Appalachian Spring: David

Saturday

00  Meditation (time in minutes)
5    Eating Well (1=Lost it, 10= Healthy protein, Veggies, some fruit, minimal carbs)
1    Exercise (1=Couched it, 10= stretching + cardio, + strength)
00  Exercise (Minutes)
8    Mood (1 = Angry, Anxious 10 = Joyful, Content)

How my day went:  Up at 6:00ish. Couldn't sleep, made the most of it.

Notes: Feel good about initial efforts so far.

   

Appalachian Spring: David, Initial Templates

Appalachian Spring: David

Day

00   Meditation (time in minutes)
0     Eating Well (1=Lost it, 10=Healthy Protein, Veggies, some fruit, minimal carbs)
0     Exercise (1=Couched it, 10= stretching + cardio, + strength)
00   Exercise (Minutes)
0    Mood (1 = Angry, Anxious 10 = Joyful, Content)
0/Y  Lower Back Pain (Low/Mod/High) /Took Ibuprofen before bed Y/N
0   Weight

How my day went:

Notes/Action Items:


Template for Goals, Initial assessment and monthly updates:

Goals: Make specific and quantifiable.
Objective assessments: From Doctor's office +
   1 mile walk/run  9/6/18  19:23 min mile
   Pull Ups             9/6/18   Zero, none attempted
   Flexibility/Range of motion   Poor?
   Pain upon waking                   Moderate

Take pics and video.

Appalachian Spring: David

This is an iPhone editing test using a Blogger app ($2.99).  This is semi functional.  Not to be confused with the non-functional $2.99 "Blogger App" app.

View from my black bean & eggs breakfast at Elmo's

Appalachian Spring: David, The Start

Appalachian Spring is a coordinated effort between David and Adrian (my health coach). It is aimed at getting me in shape for a substantial hike on the Appalachian Trail next spring (2019).  I will be doing entries on my progress, Adrian's post will be giving suggestions, feedback, encouragement, etc.

Here we go...

I set up quarterly check ups with Doctor: 

June 7th last physical (Can review online. 

90 days...  Betty Haswell, PA-C
Monday, September 17, 2018 at 11:40 am 

1. Make better food choices: Keep it simple. Protein, Veggies, some fruit, slow carbs.
(Reading 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss) The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman is a nonfiction book by American writer Tim Ferris.

2. Find a way to do exercise or some fitness regime 5 days a week:
Bicycle, stretch, hike, strength training: Have TRX, join gym in week or two if really progressing.

3. Supplements, herbals - What to take and why:

Diatomaceous earth: 1tbl/day. Cleanses the digestive tract. Support healthy digestion. Improve cholesterol and heart health. Provide the body with trace minerals. Improve bone health. Promote hair growth. Promote skin health and strong nails.

Set up quantitative goals that I can track raw numbers and percent of goal.  E.g., weight, BMI. triglycerides,  1 mile time, pull ups.

Random Powerful Thoughts

Sunday August 19, 2018   3:40 pm.

What if you had a spiritual  device that was like a compass?; Instead of North, it points your next best spiritual decision to a heart based destination.

Note: A small beautiful pendulum may work. Like from the Crystal Garden in Timberlyne shopping center. http://www.the-crystal-garden.com/

What does the Random Powerful Thought want? For me to offer these devices to others at no cost.  Start a commercial free web site and blog.

Tuesday August 21, 2018  2:30p

Large bubble machine that injects colors into bubbles with push buttons. Play it like an organ.  Bubble Organ. 

   








Colored Smoke Filled Soap Bubbles Impossible? Proof of Concept 2011 

Keith Johnson BubbleArtist.com

Films that Inspire

Ideas for films to watch in the basement

Starting point:
Jon Fitzgerald is the Founder of Cause Cinema, a website that guides audiences to the best in social impact movies. He is the author of Filmmaking for Change: Make Films that Transform the World. Visit his websites for blogs and podcasts on social impact cinema.


Life Animated — The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and other animated Disney movies help a young autistic man to develop reading, writing and communication skills. Oscar winner for Best Documentary, this moving tale of triumphs and setbacks further celebrates hope and the human condition.


Stand With Me — Only a 9-year-old would dream a lemonade stand could change the world. After seeing a photo of two enslaved boys in Nepal, Vivienne Harr is moved to help in the only way she knows how: by setting up her lemonade stand. With the goal of freeing 500 children from slavery, she sets up her stand every day, rain or shine. Vivienne is another accidental hero who wants justice.


Alive Inside- Social worker Dan Cohen, through his nonprofit organization Music and Memory, advocates for the use of music therapy for dementia patients. We literally see patients who have not spoken for some time smile and celebrate life again. Truly life changing, and an Audience Award winner at Sundance. Another mentor helping a patient learn to celebrate life.

7th Day of 30

Keeping steady, but waited until bedtime to meditate. Skimpy, but fine.

Based on a recommendation from Rebecca Turner on World of Lucid Dreaming, I tried BlissCoded Delta Brainwave & BlissCoded sound same on YouTube.  Seems to work,  I will try it more and use it as Rebecca recommends, to jump start a regular meditation practice.

9 Reasons Why Everyone Should Lucid Dream

Reason #1: Lucid dreaming creates limitless freedom and escapism.
Reason #2: Lucid dreaming reveals the incredible power of your brain.
Reason #3: Lucid dreaming prompts us to question the nature of reality.
Reason # 4: Lucid dreaming is a direct line for communication with the unconscious mind.
Reason #5: Lucid dreaming is a physical training ground for waking life.
Reason #6: Lucid dreaming creates a totally natural high.
Reason #7: Lucid dreaming helps you grieve.
Reason #8: Lucid dreaming unleashes your creative potential.
Reason #9: Lucid dreaming can advance the human race.

See details @ http://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/9-reasons-why-everyone-should-lucid-dream.html