Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 82
Published March 28, 2006
Actually, things started out really well for me. I blocked Muna's first shot (how dare she bring that weak shit into my lane!) and then posted her up for an easy layup. Suddenly, Muna (who, by the way, has a very interesting story highlighted by the fact that before she came to Colorado, she had only played basketball on dirt courts in Cameroon) became much faster than me. She was incredibly quick off the dribble and apparently had developed a jumper and, since I had to play soft defense to combat her speed, she just rained it from the outside.
Also, apparently I am not in good basketball shape yet. I'll admit that I was severely winded during my second possession. I think that if I hadn't just lost 56 pounds, an ambulance would have had to be called. By the end, when she started missing shots, I was too tired to even put my arms up to rebound. After the score hit 8-1, I was just begging her to end it. But she kept fucking missing shots! Damn! Finally she nailed the coffin shut and I wept in the corner of the gym while catching my breath. About 15 minutes later I challenged her again, this time to five. I was a little more competitive, but still couldn't compete, really.
After that game, we hooked up with two other girls players for some two on two. I faired a bit better (my passing skills are amazing, yo) but we lost 11-10 on a two pointer. That was it for me.
On the other end of the court, some members of the men's team (ranked 15th in the country at the end of the regular season, they are pretty damn good) were playing. They offered me a spot in their game. I politely declined.
The lesson here? Don't get too cocky too soon. Also, just because you can go on an elliptical machine for 40 minutes straight doesn't mean you can survive in an actual sport.
- Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 82
- Published: March 28, 2006
- Type: Opinion
- Section: Culture
- Filed Under: Sci/Tech: Health/Fitness, Culture: Society
- Writer: Dan Nied
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Getting or taking fiber (and plenty of water) everyday may help with the digestive difficulties -- and not eating stuff that you know will upset your tract.
Pepto Bismol (and all products like it) is not meant for the long haul. You won't know it isn't working anymore until you're really not feeling so well at all and can't figure out why.
Dr Weil is good for what ails the gut.
If you're up for it, buy all the stuff to make stuff that's like the fast food you like. Spice it up with sauces, salsa, Mrs. Dash, and pepper. (Salt isn't really your friend; how's your blood pressure?)
Just as your body has taken issue with fast food, it will also come to acquire a taste for the stuff you make (that mimics the fast food you like). Eventually, real fast food won't taste right. It won't take but about a month of eating your own food or fresh foods (Subway counts, Burger King doesn't!).
You'll eat what's in your fridge and might be dissuaded by having to cut stuff up first. If you can afford it, have the deli at your supermarket cut everything up for you. Or, make friends with someone cute that likes to cook -- have them do your prep work. If stuff is already cut up, it's a lot easier to grab-n-go than if you have to take the time to do it each day.
Making cooking simple helps. Raw fruits and vegetables (or even just steamed or baked) are easy to gather and prep. You can eat until you're full with no remorse and snack all day long if you want.