Gut Check Cast

GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 41 - Exploding Numbers

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:13:00 +0000

Doug holds steady,
Zach jumps up.

Also, wordcount is discussed.

And a shout out to someone who's showing us up... Steve Loopipe of the Wicked Good Podcast.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 40 - NaNoWriMo is Wiggidy Wack, Yo!

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:32:00 +0000

Tonight...

Doug is up a little.

Zach has reached equilibrium with himself from two weeks ago.

We talk about how busy Zach is. Word is, he's slightly busy.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 39 - Doug's Night Off

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:56:00 +0000

In which we find that Zach is up slightly (but still under 230), and needs to find someone else to hold him accountable.

We talk about getting your kids moving.

And that's it!

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 38 - Two Minute Perils of Coordinated Costume Contests

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:34:00 +0000

Zach's lost his data. We figure he's down. From infinity.

Doug is holding that line.

We talk 2 minute drills and costume contests. Also, what contests will get you complemented on your legs.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Special Ep - Fingertips!

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:04:00 +0000

B/c Doug and I both had crazy schedules this weekend, here's Doug with a little feedback from Steve over at the Wicked Good podcast.

Enjoy!

Download GC2_Oct12.mp3

Oh, btw, that phone number for those who want to call the show direct is 512-850-4448.

GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 37 - Spooky Time, and We Don't Mean Weight

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:47:00 +0000

In this episode...

Zach expresses uncertainty as to whether he's gaining or losing.

Doug attempts to hold the line.

We talk Halloween.

Zach issues a Costume Contest Challenge. (which he will almost certainly lose horribly).

Also - AMAZING GIR COSTUME!

And that's it.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 36 - Everybody Loves Scott

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:59:00 +0000

Sigler, we mean.

He's on a tailgate tour around the country, promoting The Rookie. Haven't gotten your copy yet? Get 'em while you can at the site here.

Oh, we're both up.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 35 - The Special Double Entendre Episode

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:11:00 +0000

Or maybe our minds are just in the gutter.

Doug talks snacking.

Steve talks Evernote.

We speculate on the possibility of female listeners, and take a moment to apologize to both of them:

and

Viv.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 34 - Solo By The Numbers

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:58:00 +0000

Doug's flying solo this week, as Zach was (in technical terms) "crazy overscheduled" this week.

Zach's down a bit.

Doug's holding steady.

Doug talks state budgets, calorie budgets (in the form of Subway PDF's you can print from here), and Red Robin's Burger Customizer (henceforth known as "Pimp My Burger").

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 33 - Homework Recap, and Super Juice

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:10:00 +0000

This week, we talk about last week's homework, (remember, you can see the real version at Holly Lisle's site), and about other such things as...

Side Planks

Incline Pushups (this may be a controversial name - some claim these are decline pushups)

And... superjuice!

Enjoy!

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Updated: Holly Lisle's Motivation Course available by itself

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:47:00 +0000

If you're interested in goal setting and would like to get the whole system for generating motivation, Holly Lisle has just made that instruction on motivation I mentioned in the last GutCheckCast available on its own for $34.95.

I've been taking the "How to Think Sideways" Course for the last six months, and I believe the information on motivation alone is worth everything I've paid for the course to date, which is a heck of a lot more than 34.95, if that's any motivation.

GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 32 - School's in, and You've Got Homework.

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:33:00 +0000

Hey everyone.

Here's the homework. We're working on motivation, and this is loosely adapted from Holly Lisle's "The Writing Craft". Sure, sure, what does writing have to do with losing weight / getting healthy? Well, they both require lots and lots of motivation.

This is NOT exactly her technique, she goes much more in depth in goal setting and motivation, and anyone interested in the full material should sign up for her classes (I'm taking the "How to Think Sideways Course" now).

If your goal is to lose weight, and you're having problems motivating yourself, staying on track, etc., it's pretty obvious that there's a part of you that really doesn't want to do it. You're getting some kind of benefit out of NOT doing it. You need to figure out what that is.

Take two pieces of paper, and a pen or a pencil, and a clock or watch you can time yourself with.

Take five minutes, and on the first piece of paper, list all the benefits you would get out of achieving your goal. This is a stream of consciousness exercise. Get started, and anything that pops into your head for this goes on the piece of paper.

Then, take five minutes, and write out all the benefits you are getting out of NOT working for your goal. Maybe it's things like "I don't have to waste time working out." Or, "I don't like the feeling of sore muscles." Maybe it's "breakfast tacos!" Whatever pops into your head.

Once you've got them both down, take a hard look at both of them, and ask yourself which list is more fulfilling.

You don't have to share this with anyone, but it's a very interesting exercise, and can help you figure out why you're sabotaging yourself.

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 31 - Traffic and Weather

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:48:00 +0000

With news on the nines.

Zach is up (a LOT), Doug is down.

We talk back to school, knuckle pushups, and podcasting equipment.

Enjoy!

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Step AWAY from the blueberries

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:03:00 +0000

My colleagues and I had our traditional "end of the week lunch" today because several of them aren't going to be around on Friday. So we decide to go to Bob Evans and I do some online research before we go. The Wildfire grilled chicken salad is a reasonable 440 calories, even with the added dressing(225). I figure some water to wash it all down and I'll be ok.

So after the fact, I start to tally lunch for later Lose It input and realize I need to know about the side order of blueberry bread that came with the salad. FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTY EIGHT calories. Yikes. Lesson learned... if you're not sure if you can "afford it", don't eat it. I'm thinking smaller portions for whatever is on the supper menu tonight.

GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 30 - My butt! My butt!

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:22:00 +0000

GutCheck hits the local amusement park.

Zach is down (but will he stay down?)

Doug is up (a little)

And wackiness ensues. We discuss injuries! Appropriate steps for protecting your iPhone from sneaky log flumes! And rides that double as medical procedures!

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 29 - We're not more than meets the eye

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:54:00 +0000

Well, I suppose if we sucked in our guts a lot, we MIGHT be more than meets the eye.

We discuss some movies, and our midsections.

Doug is up a bit. Zach is down a bit.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 28 - Solo GutCheck is the Loneliest GutCheck

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:20:00 +0000

Solo Zach on this cast, because I missed the rendezvous.

Doug is holding steady.

Zach is once again below the Wall (230).

Zach moralizes for a moment on the topic of snacks vs. treats.

And begs for feedback.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 27 - Spicy Revenge

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:18:00 +0000

Hello, everyone,

Doug is down, Zach is... on the roller coaster ride of all time... but up.

We talk... Yotsoba &! (And volume 2's piece on REVENGE!)

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 26 - Special Guests ROCK!

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:43:00 +0000

This week:

Doug is up slightly, Zach is down a bit. We both love Lose It! for the iPhone/iPod touch.

We get a TON of feedback from Chooch and Viv over at Into the Blender.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 2.0 Ep 25 - Lose It! in six minutes a week

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Doug is back! And apparently he didn't get a chance to listen to last week's show.

OOOPS!

But we're both down!

We talk Lose It! again (iTunes link)

And apparently we've been working way too hard.

We also mention Wicked Good Podcast

Into the Blender

Oh, and Geek Acres.

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 24 - We Ditch Doug for Cuter Co-Hosts

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:10:00 +0000

And by we, I mean I. And by cuter co-hosts, I mean My Sweet Honey Reeta.

Both Doug and I are down.

We talk a couple of iPhone apps. (Hoping it's not the tool Doug was hinting at in his update...) Anyway, all three of these are iTunes store links.

First, iTalk - for recording podcasts. Including this one.
Lose It! For Calorie Budgeting and Exercise Tracking!
AND
Runkeeper Free! For easy tracking/sharing/posting of your running habits.

Next week, we'll talk intervals, and Doug's Mystery Tool. And if it is something I've mentioned here, it'll bear RE-mentioning, I'm sure.

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 23 - Teknikal Difficulties

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:02:00 +0000

We're both up a little.

Doug will resort to the Hipster PDA.
Zach will... avoid cookies.

We talk: Foods that fight belly fat.
AND... Excess pounds may actually increase your lifespan.

We didn't get to talk about - Ten rules for gaining a pound of muscle a week.

Enjoy!
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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 22 - We May Be Mental About Fundamentals

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:47:00 +0000

This week:
Doug holds steady, and has an encounter with BBQ sauce and Cherry Coke Zero.
Zach loses a little, and goes to Cheddar's w/ the family.

We talk basic fitness rules, courtesy of Zen Habits and Matt Edenfield.

And Zach admits he's losing his memory early.

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 21 - Reading is Cross-Generational

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:26:00 +0000

Hey, everyone. Doug is up a bit, Zach is down a bit.

We talk books.

Harold and the Purple Crayon.
The Alligator and his Uncle Tooth
Morris goes to School
The Lord of the Rings
Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
Bone

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 20 - Summer of DANGER!

gutcheckcast@gmail.com (Doug Rapson / Zach RIcks) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:08:00 +0000

This week on GutCheckCast,

Doug and Zach are both up. Dagnabit.

We discuss summer and winter and their non-local implications.
The worlds most fun water slide EVAR!
Fun with explosive, concussive force. Stomp Rockets!
And, much, much more!

Tune in... IF YOU DARE! (P.S. next week - books!)

Enjoy!

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