This article is part of a series called “Supplements After 50”. You can view the first 3 posts here, here, and here. There are lots of reasons to take supplements. I take a bunch. Because of our diet, lifestyle, and the natural aging process, middle-aged guys like me sometimes need to fill in the gaps … Read more
This article is part of a series called “Supplements After 50”. The first two posts are here and here. Magnesium is a recent addition to my supplement regimen. If you’re like me, you mindlessly take a daily multi-vitamin, expecting that your “recommended daily allowances” are in that horse pill. Just like we discovered with vitamin … Read more
My dad and I did a lot of projects together when I was young, like yard work, DIY, and especially automotive repair. We were lower middle-class and couldn’t afford to send our cars to the shop when they broke down. And they broke down a lot. I remember when my dad would start handing over … Read more
Workout Philosophy I cycle through workouts every 6 weeks or so. They often change based on what my goals are, especially related to the rugby season. At the beginning of the off season, I concentrate on putting on muscle (hypertrophy). These workouts are generally medium-high reps (8-12) over 4 sets or so, with medium weight. … Read more
This is the second in a series called “Supplements After 50”. The first post is here. You – like me – know of vitamin D because it builds “healthy bones and teeth”. Since the 1920’s, vitamin D has been added to milk because of its ability to help the body absorb calcium. In the 1920’s … Read more
What if I told you there was a question that could change the direction of your life? This question can help you avoid some of life’s biggest mistakes in your relationships, finances, and career. You can find the question in a book I read every few years, “Ask It”, by Andy Stanley. Who this book … Read more
You Need Sleep I really don’t need to tell you that. You know from experience. When you don’t sleep well you feel bad and you’re a jerk. At least I am. But there are other reasons why sleep is a priority, and they become more important as we get older. Here are a few reasons … Read more
At 50 years old, I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been. That’s actually a good thing. Most guys my age are trying to trim down, lose the “spare tire”, beer gut, whatever you want to call it. I’m on a quest to gain weight, particularly muscle. When I was 46, I took up the sport of … Read more
My boys rock. I have five. As I write this, they’re between the ages of 16 and 21. I’m thinking a lot about one of my boys in particular right now. #4 is on his senior trip with three of his buddies at the beach. He just turned 18. Just graduated high school. Am I … Read more
It’s Monday, and it’s my first day back after an 8-day summer trip. It wasn’t a vacation; far from it. Nine teenagers and three adults spent the week working at a summer camp for kids with special needs. It was a challenging, enriching, emotional experience. And in the midst of the trip, I found myself … Read more