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Jump!
When I was in college, I had a 28-inch vertical jump. The last time I measured my jump, it was a mere 20.5, and I'd like to get back to where I used to be. A big part of it, I know, is to lose the belly, but I also need to build power in my legs. One problem I have is that the Gold's Gym they opened near me said that they…
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Exercise Bucket List
So what kinds of exercise and health "bucket list" things have people done? Marathons? Skydive? Hike the Grand Canyon? Here are some of mine: -- Completed a marathon -- Tried out for the US Olympic Team -- Was an NCAA Div I varsity athlete Things I still want to do: -- Win the team handball national championship (My club…
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Sodiummmmm-da-dum-dum
On my best days, I still have a lot of trouble keeping the sodium low. Sodium is just so darned ubiquitous in so many foods -- milk, bread, meats -- and vegetables taste as bland as paper without some kind of dressing or seasoning that has salt in it. My blood pressure is borderline high and although a lot of that is…
