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Personal stuff about me.

I weigh 195

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Joel

Lost another pound by the end of this week. The running total is 11 lbs lost. Nice! I don’t think I’ll realistically be able to get down to 185 in two weeks (before the ride), so I’ll have to work … Continue reading →

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I’m 10 lbs lighter, which is a huge milestone for me

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Joel

Not a lot to say, but I want to use this opportunity to mark that I’ve lost 10 lbs in my battle of the bulge. It is a battle in my ongoing war on…. being healthy? No, that’s not right. … Continue reading →

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I had my first training ride with Team CentraState on Sunday

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Joel

On Sunday, the Laurita Winery in New Egypt, NJ, hosted a training ride opportunity for some of the big MS Bike Ride teams participating later this month. They marked out a 15-mile loop starting from their winery, and included a … Continue reading →

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I have patellar tendinitis

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Joel

Earlier this week, I had my annual checkup with my regular physician. Among other topics, I spoke to her about my left knee, and how I still experience some pain at times with it. She checked me out in-person (it … Continue reading →

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New cycling upgrades bring the hotness

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Joel

24 days to go until the MS Ride, and I haven’t even been on one training ride. My training has primarily been around strength-training and cardio at the gym. At least I’m regular about it. This weekend, there’s an initial … Continue reading →

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I’m not just 35; I’m officially 30-something

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joel

There used to be a show back in the 90’s called “Thirtysomething.” I never watched it (I was too young), but it was an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. I think I … Continue reading →

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I never realized how much I was overeating every day

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joel

I’ve tried to lose weight every year for the past few years. I went back to look at earlier entries, and I’ve been historically excited about losing a pound or two after going to the gym. Using hindsight, it’s ironic … Continue reading →

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I went to a funeral in Rockland, and then drove through my old neighborhood

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joel

I attended a funeral for a distant relative who passed away from leukemia. We used to go to church together, but that church later disbanded. I haven’t seen the family in years, and was not aware that the father was … Continue reading →

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I’ve always been fat

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Joel

I’ve always been fat. I was a regular-sized infant, but I can tell from the photos afterwards that I was one chubby kid growing up. I cite two reasons for this: 1. I was never much of a traditional active … Continue reading →

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Lily’s 3rd birthday party

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Joel

Phew! April 2nd marks the end of the kids’ birthday parties for this year. We closed it out with Lily’s birthday party at Junglerrrific, and it was great party. I was happy that we didn’t have to do much except … Continue reading →

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