Lower Table Rock Hike

It was a perfect day for a Lower Table Rock hike.  The rain showers were light and not many other people were on the trail.  There were many new sightings of wildflowers and I saw one of the most dense patches of fritillaria recurva I've ever seen.

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Yard/Garden Work and a Savannah Loop Run

I was going to take the day off from exercise and get some much needed yard and garden work done....and I did get that done, but the opportunity presented itself to get out in the great weather and do a fun run with a friend on the Lower Table Rock Savannah Loop.

Why Suckable Fruit Sucks
The case against giving your kids blended fruit and vegetable pouches.  read more

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Lower Table Rock Run

I managed to get out between rain showers today for an awesome Lower Table Rock run.  I was going to do a heavy leg workout afterward, but chores and errands took over my schedule.....so that will have to wait for another day.

Upping vigorous exercise may improve fibromyalgia
For those who are able, exercising once or twice more weekly may alleviate some symptoms of a chronic pain condition without making joints feel worse, according to a new study.  read more

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DB Rows

I took some time out of my afternoon for a really great dumbbell row workout......and I worked my way up to a new 1 rep max of 175 lbs.  I finished the workout with a few sets of pullups.

Can depression cause physical pain?
In many people, depression causes unexplained physical symptoms such as back pain or headaches. This kind of pain may be the first or the only sign of depression.  read more

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Upper Table Rock Run and a Chest Workout

Today I headed out to Upper Table Rock for a great run, and with the slightly cooler temps and threat of rain, there were a few less people out on the trail.
Afterward I did a workout of BB bench presses, DB flye/press supersets and pushups.

5 tips to keep weight in check
It’s a myth that eating sensibly is tedious and dull. In truth, a healthy diet contains plenty of delicious and satisfying foods. And for weight control, good food and healthy eating habits make it no big deal.  read more

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Lower Table Rock Run -- full circle

After taking care of business earlier in the day, I headed out for an afternoon run on Lower Table Rock.  After a power hike up, I ran around the east and west rims of the plateau and back down the trail........one of the best runs I've had in a long time!

Does weight gain from quitting smoking negate heart benefits?
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association says weight gain from quitting smoking does not negate benefits to the heart.  read more

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Leg Workout and Heavy Bag

After a great modeling session which included some tough to hold and energetic poses, I headed out to my gym for a fun leg workout of barbell stepups (12 inch step) and circuits of bodyweight squats, single leg stability ball leg curls and single leg bodyweight calf raises.  A little later I still found myself with some residual energy so I headed back out for a 30 minute heavy bag workout.

Orthorexia: Taking healthy eating to a whole new level
Orthorexia is a relatively new term for a disorder where a person becomes obsessed with the “perfect diet” and the cleanliness of food, eating on a highly regulated regime.  read more

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