Category Archives: Health and Hygiene

When I Do and Do Not Wear a Bike Helmet

Posted on September 29, 2018 by stamatsps

Cycling is my primary mode of transportation after air transit. Each time I get on a bike I have the choice of wearing a bike helmet, or not. I don’t wear a bike helmet each and every time I get … Continue reading →

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Origami and Kayaking – My Saga – Part 2

Posted on January 28, 2014 by stamatsps

(Continued from Part 1 in this series). This is a January to remember.  No rain. Nary a drop. Least amount of precipitation in a year in the Bay Area in recorded history.  On the one hand I am taking advantage … Continue reading →

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Zero to 6000 in 5 Years

Posted on January 16, 2014 by stamatsps

(Long Post) It’s January 2009. I’ve just turned 50 a couple of months ago. I weigh over 200 pounds and I’m 5’6″ tall on a good day. My mother is terminally ill and on the other side of the country. … Continue reading →

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Origami and Kayaking – My Saga – Part 1

Posted on December 15, 2013 by stamatsps

This past summer I was perusing Kickstarter. I came across a campaign with an interesting twist on kayaking, a sport I enjoy during the summer. The campaign sponsor told a story of migrating from Seattle to San Francisco and rueing … Continue reading →

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Pedaling for Power – 125 Watts per Hour

Posted on November 23, 2013 by stamatsps

I enjoy analogies. I like converting abstract concepts into tangible realities. Say you want to lose 10 lbs. What does that really mean? A gallon of milk weights a little over 8 pounds. Pick one up at your local grocer. … Continue reading →

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Energy Drinks without High Fructose Corn Syrup

Posted on November 11, 2013 by stamatsps

I am an avid cyclist and workout regularly at a health club when I can’t get out on the road. To keep myself hydrated and replenished with important electrolytes I had been using Gatorade or Gatorade 2 as my energy … Continue reading →

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