03 Thursday Jun 2021
Posted in Thinking Thursdays
Tags
Exercise, fitness, gym, health, Ted Talk, Thinking Thursday, working out
Now that I am going back to my gym (Yes!), I figured it would be good to share a video about how to build muscle. So here it is.
Until next time…
Dave
18 Tuesday May 2021
Posted in Ted Talk
11 Tuesday May 2021
Posted in Ted Talk
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alcohol, caffeine, effects, health, Impact, Matt Walker, Sleep, sleep patterns
There will probably be a lot of studies coming out over the next few years about the impact of lockdowns on human societies from COVID. The lack of exercise, the overindulgence in alcohol, caffeine, and other substances to help us get through the isolation that was forced upon us during the pandemic.
This is a terrific short little video about the impact caffeine and alcohol have on each of us, particularly the impact they have on our sleep. Enjoy!
Until next time…
Dave
04 Tuesday May 2021
Posted in Bonus Content
Hello all! I am running another spiritual discussion on Health and Healing, using the ECK Wisdom Series Booklet Health and Healing. If you’d like to join you can register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckfumpqDMuH90HkN17U7X9zdvhX-F7rjWT
This link will send you an email with the ZOOM link itself for the session, which is on May 20, 2021 at 7 PM Eastern Standard Time. Many of you are outside the United States or are in different parts of the country, so make sure you adjust for the time difference.
I hope some of you can make it. It will be nice to meet some of you in person.
Until next time…
Dave
04 Tuesday May 2021
Posted in Ted Talk
Tags
comfy, cozy, health, Naps, Recharging, Relaxation, Rest, Sara C. Mednick, Ted Talk, Warm
I love taking a nap! It is refreshing and I feel terrific after I get up again. Watch this short video that explains the best length and time for a nap. I think you’ll like this one like I did.
Until next time…
Dave
13 Saturday Feb 2021
Posted in Spiritual Saturday
Tags
Dreams, ECK Wisdom Series, Eckankar, Fear, Healing, health, Inner guidance, Karma and Reincarnation, Life After Death, Meetup, Sould Travel, Spiritual Freedom, spirituality, Tools, wisdom
I will be hosting a 9-session book discussion on a series of books in ECKANKAR’s Wisdom Series. These will be hosted and run on ZOOM. If you would like to attend, join my Meetup. Here’s the link: https://www.meetup.com/the-path-of-spiritual-freedom-eckankar-port-huron/ I will be posting these events on my Meetup one at a time. Each event will require you to register, but do not cost any thing, other than the .99 cents the books cost on Amazon. Here’s a link to them: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08M38HNZ6?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tkin&binding=kindle_edition
These events will be 100% online via ZOOM and are open to the public everywhere on the globe. The dates and topics are below:
Conquering Fear – Mar 18, 2021
Solving Problems – Apr 15, 2021
Health and Healing – May 20, 2021
Inner Guidance – Jun 17, 2021
Life After Death – Jul 15, 2021
Karma and Reincarnation – Aug 19, 2021
Dreams – Sep 16, 2021
Soul Travel – Oct 7, 2021
Spiritual Freedom – Oct 21, 2021
I wanted to make sure everyone of you knew about my upcoming book discussions. You’ll get to see and hear me live. You can connect via ZOOM or just call in. These will be posted on my Meetup, advertised on Facebook, and I will continue to notify all of you as the book discussion dates approach. I hope some of you can make it.
You do not have to be an ECKist to attend these events and there will be no solicitation whatsoever to join ECKANKAR. These books were written as a public service and offer real tools to help you in many areas of your life. If you are interested in any of these topics, I highly recommend coming. These books will offer you some real benefits, and provide you with some tools you can apply right away.
Hope to see some of you there!
Until next time…
Dave
12 Tuesday Jan 2021
Posted in Ted Talk
Tags
anxiety, cardiovascular health, depression, Flexibility, health, Meditation, Stress Relief, Yoga
Yoga has many benefits, including improved flexibility, relief from stress, and improved cardiovascular performance. If you’ve never tried this, you may want to give it a shot. Yoga, in its simplest form, is a great way to get some much-needed exercise, particularly now with the many intermittent lockdowns that will continue into the future, particularly now that we have begun to see mutations of the COVID virus appear in the States and elsewhere. You can find a truckload of Yoga tutorials on YouTube and other video streaming sites (Rumble, Vimeo, etc.). Give it a shot. It’s a great way to add some variety to your home workouts.
Namaste!
Until next time…
Dave
14 Monday Dec 2020
Posted in Workout Routine
Tags
breaks, family, Friends, health, Holidays, Home Workout, physical training, Relax, Video Games
This year has been a crazy year for exercise enthusiasts. My wife, who is a competitive bodybuilder, all of her competitions were cancelled, and all of her gyms were closed off and on. The one thing she kept consistent was her diet, which she rocks, by the way.
This week, I’ll be doing another alternative exercise program. For those of you who know me, you know I’m an avid video game player. My current game of choice is Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. Because the game was just released, most of my holiday month (December) I will be gaming, hanging out with the family, and eating all the great food this time of year brings.
One of my buddies who served with me in the military had a cool habit that I joined in with him on. It was called commercial physical training. This is how it worked: We watch a television show, and each time a commercial came on, we would do one exercise for the duration of the commercial. I’m going to adapt this technique to video game playing. The “matches” we play on Call of Duty, last about 5 minutes each. So each time a match ends, I’ll do an exercise with as many reps as I can during the intermission between matches, which lasts about 2 minutes. I’ll concentrate on each body part, starting with the larger ones as I play. Once I’ve hit the entire body, I’m done for the day, unless I’m motivated and will add some stair step exercise to get in some cardio (walking up and down stairs for a minute or so).
You will be amazed at how taxing these routines are. I remember watching The Bob Newhart show overseas in our barracks, and you’d be amazed how many commercials play during one comedy show. My buddy and I were smoked by the time the show ended.
This will be my last week of posting for 2020. I take the last couple of weeks off each year, to review, organize, and plan for 2021. For those of you who follow this scheduled post every week and none of my other pages, I wish all of you a terrific, fun, and relaxing holiday season.
See you at the finish line!
Dave
07 Monday Dec 2020
Posted in Workout Routine
This week, we are in week two of Michigan’s lockdown. The gyms are closed again; the restaurants are closed again; the libraries are closed again. So what to do?
This week, I’ll be using my bodyweight, exercise bands, and the stairs of my home to get in a good workout. This week, it’ll be about moving. I have a timer that is ongoing that is set for 30 minutes. Each 30 minutes, I’ll do 60 seconds of exercise, whether it be a set of pushups, situps, squats, stair stepping, or biceps curls. Each day I’ll hit every body part 2-3 times, as I get up and move every 30 minutes. If you’ve never tried something like this, it’ll keep you from turning into a couch potato for sure.
I hope each of you is safe and sound during the lockdowns that are occurring intermittently in your area of the globe.
The key to living a healthy life is eating right, managing stress, getting the sleep you need, drinking plenty of water, taking whatever supplements you need, and to KEEP MOVING! That’s all I got for now.
Have a great workout week!
See you at the finish line!
Dave
09 Thursday Apr 2020
Posted in Thankful Thursdays
Tags
Coronavirus, family, Friends, Guidelines, health, Safety, Thankful, vulnerable
After watching today’s White House briefing, I was encouraged by Dr. Birx’s analysis of the models we have now, based on the numbers they are receiving from healthcare providers across the area. New York’s numbers are still high, but their cases are going down. Only time will tell.
That being said, I am thankful for the American people for sticking with the guidelines that have been provided. According to Dr. Birx, these lowered numbers (about 60,000, instead of the earlier numbers between 100,000 and 200,000 deaths). 60,000 deaths is still high, but it’s a much better number than the scary numbers that were put out a week ago.
I’m also thankful that all of my family in Michigan and Arizona is safe and healthy. I talked to a colleague of mine who is an ESL teacher in Vietnam. His grandmother died from the coronavirus, and his aunt is on a ventilator. Due to travel restrictions he can’t get home. Bad news indeed.
Finally, I am thankful for all the healthcare professionals, military, first responders, scientists, and other members of our critical supply chains continuing to go to work at great risk to themselves. I’m also grateful for the folks who work in our grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants (the ones that are still open for pickup or drive-thru). What a great collection of heros.
Please continue to stick with the guidelines that have been put in place. They are working. I realize being stuck at home is a pain, but if it saves the lives of those in our society that are most vulnerable, it’s worth it. I hope all of you continue to stay safe, stay informed, and follow guidance provided by our government.
Until next time…
Dave
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