Weight-loss research roundup
Trying to lose weight and keep it off, and stay in shape in an obesegenic environment requires a massive act of will and motivation. It can be done, of course — and many of y’all are a testament to that. But it’s really fucking hard. Why don’t we start trying to make it easier on ourselves?! […]
Stumptuous.com on Facebook
Hello possums, it’s lovely to get all your friend requests on Facebook. Thanks for being so keen! Just to ensure that my FB doesn’t get cumbersome or weird, and to ensure that I’m still able to post drunken semi-naked photos with impunity, I’m going to restrict my personal friends list to people I’ve actually met in person. However, don’t get down — you can still get your Stumptuous fix in two ways…
Part 2 of “strength without size” is up
Alright you greedy little monkeys, you’ve been beating down the virtual door for Part 2 of Geoff Girvitz’s article — so here ya go! Strength Without Size 2: The Thickening.
Funny fitness ads
From Men’s Health: “Need more motivation to get in shape this year? These hilarious ad campaigns might help.”
Shock horror: Exercise makes you feel better
A new study finds that — amazingly — exercising makes you feel better and improves your quality of life (QOL). The study found that this relationship was dose dependent: In other words, the more you exercise, the better you feel…
Health improves on Paleo diet
A new study examines the how a Paleo-style diet might help improve health markers of average sedentary people. Note the conclusion, which I have also bolded in the abstract below: Even short term consumption of a Paleo diet improves pretty much every major blood marker of general health…
French-fry chemical may go on toxic list
From the Globe and Mail: Worries that Canadians might be inadvertently ingesting too much cancer-causing acrylamide from French fries, potato chips and other processed foods has prompted Health Canada to recommend adding the chemical to the country’s toxic substances list. Acrylamide is an industrial chemical that isn’t naturally found in foods, but is produced accidentally […]
Ninja Camp Day 5: Trust yourself
Last night I gave a talk to the Ninja Camp ladies about the basics of sports nutrition. Afterwards, a woman came up to me and asked about her eating habits. So I asked her two questions…
Today in data
From Statistics Canada, 2 news items about obesity on the job and participation in active leisure.
Three new blue belts!
As Mistress Krista has mentioned, we are in California this week at Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Academy for the first ever Women’s Grappling Camp. Congratulations to my friends Leah, Christine and Doris, who received their blue belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Felicia yesterday. The promotions were well deserved and a long time coming. I […]