Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! You can gain a lot from observing how animals move or relax, especially as an aspiring athlete, however old you might be. I like to watch cats because they move with such grace and ease, apparently wasting little or no energy, lithe trunk hanging like a hammock between shoulder girdle and hips, whilst always ready to strike against perceived or actual infractions. Just ... Read more
I Think That My New Dinotte (Die Not!) Lights Might Save My Life One Day
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! The other day, my triathlete dentist son, Nigel, said, "Have you put those high intensity lights on your bike yet?" I hadn't, having bought them over a year previously on his recommendation. Shamed into it and after an extended search in our basement storage area, I found the equipment that I had ordered, all that time ago, from Dinotte Lighting ("Die Not" - clever that, and I ... Read more
A Successful Paleo Shepherd’s Pie, Trademark Approvals, An Interesting Man, And Some Cycling Tips For Beginner’s
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! It's been an interesting week, including my first Paleo Shepherd's pie. Being English in origin, I like to eat some old English favorite foods from time to time, but many are not so Paleo! I mentioned this to a local chef, Whitney Dane, who immediately wrote out a recipe for one key ingredient, mashed potatoes. I went home, made the potato-substitute (you'll have to ask ... Read more
Pleasant Paleo Diet Dental Hygiene Visit – Data Or Anecdote?
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! The Paleo diet appears to have improved FitOldDog's dental hygiene, as he sure isn't flossing any more than he did before. The world of Science is a stuffy place, whilst doing science was one of my first loves from a very early age. To me, 'Science' versus 'science' is like religion in contrast to spirituality. In fact, Science works hard to take all of the fun out of ... Read more
Injury-Free Ironman Training Is A Work Of Art And An Exciting Journey Of Self Discovery
Hi folks! Thanks for coming by! The best defense against sports-induced injuries is your mind, assuming your mind makes most of your decisions for you. It's all about selecting the wise choices, sometimes without knowing exactly why a particular action or inaction is appropriate. You just feel it in your bones, but this level of awareness only comes with time and experience. I was out riding my bike with ... Read more
Can My Cori Cycle Keep Up With My Bi-Cycle During Paleo-Fueled Endurance Sports?
"It's not the questions that you solve in life that really matter, so much as the questions that you ask, but beware the hemlock as others might not see it that way." by FitOldDog today, but I'm sure someone else has said it, too! Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! If you decide to change your diet or exercise regimen you would be well advised to try to understand what is going on, especially if you have a ... Read more
The Overarching Goal Of FitOldDog’s Blog Is To Make Our Lives Better Through The Encouragement Of Change For The Better As We Age
Life is most certainly wet and dynamic, and dynamism requires that one embrace beneficial change. Change of Diet: But what should one change, and how does one know if a particular modification of our lifestyle will reap benefits or not. The absolute answer is that you really cannot know for sure because we are embedded in complex networks, and networks have a way of responding unpredictably. Take food for ... Read more
An Inspiring Tale About The Benefits Of The Paleo Diet In A Case Of Type I Diabetes
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! If you're a dog, a stick can provide a great deal of pleasure, whereas for the diabetic a stick (injection) can be life saving, but maybe diet modification should also receive a little more attention. Diabetes is a complex condition due to the widespread and critical roles played by the hormone, insulin, in human (and non-human) Biology. After describing my recent forays ... Read more
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