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 →

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 →

Gironda’s “Mass Gain” Shake

Fridays in my house are typically a low-food affair. Rather, most of the really simple to prepare things are gone and any meat is thawing or in the long water bath. If you've just come home from bouldering, as I have, what are you going to make that is full of thick, tasty, nutritious goodness? … Continue reading Gironda’s “Mass Gain” Shake →

Sunday Folly – Links, Love, Laughter

Since my posting has been somewhat...lean as of late, I'm attempting to post weekly about things that I've had email conversations with people about or have tiny one paragraph observations about. I like alliteration, so I'll subhead each category with "Link, Love, and Laughter." Links: Ever wondered how naturally thin people respond to overeating? Instead … Continue reading Sunday Folly – Links, Love, Laughter →

“Supersize Me” revisted – Under Lab Conditions

For all of you who thought Morgan Spurlock was a muckraking liar (but didn't make a film about it like Tom Naughton) can read about someone attempting to eat at least 1600 calories a day more than Spurlock claims and not gaining nearly as much weight. The full article is after the cut.'Supersize me' revisited … Continue reading “Supersize Me” revisted – Under Lab Conditions →

Intermittent Fasting – Apparently The Science Doesn’t Matter.

Periodically I engage in email discussions with JC from jcdfitness.com via email. He recently alerted me to a post on a website for someone following a more "Conventional Wisdom" approach to diet and exercise. Based on his own graphs, the gentleman seems to be yo-yo'ing a bit with his weight loss. I wish him the … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting – Apparently The Science Doesn’t Matter. →

The Long February

I'm still alive, fret not. I've been very busy with both work and school over the past month. I'm still here and have a couple upcoming posts including: Lessons from "The Blue Zones." I think there's some good information here, especially for those who wish to impart a black and white view into diet and … Continue reading The Long February →

Sunday Folly: Se bisonte es negro y grande.

When I was 18, my friends and I took a trip to Burbank. We roamed the city, ate hamburgers, and listened to a lot of "At The Drive-In." The band later broke up so Omar Rodriguez Lopez could go batshit insane in northern Europe and make the album "Se Dice Bisonte, No Bufalo." While there … Continue reading Sunday Folly: Se bisonte es negro y grande. →

The Holiday Damage Control Protocol

If you're like me, the holidays don't really do anything to the waistline or the scale. I eat the treats elsewhere and avoid bringing them home with me. My girlfriend likes to say I have huge self control, when really my self control is "fully charged" from not being tempted all the damn time at … Continue reading The Holiday Damage Control Protocol →