fitlanthropist's profile
location
Athens,GA
goals
- Lose weight
- start running again
- exercise daily
- eat healthy
- reduce blood pressure
- reverse my diabetes
fitlanthropist: I love the concept of Well, Then. Really looking forward to engaging in good, useful dialogue!
My name is John and I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia. I recently started a blog where I'm trying to raise money for charity while I lose weight and get healthy (http://fitlanthropist.com). I took up running last year and dropped 30 pounds, but quit when my son was born...the sedentary lifestyle that has since ensued with PhD work has obviously been detrimental. I'm looking to renew my commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and am looking forward to finding some motivation through well, then...
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Sometimes you just need to rest.'
Kerith commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Meditation'
lsurpren commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'When in doubt...calorie count?'
lsurpren commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Sometimes you just need to rest.'
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'When in doubt...calorie count?'
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Meditation'
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Meditation
I've never been one for meditation, but I think it might be worth a try... »more
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Sometimes you just need to rest.
To be well, we often just go, go go. Sometimes we need to stop and rest. Take time for yourself and then hit it hard again! »more
Allen commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'When in doubt...calorie count?'
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When in doubt...calorie count?
Do you count calories? Why or why not? I'd really love to hear your reasons. I think I've reached the point where I must do it in order to be healthy! »more
akeane commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Want to curb your appetite? Brush your teeth'
lsurpren commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Fellow Diabetics: Treat Your Disease Seriously'
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Fellow Diabetics: Treat Your Disease Seriously'
cdemer commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'I'm man enough for Jillian Michaels'
cdemer commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Want to curb your appetite? Brush your teeth'
CatherineB commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Fellow Diabetics: Treat Your Disease Seriously'
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Fellow Diabetics: Treat Your Disease Seriously
I dreaded the day that I heard that I had Type II diabetes. It seemed as if my physician was trying to cushion the blow by saying that in all reality that I was a "borderline" diabetic, and that it should really be »more
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'It might be cliché, but it's worth it: spend more time with your family!'
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'I'm man enough for Jillian Michaels'
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Want to curb your appetite? Brush your teeth'
hiker1 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'Want to curb your appetite? Brush your teeth'
Kasey6732 commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'I'm man enough for Jillian Michaels'
lsurpren commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'It might be cliché, but it's worth it: spend more time with your family!'
lsurpren commented on fitlanthropist's idea 'I'm man enough for Jillian Michaels'
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I'm man enough for Jillian Michaels
As much as I love running, I'm not the biggest fan of running in the cold. So, in order to keep up a decent exercise regimen I am heeding my sisters-in-law and my wife's advice by trying out new workout videos. Thei »more
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Want to curb your appetite? Brush your teeth
Brushing your teeth in between meals (and really, after any time you eat anything) will help you keep a hold on your hunger...unless, of course, you like the taste of orange juice and toothpaste! »more
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It might be cliché, but it's worth it: spend more time with your family!
Having a little boy while working toward a PhD has been challenging and rewarding. With all the work that I'm usually confronted with, time is ve »more
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Holiday Eating: Don't Let Yourself Go
It's a vicious cycle really...the holidays come, we pig out on wonderful goodies, and then resolve to start the new year 'strong' with lots of exercise and healthy eating. At least I do. And at almost 29 years »more
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Apples: Eating healthy while getting rid of bad breath?
I don't know if it's an old wife's tale, or of there's some truth behind it, but somewhere down the line I was told that apples help you lessen halitosis. To my knowledge I don't have a problem with t »more
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Losing weight for charity
I am a very big (no pun intended) proponent of charitable giving. I have been raised to always look for ways in which I can benefit my community, and in my personal life I have always wanted to be a "philanthropist." »more
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Community Service-Commit With Family and Help People Locally
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My introduction to the Well, Then ...
Join me for a run through Mattapoisett, MA (I call it "the Poi") and I tell you why I started running and why I like it! I'll show you »more
Embracing my inner child
This past March, my boyfriend and I decided to celebrate an anniversary by »more