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
Nutrition
The Word that Science RUINED
When it comes to nutrition and weight loss research, the first question everyone always asks is “Were the results significant”. Unfortunately ‘significant’ isn’t what it used to be. So what does significant mean anyways? The use of significant research can often be very misleading, sending you down the wrong path in your quest for ‘research proven’ weight loss. Some … [Read more...] about The Word that Science RUINED
Clarity in 2009
When it comes to on-line resources of health and fitness information, I have no problems with people sharing 'what worked for them' - after all, this is EXPERIENCE, and it is a useful tool for us all to learn from. What is becoming a major trend on-line is mistaking EXPERIENCE for EXPERTISE. Learning from your own personal experience and telling people what worked for you … [Read more...] about Clarity in 2009
New Years Weight Loss Success
So its Jan 1st...again. For many people this means new years resolution time...and like a bad case of deja vu...it's typically the SAME resolutions EVERY YEAR. "I'm going to lose weight" "I'm going to eat healthy" "I'm going to go to the the gym every SINGLE DAY" The problem with these resolutions is that..well..they are boring. So this year, lets shake it … [Read more...] about New Years Weight Loss Success
How to Eat and Why Eat
After finally finishing Michale Pollen's latest book "In defense of food" and reading a fantastic article by Trisha Gura in this months Scientific American Mind, I think it is time to revisit my one golden rule of eating."Eat less but enjoy the foods you eat. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and lots of herbs and spices. And maybe most importantly, spend less time stressing … [Read more...] about How to Eat and Why Eat