Day 3 – October 21, 2026 While my initial 40 hour complete fast went well, I did succumb to my colleagues encouragement to enjoy the ‘Salsbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Cream Corn, and Pumpkin Pie’ to celebrate our Engineering Manager’s work anniversary. Then, I over-indulged at a network event later on. It would be easy for…
Day Two – October 20, 206 I am 38 hours into my cleansing fast. At about Noon today, I will kick off ‘Keto Journey’ and will be very careful. Carbs less than 20 grams/day and smaller portions. Last night, I woke in the middle of the night and raided the Almond Butter. I woke with…
Over the years, I have found that setting rewards for future goals can be helpful. One of my goals has always been to hike the Raven Trail (early morning) and take a private dip in the crystal clear waters of Clear Lake. To this end, I made a reservation at the Clear Lake Campground in…
October 18, 2026 – I am 60 years old and ready to begin again. My life has been a series of peaks and valleys, not unlike most others. After many years of marathon running, succumbing to injuries of all various kinds, and attempting to manage diabetes and obesity, I have come to a crossroads. I…