Keeping a Food Diary Doubles Weight Loss
I’d be tempted to file this study in the “duuuuuhhhh” category, as keeping a food journal is something I’ve done for every fat loss diet I’ve ever been on since I was 14 years old…and it’s something both Paul and I have discussed before. But it bears repeating. And it’s good to see this sort of practical advice confirmed scientifically. With all the handy-dandy online tools and...
My Blood Test – Annotated
A while back I discussed the value of regular blood testing, so I thought I’d share my latest results – annotated, to give a brief summary of what each measurement (or set of measurements) means. A blood test is basically a snapshot of what’s going on “under the hood,” so to speak. It can’t tell you everything, of course, but it can offer a lot of insights. For example, if you’re feel tired...
The Worst Foods (and Drinks) in the US
“The 20 Worst Foods in America” and the “20 Unhealthiest Drinks in America” – courtesy of Men’s Health Magazine. I think my cholesterol and triglycerides shot up 30 – 40 points just reading about each food/beverage. We’re talking serious food porn here…bleurrrggghhh!!!
Why Am I Not Impressed…
…by this press release? A just-released review article in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension concludes that an increase in potassium coupled with a decrease in sodium may be the most important dietary choice, after weight loss, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The problem is, most Americans consume about half the recommended daily amount of potassium and double the recommended amount of sodium, putting them at...
Is Australia is the Fattest Nation on Earth?
Well, it is according to the news reports concerning a summary issued by the Baker Heart Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia. Among the report’s key findings: The ‘fat bomb’ is loudly ticking in Australia with around 7 out of 10 middle-aged men and 6 out of 10 middle-aged women being overweight or obese. Overall, around 1.5 million middle-aged Australians are currently obese and therefore at high risk of a...
Max OT – Week 1
The first week of the AST program was pretty basic…but nonetheless challenging. The routine looked like this: Monday: Squats, Leg Press, Stiff-Legged Deadlifts, Standing Machine Calf Raises, Leg Press Calf Raises Tuesday: Straight Bar Curls, Alternating Dumbbell Curls, Cable Curls, Cable Pushdowns, Lying Tricep Extensions, Dumbbell Kickbacks, Barbell Wrist Curls, Dumbbell Wrist Curls, Weighted Leg Raises, Cable Rope Crunches,...
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