Latest Word – What should I eat before exercise?

https://www.eatsleep.fit/blog/ I found out about an interesting study on sports nutritionist Jeff Rothschild's blog. There is a lot of advice out there about training and breakfast, often contradictory. My take was that it was fine to do a long low intensity session before breakfast (also known as "train fasted"). But I thought it was a … Continue reading Latest Word – What should I eat before exercise? →

When the Prescription is a Recipe?

This is a great post that talks about doctors using food as a cure. I especially liked hearing that Boston Medical Center has a rooftop farm!

Harvey Bear While The Hills Are Still Green

I biked to Harvey Bear County Park. the hiked to the top of the Willow Springs trail and rode back down and then home, about a 2 1/2 hour workout, one of my local favorites. It was a great outing, it was beautiful today. It's been hot all week but cooled down nicely today. I … Continue reading Harvey Bear While The Hills Are Still Green →

My Tip On “The Glow Challenge”

Nada GamalEldeen has a site with health tips. She asked me to contribute to her "GlowUp Challenge" which features health tips from various contributors. Mine is #9 under "go for a walk": "The best activity for health is one that is fun for you, so it's easier to be motivated. For example, walking. The best … Continue reading My Tip On “The Glow Challenge” →

The Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet- A Subset of Mainstream Nutritional Guidelines

As I mentioned in the kick-off to my latest series on nutrition, I'm concentrating on what new things I've learned since I last concentrated on this area, and any ways my views have updated. One thing that has changed is that I would no longer categorize the whole-foods plant-based (WFPB) diet as an alternative to … Continue reading The Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet- A Subset of Mainstream Nutritional Guidelines →

“Father of Aerobics” turns 90

Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who many call the "Father of Aerobics", has just turned 90. His book Aerobics came out in 1968 and helped start the running boom that took off in the 1970s as well as introducing the term aerobics to us. I read it in 1975, and it helped me get back in shape … Continue reading “Father of Aerobics” turns 90 →

Healthy Eating and The Pleasure Trap

I just finished reading The Pleasure Trap by Drs. Doug Lisle and Alan Goldhamer. This is a fascinating book about factors that affect our eating behavior and the health effects of our diets, both psychological, neurological, biological, environmental, and evolutionary. The authors explain complex topics well, and sprinkle in fascinating examples and historical references to … Continue reading Healthy Eating and The Pleasure Trap →

More On “Use It Or Lose It”- And How to “Get It Back”

There was a great article in Alex Hutchinson's "sweat science" blog about maintaining sprint speed as we age. It was mostly geared towards running, but applies to other activities like hiking, biking, swimming, etc. , as well. This is one of the physical qualities that declines fastest in older adults. Even those who are sedentary … Continue reading More On “Use It Or Lose It”- And How to “Get It Back” →

“Peaking” For My Exercise Stress Test

My upcoming exercise stress test is a few weeks away now so it's time for me to "peak" my training for it, as in concentrating on activities that closely mimic the upcoming event. In this case, that's intervals or fast "tempo" walking uphill. Morgan Hill is in a valley that's pretty flat in the middle … Continue reading “Peaking” For My Exercise Stress Test →

Sharon Palmer, Plant-Based Dietician, And Her Book California Vegan

I recommended Sharon Palmer's book The Plant-Powered Diet a couple of year's ago when I talked about the whole food Plant-Based diet. Now I want to review her new book California Vegan. From it I found out Sharon also has a graduate degree in sustainable food systems, which fits in well with the subject of … Continue reading Sharon Palmer, Plant-Based Dietician, And Her Book California Vegan →