Monthly Archives: October 2011

Morning Links

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

A study, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, explains why calorie restriction is not effective for weight loss.  (Hint:  hormones!) Team Robb Wolf gives 5 Steps to make the most of the upcoming Off-season. Mark Sisson has … Continue reading →

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Link: Review of Wheat Belly

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

In case you haven’t seen it yet, there is an excellent review of Wheat Belly over at The Daily Lipid. It is worth a read: Wheat Belly — The Toll of Hubris on Human Health

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BAREFOOT TUXEDO MARATHON: For Amit Gupta and Swab a Cheek, Save a Life

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

The 2011 video is up and live! *CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE FUNDRAISER* **PLEASE JOIN THE BONE MARROW REGISTRY** I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon completely barefoot again.   But this time, I’ll also be wearing a tuxedo!   And cool … Continue reading →

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Eggs Scrambled With Homemade Kimchi

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

After I read Scott Ewing’s post on trying kimchi, I decided to make some. I used Dr. Ben Kim’s recipe, minus the fish sauce. It is super east to make and pretty delicious. I suggest trying it out. I gave … Continue reading →

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Morning Links

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

A personal trainer packs on 70lbs . . . on purpose.  Great photos. Free the Animal reviews Mark Sisson’s new book: The 21 Day Total Body Transformation. The Healthy Skeptic discusses a study that shows low cholesterol being associated with … Continue reading →

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Primal Rainy Afternoon Agenda in New York

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

1. Arrange chicken over cut zuchinni, carrots, onions, spinach and garlic. Sprinkle with spices, cover, and put in the oven @ 400 degrees. 2. Run down the east river in Vibram Five Fingers. Extra points for hitting a downpour with … Continue reading →

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Changing Habits and Picking Pumpkins: Delicious Lessons During Break

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Out of habit, I jumped in my vehicle, turned the ignition, and put it in reverse. I was going to the store. Before I took my foot off of the brake I thought about what I was doing. Why was … Continue reading →

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Still going strong

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Despite my lack of posts for the past several days, I am actually still on track. Since Friday, I have attended several meetings at NYU with catered food. Most of them had a salad option with chicken, which was nice, … Continue reading →

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My Dad’s Day 15 Update

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

From my Dad, Chuck Grimmett: After 15 days I am finally getting over cravings and urges to raid the pantry at 10 pm. I can feel some weight loss and my belt is one notch tighter! We decided not to … Continue reading →

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Primal Crunch: Grain-Free Granola

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

When I first started the primal challenge, I decided that I need some go-to primal snacks so that I would not give in and cheat, so I ordered a Steve’s Original Sampler Pack. I can not afford buying that stuff … Continue reading →

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The Most Notable Thing About Tuesday’s Attempted Suicide

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

I planned to leave work early on Tuesday, but a last-minute meeting held me up.   If I left early as planned, I very well may have been on the train that struck a pedestrian and caused this: Apparently, the … Continue reading →

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First day done

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

So, it’s been an interesting day. I ate well, lots of spinach, chicken, eggs, and tomatoes among other things. I made Chuck Grimmett’s stuffed feta chicken thing from Oct 4 and it was very yummy. Went for a run and … Continue reading →

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You might want to draw the line at primal biking….

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Here’s a video going viral right now.   I happened across it on John Durant’s hunter-gatherer site, though it’s already over 7 million views after just 3 days. Amazing: Here’s a screen capture I took: According to the YouTube description: Mountain … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – So not ready, but committed anyway

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

So I’m back in New York. I just woke up, have not eaten anything yet, and really want a cup of coffee. I am a moderate coffee drinker, averaging anywhere from 0-2 cups a day, generally with cream or half … Continue reading →

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Time to Re-up

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Good morning! I am coming up on my 30 days, and I’ve already decided to try 30 more. I’ve been reflecting, so I thought I would share my thoughts. First I should disclose that when I started this challenge, I … Continue reading →

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