Using the motivational techniques I have been exploring over the years, I was able to finish a full length novel and publish it. Full disclosure, it has nothing to do with technology or fitness, but I hope you’ll check it out anyway. In the shadowy realm of Purgatory, where life is hell and death is […]
In the curious land of Circulation, a journal not known for tales of knights or dragons but rather for the curious behaviors of humans, a study unfolded on the topic of health incentives. Imagine, if you will, a group of 1,062 souls, each around the age of 67, with hearts that beat a tad faster […]
In the realm of human health, a peculiar revelation has emerged from the meticulous observations of scholars at the University of Sydney, Australia. In their quest for understanding, they tracked 30,000 individuals over the course of nearly eight years. The question the study asked was what is the best exercise time. Utilizing the marvels of […]
According to a ten-year international study published in BMJ Open, keeping up with a regular exercise routine of 2 to 3 times per week can offer some respite from the relentless grip of insomnia. This study, spanning a decade, suggests that those who commit to such exercise may find themselves better equipped to attain the […]
Intrinsic motivation comes from a personal desire to engage in an activity for its own sake. It is a critical element that helps individuals stay focused, committed, and engaged in their pursuits. We often feel intrinsically motivated for fun activities, like video games. When a person is intrinsically motivated, they are more likely to stay […]
Well, I did it. I completed my 30 day gaming fitness challenge. I played exercise games for 30 days and maintained a (mostly) healthy diet. Here are my results and observations. This was probably the most gung ho I’ve been about fitness, albeit for a short time. I was not a hundred percent faithful to […]
Observations: I’m a third of the way there. I slipped up a few times the last couple of days, but otherwise I’m still going strong. I had a brownie. I was getting coffee and I saw them on the counter and just ordered one. It was almost like I forgot about all of this. I […]
Observations I’m six days in and still going strong. I have eaten a chicken breast almost every day, and believe it or not I’m still not sick of them. My only rule about preparation is that it cannot add more than 25 calories. There are a lot of really good marinade mixes that qualify. I […]
Observations From Days 1 & 2: The first thing I want to point out is that it is really hard to get enough calories when you’re eating low calorie foods. I was basically eating all day long and, according to my smartwatch, I still ended up with calorie deficits of 1,141 and 1,848 respectively. Nuts […]
Those twelve or so of you that follow this blog will have noticed I fell off the horse recently. When that happens, there’s just one thing to do. Get back on. I have come into some free time and decided to use the opportunity to start a new workout challenge, which I will be updating […]