152: The Terror to All Teeth

RobDog returns on this tremendously terrific talkathon of podcast-length. Listen in as Real Brian and RobDog nerd out on smart lighting, sound, games, shows, and more. They ask for your opinion on several matters of utmost importance. RobDog gives us some pointers on making healthy lifestyle choices so you're not a terror to your teeth. And finally, be prepared to be shocked by the results of a recent study investigating the correlation between a popular fizzy sugar-free beverage and your health. Yes, yours!

In This Episode

Real Brian is joined by the Terror to All Teeth himself, RobDog
Back to the Future Lied to us!
Captain Influence crashes the segment with some deep thoughts
Smart Bulbs are awesome (psst! Check out the Novostella ones RobDog uses here!)
How does the Balrog roar?
Eating out and craving healthful foods
Common dental issues and what they reveal
A new Diet Coke study is in... and the results aren't good....
TV shows, movies, and games galore!

Maybe this Episode should have Aired in January!

Okay, I'm not going to lie. I, like Real Brian and so many others out there, have fallen into some not-so-awesome habits when it comes to caring for myself. Real Brian has an excuse- he has no kitchen, for Pete's sake! But I... have no excuse. I have a fully-functioning, healthful-food-containing, water-dispensing, kitchen. And yet I listened to this episode with a guilty grimace because my body and my teeth have become a terror to me!

I have done a year-long sugar fast in my past. It was a great year! I felt awesome. Truly. It was also the year I was training for a marathon. I was newly married, in my second year of teaching, young, and overall very healthy. The combination of the exercise, great diet, good night's sleep, and enjoyable work created the perfect environment for my body to thrive. I visited the dentist with no fears or concerns and had excellent appointments. But things changed.

Here I am, several years later, feeling gross. I'm tired all the time. I keep craving more sugar. My teeth are sensitive to cold and sweets. I am terrified to visit the dentist because I know my wallet and my mouth will be hurting for a long time afterward. I know all these things are because I spend so much of my time not exercising, I eat whatever I want, whenever I want, and I keep myself up late into the night each and every night. I am tired of it, though. I'm super over it.

It seems like I'm ready for a new New Year's Resolution! Who's with me? I'm serious. I'll follow up in more show notes later this year. Someone join me, puh-leez! Here's the plan:

Set a regular (better) sleeping schedule that allows for ample time for screen-free relaxation before bed.
Drink a whole lotta water every single day. In fact, if you want to be extreme like me, you can go ahead and drink ONLY water. That's what I'm gonna do.
Walk a bit every day. Treadmill, outside, whatevs. Just walk some. And then walk some more.

You know what? That's all I'm going to do. A better sleeping schedule will prime my body for a better day every day. I tend to drink my sugar (juices, sweetened coffee), so drinking only water will significantly reduce the amount of sugar I consume. And pretty much any walking I can do on top of the little walking I currently do will be a dramatic increase.

So, if you're joining me, please comment, or leave Real Brian a message using the "Send Me a Message" button on the side over there, so I will know who to connect with. I'm going to sink my teeth into this new challenge for myself, and I'd love to encourage some of you to do the same. I'll walk with you. (Literally and figuratively!)

Your Ideas Needed

Real Brian, Captain Influence, and RobDog need your help coming up with next week's guests' superhero handles! Natalie, from Harbinger Coffee, and Cole will be joining the fun, but it will be way more fun if they have alter-egos. So send your suggestions Real Brian's way and listen next week to see if the name you suggest is chosen!

Additionally, Real Brian and RobDog are stumped. They want to use RobDog's super awesome sound and lighting equipment to enjoy a movie in RobDog's basement... but which one should they choose? They're looking for something featuring awesome sound so they can get the full effect of RobDog's setup. Any suggestions? Check out the links below to connect and toss your ideas into the hat.

152: The Terror to All Teeth

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