May is almost over and the city continues to evolve in the COVID-19 era. Here are a few things that occurred in Los Angeles this past week. City of Angels Boxing Empties Out City of Angels Boxing was a thriving boxing gym in the heart of the city before March 2020. It welcomed people from … Continue reading May 25, 2020: Last Week in Los Angeles
Health & Fitness
The Health Plan: 1 Year Later
It was one year ago that I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The diagnosis marked a new point in life. I changed my diet and prioritized exercise as part of daily routine. My blood pressure went back to normal and the doctors gradually took the medication away. I lost 25 pounds, my energy levels … Continue reading The Health Plan: 1 Year Later
The New Health Plan: 6-month Progress
It was six months ago that I sat in a new doctor's office, meeting him for the first time having avoided doctors for about three years. That day, I was given bleak news that didn't surprise me but certainly freaked me out. I weighed 214 pounds (I hit 216 shortly after on a different scale) … Continue reading The New Health Plan: 6-month Progress
The New Health Plan: 3-Month Progress
March 12, 2018 was the lowest health point of my life thus far. I weighed in at 215 pounds and my blood pressure was through the roof. Medication would be necessary but hopefully not permanent. My life began anew that very day. Physical training became a daily requirement. My diet underwent a dramatic change as … Continue reading The New Health Plan: 3-Month Progress
The New Health Plan
In the previous post, I shared the outcome of my recent doctor’s visit: I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and weighed in at my heaviest ever. That evening, my wife and I discussed both the results of the visit and what would be necessary to get healthy again. Prior to my own visit to … Continue reading The New Health Plan
The Red Flag I Neglected
The wake-up call came on March 8, 2018. I had spent the better half of that week terribly congested: my head felt two sizes larger than normal, I couldn’t breathe or hear well, and was speaking with a nasal tone. By that morning, it had become too much to ignore. I contacted my doctor to … Continue reading The Red Flag I Neglected
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