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South Austin

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  1. But they have that super quality loss to LSU.
  2. No pity party at all. I was just remaking that his trajectory is surprising, at least to me it is.
  3. You're fully qualified to opine on this thread, and even start your own recruiting website.
  4. Damn. I'm not a Tom Herman fan at all. But he did a good job at Houston, and despite his shortcomings at Texas he had a 32-18 record here with 4 straight bowl wins. I'm not saying that's worthy of a top tier job. But you'd think he'd have more success at a place like Florida Atlantic and could maintain gainful coaching employment. Now it looks like he'll either hope for an analyst job somewhere or will sell insurance. Like Dbeasy commented, there's something more with this guy, probably tied to a substance dependency based on the rumors we heard during his last year at Texas. Maybe not a csb, but a good friend of mine somehow ended up having dinner with Tom Herman during a ski trip about a year after Texas had fired him, and found him to be an incredibly nice guy, and said he didn't seem too bitter about his time at Texas. My friend said that he really only complained of the constant managing of parents and other family members, and seemed to be relieved that he was no longer dealing with all that.
  5. Thankfully her libido has not been affected. Yet.
  6. One comment on longevity in the context of challenges when you hit 50 -- women face a whole other ballgame with menopause. My wife entered perimenopause right when she hit 50. She has a healthy diet, takes all the supplements, and works out a lot. But that hormonal shift is working a number. It's really fucked with her sleep, and is making it hard to keep the pounds off. She's seen a few doctors, has run several tests, and tried different medications, but it's still been tough. I feel bad for her, and thankful I have a penis. She has an older friend in her early 60s who has tried to assure her that life is much so better on the other side of menopause.
  7. I know it's low-hanging fruit, but this is one of the few intentionally funny remarks I've read from Looch.
  8. If we lose to aggy, I bet there are enough people on the committee who will select Texas for the playoffs just for the sheer entertainment value of seeing aggy indignation and tears.
  9. Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to mention that to my doc at next year's physical. I got a CT scan several years ago and my doctor at the time (he retired a couple years ago), said my score was great and I don't need one for another 5 years. But I've learned that a CT scan can give you relatively superficial information about your heart health. So I need to get to a cardiologist to dig deeper, for peace of mind at the very least. And on the annual physical, I say it's a must when you hit 40. If really talking about increasing longevity, I think you need to start doing the real work (exercise, diet, etc., all that stuff in my post above) well before you approach 50. I've had a couple issues show up in bloodwork over the years; for example, cholesterol creeping up and high creatine levels. My doctor noted them, I made some adjustments, and my numbers improved the following year.
  10. I've taken Zinc for quite awhile. Not for immune function, though I know that helps, but because it helps with testosterone production. I haven't gotten my numbers checked, but I'm sure as a middle-aged man my testosterone numbers have been on the decline. Rightly or wrongly, I'm leery of taking testosterone, so I opt for supplements and foods that help with the body's natural production. Garlic, avocado, and spinach are foods I regularly consume that reportedly help with testosterone production.
  11. Cincinnati: We're not Cleveland.
  12. You used up all the glue, on purpose!!!!
  13. [Walther Cronkite] The University of Texas. What starts here, changes the call on the field.
  14. Yep. That's the one I watched from some other thread.
  15. A lawyer friend of mine just recommended this book on the longevity lifestyle: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. I may check it out. For me (I turn 50 in 22 days as a reference), here's what I've been doing over the past several years to keep the angel of death at bay: 1. Exercise. I lift weights about 4-5 days a week and work in at least a day of HIIT cardio. Rest days are good to let the body recover. I went back to the gym just before hitting 40 after about a decade of little exercise, and it made me feel like a different person. And I never skip leg day; in fact, I've read studies that show lower body workouts are beneficial to longevity, especially those that help with balance (think step ups and split squats). I also recently incorporated the 10-minute walk after dinner on the recommendation in some other Surly thread (I think @troph mentioned it), and I also try to do this after lunch if I can get out of the office for a brisk walk around my building. 2. Diet. I eat a ton of fiber, try to get as many servings of greens as I can, cut down on red meat, eat a handful or two of healthy-fat nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews), and consume about 150 grams of protein a day. I stay away from shit processed food, and minimize my carb intake outside of whole grains. Thankfully, I've never been much of a sweet tooth, so keeping sugars low is not a challenge. I also drink a ton of water throughout the day. I cheat at times, but it's the exception and not the rule. My only dietary negative is alcohol. For the past decade or so I've avoided alcohol Monday through Thursday, but tend to tie one on during the weekend, especially during football season. The best approach to alcohol is to not drink at all, but I don't do that. I've stayed away from tobacco since a few stupid cigarettes in my teens. 3. Sleep. The studies about the importance of sleep for longevity, especially as it pertains to reducing odds of dementia and cognitive decline, only grow. I try to get 7-8 hours a day, but that can be hard. I take melatonin and l-theanine to help with sleep. 4. Supplements. I don't go crazy with the supplements, as I'm a believer that if you maintain a healthy diet of whole foods, you get most of the nutrients your body needs. But, I take an omega 3 supplement (because I don't eat as much fish as I should), zinc, vitamin D, calcium/magnesium, CoQ10, L-citruilline, and beat chews (the latter two for circulation and blood pressure). I also add tumeric and ginger to a daily protein/fiber/greens shake for anti-inflammatory benefits. 5. Annual physical. I see the doc once a year and go over my bloodwork to make sure everything looks good, particularly the cholesterol, as I have relatives with some heart issues. I also got my first colonoscopy this year at age 49, and recommend everyone should get one when they hit 45. And I try to pay attention to my body and see a doctor if anything is off. Case in point: Earlier this year I noticed something that looked like a blemish or something on my cheek that wasn't going away. Made an appointment with a dermatologist, and last month got a piece of carcinoma carved out of my face. I do need to see a cardiologist, not because of any physical symptoms and my cholesterol is low, but as I mentioned some of the men in my family have had heart issues, and I'd like to have a baseline check as I enter my 50s. I hear too many stories of people (mostly men) in great shape who drop dead of a heart attack from an undetected heart condition that the best of lifestyles can't avoid. 6. Socializing. I gather with friends often. It's a rare weekend when my wife and I aren't doing something with some friend group. Studies on longevity also talk about the benefits of socializing. Go out and be active with friends. 7. Sex. I'm not sure if lots of sex helps with longevity, but I tell my wife that it does!!! The main problem I have is stress. I'm a lawyer, and the stress of the job has not waned over time. I'd like to retire before 65 if possible, and 60 might be too early. Hopefully working out helps counter the work stress. Good thread, and I look forward to hearing from others.
  16. And what, good sir, are you going to do with the turkey stock?
  17. Tashard Choice fucks.
  18. They’re convincing, we should win terribly.
  19. I’m about to go serve at a funeral. That will be more fun than watching this game.
  20. This post is the worst!!!
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