How to Make Progress With Shovel Glove

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I think there's this desire to just become some kind of Superman that frankly is a little crazy. So how do you squeeze that desire along as far as possible without letting it damage you? Right. So the answer is very, very slowly and within hard constraints. Not at a snail's pace, but I truly believe that is key to maintaining it for the duration. And I've never injured myself with shovel glove,. which astonishes me because I've tried exercises that are more traditional like running. This totally sane form of exercise practiced by millions of people is actually vastly more dangerous than swinging around a slight chamber in my living room.

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What is "extreme" moderation? What is the "No S" diet? What is a "shovelglove"? Why be a luddite only on the weekend? What are some better alternatives to traditional habit tracking?

In the real world, Reinhard Engels is a librarian, software engineer, and father of three. But on the Internet, he's a diet, exercise, and productivity guru. His shtick is something called "Systematic Moderation": simple, common-sense, psychology-based rules for building sustainable good habits — and a touch of humour to help you laugh away the ridiculous excuses you'll come up with trying to get out of them. Find out more about Reinhard at everydaysystems.com, watch his shovelglove demonstration, or email him at reinhard.engels@gmail.com.

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