Category Archives: Things that matter to me

Random stuff that might or might not be on topic…

Do You Prefer Legal or Illegal Drugs?

Are you on drugs? There’s a massive debate on right now about the effectiveness of the “War on Drugs”.  But let’s face it.  Probably the biggest crisis right now is the use of legal drugs. Why would I say something … Continue reading

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The Secret to Fast Recovery From Killer Workouts!

Working out is tough enough without having to endure the painful muscle rebuilding process of recovery.  No pain no gain… right? Fortunately I have Max in my life.  And because I am keeping my Glutathione levels raised, my recovery from … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving… Who’s on Your List?

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving.  To my American friends, we have ours a little earlier up here, because we in the North tend to have to harvest before you.   And seeing as this is a festival around an abundant harvest, we … Continue reading

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Wanna Live to 100?

I do, BUT I want to do it in style.  I filmed this video earlier today: And I was reminded of a blog post I did a while back Top 5 Deathbed Regrets. Life is fragile and I’ve been treating … Continue reading

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Sage Advice From A Friend

Thank you Chris Nelmes! Thank you for believing I could do this even when I couldn’t.  I was finally able to process your advice and live my life now as I wish it to be in the future.  Sage advice … Continue reading

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Scared of Chemical Pesticides in the Food Supply? Top 12 Offenders:

As I continue with my weight loss journey, it is absolutely key that I crowd out bad habits and food, with the good.  I am learning so very much.  And I have so much more to learn!   One of … Continue reading

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Would YOU Eat a Yoga Mat? The Perplexing McRib.

Does that sound appealing to you?  A yoga mat? A friend posed this question on facebook today.  It linked to this  interesting blog post (below).  I think it’s so important that we know what’s in our food.  What the food … Continue reading

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Cardio, Cardio, Cardio – oh right… and MORE CARDIO!

I am learning (or more accurately re-learning) that cardio and building up my endurance is going to take me farther than lifting heavy weights.  I’m already strong, my muscles are there (although you can’t see much of them under the … Continue reading

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Everyone Needs Weight Loss Cheerleaders – And I Have a Doozy!

Okay so THIS is priceless! My trainer, Terri George has a 14 month old baby girl.  And she is as cute as a freaking button!  When we do my workouts, her baby is welcome in my books to hang out, … Continue reading

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Dad, I Don’t Want To Die

Please watch the Video first: I am extremely fortunate that both of my parents are alive and well.  Dad just turned 80, Mom will be 70 in December.  Imagine my surprise when Dad pulled me aside on Monday and said… … Continue reading

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