I’ve riffed on supplements before. This is not the first time you’re hearing my views. Given how much money our nation is spending on pills, powders and oils, it’s worth continuing the discussion.Supplements are akin to training wheels on a bicycle. They might provide the illusion of mastery, but the confidence is of the phony variety. From slate.com: It’s an iconic scene: … [Read more...]
Diving Deeper Into Supplements
If you’ve followed the blog, you know my take on supplements. I’m not a fan. They’re dangerous, because they’re highly processed and poorly regulated. They’re expensive. These supplements also have a more pernicious effect. Taking supplements lulls you into a pattern of poor decisions and subsequently diminished health.If I believe I can get my nutrition from a capsule or a … [Read more...]
Pre-Workout Meal
A snack prior to a lift can provide some energy if fasting before training doesn’t provide you with the boost your system needs.As you know, if you've been browsing the last week of posts, I’ve been conducting two new practices:Training at 5:45am Lifting on an empty stomachThe former has been great; the latter has been hit or miss. I’ve been scrambling without … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Week 10
Welcome back to our open thread, let’s hop to it.Mike: Question on your grain free experiment. Will sweet potatoes be your main/only source of complex carbs? And will you be eating more than one today?Also in regards to sweet potatoes with breakfast. I’m a big fan of cutting one open, stuffing with some sautéed veggies and throw some fried eggs over the top of it … [Read more...]
Protein Powders
Powders are for snorting. If you want protein, you should be eating real food.You know my views on shortcuts, and protein powders undoubtedly belong in that blender. I get my protein in a form my body recognizes, via the flesh of humanly raised animals. But I’ve finally cracked. For you, not for me, I’ve researched the best protein powders on the market and am now prepared … [Read more...]