Category Archives: Health

Under 200

Posted on 24 March 2010 by mark

I couldn’t believe it when I first saw the scale. 198 pounds.  Is it really true?!  I haven’t been under 200 pounds since my sophomore year of college.  I checked a week later, my weight continued to stay under 200 … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Running Fear and Anxiety

Posted on 19 March 2010 by mark

What’s with all the self-doubt and anxiety in running I’ve been reading lately? I blame the ‘fair weather’ running season unofficially starting.  Joey posted on his blog about how he thinks he’s going to fail or he doubts his abilities.  … Continue reading →

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Fitness Tools

Posted on 27 February 2010 by mark

Last night, I did my first abdominal workout in six years.  It kicked my ass.  I have a long way to go.  I assembled almost all the tools I need to get a fit and healthy body.  I have no … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weigh In and Measurements

Posted on 27 January 2010 by mark

You can call me Mr. Borderline A. Everything.  When I last had my physical, most of my lab work came back borderline.  My blood pressure is shows I have borderline hypertension and my BMI was borderline obese.  That’s not good … Continue reading →

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Frozen Turkey 5k

Posted on 5 November 2009 by mark

I don’t know what makes me so excited about running the Frozen Turkey 5k.  I know I won’t be running a PR  because it’s four days after Philly Marathon.  The brown blue and white logo is pretty rockin’.  The race is … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weigh In

Posted on 22 October 2009 by mark

I finished gathering all the data I needed to develop realistic goals and build an action plan. The Current Numbers Blood Pressure: 140/80 mm Hg Weight: 202lbs Waistline: 40in. waist (measured 2 inches below belly button) BMI: 29.4 (Border line … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Gift to Myself

Posted on 24 September 2009 by mark

I decided to get myself a Christmas gift this year.  I haven’t been happy with where I have taken my life.  There are things I want to change and improve.  I haven’t lived my life to its fullest potential everyday. … Continue reading →

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