(The mistress in the basement) The relationship between fasting and strength seems to be an issue that has been coming up a lot in the comments on this blog. So here's something to think about: I've been following Eat Stop Eat for over three years. I am significantly stronger than a lot of on-line fitness personalities who do not fast. And, there are on-line … [Read more...] about Fasting and Strength
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Working Out with Eat Stop Eat
"Eat Stop Eat and Resistance Training" "Eat Stop Eat combined with Working Out" "Eat Stop Eat and hitting the weights" Admittedly, I am starting to sound like a broken record. And while the benefits that weight training has on the effects of fasting are nothing short of remarkable, it is time for me to change it up. In fact, I'm going to go in a whole new … [Read more...] about Working Out with Eat Stop Eat
What I learned about Super Heroes in Vegas
Unbelievably, I'm STILL recovering from Vegas. It was a whirl-wind trip, and it was my first weekend away with Heather since the kids were born. Great times, great food, great people. But, I was also 'working'. Working in the fact that I made sure that I went to see the BODIES exhibit at the Tropicana Resort. Now, I've seen dissections before, but NOTHING like … [Read more...] about What I learned about Super Heroes in Vegas
Oreos, Back Pain and the UFC.
Wow. Finally saw a UFC fight that was worth staying up late to watch. (and trust me, this is an AMAZING feat of will power for me..) Now, regardless of whether or not you approve of Mixed Martial Arts I can tell you that there is some valuable lessons to be learned from this sport. After watching George St. Pierre continually improve as a fighter (he's the guy who … [Read more...] about Oreos, Back Pain and the UFC.
Nobody was ‘meant’ to be fat.
Some people are naturally big and strong, while some people will always be small. Some are short, and some are tall. But nobody was 'meant' to be fat. You can always improve. You can work within your strengths, and improve on your weaknesses, but you can't change you you are. But your body fat? That's not you. It's hiding you. I know this sounds 'new age', but it's … [Read more...] about Nobody was ‘meant’ to be fat.