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//War is Hell
I fully recognize that playing war games from the comfort of my chair is NOT any sort of actual combat training of any kind. I am confident that nothing can compare to the real thing. So why do it you might ask? I am convinced that playing these games can expose one vitally important thing—frailty. Playing these games wasn’t about learning how to take cover or mastering sniper breathing techniques but to expose to my conscience to how easy it is to die. While playing four full games from beginning to end I tracked every time I died and how. I died 289 times.

*Disclaimer: I can’t lie, I actually enjoy playing these games. But playing as much as I did to get this data, I was left feeling a little empty and unfulfilled. It’s unfortunate we humans are so good at destroying, I think we are meant to create.

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Just an update on physical training. I am stuck at 174 lbs for a minimum. I am trying to get to 170 by Christmas. I think I am going to have to be really careful with what I eat and ramp up the running. The images below are where I am at right now. Remember I started at 198 at the beginning of the summer. Just by changing a few diet items like no soda or chocolate I dropped to 188. The exercise has helped me get to 175 average, which is good but I have got to change something else like, eat less bread or really watch my portions to reach my Christmas goal.