January 2026
Weight loss journey update
09/01/26 05:51
Every three months, I get a full body scan done at the health club using the Styku body scanner
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This is a $5000 scanner used by many health clubs. It does full body scan for body fat, fat mass and many other things. My first scan was on Nov 27, 2024 and the latest was done yesterday on January 14, 2026.
Here are some of my numbers after 14 months:
My weight went from 199 lb to 178 lbs.
Body fat % went from 30.4% to 27.5%.
Fat mass went from 60.5 lb to 48.9 lb
visceral fat went form 1.4 to 1.1
Subcutaneous fat went from 3.5 to 2.7
Waist went from 36.1 to 33.9.
I attribute all these positive changes to a low carb, high protein, zero sugar and zero red-meat diet within a 6-hour window. Brisk walk for one mile every morning and 15 minutes of exercise. 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep with at least one hour of deep sleep.
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This is a $5000 scanner used by many health clubs. It does full body scan for body fat, fat mass and many other things. My first scan was on Nov 27, 2024 and the latest was done yesterday on January 14, 2026.
Here are some of my numbers after 14 months:
My weight went from 199 lb to 178 lbs.
Body fat % went from 30.4% to 27.5%.
Fat mass went from 60.5 lb to 48.9 lb
visceral fat went form 1.4 to 1.1
Subcutaneous fat went from 3.5 to 2.7
Waist went from 36.1 to 33.9.
I attribute all these positive changes to a low carb, high protein, zero sugar and zero red-meat diet within a 6-hour window. Brisk walk for one mile every morning and 15 minutes of exercise. 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep with at least one hour of deep sleep.
My story of the belted kingfisher
09/01/26 05:51
On a clear summer morning, I was sitting on the shore Bokeelia - a sleepy village on Pine Island in Florida - waiting for two ospreys atop a pine tree to dive for fish when I heard a metallic sound in the air. I looked up and there were two belted kingfishers frolicking in the air. Kingfishers are fast flying birds and offer a challenge for bird photographers. It was lucky that I heard the sound and I turned my camera gear (Nikon Z9 with a 800mm prime lens) in the direction of the sound. What I saw were two kingfishers frolicking in mid-air - not a care in the world. This was one of the 20 shots I snapped off in one second.
On another day at the same location, I was waiting for a kingfisher perched on a wire to dive for fish. It dived in. I missed the shots as it entered the crystal clear water. But I was able to capture the kingfisher as it emerged from the water with its catch. The water droplets cascading from its slim body as it flew up to the sky. While it was flying up, it started to flip the fish in mid-air and swallow it. I took 35 shot in a burst rate of 20 frames per second. ALL 35 shots were in sharp focus and this is one of them.
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On another day at the same location, I was waiting for a kingfisher perched on a wire to dive for fish. It dived in. I missed the shots as it entered the crystal clear water. But I was able to capture the kingfisher as it emerged from the water with its catch. The water droplets cascading from its slim body as it flew up to the sky. While it was flying up, it started to flip the fish in mid-air and swallow it. I took 35 shot in a burst rate of 20 frames per second. ALL 35 shots were in sharp focus and this is one of them.
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Any questions, email Norman Wei here. Let us know if you prefer to have a different size print. We can print that for you.
For more exciting bird photos, visit Norman Wei's other website.
The story behind this burrowig owl
02/01/26 08:05
Burrowing owls are the official city bird in Cape Coral, Florida. These birds live inside a tunnel in the ground. Unlike the owls, the burrowing owl is out during the day hunting for food such as grasshopper, frog, lizard, and gecko. Ocassionally they will feed on nesting area.
You will find them chasing away any other birds that get too close to their nest. In this photo, the owl went out to confront an intruder but ended up being chased by the mockingbird.
Later in the day, the owl was seen bringing a large to its nest. When it started to rain later, the owl spread its wings out to get a nice wash.
Baby owls are very curious. When they see someone approaching them, they will often tilt their heads upside down.
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You will find them chasing away any other birds that get too close to their nest. In this photo, the owl went out to confront an intruder but ended up being chased by the mockingbird.
Later in the day, the owl was seen bringing a large to its nest. When it started to rain later, the owl spread its wings out to get a nice wash.
Baby owls are very curious. When they see someone approaching them, they will often tilt their heads upside down.
To order an 8x 10 print of the owl with a frog for only $25 with FREE shipping, Click here.
Owl 1935. To order an 8x 10 print of the owl being chase by a Mockingbird for only $25 with FREE shipping, Click here.
OWL 7514. To order an 8 x 10 print of this curious owl for $25 with FREE shipping, Click here.
Owl 2117. To order an 8 x 10 print with FREE shipping, click here.
Any questions, email Norman Wei here. Let us know if you prefer to have a different size print. We can print that for you.
For more exciting bird photos, visit Norman Wei's other website.