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Watch that eating out

We went to a new local restaurant last night that we’ve been waiting to open for a few months now.  They opened last Tuesday, so we gave them a few days, and eager to see the place, decided to go…even … Continue reading

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Men’s Only Yoga

Back to yoga on Sunday, I was reminded of my introduction to it. I never stretch…like never…or at least didn’t, until I started going to yoga a few years ago.  A good friend of mine, and local triathlete Chuck Hooker, is … Continue reading

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Exercise and Diet

First short bike ride after the Ironman on Saturday…40 minutes, easy-for-me pace…online Food Diary credited 498 calories for the effort…nice to get a bit more cushion back into the calorie-watching equation…_very_ tough without exercise in there for me to stay under … Continue reading

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2 beers…too many?

Following up with my recent alcohol-containment-initiative, I kept it to 2 beers at the local pub tonight…Saturday night after-all…they have 2 glass sizes…14 and 20 oz. I always select the 14 oz. size, not so much for moderation but so that … Continue reading

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Alcohol and Diet

Alcohol is a diet killer that’s for sure.   As a reminder for _each_ drink, in round numbers: Beer (12oz):                150 calories          (16oz pint):         200 calories Light beer (12oz):       100 calories          * best diet choice…tastes so lousy I can’t drink more than … Continue reading

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