Does CrossFit improve your running?
After running a half marathon, I decided to try CrossFit for a while. Several of the CrossFit members agreed to run a half marathon together in Austin in mid-February. I decided to join them to see if I can complete a half marathon in less than two hours. I was concerned about meeting that goal [...]
BodPod Results Prove Weight Loss w/ 4HB/SCD
As recommended in the book the Four Hour Body, I have performed several tests to measure changes. Last week, I returned for an updated BodPod Scan at the Memorial Herman Executive Wellness Center. Per the BodPod chart, I started out the year as a Risky (High Body Fat) with 34% and have dropped to moderately lean [...]
Next Fitness Step – Joining CrossFit Elevate (PHOTOS)
So, I lost weight, completed the MS150 (I am riding the MS150 again in 2012), ran a half marathon, so what should I do next for fitness and health? Well, as I promised LeRoy Gardner, after I finished the half marathon, I joined Crossfit Elevate in Katy, Texas. LeRoy is one of the owners of Crossfit [...]
Half Marathon Success with RunKeeper and Jeff Galloway
I completed the Houston Half Marathon today after having completed the Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run half marathon training program within the RunKeeper iPhone app. The target goal of the training program is 2 hours and 20 minutes for a half marathon. I finished in two hours two minutes and seven seconds (results / RunKeeper data). I was [...]
MS150 2012: Cycling from Houston to Austin Again
I signed up for the MS150 again for April 2012 to cycle from Houston to Austin with the ConocoPhillips Bike Club. This is the event in 2011 that started me down the path towards significant weight loss. I’d appreciate your donation towards my ride to raise money to fight Multiple Sclerosis. Click on the donate button below [...]
How I Easily Lost 60 Pounds (photos)
I have lost approximately 60 pounds. I look and feel much better. 50 pounds of that weight was lost easily in less than six months. Oddly, it was not difficult with the Slow Carb Diet I found in the book the Four Hour Body. I’ll explain in more detail: Background and results Recommended books for [...]
Saving Money on Diapers with Amazon Prime & Amazon Moms
I never thought I would be excited about diapers, but I just “subscribed” to diapers on Amazon at a cost of $12.79 for the same box that costs about $20 at Walmart. You can save 15% for the subscription & if you become an “Amazon Mom” via Amazon Prime (dads are eligible too) you save [...]