Tag Archives: weight loss

Will We Ever Outrun The Calories?

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Austin

I’m long overdue for a running post, Modern Philosophers. I don’t want you to think that my lack of writing about running means that I’ve given up on the dreaded activity. That’s never going to happen.  My memories of fat … Continue reading →

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16 Days At 200K

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Austin

I recently spent sixteen glorious days riding the wave of 200,000 weekly steps, Modern Philosophers. As I chronicled three weeks ago, I decided to motivate myself to kick further ass in my running program by setting a goal of collecting … Continue reading →

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Going That Extra Tenth of a Mile

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Austin

While I sit here at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, waiting for the arrival of the next blizzard scheduled to drop over a foot of snow on Maine, I thought I’d share a touching story from my morning … Continue reading →

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Is 8 Ever Enough?

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Austin

I did something today I’ve never done before, Modern Philosophers. No, I didn’t go on a successful second date.  Very funny, whoever shouted out that one. What I did was run eight miles. I have to confess that even I … Continue reading →

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My Yankees Playoffs Fitness Program

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Austin

My beloved Yankees are one win away from another trip to the World Series, Modern Philosophers, and I have found a way to turn my insane fandom into a great way to get into shape. Because I am not a … Continue reading →

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Six Months Later

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Austin

“Happy Anniversary, Barry Allen,” The Devil announced with a smile upon entering the living room.  “It was six months ago that you began your grand transformation from lazy, overweight man on the couch to The Flash.  Congratulations.” My Sunday guest … Continue reading →

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Slackers Don’t Get Selfies

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Austin

On the eve of hitting the six month mark of my current fitness routine, I have come up with a new running mantra, Modern Philosophers: Slackers don’t get selfies. The interns are already putting it on tee shirts and adding … Continue reading →

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Five Months of Fitness

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Austin

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

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Austin

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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That New Life Smell

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Austin

It has been a long week of adjustments at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers. The most obvious change, of course, being the loss of Miss Luna.  While I am heartbroken and feel like there is a giant hole … Continue reading →

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