5 Simple Tricks I Used to Diet at the Company Party
July 24, 2008
I went to an official company party tonight. It was a party in the true classy vein, with a live band, little black dresses, catering, and an open bar. I was a little worried about eating dinner there, so I started thinking about a couple of things I could do to help mitigate the “damage” I might do to my diet.
Five Reasons Cheating isn’t just OK. Its great!
July 23, 2008
When I first started dieting, I didn’t understand the psychology of dieting. I tried to be very strict and never, ever deviate from the diet I set for myself. Of course, this always led to failure because I just couldn’t stick to a diet on a strict basis. When I gave in to temptation and cheated, I would feel like a failure and just say “Flip the diet” and give in to binge eating — my attempt at seeking comfort.
How many calories should I eat on a daily basis?
July 21, 2008
There are a lot of fad diets on the market that push the body into various unhealthy states. However, the only real way to lose weight (or gain it, for that matter) is to control how many calories you eat on a daily basis. Some diets try to simplify the process by working on portion control and promoting quality food over junk food, two examples of this are Body for Life and Weight Watchers. At the end of the day though, they’re still limiting the number of calories you put into your body.
Sunny D and Moods
May 7, 2008
Vitamin D is produced by your body when you’re out in the sun, and its an essential for helping prevent colon cancer, heart disease, and prostate cancer. Most of us have been trained to avoid the sun, being told repeatedly that staying out in the sun will lead to skin cancer and eventually to our deaths.
Pre and Post Workout Meals
May 4, 2008
I’ve found that what I eat/drink before and after an intense workout can have great benefits. For both, I like to have a lot of water involved. Usually something a little sugary and carby for the pre-workout (think sports drinks). My body will burn through the calories and the extra hydration will keep me from cramping up 45 minutes in (I sweat like a pig). The combination of instant fuel and water helps me perform at my peak. Calorie-wise, I like to keep it under 200 calories though.
Soy protein vs. Whey
April 29, 2008
Personally, I’m a firm believer that soy shouldn’t be a large part of anyone’s diet since it destroys the normal hormone levels in both men and women, but the Soy marketing engine has won that battle for now. Doing a little research into Soy v. Whey protein, however, led me to this interesting study showing that Whey protein was nearly twice as effetive as Soy.
Bodybuilding Superfoods
April 29, 2008
Want to pack on the muscle, here’s a list of some great foods to try eating on a regular basis.
- Baked Chicken (don’t forget the spices)
- fish (especially tuna - mix it up with fillets)
- Eggs (not just egg whites, the whole egg including the yolk)
- Almonds
- Salmon
- Yogurt
- Beef (red meat will super-charge your growth)
- Olive Oil (a great source of healthy fats)
- Water (duh)
High cholesterol to build muscle
April 29, 2008
According to those wacky canucks, having a high level of cholesterol may help in putting on muscle mass.
