Experiments in Parrhesia

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SotW: Ironic from the Jagged Little Pill Original Broadway Cast Recording Overall, I'm not overly-impressed by the Jagged Little Pill Musical's album, although there are some pretty good songs.

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January 21, 2020

January 21, 2020

Weight 254.8 BMI 37.1 Blood Pressure 116/73 Exercise (min). 38+ min. of cardio (33:10 treadmill, 5 min. elliptical). Didn’t get my heartrate to the level I wanted, but pushed my knees past the level I should. Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Beans 3/3 Berries 1/1 Other Fruits 3/3 Cruciferous Vegetables 1/1 Greens 2/2 Other Vegetables 2/2 Flaxseeds 1/1 Nuts & Seeds 1/1 Herbs &…

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January 10, 2020

January 10, 2020

Weight 251.7 (a new low!) BMI 36.6 Blood Pressure 116/67 Exercise (min). 40+ min. resistance training and 12 minutes on an exercise cycle. Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen first time since May that I’ve got a perfect score! w00t! Beans 0/3 Berries 1/1 Other Fruits 3/3 Cruciferous Vegetables 1/1 Greens 2/2 Other Vegetables 2/2 Flaxseeds 1/1 Nuts & Seeds 1/1 Herbs &…

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January 9, 2020

January 9, 2020

Weight 252.9 BMI 36.8 Blood Pressure Didn’t take it. Oops. Exercise (min). Had a session with the Exercise Therapist, so I didn’t do anything later. Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Beans 1/3 Berries 1/1 Other Fruits 3/3 Cruciferous Vegetables 1/1 Greens 2/2 Other Vegetables 2/2 Flaxseeds 1/1 Nuts & Seeds 1/1 Herbs & Spices 1/1 Whole…

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January 8, 2020

January 8, 2020

Weight 252.9 BMI 36.8 Blood Pressure 111/73 Exercise (min). 40+ min. resistance training. Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen first time since May that I’ve got a perfect score! w00t! Beans 3/3 Berries 1/1 Other Fruits 3/3 Cruciferous Vegetables 3/1 Greens 2/2 Other Vegetables 2/2 Flaxseeds 1/1 Nuts & Seeds 1/1 Herbs & Spices 1/1 Whole…

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January 7, 2020 (+ a bit of news)

January 7, 2020 (+ a bit of news)

January 7, 2020

Before I get into things, this morning I had a blood test for A1C. I’ve been off Metformin for 3 months now and my number is lower! Sure, it’s only down .1. But down is down, right? I was honestly hoping that my BP meds would be reduced again, but such was not to be. Still, I call this visit one for the “win” column.  

Weight 252.5 BMI 36.7 Blood Pressure 108/68 Exercise (min). 42+…

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January 6, 2020

January 6, 2020

 Weight 254.4 BMI 37 Blood Pressure 116/72 Exercise (min). 40+ min. resistance training. Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Beans 1/3 Berries 1/1 Other Fruits 3/3 Cruciferous Vegetables 3/1 Greens 2/2 Other Vegetables 2/2 Flaxseeds 1/1 Nuts & Seeds 1/1 Herbs & Spices 1/1 Whole Grains 1/3 Beverages 11/5 Exercise 1/1 Coffee 12 oz Alcohol 0 Sleep 4+ hours 3 Emotions I Experienced Today: 1.…

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December 30, 2019

December 30, 2019

 Weight 252.5 BMI 36.7 Blood Pressure 122/72 Exercise (min). Taking this week off—between the holiday and general busy-ness, just can’t fit it in. Back to it next Monday. Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Beans 1/3 Berries 1/1 Other Fruits 3/3 Cruciferous Vegetables 1/1 Greens 2/2 Other Vegetables 2/2 Flaxseeds 1/1 Nuts & Seeds 1/1 Herbs & Spices 1/1 Whole…

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SotW: Christmas in L​.​A. (Yippee Ki Yay) by Marian Call 2 Christmas songs is pretty much my max, another fun one this week, this time from the inimitable Marian Call.

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December 16, 2019

December 16, 2019

Weight 257.9 Whoops. Someone enjoyed their weekend a bit too much. BMI 37.5 Blood Pressure 106/67 Exercise (min). 40+ min. resistance training. Fruit/Veg Servings 11 Water 100+ oz. Coffee 0 Alcohol 0 Sleep 4+ hours

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SotW: Radiohead – Creep But It’s All I Want For Christmas Is You By Mariah Carey This is just wrong, but...it's great. The Song of the Week: "Radiohead - Creep But It's All I Want For Christmas Is You By Mariah Carey" by William Maranci

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December 13, 2019

December 13, 2019

Weight 253.9 BMI 37.0 Blood Pressure 114/64 Exercise (min). 0. Went for a stroll with my wife, but that really doesn’t count. Fruit/Veg Servings 10 Water 100+ oz. Coffee 0 Alcohol 0 Sleep 4.3+ hours

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December 12, 2019

December 12, 2019

Weight 254.3 BMI 37.0 Blood Pressure 112/65 Exercise (min). 38+ min. cardio (1020m, 5:14 min. rowing; 1.65m, 32:20 min. walking Fruit/Veg Servings 12 Water 100+ oz. Coffee 1 Alcohol 0 Sleep 3.3+ hours

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December 11, 2019

December 11, 2019

Weight 254.6 BMI 37.4 Blood Pressure 108/73 Exercise (min). 40+ min. resistance training. Fruit/Veg Servings 13 Water 100+ oz. Coffee 0 Alcohol 0 Sleep 5+ hours

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December 10, 2019

December 5, 2019

Weight 255.6 BMI 37.2 Blood Pressure 100/69 Exercise (min). 37+ min. cardio (1023m, 5:02 min. rowing; 1.66m, 32:36 min. walking – I increased the slope for this week. Felt it)) Fruit/Veg Servings 11 Water 108+ oz. Coffee 0 Alcohol 0 Sleep 4.5 hours

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December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Weight 256.7 BMI 37.4 Blood Pressure 108/72 Exercise (min). 40+ min. resistance training. Fruit/Veg Servings 12 Water 100+ oz. Coffee 0 Alcohol 0 Sleep almost 4 hours

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December 5, 2019

December 5, 2019

Weight 256.2 BMI 37.3 Blood Pressure 113/74 Exercise (min). 38+ min. cardio (1030m, 5:14 min. rowing; 1.67m, 32:38 min. walking) Fruit/Veg Servings 10 Water 144+ oz. Talking to my wife today, I realized that I’ve been calculating my water intake incorrectly (I thought my water bottle was 12 oz. smaller than it is). Whoops. Coffee 0 Alcohol 0 Sleep 4.25+ hours

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