There’s something meditative about running in the snow. The world softens, muffled by a blanket of white. This morning, along the Blackstone River, it was just me, the crunch of cold snow under my feet and the rhythmic yet gentle thud of my sneakers hitting against the packed trail.
Category: Health
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COVID Sunsets
My wife and I have been going on long weekend bike rides for several months now. The COVID pandemic has given us extra time in our busy family schedule to discover a new date night-exercise opportunity.
We schedule our start time so that we’re arriving at Colt State Park just in time to see the sunset. Regardless of the weather conditions or cloud cover, that’s our goal.
The East Bay Bike Path offers great views along the Rhode Island coastline, passing through various areas including an industrial seaport, small cottage home neighborhoods, parks, and large estate homes.
Sunset at Colt State Park on December 28, 2020 Some weeks the temperatures are extremely cold and we’ve had to pack hand and foot warmers. On other weeks the wind is the biggest challenge. We even attempted the trip when ice cover large sections of the route.
Once we see the sunset at Colt, the ride back to East Providence is dark and temperatures drop fast. Views on the return trip switch to nighttime city lights.
The rides have become a routine and something to look forward to on the weekends. We always take photos of the sunset regardless of the weather, we have a growing collection of photos that I hope to create an album with at some point.
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Wheat & Sugar Discoveries
I just finished reading Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, a great book about modern diets and it’s had me motivated to learn more about wheat, sugar, and carbohydrates in general. I would encourage everyone to read the book, especially if you have been having a hard time loosing weight weight.
Just today I was pointed to this video on YouTune Sugar: The Bitter Truth by Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology. It’s long, but VERY interesting and he certainly seems to make the case against sugar and fructose. Check it out:
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Wheat Belly, Steve Gibson, and Low-Carb Diet
Over the past week or so I’ve been experimenting with a new diet, one that attempts to cut out wheat and carbohydrates in general. So far I’m satisfied with the results, the biggest change for me is the reduction in cravings and lower appetite. I’m still reading and learning more about this topic, which goes against my previous personal view on diet, “everything in moderation”.
The embedded video below caught my eye and really sparked my interest in the topic.
I’ve since read Wheat Belly by William Davis MD, which really convinced me there is at least something here worth trying and learning more about.