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I’m currently in the process of moving the better posts over from my last place, so feel free to amble over there for additional reading. All new content will be on engrevo exclusively.

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1 comment April 8, 2011

The Merit of Calorie Counting

Primal Toad has been generating lots of great content lately, and his series detailing a heart-healthy eating plan is no exception.

In the third installment, he decries the practice of counting calories (he’s gone on record before with a similar sentiment). I agree with him… sort of.

I certainly agree that for the large majority of people (even dieters), counting calories is unnecessary and even counter-productive. However, I think there are parties with something to gain from the practice (think: bodybuilders, fitness models, anyone navigating single-digit BF%, etc.).

Rest assured that you can live a very long and happy life complete with six-pack abs without tracking your intake. I know I have had great success in the past without weighing and measuring my food but I still think the practice of counting calories can be of value.

Jump for what Taubes meant and when counting helps.

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March 9, 2011

Manic Monday: Chronic Cardio

Manic Monday is a feature I hope to run every Monday(ish) – provided folks out there in the “mainstream” keep supplying the fodder.

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I had another “Manic Monday” post all cued up and ready to go (The Diabetic Climber), but that can wait until next week. As I was leaving class this evening, I got into a discussion about the merits of “cardio” (mostly me whining about how silly I think it is). This is a topic that has come up quite a bit lately, so without further ado, we’re off and running. (I warned you about the puns.)

It’s supposed to be a heart made of running shoes. Clever, right? I’m no Spaniard, but I think it means “Run With Heart”. Read on.

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February 28, 2011

I’m Off of Shampoo

It’s been a month since I last shampoo’d my hair, and I don’t plan on doing it anytime soon.

Ask my girlfriend, and she’ll tell you that it smells fine and feels thicker than it used to.

To me, it feels a lot softer, and it stays where I put it better, which I think is called manageability in the industry. It also looks more voluminous than it used to. The biggest upside imo is that my showers are faster and more convenient.

When I’m in the shower, I do the same motion I used to do to rinse out shampoo. Basically, I massage my hair under the running water for roughly 30 seconds.

Most accounts detail an extra-greasy transition period of 1-2 weeks. Mine lasted about 4-5 days, and was barely noticeable. I was worried I’d look like Danny Zuko, but I didn’t. If anything, my hair looks more natural now.

A word for any out there interested in ditching the goo themselves – make sure to remove your bottle from the shower. After roughly 30 showers, I still reach for the bottle most of the time. I’m sure that if the bottle were available, I would have shampooed without realizing at least a few times.

Next Move? Ditch the face wash.

1 comment February 27, 2011

Breakfast for Dinner and Pork Tenderloin

Last night, the girlfriend made deliciously cheesy eggs and bacon – a pretty common meal around these parts. However, this time she made a chopped cucumber and tomato salad drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. It was wonderful.