Monthly Archives: October 2012

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WGOM Fitness: October 20, 2012, Navigating the Business Trip

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It's one thing to be on a restricted calorie diet with a focus on weight loss when you are at home or in an office setting where you can dictate what, where, and when you will be eating. It is an entirely other thing to try to control your diet when on a business trip, particularly when the boss man is into large meals. Continue reading WGOM Fitness: October 20, 2012, Navigating the Business Trip →

Cup of Coffee

October 20, 2012: Unfamiliar

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Last night marked the first time in years that I was told I hadn't gotten a job I applied for. Holy crap, I'd forgotten how damaging that feeling is, even though it was stressed to me that I was the second choice and that they value the hell out of me. A few compliments aren't quite the 50% bump in pay I was hoping for, but at least I feel needed.

Keeping Track

Happy Birthday–October 20

Jigger Statz (1897)
Judy Johnson (1900)
Bruce Campbell (1909)
Mickey Mantle (1931)
Juan Marichal (1937)
Dave Collins (1952)
Keith Hernandez (1953)
Jerry Meals (1961)
Rudy Seanez (1968)
Juan Gonzalez (1969)

It appears that no players associated with the Twins were born on this day. However, that list contains some pretty good ones.

We also want to wish a very happy birthday to Greek House and to freealonzo’s mother.

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WGOM Fitness: Oct. 19, 2012 – Cost Effective

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Yesterday I completed the last of my Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab workouts. The nurse/trainers tell me I've done very well, and I feel like I have. In my final workout I did 20 minutes on the treadmill at 3.6 mph and 3.5 incline (any faster and I get into that funky gait somewhere between walking and running). Then I did 20 minutes on the elliptical machine at a resistance level of 5, averaging 115 watts and 8 METs over the 20 minutes. Continue reading WGOM Fitness: Oct. 19, 2012 – Cost Effective →