I’ve been overweight or obese most of my life. It feels like I’ve been on a diet forever trying to lose the extra pounds.

Backstory: HP had an employee “wellness” program that provided employees with a (real cheap) pedometer. I found that using the pedometer did motivate me to go for longer walks. I bought a Fitbit One to replace the HP-provided pedometer and have been using Fitbits for 6-7 years. I had several One’s over the years. (I… Read more »

I booked an appointment on March 1, the day they started taking appointments for 70+. I wasn’t particularly aggressive about finding the easiest possible appointment. I booked the closest site, earliest available there. Got the first shot yesterday (March 23). Pfizer. So far, only very minor pain at the injection site. Very smooth operation. In… Read more »

My New Year’s Resolution for 2020 was to join a gym, learn how to lift, and establish a going-to-the-gym exercise habit. I joined in February and started with a trainer… But COVID-19 lockdowns shut the gyms in Montreal in March. They reopened in July, but were shutdown again at the end of September.