Website Update – What’s Planned for 2018
Been a quiet couple of weeks. I’ve been spending my time thoroughly going over the Spring Boundary Waters Area Canoe trip, as well as planning a couple other trips in the year as well. This past weekend I spent some time up at the cabin. Made a short video that I posted on my Instagram […]
Read MoreThe Overweight Outdoorsman – Part 8, Struggle!
It has been one week since my last weigh in. Did I lose any weight? Yep, a little. While my eating habits that I changed to seven weeks ago had started out with great weight loss, I have now slowed way down. The need to add exercise to my routine is key for accelerated weight […]
Read MoreThe Overweight Outdoorsman – Part 7, The First Plateau
Just a quick update this week for my Overweight Outdoorsman report. While the week went well and I stayed on my diet like a boss, I didn’t lose any weight. None. Nothing. All I can think of is that I plateaued. Full details below:
Read MoreDo You Need Bear Spray In The BWCA?
My wife was asking me if I being bear spray on camping and hiking trips. I have a solo trip planned where I will be heading into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area this coming spring, and she was wondering what I do about bears. First and foremost my advice to people when in bear territory […]
Read MoreThe Overweight Outdoorsman – Part 6
Been a rough past week. I did loose weight and am still well on track towards my first goal. However, I did have some crushing developments in my diet that has bummed me out. Diverticulitis is a nasty ailment that about 200,000 new people get diagnosis with every year. I’ve known I had it since […]
Read MoreThe Overweight Outdoorsman – Part 5, Weight Is Coming Off
I made it through the brunt of the Holiday’s and the family/friend gatherings with copious amounts of food, and I’ve managed to loose weight every week since I started this diet. So far so good. Though one week I barely lost any weight… My goal is to loose at least 40 pounds before my planned […]
Read MoreSnugpak Jungle Blanket Review – The Good And The Bad
Looking for a super compact alternative to a sleeping bag? I’m here to share with you my Snugpak Jungle Blanket review. I bought mine back in early 2016 and have used it on most every overnight camping trip I have had since then. But I’ve also used it on family vacations when we have rented […]
Read MoreThe Overweight Outdoorsman – Part 4, Week Three!
This is a just a quick check in. I wanted to report how much my weigh in was this morning after a long Christmas weekend of trying to NOT overeat. It was not easy… three days in row at family functions… lots of food present… lots of good food. And I ate more than I […]
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