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  1. UncleAl

    Your goals for the summer? or beyond?

    Since June 2010, I have lost Since June 2010, I have lost 67 lbs, gone off my HBP meds, and am in the best health since my teens (I'm 45). I did it all by running minimal/barefoot, cutting out all the crap (including alcohol) in my diet and cutting down on everything else. Back when I...
  2. UncleAl

    Are multivitamins really necessary?

    Some people need more of Some people need more of certain nutrients: People with medical conditions, mental/emotional conditions, etc. In addition, for many of us, it is just too difficult to eat the perfect diet on a daily basis. There are issues of time, money, and for many of us, family...
  3. UncleAl

    The Life of an (Injured) Runner

    Ugh. My wife is like that, Ugh. My wife is like that, too. She used to run a lot--she loves it--but because of a herniated disc and other issues, she hasn't run in two years. She will not take any advice seriously that does not come from a medical professional, so obviously, she's not going...
  4. UncleAl

    Opinion on beer?

    I was a recreational drinker I was a recreational drinker for decades. When I made my big commitment to getting in shape a year ago, I cut out all alcohol. People can argue its benefits ad nauseum, but in my opinion and based on observations of my ow health, I now believe that other than...