Serious Strength & The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution — Some Exercise and Diet Ideas to Better Your Life

Keep Your Protein Meals Fatty

July 13, 2010

And your protein shakes too.
It’s important to understand that both protein and carbs, increase insulin secretion. Excessive insulin secretion can lead to diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders commonly referred to as “metabolic syndrome” especially if you are under stress, don’t sleep well, are taking certain meds, as well as a host of other [...]

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All Mammals Eat A High Fat Diet

July 12, 2010

So you think a gorilla’s vegetarian diet is low fat? How about a cow?
In this video Dr. Barry Groves explains why all mammals require mostly fat to survive. And you’ll see why a pure vegetarian/vegan diet for humans can be devastating to one’s health. If you have a friend or family member who is [...]

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Real Stories, Real People

June 9, 2010

Over the past several months my mind has been focused on helping people with diabetes, specifically type II diabetes, a.k.a sugar diabetes. Keep that word “sugar” in mind.
I’ve gone to the ADA and the ADtA web forums and tried to stir up some good discussions with people who are, unfortunately, being given ill advice [...]

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The Starfish Story

June 3, 2010

OK this blog is not about exercise. I just like the story and I hope you do too.
The Starfish Story (Original Story by: Loren Eisley)
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.
Approaching the boy, he asked, “What [...]

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NYC Dept. of Health Has Its Facts Screwed Up

June 1, 2010

On nutrition that is.
The NYC department of health’s bulletin on fats is a complete nightmare. Just about everything it says on the subject is wrong.
As an example, it states:
Eat as little saturated fat as possible.
• Saturated fat is found mostly in animal products such as cheese,
whole milk and beef.
• For a healthier heart,whenever [...]

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Are you eating enough protein?

May 25, 2010

I hope so because it’s critical you do.
Far too many people have bought into the no fat/low fat nonsense and in so doing, do not get sufficient amounts of protein. Without adequate protein and fat for that matter, your body cannot reproduce cells, upkeep your various systems and will indeed age faster. In a [...]

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Face down in the Chow Fun

May 19, 2010

My wife is currently in the throes of her new olive oil company called Euphoria Olive Oil and so, our healthy dinners have fallen by the wayside. I do not know how to cook. But I do know how to dial a telephone. So last night I picked up the phone and called Hunan Balcony. [...]

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The Need for Variation in Exercise

May 5, 2010

When was the last time you needed a different air mixture in order to breathe properly? The air is the air.
When was the last time you needed to vary your macronutrients in order to eat healthfully? The protein you need is the protein you need.
If the stimulus to a muscle is sufficient, it [...]

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What Do I Eat?

April 25, 2010

I thought you all might like to see what a typical eating day in the life of Fred might be like. Do I really walk the paleo walk? Well, here’s a typical day:
Breakfast
4 poached eggs, a dash of hot sauce, 3 butter patties, salt
Bacon (4 strips)
Coffee with heavy cream
Snack
One or two tins of sardines or [...]

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