Category Archives: Health

I’m constantly tweaking my diet, so I might as well write about it.

Turning the corner on Slow Carb

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Brian

Every meal for the first 3 weeks of slow carbing has been a challenge. What am I going to eat? Do I have slow carb ingredients? I need to run to the store. I’m already hungry. Now it’s going to … Continue reading →

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Slow Carb Update

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Brian

I’ve been told you can’t lose weight by reading a book, but I’d say I have evidence to the contrary.  It’s been three weeks since I read The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman … Continue reading →

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“August Flu” update

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Brian

Even though the fever went away my wait-it-out strategy really wasn’t working as well as I hoped. At a certain point today it got to the point where I felt like I was breathing through a wet washcloth. I thought … Continue reading →

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The Italian Diet Problem

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Brian

I’m pretty sure the genetic cards have been stacked against me when it comes to diet.   Okay, maybe not genetic, exactly, but close enough. Any real, useful, lasting diet I’ve ever heard of requires a certain amount of boredom. Dr. … Continue reading →

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