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New Home

Dennis — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:17:22 +0000

I know people have been asking about my new home but I figured I would put up a before shot. One from about a year ago.

Yeah it is the empty lot with the painted fence.

Easter Mumoo

Dennis — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:46:06 +0000

My cow delivered me eggs for Easter!

New Year Resolution: Healthy

Dennis — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:05:50 +0000

I sometimes think it is easier to measure physical health so I will start on that.

I blogged a few months ago about my “getting healthy“, I figured I would update the situation. My eating habits are slowly improving again after the holidays, i.e. I am eating more meals in a day and keeping my energy level constant. I still eat pretty damn healthy, lots of fresh produce. Maybe I am a little too fond of butter and I do enjoy my carbs but ultimately I don’t really eat fried or much processed food. There are still areas for improvement around consistency and meal size.

However I have been very consistent getting to the gym 3 times a week. I am now warming up with a mile run under 9 minutes (without any asthma issues!!!). And then I follow it up with a full hour plus of weight training. Over all I feel really good about this schedule and hope to keep improving on it.

I do feel like I am stronger and have much more endurance and balance though my weight still stays at 187 (+/-2) lbs. I also have not significantly seen much in the way of fat loss. Oh well, I know it will happen in time.

On an emotional level, I am stressed. That is a normal state of being though I think that prospect of buying a house is very exciting but a little unbalancing to my life. This is going to be challenging on many levels. This is of course compounded by the economy being in such turbulent state. The only good thing is that I feel safe in my job because I have great confidence with our business plan and the amazing people I work with. So for that I am very happy.

House

Dennis — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:31:10 +0000

If you have wondered why I have been so distracted as of late, this is why…

Karen and I are in the process of buying a house in San Francisco. To be more accurate, we are in escrow on a condo in the Mission. I have been hesitant to say anything publicly because it could still fall though. It is interesting how it puts a spot light on the previously unspoken expectations and fears when you start to discuss the reality of a financial commitment of this magnitude. Regardless, we are both very excited.

Getting healthy

Dennis — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:18 +0000

I decided that I need to get back into shape and live healthier. So part of that plan is exercise and nutrition. I am moving to a minimum 3 day workout schedule. I hope that I can keep to it. I have gone twice this week and schedule to go again on Friday.

MY GOALS – (next 2 months)
Reduce of Body Fat %
Metric: Loose 10 – 15 lbs of fat.

Core Strength and Balance
Metric: Improve strength of abs, hamstrings, adductors, abductors, gluts and lower back.
Metric: Ability to perform single leg (balance) exercises.

Flexibility
Metric: Improved flexibility.

Body Symmetry
Metric: Visual definition of muscles.

Endurance
Metric: Run 3 miles after workout without dying.

Strength Gain
Metric: Steady increase in lifting capacity and reps

Form
Metric: execution of exercise is consist form even at point of fatigue

Home work:
Nutrition – eating 5 – 6 meals a day.
Taking proper supplements.
Reducing late night snacks.

My Stats:
Weight 185 lb
Height 6’

My Measurements (inches)
Bicep 20.75
Waist 36.5
Hip 40.5
Thigh 20.75
Chest 41

Body Fat %
Tricep 11
Bicep    9
Chest   14
Thigh   10

MI (calcuated): 25.1
BMI (Electronic): 16.7

Video of Lil’ Bear

Dennis — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:53:30 +0000

A short video of Karen and Lil’ Bear.