Hard Work

posted about 1 year ago

Hard leg day today:

High Impact Interval Training: 40 minutes of spinning on my own...10 minute warm-up then series of 2 minute sprints followed by 2 minute recovery ending with 3 minute warm down.

Leg strength work: 2 sets of 15 reps

First Superset: Step ups followed by side steps. 25 then 30 pound dumbells...one leg up same leg down switch legs (needed to catch breath for a second between legs as HR got over 160).

2nd Superset: single leg squats no weight, and 80 and 85 kilo on prone hamstring machine.

Finished with yoga...tree pose and another yoga strength/balance

Foam roll before and after....
Summary: 1:20 minutes in my zone; 129 BPM HR average; Max. HR 163 during step ups; 952 calories

Next week changing routine to get ready for heavy lifting in NOV.

Less of the Gut from Hell...

posted summer 2008

12 Days have passed since starting the supplement regimen and the difference is apparent.

My sinus situation suffered a slight set-back on day 6 with what appeared to be polyps returning. I felt worried that some serious swelling was taking place. Didn't affect my sleep pattern as Data A was above 20.

I changed the timing of the supplements. The Candida killers and Caprio (acid to raise acid levels in gut to kill bad bacteria) are taken with breakfast and afternoon snack. The probiotics taken with my post workout shake and dinner. The reason is that the breakfast group is to kill off the bad stuff and the next group is to reintroduce the good bacteria. Seems counter productive to have them at the same time.

The results are really encouraging. My ............... are looking normal for the first time in forever...with the same diet. Inflammation is MOSTLY down except below. Sinuses are great...only slight amounts of mucus!

I'm sore today from sleeping oddly and from a hard workout two days ago. My body probably needs a little more rest. The issue is my right neck and the pain to the right shoulder blade. Yesterday was worse with some spasms in the right back neck area. Was able to play 9 holes of golf with some restriction of movement. NO Motrin...

Newest Member of the Family

posted October 2008

In the birthing room only an hour or so after his birth. Future marathoner like his Dad?...

2nd Grandson born October 20th... 9 1/2 pounds and 22" long BIG BOY! Very please to have been there for the birth....heard his first cries after delivery....very exciting!

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HDL and LDL Cholesterol History

My HDL (good stuff) is higher than my LDL (bad stuff). This is quite rare according to Cardiologists interviewed for the PBS series on Heart Disease in America called "The Hidden Epidemic."

The combination of little alcohol and good nutrition gives a good outcome!

In 2004 my HDL was 88 and LDL 84
In 2007 my HDL was 84 and LDL was too low to read....
October 2009 my HDL is 89 and LDL is 101
In 2000 my HDL was 57 and LDL was 135 before lifestyle changes....

Health Update

posted November 2008

Sleep apnea is a serious condition. Risks of heart attacks and strokes at elevated in people with this problem.

2 years ago my Sleep doctor described my Apnea as Moderate. I couldn't use a mask because of chronic sinus problems. Recent tests show my apnea to be "mild." I monitor my sleep weekly with a watch called "sleep tracker" which my Doctor endorses.

The improvement from moderate to mild occurred after I've discovered that I am sensitive to dairy. Earlier this year I was found to be intolerant of gluten protein....and have celiac disease. Eliminating dairy resulted in improved sinuses which improved my breathing at night. My sleep Doc gave me a device to prevent me from sleeping on my back...(the worst position when suffering from Apnea).

I'm very much a believer of exercise and healthy eating as a way to overcome my issues. I'm seeing a pHD who runs a "Metabolic Clinic." She is helping me understand and holistically treat a "leaky gut."

GI tract issues, food sensitivities, unhealthy eating, and lack of exercise all contribute to issues such as sleep apnea. I'm still working on getting my "system" balanced, but I can say that I feel better WITHOUT MEDS than I have in many years.