PinnedMember-onlySkip the Whey Protein Shakes — Eat These InsteadHow about a little nutrition with your protein? If there’s one subject that obsesses us muscle-minded fitness freaks, it’s protein. And with good reason: it’s an essential part of bulking up. But that doesn’t mean you need to force-feed yourself four whey protein shakes a day. …Food5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThis One Change Stopped My OvereatingMaybe it’ll help you, too. For years, I’ve wanted to get to my ideal body type. And I’ve definitely made progress. I clawed my way down from 270lbs. to a comparatively slim 215. But even after I quit drinking, I couldn’t get away from overeating. Every night, my stomach felt…Health4 min read
17 hours agoMember-only3 Ways to Stay SoberNone of them are AA. I realized on Sunday that I was 450 days sober. There’s nothing special about that date except that it’s a nice round number and I love reminding people I’m no longer sloshed half the time. What surprised me was that I barely notice these milestones…Sobriety5 min read
3 days agoMember-only3 Low-Carb Options to Build Muscle and Trim FatAnd I don’t even do low-carb. I’m from the “carbs are good for you, actually” school of thought. But sometimes, there’s just no room for them. Here are a few of the low-carb replacements I’m reaching for these days to help build muscle and trim fat. Why you need carbs When I first got…Health6 min read
Jul 4Member-onlyHow a Sugary Protein Bar Can Be Good for YouSugar is evil. Except when it isn’t. Sugar is bad for you. But is it always bad for you? There’s one area of my nutrition where I still get a good wallop of sugar. And, honestly, this little indulgence helps keep me fit and happy. Sugar Addicts Anonymous There’s no denying that America…Health5 min read
Jun 27Member-onlyThis Dish from Japan is Great for Building MuscleTasty AND healthy. Eating for muscle and nutrition doesn’t have to be boring. I’m always looking for new dishes that hit the sweet spot of nutritious, delicious, and packed with protein. A few of my favorite staple dishes come from Japan. …Food5 min read
Jun 23Member-onlyWith Exercise, Sometimes Less is MoreWhy I decided to back off. I overdo everything. Blame the ADHD, I guess. But I pick up new interests with the white-hot intensity of a star going nova. (I also usually abandon them just as quickly. Stupid brain.) Exercise is no exception. Too much of a good thing Regular readers know I love two exercises…3 min read
Jun 20Member-onlyI Don’t Feel One Year SoberOne year booze-free? I’ll drink to that! My last memory of drinking is breaking a toilet seat. No, seriously. I had holed myself up in the bathroom at midnight for some privacy. A totally rational thing that all totally rational people do. Next thing I knew, I was kissing the…4 min read
May 30Member-onlyHow I Learned to Love FailureSuccess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. One day in the bathroom at work, my friend asked, “What the hell are you doing here?” It was early in my tech career. I had scored a job working for a small online gaming startup. This was right at the start…Personal Development5 min read
May 11Member-onlyI Tried Counting Calories for Two MonthsIt was very effective and I’ll never do it again. To count or not to count? Most of us know that there’s no “secret” to losing body fat. You simply need to consume fewer calories than you burn in a day. But what’s that magic number? And how do you…Fitness6 min read
