MISSION: Capable. https://bemissioncapable.com/ Tactics, techniques, and procedures to live the life you want to live. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:32:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://bemissioncapable.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cropped-20141231-MC-Logo-Dog-Tag-FAVICON-512x512-V01-54ba6796v1_site_icon-32x32.png MISSION: Capable. https://bemissioncapable.com/ 32 32 Mission Capable Approved Footwear https://bemissioncapable.com/footwear/ https://bemissioncapable.com/footwear/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:34:13 +0000 https:/?p=6631 Bottom Line Up Front: This post will cover what makes good footwear, which shoes I current own, and which brands I recommend. It is an enduring post which will be kept updated to reflect my current thinking on footwear and what I am actually wearing. Last updated February 2026. This post is broken into four […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/footwear/feed/ 4 What I Am Up To Now, January 2026 https://bemissioncapable.com/what-i-am-up-to-now-january-2026/ https://bemissioncapable.com/what-i-am-up-to-now-january-2026/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:56:09 +0000 https://bemissioncapable.com/?p=12875 This post and the entire series highlight what I am doing/using/thinking as of right now in the areas of fitness & technology. If you care to compare or read the other posts in this series, refer to the category What I’m Up To Now. If you want to skip to something in particular, I will go over […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/what-i-am-up-to-now-january-2026/feed/ 0 Why Microplastics Are Poisoning Our Bodies: Facts, Risks, and Prevention Tips https://bemissioncapable.com/why-microplastics-are-poisoning-our-bodies-facts-risks-and-prevention-tips/ https://bemissioncapable.com/why-microplastics-are-poisoning-our-bodies-facts-risks-and-prevention-tips/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:52:46 +0000 https://bemissioncapable.com/?p=12837 Bottom Line Up Front: Microplastics are bad. You probably should know more and definitely should do more to address it. Let me tell you why and how. I began hearing some rumblings about microplastics when the BPA crisis happened in the early 2010s. Everyone got spun up about BPA. We eliminated all containers and water […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/why-microplastics-are-poisoning-our-bodies-facts-risks-and-prevention-tips/feed/ 0 The Best Pants for Men with Big Thighs https://bemissioncapable.com/comfortable-pants-for-people-with-athletic-builds/ https://bemissioncapable.com/comfortable-pants-for-people-with-athletic-builds/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:47:12 +0000 https:/?p=4856 Bottom Line Up Front: After years of research into pants for those of us with thick thighs, here is a review of the best pants for men with big thighs that I have found. Pants Have Come a Long Way I first wrote this post in 2016. At that time, there were not a lot […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/comfortable-pants-for-people-with-athletic-builds/feed/ 2 Mission Capable Books https://bemissioncapable.com/recommended-books/ https://bemissioncapable.com/recommended-books/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:29:29 +0000 http://missioncapable.wordpress.com/?p=159 Bottom Line Up Front: These are the recommended books that I have found most valuable for becoming mission capable. Health & Fitness If you read one, it should be: Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health by Casey Means and Calley Means Also great and highly recommended (in no particular order): Burn: […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/recommended-books/feed/ 2 Why Your Workout Won’t Melt Fat: The Simple Truth of Calories In Versus Calories Out https://bemissioncapable.com/why-your-workout-wont-melt-fat-the-simple-truth-of-calories-in-versus-out/ https://bemissioncapable.com/why-your-workout-wont-melt-fat-the-simple-truth-of-calories-in-versus-out/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://bemissioncapable.com/?p=12630 Bottom Line Up Front: The book Burn by Dr. Herman Pontzer fundamentally changed how I look at nutrition, exercise, and energy expenditure. This is my summary and key takeaways. I initially heard him on a podcast. This podcast was so revolutionary for me because it validated everything I had experienced personally. I re-listened to it […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/why-your-workout-wont-melt-fat-the-simple-truth-of-calories-in-versus-out/feed/ 0 My Garage Gym https://bemissioncapable.com/garage-gym/ https://bemissioncapable.com/garage-gym/#respond Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:08:51 +0000 http://missioncapable.wordpress.com/?p=295 Bottom Line Up Front: I have gone to a gym to workout most of my life but moved to a garage gym full time in 2013. This is how I built my garage gym and its current status. I realized the building the garage gym article was static as of the date of publication in […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/garage-gym/feed/ 0 Protein Ice Cream Recipe (Version 2.0) https://bemissioncapable.com/protein-ice-cream-recipe/ https://bemissioncapable.com/protein-ice-cream-recipe/#respond Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:59:19 +0000 https:/?p=11187 Bottom Line Up Front: I have created my own homemade protein ice cream recipe using the Ninja Creami, which can only be described as a revolution in desserts. This post outlines how to make it and some pro tips for maximum effectiveness. History Trying to keep this brief because it’s not really important, but it […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/protein-ice-cream-recipe/feed/ 0 My DIY Electrolyte Mix: Proper Hydration at Affordable Prices https://bemissioncapable.com/my-diy-electrolyte-mix-proper-hydration-at-affordable-prices/ https://bemissioncapable.com/my-diy-electrolyte-mix-proper-hydration-at-affordable-prices/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://bemissioncapable.com/?p=12632 Bottom Line Up Front: I made my own DIY electrolyte drink mix. I will give you the recipe and the analysis behind it in this post. I really thought I was optimally hydrated because I eat well and drink a lot of water. Turns out I was wrong. I was drinking enough water, but I […]

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]]> https://bemissioncapable.com/my-diy-electrolyte-mix-proper-hydration-at-affordable-prices/feed/ 0 Training Tip: Calories + Time is the Key to Good Cardio Workouts https://bemissioncapable.com/training-tip-calories-time-is-the-key-to-good-cardio-workouts/ https://bemissioncapable.com/training-tip-calories-time-is-the-key-to-good-cardio-workouts/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://bemissioncapable.com/?p=12594 Bottom Line Up Front: Wanted to share a technique for some beneficial cardiovascular endurance training: using both calories and time (or two other objective measures) together. Here’s how to implement it and some other ideas. The Challenge While browsing the Rogue Fitness website, I stumbled upon a challenge called “Mikko’s Triangle Challenge.” Looked interesting so […]

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