Physical Matters

You might be surprised to learn that the vegan diet is not unheard of to many top performing athletes. Here’s a quick list from wikipedia: Ken Bradshaw (Professional Big Wave Surfer) Peter Brock (Australian touring car driver) Mac Danzig (professional mixed martial arts fighter) Scott Jurek (ultramarathon runner) Carl Lewis (track and field star) Mike Mahler [...]

It’s been noted that one of the most difficult breeds of dogs to potty train is the Maltese. Either I am darn good ,or darn lucky, but my Maltese and I have the system down pat.  I can’t even remember the last time he had an accident in the house.  We certainly had a phase [...]

The book The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale is worth a scan regardless if you are already a positive thinker; and certainly read it if you are not.  It focuses on the power of thought and most of us could use a course on taking control of our thought processes.  In today’s [...]

Too much of anything has drawbacks.  We often think if we had excess of all the fun things we like then we would always be happy.  Even too much happiness can have physical drawbacks because your body needs to recharge.  The point is that it’s ok to not be grinning ear to ear 24-7. A [...]

If you are training for a race then you are probably doing one of your intense workouts today or tomorrow.  The weather is pretty cold in most of the US.  Extreme conditions really test your dedication to your sport.  They can also take a toll on your body if you aren’t careful.  It’s important to [...]

The bitter cold bites.  Most of us are screaming for spring.  My dog is even bummed with out his walking sessions. It seems like an easy fix for cabin fever would be to take advantage of the winter months by doing “indoor stuff”. Catch up on reading, cleaning, or even movies.  That doesn’t always scratch [...]

The holidays are over and you’re broke. The weather is cold and the news is dull and depressing.  Good times seem forever away, but not so.  It’s in your own power to make the time now for feeling fine. Take an escape from all of the drama and just focus on being cheerful and happy.  [...]