August 7th, 2008 — , Guest Posts, Introspection from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is a guest post by Brigid. It originally appeared in Public Safety Communications, the magazine of The Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials.
When we were growing up, we learned a lot about life through stories. Some of these stories, although full of good intentions, didn’t convey the best message. Cinderella and Snow White gave hope [...]
Related StoresAugust 5th, 2008 — , Guest Posts, News, weight loss from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is a guest post by Weight Ladder, who writes about fitness and weight loss at Weight Ladder.
With the news that Japan will now begin measuring waist lines, in an attempt to force their citizens to lose weight, it has never been more important to compare the cost of being heavy or healthy. Part of [...]
August 4th, 2008 — , Exercise, Guest Posts, Hints and Tips, Workout Hacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is a guest post from Lazy Man. He writes about fitness at Lazy Man and Health and writes about money at Lazy Man and Money.
If you’re working on strength training, traveling can be a bit hard, particularly if you are not able to find a gym or your hotel does not offer any lifting [...]
Related StoresAugust 3rd, 2008 — , Daily Links from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
From now until I complete the one hundred pushups project, I’ll be posting weekend updates about my progress. (I finished weekly updates ten days ago.)
As you may recall, I managed to complete week four and was moving on to week five. I didn’t do very well. Here are my results:
Day one: 30 - 16 [...]
July 31st, 2008 — , Exercise, Real-Life, history from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
About ten days ago, I had a rather depressing marathon training run. I had intended to run sixteen miles, but I could only make it three before pain in my knee forced me to quit. I then walked three miles back to the car — in physical and mental agony the entire way. This chronic [...]
Related StoresJuly 29th, 2008 — , Behavior, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was nervous when I joined the local gym last March. I was worried that I wouldn’t use the facilities enough to justify the cost. But I was also worried that I wouldn’t fit in. I visualized a crowd of preening lunkheads boasting about how much they could drink and which chick they scored with [...]
July 29th, 2008 — , Behavior, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was nervous when I joined the local gym last March. I was worried that I wouldn’t use the facilities enough to justify the cost. But I was also worried that I wouldn’t fit in. I visualized a crowd of preening lunkheads boasting about how much they could drink and which chick they scored with [...]
July 29th, 2008 — , Behavior, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was nervous when I joined the local gym last March. I was worried that I wouldn’t use the facilities enough to justify the cost. But I was also worried that I wouldn’t fit in. I visualized a crowd of preening lunkheads boasting about how much they could drink and which chick they scored with [...]
July 29th, 2008 — , Behavior, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was nervous when I joined the local gym last March. I was worried that I wouldn’t use the facilities enough to justify the cost. But I was also worried that I wouldn’t fit in. I visualized a crowd of preening lunkheads boasting about how much they could drink and which chick they scored with [...]
July 29th, 2008 — , Behavior, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was nervous when I joined the local gym last March. I was worried that I wouldn’t use the facilities enough to justify the cost. But I was also worried that I wouldn’t fit in. I visualized a crowd of preening lunkheads boasting about how much they could drink and which chick they scored with [...]
July 29th, 2008 — , Behavior, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was nervous when I joined the local gym last March. I was worried that I wouldn’t use the facilities enough to justify the cost. But I was also worried that I wouldn’t fit in. I visualized a crowd of preening lunkheads boasting about how much they could drink and which chick they scored with [...]
July 29th, 2008 — , Behavior, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was nervous when I joined the local gym last March. I was worried that I wouldn’t use the facilities enough to justify the cost. But I was also worried that I wouldn’t fit in. I visualized a crowd of preening lunkheads boasting about how much they could drink and which chick they scored with [...]
July 25th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is it — the final daily update for the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. This is the end of the sixth week, but I’m not sure anyone has actually made it this far. (If you have, and if you do the 100 consecutive pushups in a day or two, please let us [...]
July 24th, 2008 — , Behavior, Choices, Introspection, Real-Life, Setbacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
On Tuesday’s discussion about defining fitness, I mentioned that my own pursuit of that ideal had been derailed. “I’ve been eating poorly and taking no exercise,” I wrote. “Tell us more,” said a couple of readers.
After Saturday morning’s aborted attempt at a sixteen mile run, I was feeling miserable. It wasn’t just that my physical [...]
July 23rd, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s the penultimate day of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge — at least on the blog. I’m not aware of anyone doing the sixth week of this program, and that’s fine. After Friday, I’ll continue to post weekend updates until I’ve hit my 100th pushup. (I’m in week four right now.)
If [...]
July 22nd, 2008 — , Basics from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Earlier this month, I shared my thoughts on what it means to be fit.
“I have no clearer definition in my mind of what it means to be ‘fit’ than I do of what it means to be ‘rich’,” I wrote. “In some ways, I believe fitness is more about the journey than any destination.”
Reader [...]
Continue reading → What Is Fit? More Thoughts on the Definition of Fitness
July 21st, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is the beginning of the final week of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. Actually, I suspect very few (if any) of you have reached week six, but I will continue to post the schedule. Some of you are beginning week five. But many of us — myself included — are still [...]
July 19th, 2008 — , Choices, Introspection, Real-Life, Setbacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I feel pretty defeated today.
For the second Saturday in a row, I had to cut my marathon training run short. The pain in my knee was too intense to continue. Today’s three-mile walk back to the car was excruciating. I had a lot of time to think about my progress, my current physical state, and [...]
July 17th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
For some of you, it’s the end of week five of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. You’ve come a long way! Others are just finishing up week four or, like me, week three (or earlier). Whatever the case, I’m proud of you. I’m amazed at my own progress. Assuming successful completion of [...]
Related StoresJuly 17th, 2008 — , Introspection, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
For me, the best part about getting fit is my improved self-confidence. As I lose weight, perform amazing feats of speed and strength, and generally improve my fitness, I become much more comfortable with my body image.
And really, that’s what a lot of this is about — not just for me, but for everyone. We [...]
Continue reading → Positive Body Image: My Favorite Part of Getting Fit
July 16th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Holy cats! I forgot to post day fourteen of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. Somebody should have said something. You’ve probably already done your pushups, but if you haven’t, here’s the schedule for week five:
Note that you have more sets than previously! For those of you on week four, use this schedule:
I [...]
Related StoresJuly 15th, 2008 — , Introspection, Progress, Real-Life, Setbacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s been a while since I posted about the current state of my physical fitness. Though I don’t mind rambling on about how I’m doing, I know that it gets old listening to other people talk about their physical woes and successes. Still, it’s time for an update.
Have a heart
I’ve been especially pleased with the [...]
July 14th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
We’re heading into the home stretch of the , it sounds as if a couple of people are, indeed, moving to week four of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. Some of you will begin week five today. Others will be on week four. (And some, like me, will be starting or repeating [...]
Related StoresJuly 13th, 2008 — , Daily Links from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Nickel at Fit 36 recently tagged us with an internet meme of his own devising. He wonders, “What is your biggest health or fitness vice? Nickel says that his biggest vice is eating out at lunch. He also likes tequila.
Generally I ignore blog games, but this one is interesting. I’ve shared many of my [...]
July 11th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
For some of you, it’s the end of week four of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. You’ve come a long way! I would love to know how many are ready to move on to week five. If the number is small, I wont move the schedule forward next week.
For today, however, here’s [...]
July 10th, 2008 — , Basics, Behavior, Choices from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
“After I do my pushups this morning,” I wrote on Wednesday, “I’m going to ride my bike twenty miles, lift weights, and maybe go for a run.”
A couple readers were taken aback. “Do you have a full time job? How can you afford a whole lot of exercise?” Juan wrote. And Mike said, “How do [...]
July 9th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s day eleven of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. After struggling with the end of Monday’s exercises, I’m curious to see how today will go. I find it likely that I’ll need to repeat this week, just as repeated week one. I don’t mind, though — it’s obvious that my upper body [...]
Related StoresJuly 8th, 2008 — , Basics, Introspection from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Last week I began a month-long experiment during which I’m trying to drink only water. In response, Greenman2001 wrote:
This post, like many others I read here, makes me wonder how exactly you’re defining the word “fit.” I’d love to see a blog post on that topic.
This seems like an innocuous question. In reality, it cuts [...]
July 7th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s week four, day one of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. I haven’t had time to create the full-fledged daily reminder — I’ll do that later in the morning.
Meanwhile, I’m curious how many readers are actually doing week four. I’m under the impression that by this point, most folks are repeating a [...]
July 4th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
After today, some of you will be half way through the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. Kind of hard to believe, isn’t it? Here’s the schedule for week three:
I’m not halfway through, yet, but week two has gone well for me. I’m confident that I’ll complete today’s exercises well and am looking forward [...]
Related StoresJuly 2nd, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s day eight of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. Word has it that week three day one was hard, but it sounds like many of you were able to struggle through it. Here’s the schedule for week three day two:
Here’s the chart if, like me, you’re doing week two:
Remember that you should [...]
Related StoresJuly 1st, 2008 — , Behavior, Choices, Food Hacks, eating from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
During May 2007, I allowed myself to drink only water and two water-based derivatives: mineral water (including Talking Rain flavored waters) and non-caffeinated tea.
This was easy at first. Water is fine for a week or two, and I don’t crave alcohol under normal circumstances. But the last few days of the project were a [...]
Continue reading → Drinking Water Only: A Month-Long Experiment in Self-Discipline
June 30th, 2008 — , Hints and Tips, Workout Hacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I ran fourteen miles on Saturday.
Our martathon training group met at Portland’s Duniway Park, just below OHSU and the Veteran’s Hospital. We ran up and over the hill, down into Burlingame, across the freeway, and into Tryon Creek State Park. Though we didn’t have any steep climbs, the course was filled with rolling hills.
After [...]
Continue reading → The Miraculous Healing Powers of the Ice Bath
June 30th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
The pushups just keep on coming. Many of you are starting the third week of the one hundred pushup challenge. Others (like me) will be doing the second week. (If you’re starting or repeating the first week, go here.)
Here’s the schedule for those of you in the third week. Remember to pick the column based [...]
June 29th, 2008 — , Daily Links from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Yesterday was my first full marathon training run since returning from my injury. I did fourteen miles of rolling hills. When I finished, my body was beat. I was sore all over, especially my left hip and my right calf. But I came home and took a twelve-minute ice bath and then was right as [...]
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June 26th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is your pushup reminder placeholder! When I get up in the morning, I’ll create an actual post with today’s schedule. If you’d like to do your pushups before then, please follow the link below to the official site.
Read about this project at One Hundred Pushups.
June 26th, 2008 — , Exercise, Progress, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
One month ago today, I ran my first 10k. That run was a mess and I injured myself. I’ve slowly been recovering. I’ve been biking. I’ve been stretching. I saw a doctor. Today I had my first-ever massage (with an emphasis on the IT band) — not frugal, but wow! And this afternoon, exactly one [...]
Related StoresJune 26th, 2008 — , Guest Posts, Health, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is a guest post from Jericho Hill, economist, statistician, and personal finance forums administrator!
“Don’t be scared.” At least, that’s what I told myself. In truth, I was scared. I hate medical appointments. I have an overwhelming fear of needles. If you couple that with a fear of the unknown, a [...]
June 25th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Are you ready for the fifth day of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge? Monday went well for me — I maxed out at ten pushups in the last set despite resting only 30 seconds between sets (because I can’t follow directions). I have high hopes that today’s results will be just as [...]
Related StoresJune 23rd, 2008 — , Exercise, Progress, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
For the past month, I’ve been unable to run. An injury to my IT band has made even walking painful sometimes. But after a visit to a sports injury doctor last week, I was cleared to return to marathon training on Saturday. Naturally I was very excited.
I’ve been biking moderate distances (12 to 20 miles) [...]
June 22nd, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Wow! We’re into the second week of the one hundred pushup challenge. I can’t believe I’m committed to this, but I am! For those who are moving onto the second week, here’s today’s routine:
Remember to rest at least 60 seconds between each set. It’s fine to rest longer if needed.
I’m not actually moving on to [...]
June 19th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Today is day three of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. It may be a tough one for me. If I do have trouble, I’ll repeat the week before moving on.
Wednesday’s session was a little difficult for me in part because I did my upper-body lifting on Tuesday. I’m going to be smarter [...]
June 17th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s the second day of the Get Fit Slowly one hundred pushup challenge. I suspect that today’s session will be even more challenging for me than Monday’s. For one thing, I’m sore, not just from the first day of pushups, but also from my subsequent upper-body weight lifting session. But I’m going to do my [...]
Related StoresJune 17th, 2008 — , Exercise, Health, Real-Life from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Today I finally went to see the doctor. It’s been three weeks since I injured myself during my first-ever 10k run. Last Monday, after waiting in vain for the pain to go away completely, I gave up my Roth stubbornness and made an appointment with a sports doctor at a nearby clinic. Over the past [...]
Related StoresJune 16th, 2008 — , Exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I was shocked by how many of you were interested in joining me for the one hundred pushup challenge. Because so many of us have the same goal, I’m going to post a a short reminder every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I know that some of you have already started the program, and that others [...]
Related StoresJune 12th, 2008 — , Exercise, inspiration from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
I’ve always had a strange body. When I was in high school, I could lift tremendous weights with my lower body, but could barely bench press the bar. As I’ve grown older, my lower body strength has declined somewhat, but it’s always remained greater than it ought to be. Meanwhile, I was still barely able [...]
Related StoresJune 10th, 2008 — , Progress, Real-Life, weight loss from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Today marks the first time since starting this project that I’ve reached 190 pounds. On New Years Day, I weighed 207. In the past 23 weeks I’ve lost 17 pounds. In the grand scheme of things, I am meeting my goal: I am getting fit slowly.
Yesterday at my personal finance blog, I wrote about the [...]
June 9th, 2008 — , Exercise, Workout Hacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
During my junior year of college, I did yoga three times a week, between four and five o’clock in the afternoon. It was awesome — one of the best classes I ever took. I loved it. I’ve always wanted to get back into, but never made the time.
Believe it or not, our recent purchase [...]
June 8th, 2008 — , Administration from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s the inaugural weekend roundup at Get Fit Slowly! I’m not a huge fan of link roundups, but they do have their place. Mac and I do our best to post five new articles a week, but the truth is we’re still struggling to find Get Fit Slowly’s voice. It took me nearly a year [...]
June 6th, 2008 — , Guest Posts, Hints and Tips, Research, nutrition from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
This is a guest post from Jeremy Geiger of AlmostFit.com.
When it comes to food, exercise, and our obsession with obesity, the French appear to break all of the rules of Western thought. By and large those who live a traditional French lifestyle eat for pleasure and satisfaction, they often smoke, and they drink regularly. Despite [...]
Continue reading → Food, Drink, and Decadence: How the French Stay Thin