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Victory and defeat
I had a nightmare last night so I slept poorly and when I woke up late I just wasn't feeling like running. After 30 minutes of screwing around I called in sick to work and hit the road. My daughter caught me as I got to the door "how long are you going to run Daddy?" I thought about it a moment and said "maybe an hour". So…
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Strange names
I spend my day looking at the odd names people choose for their children. The other day I came across a family with 7 kids, some of the names were Belle, Sebastian, Aurora and Cinderella. I also knew a guy named Jack Mehoff (never used his first name). One that is only funny in navy terms, a First Sergeant Standfast…
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Reminder/warning for outdoor workouts
Summer is coming and that means wildlife is active. Obviously not as much in big cities but in suburban and rural areas, this is more likely. Not every animal runs away, in particular I was reminded of rattle snakes as I ran by a neighbors place where he had hung a dead one on his fence. Snakes especially can ber dangerous…
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New running friends and weird workout situations
So as I mentioned before I live in rural west Texas, so I run near the cotton fields and its not uncommon to hear roosters, or see dogs, horses and cows along my run route. This morning however I was joined by 3 pygmy goats who ran alongside me in their pen. It was funny as they ran along with the dog also in their yard,…
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NSV: Hillbilly/Redneck one I know but it's my first
I cut a new hole in my belt and it's comfortable, I'm going to need a new belt.
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Where's the remote?
I think my daughter may have taken it to school, mistakenly of course. That's what I get for going running while she prep'd for school. Then 20 min of calistenics before I even realized it was missing.
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In other news I'm going to be a grandpa
So, Grandpa B, papa Jeff, pee-paw or opa? I'm for papa Jeff.
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Gonna be a great day
Decided today was the beginning of my new training program, so I'm up at 5 am to greet the day. I quickly eat brakfast per the recommendation of the book Corps Strength, get dressed put the dog on his chain. 5 min warmup, 30 min jog/walk/jog, 20 min calisthenics, 5 min cool down. I can hear my dog yipping and yapping as I…
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Strange dream...
President Obama was my Doctor and he was attempting to diagnose my leg/foot problem and decided he needed blood tests. So I go to give blood and they need so much blood they need to do out in different sessions and for some reason I needed to be on a treadmill while they drew the blood. Then back to Dr Obama needed me to…
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Ugh can't sleep plus...
I'm peeing every 5 min. I had to pee so bad at work today but I took a long call, when I finally went my kidney ached. I think it's just sensitive due to the 7 times I had kidney stones. Anyway finally went and it was like that scene out of Austin Powers. So um yeah I'm obviously bored, tell me about your day.
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I used to believe
So I'm sitting here only two weeks into this new lifestyle, but already so many new ideas and feelings have been developed. I'm wondering how your thoughts on weight loss, exercise, food, your body and life in general have changed. I'll start with a couple of my own beliefs. I used to believe that a small bag was a single…
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Turning my fat into muscle
That's right I'm an effing alchemist, I can change fat cells into muscle cells. Ok, so I need to know from other experiences, how do I go from sedentary to active? Suggestions on exercise, or programs are welcome. I'm not well off but I can spend some cash from this paycheck. I've seen p9 at0x on ebay and I heard they have…
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Cooking calorie question
I boiled my turkey brats in shiner bock, should I count the calories from the beer? do you count butter if you cook with it? Do you think it matters?
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Why is Dad bra shopping?
Seriously, I go to walmart to buy a shirt for my 11 yo's piano recital tomorrow and she advises me she needs a bra. Is this part of Dad duty?
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Kinda nervous
Going to see a doctor for the first time in 2 years tomorrow, worse it's a VA clinic, which I haven't been to in 6 years. I am going to discuss the numbness I've had in my left foot and in my right on and off for the last year to year and a half. Please don't judge, I swear I really was just too busy to go, lesson…
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my 11 yo comedienne
My daughter asked for some money for the Corner Store yesterday. So she came home from school and I jokingly said "so you get from the dealer at the corner store?". My lovely daughter responds "they had crack on sale 50 cents for 8 ounces". I flipping love that girl.
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Zumbie apocalypse
I can't be the only one who sees the word zumba and hopes for zombies. My daughter and I made a movie about our zombie apocalypse experience unfortunately due to space constraints it got deleted from memory. I will say she made an excellent zombie. So where will you be in the zombie apocalypse. I'm going you walmart, food…
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First Mani/Pedi
Taking my 11 yo. for her first one tomorrow. Any tips for a single Daddy? She is afraid she'll just peal off the color on her nails so she's thinking clear coat. She is thinking blue or red for her toes. Wth do I know besides how to pay?
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Finally getting a physical... VA ?? Vets any info
I've been avoiding the doctor for a couple years now. I was diagnosed with hypogonadtropic hypogonadism about 9 years ago and quit taking the steroids they prescribed about two years ago right around the time my left foot lost feeling. Now most of you are shaking your head about now, but my reasons for not seeing a doctor…
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2 days using the app
Been using the app for two days now and I've stayed under the goal calories so far. I'm a former Marine, missing my old body. I'm hoping to lose 50-60 lbs. Crossing my fingers and buckling down ought to do it. Anyway hello, looking forward to this voyage.
