The controversy over differing nutritional theories arises more from semantics and the limitation of language than it does from scientific principles. These may sound like sharp words that admittedly could almost seem elitist, so let me try to explain... The argument that a 'calorie is not a calorie', or that 'not all calories are created equal' is an error in language. … [Read more...] about Confront your Assumptions
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Happiness is the goal
It is a fallacy that we workout for results. It is also a fallacy that we eat the way we eat for results. When you really think about it 'results' is actually a surrogate end point - Things that are believed to reflect the outcomes that are truly important, but that are NOT actually the things that are truly important. As an example cholesterol is used as a surrogate … [Read more...] about Happiness is the goal
Intermittent Fasting – What it means to me
Intermittent Fasting has become exceptionally popular over the last couple of months, which is probably both good and bad. Good that it raises awareness of a style of eating that could help a LOT of people. Bad that people are already trying to make fasting more complex then it needs to be. In my opinion it has also lost its way a bit. So today I thought I would share … [Read more...] about Intermittent Fasting – What it means to me
I’m only going to train these three bodyparts for all of July
My plan is to only really train forearms, calves and shoulders for all of July. Well, I will do a full body maintenance day once a week - It'll be mostly squats and back stuff...maybe a little chest. But the other 4 workouts? They're going to be nothing but a ton of forearms, calf raises and a little bit of shoulders. Now, before you start asking "Is this some crazy … [Read more...] about I’m only going to train these three bodyparts for all of July
Intermittent fasting and Your Personal Reserve, and Everything else that matters
Yesterday I wrote a blog post outlining why it's possible to gain muscle while following Eat Stop Eat style intermittent fasting. In that email, I made mention of the fact that your ability to gain muscle while losing fat has more to do with your total 'reserve' then it does the exact amount of calories you are eating. It also has a lot do with inhibition theory and the … [Read more...] about Intermittent fasting and Your Personal Reserve, and Everything else that matters