A few weeks ago I found myself in an awkward position with the Slimming Down Dad Podcast. Episode 1 had just been released and I was genuinely concerned that it was going to be far too personal for anyone to enjoy. Honestly, who wants to listen to 35 minutes of a guy talking about himself? It was an odd sensation. At first I was concerned because I was afraid no one would like it. As people started listening and feedback …
Month: June 2015
If you’ve been following along for the past week, you know that my current gym program has come to a close and it is time to start something new. After weighing the options, I’ve decided to go with Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. I was hoping to have the book finished before starting the program but it just hasn’t worked out that way. Beside being crazy busy this weekend, the book is becoming tough to read. The information inside has …
Can you remember what it was like on the last day of high school? I don’t mean graduation, I mean the actual classroom time? If it was anything like my last day, it was very laid back. The teachers didn’t do any teaching and most of the kids found ways to have a little fun and enjoy themselves. Yesterday was the last day of my cutting routine in the gym and in a lot of ways it was just like …
This week on Slimming Down Dad, I sat down with Tom Adcock, via Skype, and talked about weight-loss. Tom and I have known one another for quite some time now, thanks to Stogie Review, but we haven’t spoken in well over a year. I recently learned that in that time Tom has been able to shed nearly 100 pounds. In the interview, Tom and I discuss the metal side of weight-loss. In addition, we look at what it takes to …
Yesterday I mentioned in a blog post that I purchased the book Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. I’ve been reading that book a little at a time and have to say I’m really enjoying it. The author takes a very scientific approach to exercise and outlines the best way to perform a given movement. Not only is the movement outlined but it goes even further as we learn why a particular way of doing the work is optimal. That isn’t …
On the average week I find myself in the gym five out of seven days. I have a routine that I follow in both the free-weight and cardio sections of the facility. Some days the routine seems a bit monotonous, mentally, but the physical side has been good. I walk out of the gym feeling fatigued and proud of the sheer number of reps I’ve done. This is where things take a turn. I think my program has run it’s …
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