The San Diego Reset

Starting at Zero: Fitness, Finance, and Freedom After 35

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  • Health Journey: Weeks 4-5

    The Weight The last 10 or so days have been so busy! I got a sudden rush of orders for my business, so updating the blog has been on the back burner. But, I am committed to documenting my health… Continue reading

  • San Diego Free Events – June 13th-14th

    Free Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend (June 13-14) With the summer almost officially here, San Diego is starting off strong with incredible weekend activities. The best part? You can leave your wallet at home. From beachfront rock… Continue reading

  • Health Journey: Week 3

    The Weight I am still 201.2 lbs this week. I haven’t lost any more weight, but I also haven’t gained any. So, I don’t think that the pound that I lost was just water weight and that’s good news! Good… Continue reading

  • The Recipe: Skinny-ish Fettuccine (Any Noodle, Really) Alfredo

    So, here’s the thing. There are low-calorie recipes out there for fettuccine alfredo. They’ll tell you to use 1% milk. They’ll tell you to use alternative noodles. They’ll have you using alternative cheeses in some cases. And that’s fine if… Continue reading

  • Health Journey: Week 2

    The Weight If you’re new here, check out Week 1 to see my no-stress weight loss plan. So, week two. This week, I am 201.2. Last week, I was 202.4. I think we’re in business, folks! Good Eating I know… Continue reading

  • San Diego Free Events – May 30-31st

    Free Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend (May 30–31) Finding fun weekend plans in San Diego, when you don’t have the cash to spend, can be hard. Between the rising grocery costs and everyday expenses, a day out… Continue reading

  • Health Journey: Week 1

    The Weight This week, I am 202.4 lbs. To be transparent with you, I don’t have a target weight. Right now, I am running a little experiment to see if I can still lose pounds without drastically changing my diet… Continue reading

  • The Why

    I am over 35 and I am tired.  I am tired of the fitness influencers. I am tired of the financial gurus. I am tired of self-help books. And, most of all, I am tired of the Ozempic ads being… Continue reading