Thoughts On The “No Bull” Bulk – Part 1

As the title would suggest, this post is a memory dump of sorts. While I like to think (and think and think and think), cementing these ideas, for me, requires an expression. Either through talking about it or writing about it, I have to articulate my thoughts to cement my ideas. Since Sarah has heard … Continue reading Thoughts On The “No Bull” Bulk – Part 1 →

Lessons For Paleos From “The Blue Zones”

So what can the longest lived populations teach us about health in our youth? This is what Dan Buettner attempts to tease out of these isolated populations with his Blue Zone project. There is a lot to learn from these peoples, especially if you're of a doctrinal paleo position.So knowing that lifestyle accounts for the … Continue reading Lessons For Paleos From “The Blue Zones” →

The “No Bull” Mass Gain Experiment

I'm naturally a pretty lean gain, but in an ectomorphic "skinny-fat" sort of way. When I first got "serious" about strength training, I was 18 years old and went from the low 160's to the mid 180's in about 4 months time. Everyone noticed, especially people I hadn't seen in months. Unfortunately, I fell victim … Continue reading The “No Bull” Mass Gain Experiment →

Of Calories And Counting

Long time no post, eh? I've been a bit of a world traveler with stories to tell about Central America. One of the things I didn't get a lot of is calories while I was on vacation. Perhaps in line with Seth Robert's Shangri-La Diet, the flavors of the food I was eating wasn't what … Continue reading Of Calories And Counting →