Here you will find things about fitness and nutrition, mainly (but not exclusively) in relation to the Beachbody programs like P90x and Insanity. And, I will start adding reviews for Books, DVDs and Blu-Rays, and other products. All views and opinions on this blog are my own.
Welcome
Welcome to my ever-evolving blog. It started out as a blog on Beachbody workouts and products, mainly when I was a Beachbody coach. I no longer coach, not because I don't believe in Beachbody's programs (I subscribe to Beachbody on Demand and use their workouts every day), I am just not a salesperson and hated that aspect of it. I am more than willing to answer questions about my experiences with their products and the various workouts, and I feel freer to do so without the appearance of giving a biased review of something.
I have also started adding reviews for various things I have purchased like movies, books, CDs, and other products. This was brought about by a fight with Amazon in which all of my reviews were removed over a completely bullshit allegation that I posted a review that violated their terms of service. After going back and forth with the morons in the community-reviews department (even after they admitted that my posts did not violate their guidelines) they restored my account (which took them six months to do), but I have been posting my reviews on my blog to have them preserved in case something like that happens again. And here, I will post uncensored reviews so I will swear from time to time and post reviews that may be longer than Amazon's character limit. Everything I post here on any topic or product is my personal opinion, and I take no compensation for any product reviews I post. I am a member of Amazon's vine program and because I get those products for free, I keep those reviews on Amazon only, but everything I have purchased with my own money, whether from Amazon or some other store/website/outlet, I will post here.
I also plan to do some longer blog posts on various topics, such as how to learn physics, how to get through calculus, and longer reviews of workout programs as I do them. Basically, whatever strikes me as interesting at the time. As you can see if you navigate around the blog, I had many years in between postings. During that time I was going back to school to get an engineering degree, and learning material that I avoided my first time through college was a different experience and one that gave me a lot of insight into how to do well in those classes, which I will try to impart here for those who are looking to get a science or engineering degree.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Product Review: Amazon Basics Upholstered Storage Rectangular Ottoman and Entryway Bench
Friday, September 29, 2023
Product Review: mDesign Plastic Tea Bag Divided Storage Organizer
Monday, September 25, 2023
Product Review: Value Combo: Bubble Cushioning Wrap Rolls(30ft/Easy-to-Tear) & 12"X 12" Foam Wrap Sheets 30-Pack
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Product Review: Mighty Gadget Brand 3/16" Air Bubble Cushioning Roll
Product Review: Premium Foam Packing Sheets (50 Count)
Product Review: PackageZoom Moving Boxes Medium 18 x 14 x 12 Inches 20 Pack
Product Review: Homz 34-Gallon Durabilt Plastic Stackable Storage Organization Container Bin
Friday, September 22, 2023
Product Review: Whitmor Set of 2-10 x 10 x 10 inches-Turquoise Collapsible Cubes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Product Review: Evelots 2 Pack VHS Storage Bag
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Product Review: Prepac Locking Media Storage Cabinet
The only other piddly point for me is the locking mechanisms. Each door has its own lock, one side uses a key and turns a thin plastic piece into a grove in the top, and on the other door you have to attach a latch that you physically move up and down when the door is shut (you have to reach inside when the other door is open to engage it, then shut and lock the other door) to lock that side. It should be made so the key lock is in the middle and will lock both sides simultaneously. And you have to lock the doors to keep them from swinging open. The doors are hinged, and they will not stay closed if you leave either side unlocked. I have also discovered that the doors can warp over time (especially if you slide them across the floor (even with the doors shut) while they are full) so that the doors will not stay locked even when you turn the key. That is a bit of a double-edged sword because the doors stay shut now even when it is unlocked, but the locking ability is basically useless.
Those issues are what knock it down a few stars for me. If not for that, it is easily a five-star product, especially given it is something you have to put together yourself and is relatively inexpensive. Once it is put together it feels very sturdy. It does not feel like a good gust of wind will take it apart, which is sometimes the case with the put it together yourself furniture.
Product Review: mDesign Narrow Dresser Storage Tower Stand with 4 Removable Fabric Drawers
Friday, September 1, 2023
Product Review: Zober Under Bed Storage - Pack of 2 Under Bed Storage Containers
Monday, August 28, 2023
Product Review: CorLiving Bakersfield TV Stand
Friday, August 25, 2023
Product Review: Evelots 2 Pack CD Storage Bags
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Product Review: LocknLock Easy Essentials Pantry Airtight Rectangular Tall Food Storage Container, Pasta Box
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Product Review: SET OF 2 VHS STORAGE CASES ; STORE UP TO 34 TAPES
Product Review: Magazine Protectors Set Of 3
Friday, September 2, 2022
Product Review: Akro-Mils 10144, 44 Drawer Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinet
Monday, August 1, 2022
Product Review: Akro-Mils 10164, 64 Drawer Storage Cabinet
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Product Review: WalterDrake Clear Magazine Storage Bags