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I bet I'm not alone in this.

When I learned how to ride a bike, that only meant one thing: balancing while pedaling.

I was taught nothing about the physics of cycling. I never learned how to shift properly, when to shift, torque, cadence vs power, etc.

These two rides are two days apart, and you can see the wattage is vastly different. I'm on a spin bike. I started watching as many videos as I could. I read tons of articles and even put some into ChatGPT and asked it to explain them to me like I'm Michael Scott.

This second ride made me excited to learn more. by @kchargis

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7 days ago

Swimming is so humbling. by @kchargis

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10 days ago

I started using my spin bike again and to make it interesting I subscribed to @gozwift I only have two rides so far, so can't really review it but so far so good. My handle is Kurt CH if you want to follow me. by @kchargis

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17 days ago

This comment was in response to the Substitute scene where Treat Williams deals with a Holocaust denier. @instagram, how does this not violate community standards? by @kchargis

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17 days ago

It might not look like much, but this was a big one. I've been dealing with insertional Achilles tendinopathy since December. I was in a boot at three different times for it. Literally, it has been one step forward, two steps back. This was the best I've felt in a while, so I decided to put some real load on it. I woke up and went to Beach Road in Panama City. I did 15-second runs followed by a 3-minute walk for the entire run. 15 seconds might not seem like a lot, but it was the first time I've attempted running in any form without pain above a 3 on the pain scale. 5 hours later and still not inflamed. Hopefully, this means I'm turning a corner. by @kchargis

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23 days ago

So proud of my girl. She put in the work this season. Last year, her best time was 55.07 in the 25m free. Her first meet for this season was 40.81. At her last meet of this season, she cut it down to 29.29. She inspired me to start lap swimming, and now she wants to come with me. by @kchargis

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24 days ago

The photos are nearly a year apart. A reminder of how far I have come and a reason to keep going. by @kchargis

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a month ago

Almost mid-year check-in.

The first picture was at 265 lbs (Jan 24), but my Jan 2 weight was 275. June 20 weight was 241. I've been between 241 and 245 for about a month and a half. I’ve gotten a lot stronger, and while I don’t have measurements, I know I've gained some muscle. I need to lock in more on diet. I don’t really eat badly, but I don’t eat consistently in terms of calories and macros, so that will be the focus for the rest of the summer. @hungryroot meals for home and using @menufit.app when we are on the road will help me achieve my goals.

End-of-year goal weight is 220. Ultimate goal is 185-200.

I have four reasons for doing this.

1) I'm an old dad. I'm 52 with an 8-year-old. I need to get healthy so I can be there for her as long as I can.
2) When I go to my doctors, I don't want weight to be the main issue for everything. Obesity does have plenty of comorbid conditions, so doing my best to limit a main factor will make me healthier.
3) Pipe dream: I want to walk/run a full marathon before I'm 60.
4) When I frustrate the hell out of @nolanerdcouple with my neurodivergent traits, I want to distract her with my body 😂. But seriously, exercise, particularly strength training, has really helped my mental state. The @hevy app has been a godsend, helping me keep track of workouts and program not only the exercises but also the rest times. The last part is so important for people like me with time blindness.

This isn’t a midlife crisis; it is a midlife remodel. by @kchargis

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a month ago

Yesterday was an unplanned rest day because of about six weather alerts/tornado sirens last night. I got maybe three hours of sleep, non-consecutive. Just way too much risk of injuring myself due to sleep deprivation.

I’m at the point where I hate not going to the gym. That means a lot to me. I’ve come a long way. by @kchargis

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a month ago

by @kchargis

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5 months ago

Paper reduction time means Disney podcasts. #disneyvacationclub #disneypodcasts #disneyworld by @kchargis

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8 months ago

After years of camping under Florida pines, we finally found our Disney Vacation Club “home” — the Cabins at Fort Wilderness🌿 >  This resort gives us everything we love: time in nature, cozy comfort, and a rhythm that slows life down. We traded tents for cabins but kept the marshmallows, walks under the stars, and golf cart rides through twinkling lights. ✨  The DVC 11‑month booking window let us lock in our favorite seasons — spooky fall and magical Christmas! 🎃🎄 Sure, it’s slower and not full of fancy amenities, but that’s exactly why it feels right for us. 💚  🏕️ Read the full story (and our honest pros & cons) → link in bio #FortWilderness #DisneyVacationClub #CabinLife #DisneyFamily #NolaNerdCouple #TravelFamily #DisneyTips #DVCMember #FamilyTravel #DisneyLifestyle by @kchargis

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9 months ago