Men's Fitness Articles - The Dirty Dozen II ... Here are 12 more foods to avoid at all cost, unless you don't care about your heart or midsection. Originally featured in Men's Fitness, October 2001

"So we?re coming at you with the 'Dirty Dozen, Part II,' another review of sugar-laden, fat-filled, mouth-watering goodies to stay the hell away from."

The title link above will take you to the article where the calorie and fat totals are presented.
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1. Cinnabon Caramel Pecanbon
2. Taco Bell Taco Salad
3. Krispy Kreme Glazed Creme-Filled Doughnut
4. Jamba Juice Banana Berry Smoothie
5. Boston Market Chicken Caesar Salad
6. Au Bon Pain Cranberry Walnut Gourmet Muffin
7. Chili's Lettuce Wrap Appetizer
8. Carl's Jr. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger
9. Hostess Strawberry Fruit Pie
10. T.G.I. Friday's Fried Mozzarella
11. Cheesecake Factory Carrot Cake
12. Auntie Anne's Parmesan Herb Pretzel with Butter
6:03:58 PM

MARATHON TRAINING ... Vicki is training for the San Diego Marathon (walking) in June. As a result, we have been spending our Saturdays going on ever-increasing distance walks. Today's was 11 miles. We've walked further than that before. Perhaps it was because we got such a late start. Perhaps it was because I have not been keeping my steps up this week. Whatever the case, I was beat by the time we finished our walk of almost three hours.

Tomorrow morning, we will do an 'easy' 4-5 miles, possibly jogging at least part of it. SPRING IS GREAT!!
9:03:50 PM

RACE RESULTS ... It was the 25th running of the Mercury News 10K Run/5K Walk. There were a surprisingly large number of people present, given the weather.

It was COLD (low 40's, snow on the surrounding hilltops), and RAINING!! But we went ahead and ran the race.

Vicki & I both jogged the entire 10K (that's 6.2 miles). I finished in 1 hour 8 minutes, she was just 3 minutes behind. We both felt a great sense of accomplishment, having completed our first 10K jogging the entire distance.

It wasn't any spectacular time, but for two formerly fat old farts, it was something! And, it is a time to serve as a bar for next year's race.
10:10:41 PM

Spicy Tuna Burger

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from Men's Fitness, April 2002
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6 oz can of tuna, water pack
3 tbsp seasoned dry breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1 egg white
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Take a six ounce can of tuna and mix it with three tablespoons of seasoned dry breadcrumbs, one egg white and one half teaspoon of hot sauce. Shape the mixture into a round patty, about one-inch thick and four inches wide.

Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set the pan over medium-high heat. Add the tuna patty and cook four minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Place the burger on a bun and top with lettuce and two tomato slices.

Totals: 361 calories, 41g carbs, 41g protein, 4g fat, 3g fiber

9:12:01 PM

RACE DAY COMING ... This coming Sunday is the 2002 Mercury News 10K Run / 5K Walk. We are registered for the RUN this year. It will be VERY interesting!!

8:56:26 PM

VANITY?? ... Fred, at http://www.onephatman.com, has been very successful in his weight loss and weight training programs. Once a critic of anyone that would undergo the knife as a solution to their weight woes, Fred has found himself in a a situation of being 200 lbs of Fred in a formerly ~370 lbs bag. Sporting a little sag, his latest FAQ reveals that he is going to use plastic surgery to rid himself of excess skin.

Being in a similar condition, I understand his plight. However, I think it prudent to give the body a chance to adapt, and recycle some of those cells, before plunking up to $10,000 down. Since I rarely see Fred in anything but clothed photos, I really don't see anything wrong ... nor do I think anyone else would, except possibly some guys in the locker room, his wife, and himself. On second thought, Fred looks to be in better condition than over half of the guys in this country, so they wouldn't have much to say either.

Go for it, Fred!! There is nothing wrong with wanting to look good.

I wish you the best of luck, with your nip and your tuck.
8:55:26 PM

HIDDEN TREASURES ... I don't know about you, but I'm getting to the point where I treasure ALL of my free time. With my work schedule, it is sometimes difficult to find time for enough exercise. Yes, I do miss getting in an hour or two of walking a day.

I've scoped out a nice 1.7 mile circuit near work, with few intersections or traffic lights. I find that if I have 30 minutes free, I can lace up the sneakers and hit the road for a brisk walk. It gives me a chance to clear the cobwebs, and it can be chalked up as an accomplishment for the day!

Look around. Do you have any small nuggets of time that might be put to better use?
10:50:28 PM

"10 Minutes Counts!" by Jo Ann Taylor ... Walking Articles by the Walking Connection - information for people who love to walk, hike and travel ... A recent study conducted at Stanford University took a group of people and divided them into two groups. Half exercised for 30 consecutive minutes, the other half exercised in 10 minute intervals - once in the morning, afternoon, and evening. At the end of the study, both groups increased their fitness levels at the same amount and at the same pace. So, not having a consecutive half hour is no longer a reason not to get up and get moving! If you only have 10 minutes, use it to your advantage. It will all add up to a healthier you!
10:12:30 AM

HALF MILLION STEPS ... for the month of February, I attained my mini-goal of maintaining a 20K steps/day average, finishing with a total of 562,678 steps, or 20,095 a day. Vicki is in training for a marathon in June, so I expect that the totals will increase, as we take some of the trial walks - some totaling over 20 miles.

Today was beautiful - sun shining and mild. Although Vicki is fighting a cold, we went for a 7-mile walk this morning along the top of the levee/river banks of the Guadalupe River. Tomorrow, we may do some more hiking and, this time, I will take a camera.

We are starting a new team challenge tomorrow, for the Walk Club. That will provide some additional incentive to jack up the step totals.
4:31:20 PM