I’m 44 years old and in the best shape I’ve ever been in my life. As a child and teenager I never cared for team sports, physical education classes, or any other type of individual athletic competition but I was quite active and maintained a healthy weight. Growing up in a small town in...
I am a father of three. I have been physically active all my life, as a high school athlete, an intramural sports enthusiast in college and graduate school, and a YMCA regular. However, like many others, the increasing demands of professional and family life took its toll on the frequency, intens...
I’m a part time fitness enthusiast and a full time husband, father, and network engineer. Being healthy and being a father can sometimes conflict and present some challenges. Our 4 month old requires middle of the night feedings, which can make it difficult to muster enough energy to attend t...
Until I graduated college, I gave little regard to exercise or eating a balanced diet. I am embarrassed to say that I did not eat any vegetables regularly until I was 20 years old, and I had an on again off again relationship with the gym. During medical school and residency, my habits worsened. I...
“Why did you share my mom’s journey on Facebook? Why did you make it so public?” People often ask me about my mom and her journey and why I elected to share it on Facebook. A quick response – Accountability and Support. If I could elaborate. When my mother came to me ready to begin this...
