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15 posts, 2011–2012
Going on a cleanse
I saw something on Facebook yesterday that a friend of mine posted entitled "Six people who need to shut the f*ck up!" The piece is from FunnyOrDie.com, and among the people who need to shut up are "People…
Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels
"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." I guess that phrase has been around for a while, but I heard it the other day for the first time -- read it in my friend Amanda's status update --…
Low Carb: My great-grandmother knew
Let me begin by saying that I am not against low-fat diets! If a low-fat diet works for you long-term, fine with me, go with it. Low-fat doesn't work for me, though, so my personal choice is to…
The single best exercise
I read this article the other day at NYTimes.com about "The Single Best Exercise". Well, really, that's just an eye-catching headline, because there is no one "single best exercise". Or, rather, for my money, the single best exercise…
How many reps should you do in P90X?
When I started Tony Horton's P90X, one of the first decisions to make was whether to go for larger muscles or simply toned muscles. Tony would repeat over and over: 8-10 reps for mass or 12-15 reps for…
Too much cardio?
I've been protecting my knees, particularly my arthritic left knee, so about two months ago I stopped doing cardio. Sure, I could do some low-impact cardio, but I'm not convinced that cardio is all that important. Don't get…
Do you get enough fruit?
If you're like me, you're not really a fruit eater. I like a good apple, but it's hard to find a good apple. I love a good pear ... but it's hard to find a good pear. And…
My experience with the Primal Diet
When I first started Tony Horton's P90X, I followed the included diet plan religiously. The plan called for a diet of 50% protein, 30% carbs, and 20% fat. I created a spreadsheet and entered everything I consumed, ensuring…
Sometimes you have to fit a workout into your schedule
I have a pretty fluid schedule. I work for myself out of my home. I don't have to meet with clients a lot, and I don't need to be on the phone very often. I am usually in…
I'm okay with caffeine ... really ....
Caffeine is one of those drugs that sparks a lot of controversy. Is it beneficial? Harmful? What's up with caffeine? The reviews are mixed, so I experimented with my body. I went off caffeine for about 18 months…
Why are my muscles sore?
I am sore today. Really sore. I am in week 9 of a P90X run, but I decided to mix it up a bit and so some workouts from Tony Horton's One-On-One series. (I don't have all these…
Listen to your body
In my search for the truth about health and nutrition I've happened across a lot of different viewpoints. I am quite sure that the vast majority of those viewpoints are driven by money and politics. For the politics,…
About white carbs
White carbs. You may have heard them mentioned as public enemy #1. I dunno about that, but I'm pretty sure they're not good for you, if your #1 goal is to lose fat. White carbs, by my definition…
My goal for this year is to lose this waist fat
If you've read "about the author" you know that my weight peaked at 235 -- pretty huge for a 5'10" guy. I lost 50 pounds by restricting calories and walking and I thought I was stuck there, but…
Does your significant other sidetrack your fitness goals?
I often have been sidetracked from my fitness goals by my significant other. It's not her fault. Honestly, I don't expect my wife to make every dietary turn with me in my quest for fitness. That's not fair…