Category Archives: Fat-Fit-Fat

Had the Paul Lacoste version of Daylight Savings Time this morning. A film crew from a PBS documentary was in Mississippi to report on how fat we are.  So I joined my 6 a.m. brothers and sisters and went through … Continue reading →

This morning, I lost another pound. I probably lost it in steam (it was COLD out this morning!) We weigh in every two weeks. After eight weeks into fall PLS session, I’m down nine pounds. Not the gaudy 50 lbs. … Continue reading →

I’m not dead. I’ve just felt that way. I worked out Monday and pushed it hard. Yesterday, I woke up with some of the nastiest vertigo I’ve had in a long, long time.  My head was spinning like a top. … Continue reading →

The alarm went off and I looked at the radar on my phone. No rain. All clear. I had to get out of bed. Actually, even if it had been pouring, my conscience would have pushed my feet to the … Continue reading →

1. Burpees never get easier. Ever. 2. Ibuprofen and ice are your friend. 3. Getting up early to exercise gives you more energy (which you need to get up early and exercise.) 4. If we could see ourselves doing bear crawls, … Continue reading →

I had an epiphany while in the weight room this morning. Of course, it was nearly 30-years too late for my football career, but I think it’s a pretty astute observation (particularly for 5 a.m.) : Football games are won … Continue reading →

Well, it’s halftime and time to review our fitness game plan. After some reflection, I’m making a few alterations to my plan. I’ve suffered from fatigue this time around (just being dead-dog tired all the time) and need to change … Continue reading →

I pushed a board on a football field 214 yards this morning. I went to the first hash mark and then back. Then back  across the field to the second hash mark and then back. And then I went 53 … Continue reading →

If someone tells you that every day of exercise is awesome, they are lying through their lying teeth. You will have bad days. You will have days when it is more of a struggle. You will have days when it … Continue reading →