Tag Archives: diet

Five Months of Fitness

It’s September 1, Modern Philosophers, which means it has been five months since I started on my new health and fitness journey. On April 1, this fool got his lazy, overweight butt up off the couch, and decided it was … Continue reading

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Hitting The Big Five-Oh

I hit a major milestone over the weekend, Modern Philosophers. The big Five-Oh. No, I did not turn 50!  How could you even think that?  I’m not that old and my birthday is in January.  You should all have the … Continue reading

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Skinnier Guy Problems

Sunday was day one hundred of my new fitness routine, Modern Philosophers, and the bathroom scale rewarded my hard work by revealing that I’d lost 39 lbs. That means I’m more than halfway to my goal of losing 75 lbs, … Continue reading

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Holy $@#%, I Ate Ice Cream!

You’d better sit down for this one, Modern Philosophers. Come to think of it, you might want to strap yourself in.  If you don’t have straps, get your interns to hold you down. And if you don’t have interns, well, … Continue reading

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Fat Boy Slimming

Why, yes, I have lost some weight, Modern Philosophers.  Thanks so much for noticing! I’ve been as giddy as a schoolgirl at a One Direction Concert about the recent success of my new fitness program, but I’m also a Glum … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Zombie Jogging

I haven’t written a post about running in a while, Modern Philosophers, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve given up on that most hated of all fitness activities. In fact, I have been all about physical fitness since strapping on … Continue reading

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Super Easy Recipe: Chicken Pesto

It’s been far too long since I’ve written a Cooking With The Modern Philosopher post, and I thought Memorial Day would be the perfect time to put on my apron again. As you know, Modern Philosophers, I’ve been making major … Continue reading

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Burning The Caloric Candle At Both Ends

It was such a long week, Modern Philosophers, that I felt like I was burning the candle at both ends. No, there wasn’t another power failure.  I’m just quoting one of those old and very wise sayings my Dad liked … Continue reading

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The Sweaty Metamorphosis

It’s April, Modern Philosophers, and Spring is finally in the air. The arrival of Spring means that flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and a certain lazy writer is finally making his health a priority again. As I established in … Continue reading

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April Showers Are Sweaty Showers

April showers might bring May flowers to the rest of the world, Modern Philosophers, but at The House on the Hill, April showers are sweaty. What I’m talking about, of course, are the showers I’ve been taking after my workouts.  … Continue reading

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