I really enjoy my low/no carb diet most days. But if I have a hardest day, it's Sunday. First off, my cheat day is typically Saturday. So that means I have the longest time to wait until my next cheat day rolls around. Also Sunday is the weekend, which means more opportunities for temptations to…
Category: Health
Health Update: More Weight Loss, Going Full Keto
Over the past weeks I've been experimenting with doing a more stringent low/no carb + high protein + high veggie diet. So far, it has resulted in some fairly dramatic weight loss and increased energy. So that's exciting. I've honestly not been that rigorous on the no-carb rule in general. Breakfasts and most dinners are…
Today’s Rock Climbing Lessons: Straight Arms, One-armed Hangs
Yesterday I used up my five-pass to Planet Granite in San Francisco, which I am kind of sad about. It's been a really neat experience indoor rock climbing — getting more skilled and comfortable with ascending those colorful and well-designed rock walls. This time around, I worked on using my legs more than my arms,…
My Two New Favorite Diet Foods: Pork Rinds and Chia Pudding!
I've been doing pretty great at meeting personal health and diet goals lately. But I have been getting a little bored with my food options, particularly mid-day snacks. Typically I've been eating mixed nuts, a carrot with nut butter, or dark chocolate. All good things, but the body craves variety or it gets bored. Boredom leads…
Is It My Cheat Day Yet?
I'm crushing my weight goals. So, yay for cheat day tomorrow! Source: Tumblr.
Rock Climbing and Facing Challenges
I'm toward the end of my trial period of rock climbing at Planet Granite in SF. It's been a really fun and interesting experience so far, and I'm definitely thinking of how I might integrate climbing into my other activities. One part that I'm fascinated by is how rock climbing is forcing me to focus…
Climb On! Fun Morning Climb at Planet Granite
Yesterday morning I got up mad early to get to Planet Granite for my second rock climbing experience. Being there at 7am is so different from going in the evening. The place is nearly empty, the morning light streams in through the giant windows, calm music is playing. So much nicer for a newbie like…
I Climbed a Wall Today. It was Awesome.
Tonight I went indoor rock climbing for the first time. It was a little scary but mostly awesome. The thing I remember not liking about the last time I tried rock climbing (outdoors) was the mental strain of trying to solve a problem while you were physically getting more and more exhausted. I just found…
Running, Dancing and Eating my Way Up a Mountain (Twice)
I run, dance, and eat healthy for a lot of reasons. One of the most important is that all those activities help me feel strong and capable. I have a good understanding of what my body can do, what my strengths and limitations are. I have pushed my body to be as close to its peak potential…
NYT: An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life
The New York Times reported recently that researchers had found that running for as little as five minutes a day may add years to your life span. Scientists scrutinized several health studies conducted at the Cooper Institute in Dallas and found that runners tend to live longer, up to three years longer, than comparable non-runners,…