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How to Build a Fitness Routine, Written by a Man Who Has Mostly Not Built One

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Building a regular fitness routine is easy to explain and much harder to live. I know because I’ve lost weight, gained it back, started over and learned that the real challenge is not finding a plan that works. It’s finding a life you can actually maintain. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 28, 2026: All Doesn’t Mean Some

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 34 calls us to bless the Lord at all times, and James reminds us to count trials as joy. Neither passage ignores hardship — both teach us that faith grows when praise survives difficult days. Continue reading →

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The Only Exercise I’ve Ever Truly Trusted

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Most exercise feels like voluntary suffering dressed up as self-improvement. If it hurts, leaves you sore, and makes stairs feel like punishment, there ought to be a reward at the end. Fortunately, sometimes there is. Continue reading →

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WordPress Asked Again… So Here’s My Exercise Answer, Repeated for Their Convenience

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked a question today they already asked back in October. I don’t like to repeat myself — unless I have to — but if they’re going to recycle prompts, I might as well recycle my truths, including my love of bourbon curls. Continue reading →

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The Exercise That Doesn’t Feel Like Exercise

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve never loved exercise for its own sake. I like it best when I don’t notice I’m doing it — when I’m refereeing football, chasing a play down the sideline, or just living life in motion. The trick, I think, is finding ways to move that feel like joy instead of obligation… even if my favorite “workout” still involves bourbon curls. Continue reading →

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Doing More of What Matters

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When I stop and ask myself what I could do more of, a handful of things jump to the front of my mind. First, exercise. I need to be in better health, and moving my body consistently is a big … Continue reading →

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Walking? Working on It.

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

How often do I walk or run? Short answer: not as often as I should. On a good day I land between 6,000–8,000 steps just living life—teaching, errands, dog duty. Some days I don’t crack 5,000. Fall football season is … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 2, 2025: Running to Win

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.1 Corinthians 9:24 Reflect By now you can probably tell how much … Continue reading →

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More Than Pushups: My 3-Part Strategy for Real Well-Being

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question is pretty broad, but it’s worth considering: How do I take care of my health and well-being. It’s more than a fair question—and a big one—because “well-being” covers a lot more than just pushups and salads. (And if … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 28, 2025: All Doesn’t Mean Some

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 34 James 1:2-16 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord … Continue reading →

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