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Charles

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

Now that is a good question. :) I am a 47 year old single dad who happens to be the IT manager at a genetics testing laboratory in Houston, TX. I woke up a few years ago and realized that I needed to get fit and healthy to be around for my daughter. That journey has made me realize there is a lot of things in life I still want to do. I plan on doing them and being the the best dad I can be as well as living up to my potential and being the best person I can be. Other than that, I am just your avgerage guy living life and enjoying the journey.

My Interests

Travel, computers, the Internet, programming, reading, weight lifting, nutrition, fitness, self change, motivation, movies, science fiction, humor, science, history, cultures - too many to list.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone with a passion for life. Anyone that has an interest in fitness and health. Anyone that is struggling with weight loss and fitness. Anyone really funny. :)

Music:

I like most rock, pop from the 50's up through today. I listen to a lot of 80's and 90's groups. I also like some country. I listen to a lot of different styles of music. Just to name a few - Eagles, Queen, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Avril Lavigne,Bruce Springsteen,Coldplay, John Denver..... OK this is crazy - I have over 1100 songs on my mp3 player - I can't list them all. :)

Movies:

I love all movies. Action, Science Fiction, Romantic, Comedies - you name it, I have most likley seen it.

Television:

The Biggest Loser, Survivor, Boston Legal - that is about it.

Books:

I read all the time. From fiction, history, biographies, self help, science fiction, adventure - I love to read. I can't imagine going a day without reading some book.

Heroes:

My Mom and Dad. :)

My Blog

Presentation I gave about weight loss

I thought this might be of some interest and wanted to post this here. One of the people at the event did a write up of my presentation and I thought she did a fantastic job. (Many thanks to Ruth)Char...
Posted by Charles on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:54:00 PST

Top 10 Tips to increase happiness in your life

I saw this today and I could not agree with it more.   I felt it was worthy of a reposting to pass along.   I wish everyone the very best!   Charles Top 10 Tips to increa...
Posted by Charles on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:39:00 PST

Looking back and looking forward...

Christmas has come and gone.   Hopefully everyone got to spend time with friends, family and loved ones.    This week between Christmas and New Years always seems to have me t...
Posted by Charles on Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:41:00 PST

Merry Christmas!

I hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday this year.   Katy and I had a great year this year and we hope that everyone has a super 2007.   I wanted to thank everyone that h...
Posted by Charles on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:40:00 PST

Weight loss and The Learning Channel

As many of you know, I have been on a quest for fitness for the last 3 years.   I have lost a good bit of weight with diet and exercise after being morbidly obese for a good portion of my li...
Posted by Charles on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:57:00 PST

Italian Time...

Now this is funny - caution if you are at work.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=BxKr7UMBC-0
Posted by Charles on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:38:00 PST

I really liked this...

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?"   Hands started going up.   He said, "I am g...
Posted by Charles on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:52:00 PST

People Magazine - 1/2 their size issue

Hi everyone. Well - I feel like Alice when she fell down the rabbit hole into wonderland.    I was contacted by People Magazine to be in their 1/2 their size issue coming out this ...
Posted by Charles on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 06:51:00 PST

Ultimate Houston 2006 Workout partner - Released!

The Ultimate Houston guide was released today.    Here is a link the the write-up.  Ultimate Houston 2006...
Posted by Charles on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:09:00 PST

About my life's time

Ive been lately thinkingAbout my life's timeAll the things I've doneAnd how its beenAnd I can't help believingIn my own mindI know I'm gonna hate to see it end So starts John Denver's Poems Prayers an...
Posted by Charles on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:58:00 PST