Battle of the Bulge Archives - Let's Move Quad Cities

Act first, think second: How to get to the gym in the morning

Sep 21, 2023 | Battle of the Bulge

Miss your workout because you slept through your alarm? LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, has some strategies to help get you up and moving!

Broccoli, the new white meat

Sep 14, 2023 | Battle of the Bulge

LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, admits to using a bit of “self-hypnosis” as he trained himself to choose broccoli over unhealthy stuff … but says being fit is worth it.

Want to feel good when you hit 70? Better start moving!

Sep 2, 2023 | Battle of the Bulge

Ever the optimist, LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains why it’s worth the extra effort to find the motivation to exercise past the age of 40.

My Boomer lunch: paper bags, cold cuts and creamed chicken

Aug 16, 2023 | Battle of the Bulge

Retired St. Ambrose Professor, Alan Sivell, reminisces about his own school days and the homemade sack lunch his mom used to make.

When it comes to weight training, you’re never too old to start.

Aug 8, 2023 | Battle of the Bulge

LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains how he managed to overcome a lifetime of avoiding weight-training, but now finds himself in the gym lifting weight and enjoying it.

The diet of Sisyphus

Jul 30, 2023 | Battle of the Bulge

LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell shares the ups and downs of his diet and fitness journey – which, unfortunately, has included occasional stops at the fridge.

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