In most parts of the county, it’s beginning to show definite signs of fall. Although the passing of summer always makes me a little sad, knowing what’s coming makes me feel a lot better. And what’s coming? Comfort food. We all have our own definition of comfort food; to one person, it might be mom’s macaroni-and-cheese. To others, it might be homemade tomato soup, or a nice big dish of homemade lasagna. Regardless of what it is, there’s one thing [...]
It’s been almost a week since I began recovering from my starvation and so far, so good. I have more energy during my gym visits and even getting around town.I was interviewed by national press. And my social life is slowly rekindling. On Saturday I held a barbecue – celebrating my birthday a month and a half late, and finally getting to hang out with friends while breaking bread. My good friend Jim brought some delicious steaks but, while the [...]
With summer comes more. More activities, vacations, fairs, and barbecues. Unfortunately, with it also come plenty of opportunities to forget about eating healthy, and just eat what’s around – all-too-often that means corn dogs, ice cream, barbecued pork, and more. This kind of food is fine in moderation is fine, but too much of it and all that hard work of staying fit will go to waste. So how do you stick to a healthier eating plan this summer? Here [...]
“Just try it.” “No.” “But you might like it!” “NO!” This is a typical conversation in my house most nights. That is, on those nights that I don’t cook one of the five or six dishes my son can reliably be counted on to eat: Chicken nuggets, pasta, hot dogs, grilled chicken, and a few other foods round out my six-year old son’s list of preferred foods. He does like a few other things: Cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, most fruits, and [...]
Late in 2009, an advertising campaign by the New York City Health Department received a lot of attention, and generated even more controversy. The advertisements showed realistic human “fat” flowing into glasses filled with ice cubes. Much of the reaction to the campaign was visceral and negative, but one thing can’t be denied: It got people’s attention. For some people, the controversy overshadowed the goal of the ads, which was to encourage people to reduce (or eliminate) sugary drinks. That’s [...]
It seems that the trend in diets over the past few years has been to worry less about exact calorie counts and grams of fat, and more about simply eating more fresh, unprocessed food. And that’s a good thing. After all, it’s much easier to eat more fresh food and less processed food. Everyone can agree that fresh food is a healthier choice – it’s naturally lower in sodium, chemicals, and preservatives. But just how fresh is “fresh” food? If [...]
“Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.” ~ Socrates 214.6 lbs. Last night I realized something; if and when I pass the 212.3 lb mark, I’ll be the lightest I’ve been since I was 12. Not necessarily the lowest in body fat nor the healthiest, mind you, as I’m losing muscle as well as fat. While I now view food as a purely functional item, I maintain my oral fixation. This is not uncommon; cigarette smokers, when dieting, often [...]
“Politics is the only thing more boring than blood samples.” ~ Dr. Gaius Baltar 215.8 lbs. The slow march towards the auschwitzean physique continues. Although I’m down more than 24 lbs from my starting weight in only 22 days, I’m actually only losing about a half pound per day. The rapid water-weight loss in the first couple of days skews the overall figures. That said, a half pound a day is still pretty speedy and, kind of like having your [...]
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