Uh…Building a routine exercise app?

Hey…so yeah. Haven’t posted in a little while. And I know you all are just dying to continue with the RESTful Sensor API Endpoint using NodeJS

But being someone who sometimes bites off more than they can chew, I’ve turned my immediate attention to the last post I had regarding exercise and being bad at fitness regiments or routines.

This is an update to that! And boy what an update it is!

Why am I so horrible at fitness and exercise?

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Not me. Never will be…

I think, like most people, I start off with good intentions. I make a commitment to eat better, and exercise regularly, and for the first few weeks, I am pretty good about it. Android and Apple apps are bought and installed, and perhaps a gym membership is purchased…oh yeah, and some home exercise equipment. And I start an exercise routine or regiment religiously.

And then it all falls apart. Usually somewhere around the 4 to 6 week mark.

I’m not alone, for sure. There are probably thousands of people out there like me who start off with good intentions and then within a few weeks, or months, everything seems to stop – despite having invested time and money.

Why?

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Creating Amazing & Perfect Crisp Apple Chips

I know there are several recipes out there for apple crisps, or apple chips, or whatever you want to call them. But being somewhat of a scientist, or at least pretending to be one as a hobby, I had several questions, beyond what is the best apple to use.

  • Which is the best method to crisp the chip: Oven or Dehydrator?
  • What is the optimum thickness, that balance between crisp and maintaining form?
  • How do I slice the apple to maximize flavor, reduce waste, and make the chip aesthetically pleasing?

So of course, I decided to try and answer these questions and come up with a perfect crisp apple chips method and basic recipe. 

Yeah, I’m throwing it down. All the professional recipe sites, blogs and publishers out there, watch out. It’s on like Donkey Kong. If nothing else, my house is about to smell amazing.

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Frozen Chocolate Healthy Protein Smoothie

I’m borderline obsessed with coming up with the perfect protein smoothie or shake, as you will be seeing in future posts. I’ve been experimenting for a while and am ready to start writing them down. So, here we go…

Never-ending quest for the perfect protein shake: Frozen Chocolate & Blueberry Healthy Protein Smoothie

chocolate frozen protein shake
A perfect treat for almost any time of day. When the fruit is frozen, you don’t need any ice!

In this version, we will be using the following ingredients to make a single serving of a healthy protein smoothie. It is perfect for a snack, post workout treat, or even as a dessert!

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