Art Of The Barter Trade Deal: 55-lb Bumper Plates

In the past two years, I progressed from using one little dumbbell and a chin-up bar to using a half rack, an Olympic bar, and bumper plates.

For readers who still enjoy slowing down long enough to think.

For readers who still enjoy slowing down long enough to think.

In the past two years, I progressed from using one little dumbbell and a chin-up bar to using a half rack, an Olympic bar, and bumper plates.

I provide an update on my 2025 fitness level—strength and cardio—relative to my fitness condition in 2024. I also reference a 2026 New Year Outlook (no resolution this year), punk music, mosh pits, exercise science, and a warfare quote.

I ate a Hairy Cat's Ear at dinner tonight; it's Halloween Season after all, and my garden is still producing!

My typical Big Beautiful Breakfast along with updates about my eating and exercising habits in 2025.