waning. I was less excited about… Continue reading Nerd Fitness and the Gamification of Exercise and Life
Making Goals Fun: A Blueberry Yogurt Review
I’ve often found that adopting new – and better – habits can be quite a challenge. The reason they’re likely not already a habit is probably because we don’t necessarily enjoy it all that much. However, one of the ways I’ve discovered that really helps me adopt a habit and take it to heart… Continue reading Making Goals Fun: A Blueberry Yogurt Review
Hash House Harriers – My Weekend Hashing as a Hare and Being Named
This weekend I got to have my first experience being a “hare” for Hash House Harrier event! A little background information may be in order first. What is a hash? The only thing required to have a Hash Run is a hare to set a trail with paper, flour, sawdust, chalk, etc. or a combination… Continue reading Hash House Harriers – My Weekend Hashing as a Hare and Being Named
Half Marathoner
Elana and I finished the New Orleans Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon this weekend! For me, it was an interesting last minute decision to actually run at the event. I’ve been enjoying running more lately, and had therefore been doing a lot of the training runs with Elana as she was preparing. And a lot… Continue reading Half Marathoner