Using symbolism as an atheist

Though I’ve touched on the topic before, I think this topic deserves some additional attention.  I believe in being a moral member of society (of course right?), and I also believe quite firmly that no one needs to pay any attention to religion or by extension, singular, plural, or omni gods to be such a member.  Thus I am an atheist.  

Personal Growth

I have seen the future! My future, and it’s glorious.  Better than I had ever thought possible, truly.  And I will, as my favorite starship captain always says, “make it so.”

Create Significance

I have been realizing lately, that in a world-view without inherent meaning, where the rituals and ceremonies of religion and the imposed goals and stereotypes of value in life are irrelevant, that we must create significance for ourselves, or not.

Fitness and Motivation

I need to remember how big an impact keeping up some kind of fitness routine has on my mental health.

I’m working on the hundredpushups.com program as part of my Nerdfitness 6-week challenge.  That will end on September 17th, hopefully with a significant improvement in my push-up abilities as well as my motivation and energy levels.

Plan to Spiderman

Here’s my plan to make it to Spiderman.  Getting it all back together.

Eat as fresh as I can without sacrificing the joys of living and social dining.

- Quantified that means that I’m preparing at least 21 meals per week.  Lots of cook once, eat for days dishes.  Ingredients are all from around the edge of the grocery store, fresh local vegetables, eggs, chicken, fish and mollusks, yogurt and fruit.  Dishes will include a variety of stirfry, salad, omelettes, baked chicken, steamed vegetables, curry, and soup.

Relax Mark…

Lately I’ve been telling myself to take it easy.  I get worked up over things far to easily sometimes.  I don’t know how evident that is to those around me, but I’m less worried about that than I am my own mental health.

I should do what Steve Kamb says

This is in response to Steve Kamb (of Nerdfitness.com)’s statement that everytime I say “I should” do such and such, I have to drop and give him 10 push-ups.

Bean Dip and Pushups

I successfully made Kidney Bean Tahini dip yesterday. It’s quite good. I’m topping fresh cabbage leaves with it for a good nutrient packed meal.

Improved quality of life

So it appears that I am losing body fat based on my measurements so far, even considering how often I lapse.  My actual net weight hasn’t really gone down particularly much, though that is actually quite optimal assuming the weight is being made up for by muscle mass.  But anyway, even if not I’ve decided to stick with the diet and exercise plan because my quality of life has improved a bit.

I will be Spiderman

I set a rather ambitious goal for myself.  I plan to become Spiderman.  I might not have his webshooters (yet), and I might not have been bitten by a mutant spider and given supernatural strength… but, I’m working on that the hard way.