I love meat. I always have. But now I’m a vegetarian. Why? It’s simple: I feel amazing. For decades, I felt terrible. Chronic pain in my back, legs, and joints plagued me. But here’s the crazy thing, I accepted it as my fate, thinking that feeling that badly was my normal. Being tired, experiencing pain, … Continue reading Feeling amazing one bite at a time
Category: Fitness
One thing that helps you reach your potential
Sometimes who we are and who we want to be feel too far apart to do anything about. But that’s not true in many cases. You can reach your potential. It starts with these words. “I can.” That simple phrase is the key to going further than we ever thought we could. And yet many … Continue reading One thing that helps you reach your potential
This pizza will make your life better
Pizza is one of my favorite foods to eat. So I love it when I find another great place to get a delicious slice. There is this proper Roman pizza shop on the Upper East Side that I discovered, and I am so thankful that I did. Pies upon rectangle pies line the glass case … Continue reading This pizza will make your life better
Improve your life one day at a time
We all want to get better, reach our goals, live better lives. But getting there is so freaking hard. When we think about growing a business, getting healthy, getting a promotion, saving for retirement, etc. it can feel daunting, overwhelming. And no matter how much we don't want to, we can end up quitting. But … Continue reading Improve your life one day at a time
How I fight my cravings everyday
Saying that I love bagels, pizza, donuts, and ice cream just doesn't do it justice. I think about them all of the time, every day. I'm obsessed. I'm thinking about them right now. And I crave them, want them, yearn for them. And they seem to love me too. I can hear them calling to … Continue reading How I fight my cravings everyday
Do this to become the person you want to be
We become like the people with whom we surround ourselves. We are social creatures and can be influenced. We are more easily influenced than we think. I am. Who do you want to be? Do you have dreams? Aspire to something greater? You can achieve it. Whatever it is, it will require pursuit. Find the … Continue reading Do this to become the person you want to be
My three day fast: lessons from an extended fast
I fasted from food for three days last week, consuming only water for 72 hours. Here’s what I learned. I love pizza and not eating sucks. Ha! That's true, but here are some other, more meaningful lessons. Before I start, a disclaimer, I’m not a doctor. You may want to get their advice before trying … Continue reading My three day fast: lessons from an extended fast
Want to make the most of your time? Do this.
I used to think time was an abundant resource, almost limitless. Then I did this. I broke forty years down. There are 478 months, or 2086 weeks, or 14,600 days, or 350,400 hours in four decades. And I'm in my forties and assuming that I live to my early 80's that's how much time … Continue reading Want to make the most of your time? Do this.
Being the most fit in my life in my forties
I lost 50 pounds by my forties. And I feel the best I've felt in years. It has been quite a journey, and my purpose of sharing this isn't to tell you how great I am. I'm not that great. Instead, I hope you will see that anyone can achieve a healthy lifestyle by … Continue reading Being the most fit in my life in my forties