. Protein Breakdown! . Scary words right? The word 'breakdown' seems to imply something bad. So obviously anything that "Prevents Protein Breakdown!" must be good for us. In fact, if something "Prevents Protein Breakdown!" it's probably worth at LEAST $49.99 and is the KEY to building rock-hard-super-dense-shredded-muscle! (or at least so says the economy and logic … [Read more...] about Protein Breakdown
Weight Loss
Nutrition 101
I'm right in the middle of a series of home renovations. There is dry wall dust everywhere, but it is finally coming together starting to really take shape. Since we are finishing our basement, one of the things I had to do was to move all of my files from the basement into their TEMPORARY home in my office (Temporary - because they're going back into the basement as soon as … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101
Obsessing over Fasting
Human nature is a tricky thing. We all seem to have some form of innate competitiveness built into our genetic code. And while this competitive streak doesn't always manifest itself into a love of conflict or confrontation, it does drive us to constantly seek the extreme. It's this drive that can turn tools meant to make our lives easier into tools that burden … [Read more...] about Obsessing over Fasting
What to eat AFTER you fast
What should I break my fast with? What should I eat after my fast? What's the best thing to eat after my fast? The answer to all of these questions is exactly the same. When you finish your fast you need to pretend that your fast NEVER HAPPENED. No compensation, no reward, no special way of eating, no special shakes, drinks or pills. The minute you decide to stop … [Read more...] about What to eat AFTER you fast
How to lose weight WITHOUT fasting
Here's a great question: ...Also, aside from fasting, what is your next most recommended weight loss regimen? I really need to lose 10 lbs but no way can I fast. Now, obviously I could be "that guy" and get on my soap box and start lecturing on the benefits of fasting, however since I'm not a one trick pony, I think it would be fun to investigate this question a little … [Read more...] about How to lose weight WITHOUT fasting