Friends, family, readers, stragglers- After months of planning and hard work, I am happy to announce that the new paleo website and marketplace is up and running! It’s way more robust with information about paleo diet, exercise, and lifestyle than my personal blog had the ability to be. Furthermore,  it has resources and products that are relevant to help you achieve your fitness goals through the Paleo movement. It’s the materialization of my idea for a “Cavemen Marketplace”. Please hop on over there and check it out. Use the contact form on the site to leave me any feedback-this is greatly appreciated.

www.paleodietandliving.com

Also, two more favors to ask. Click on the facebook icon while you are there and “like” the Paleo Diet and Living Facebook page. It is great way to keep up with new posts, recipes,  and discussions. Please tell all your friends that might find this site helpful, especially people who have been struggling with diets/ weight loss or people that have issues with energy levels throughout the day.

Many thanks!

Caveman

Some interesting facts about today, April 22, 2011:

1. Today is earth day! It’s a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. I am proud that I could publish a new website promoting sustainable food and lifestyle on such a day. Make some time to get outside and appreciate the endless wonders mother nature provides us.

2. It’s also Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in either AD 33 or 34.

Hello all,

It’s been about 5 weeks since the accident. Recovery progress remains slow but steady. I have enjoyed being out of the sling and doing basic things around the house once more. In another 2 weeks I shall go in for a follow up with the Ortho surgeon, and then hopefully begin rehab. My strength improvement has been encouraging, but not so for my range of motion. I can raise my arm to the horizontal straight out in front of me, but only about halfway up to my side.

That’s boring news though, now, for the important announcement. The new project is nearly complete. I’ve been working diligently on a new Paleo resource website. It will be chock full of paleo articles, advice, tips, and products. I plan on launching the site Friday morning at 10am, so stay tuned to the blog or facebook to snag the URL and check it out.

It has been 3 weeks since I came face to face with 2 tons of steel while out riding in west Austin. Progress has been slow-too slow for someone of my high octane nature-but it has been steady. I ditched the sling yesterday and am able to do small everyday tasks like shower, get dressed, cook, and even drive my truck once more. The knee laceration has healed nicely, but the knee cap and surrounding soft tissue are pretty tender from the impact.My left hip is still nagging me, but it felt good enough today to go for a hike on the greenbelt. Ladybird was thrilled to finally get out and do something other than sleep around the house.

The injury has been real tough on me mentally. The likelihood of a dislocation occurring again with moderate stress is increased. I have more mobility in my arm than 3 weeks ago, but it still pales in comparison to my good arm. I just can’t help but wonder if it’ll ever heal completely and if I’ll be able to return to things I really love doing in life. The thought of swimming, doing a pull up, or drawing my hunting bow just make me cringe. Not only this, but there have been some insurance complications that aren’t easing the situation at all.

Through it all though, I remain as optimistic as I can. I do the only thing a Caveman knows to do-just keep going. I’ll be taking it easy for three more weeks and then I start rehab. Do me a favor and get out as much as you can to enjoy the lovely spring weather while it lasts. Ride for me, run for me, and just enjoy the things I can’t for a few more months.