I am a mechanical engineer born in 1953 with a lifetime interest in outdoor activities and fitness. My lovely wife of 46 years, Karen, and I live in Morgan Hill, Ca, a bit south of the San Francisco Bay Area. I have gone through and rehabbed from three major surgeries: two hip replacements, and a … Continue reading Welcome
Knee Update- Mixed News
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/discoid-meniscus I saw my primary care doctor for a follow-up about my knee, after getting MRI and x-ray results. The bump on my knee is fairly benign- there is a lateral meniscus tear which is allowing joint fluid to escape, causing a cyst. That explains why the size of the bump has waxed and waned … Continue reading Knee Update- Mixed News
What Caused the Obesity Epidemic?
The bottom line: to maintain a healthy weight, don’t eat junk! Dr. Hall is a well-known nutrition researcher. His study in Cell Metabolism (see the link in the post) clearly demonstrates that without counting calories we tend to eat 500 calories a day less if we avoid overly processed foods.
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What caused the obesity epidemic? What are the consequences?
HOUSTON – When it comes to the childhood obesity epidemic, the prevailing narrative is that overweight children — and their parents — lack the collective will power to put down the potato chips, pick up a jump rope and work at losing weight.
“… doctors specializing in obesity and weight loss say certain scientific and societal factors — including genetics, the rise of processed foods that include soybean oil and national overconsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages — are more likely to blame for childhood obesity than lazy kids or indulgent parents.
“Obesity is a disorder which, like venereal disease, is blamed upon the patient,” says obesity researcher Dr. George Bray, the opening lecturer at the first annual U.S. News Combating Childhood Obesity summit, held at Texas Children’s Hospital.
It’s the blame issue that stands in the way of progress in…
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Long Recumbent Outing
The Bay Area recumbent group I occasionally ride with did a ride down at my end so I joined them yesterday. They rode the Coyote Creek Trail from South San Jose to Morgan Hill for a lunch stop, then rode back. I rode up to meet them on a different route so I wouldn't traverse … Continue reading Long Recumbent Outing
60 Years in the Saddle
The title of this book caught my eye because I've been riding bikes for a little over 60 years if you go back to my first 20" kid's bike. But Bill Logan's 60 years included many years of performing well at both road and track racing, going back to the old days of cycling in … Continue reading 60 Years in the Saddle
Up In The Hills On A Nice Day
We had a record-setting heat wave last week, then our first rain of the season (I hope it keeps up). But yesterday was sunny and pleasant, so my riding group headed to the hills west of town for a nice 30-mile outing. It felt like autumn is finally just around the corner. Looking out on … Continue reading Up In The Hills On A Nice Day
“Funner is Faster”
This is the title of the cover story in this week's Runner's World magazine, about Keira D'Amato, who recently broke the American record in the marathon. She had a disappointing level of success in her early career as a pro and also ended up injured. So she stepped away from the sport for a few … Continue reading “Funner is Faster”
Riding Some Dirt At Coyote Creek
I rode my Vado over to the Coyote Creek trail in the morning to ride on the dirt trails adjacent to it for my easy day ride. These are mostly intended for equestrian use, but I had them all to myself. This made for a peaceful ride of a bit over an hour, mostly standing … Continue reading Riding Some Dirt At Coyote Creek
Lachlan Morton’s Amazing “Alt Tour”
https://worldbicyclerelief.org/alt-tour/ While last July the world-famous Tour de France was taking place, cyclist Lachlan Morton raised money and awareness for bicycling for transportation in developing countries by riding single-handedly, with no support, riding a further distance in France than the tour riders, and beating them to Paris! His adventure is chronicled here. I was already … Continue reading Lachlan Morton’s Amazing “Alt Tour”
Lorna is Approaching Ben Nevis!
I mentioned that I am following fellow blogger Lorna's run, the length of Great Britain from John O'Groats to Land's End. She has been averaging almost a marathon a day for about 10 days. She is also throwing in the three peaks challenge along the way and is now approaching her first peak, Ben Nevis. … Continue reading Lorna is Approaching Ben Nevis!
Demystifying Awakening
http://www.Amazon.com/books Meditation is great for stress relief (I have called it a "hot tub for the mind"), and for calming the annoying chatter from the "default mode" circuitry in your brain. But if you proceed a little more deeply in studying meditation, you will encounter concepts like "enlightenment" and "awakening", which can be controversial and … Continue reading Demystifying Awakening
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