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The first graph shows my VO₂ max climbing from “below average” to “above average,” and the second shows my resting heart rate dropping from around 70–72 down to about 59–63 — all in the last year. These two metrics matter because they’re basically snapshots of how well your body is handling life: VO₂ max reflects... Continue Reading →
I’ve been thinking a lot about alcohol lately — not from guilt, not from shame, and not because I’m wrestling with it. The truth is, I’m long past the phase where alcohol had any real pull on me. My relationship with it changed years ago, slowly and quietly, as my life got cleaner, calmer, and... Continue Reading →
Five Rules That Have Kept Me Slim for 53 Years I can’t tell you how many times people ask me, “How do you stay so fit?” It happens at airports, work conferences, and even among friends and family. The funny thing is, I don’t really see myself as “fit.” I’d love to have more muscle... Continue Reading →
Good health isn’t just about looking fit, and it’s not only about lowering your risk of disease. The truth is, time will pass — 5, 10, 20 years — and eventually, the bill comes due for the habits and choices we make today. Many people treat health like a trade: “I’ll enjoy my food and... Continue Reading →
Of all the things I’ve been through in life—and at 53, there are plenty—nothing was harder than my struggle with alcohol. As I sit here writing, I still can’t find words that do the pain justice. Hell. Despair. Misery. Imprisoned.That’s about as close as I can get to describing what it felt like in the... Continue Reading →
What is obesity, really?Obesity isn’t a feeling—it’s a measurable health risk. Medically, a person is considered obese when their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or above. That’s not subjective. It’s a globally accepted standard tied to higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and early death. You can calculate your own BMI using this CDC... Continue Reading →
Based on my life experience, of 52 years, here are some aspirational goals for a great life... Rule #1: Stop putting so many rules on yourself. Life is inherently unpredictable, and we're all spinning in space on a round ball, which is a tiny speck in the vast universe. When you recognize how insignificant many... Continue Reading →
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