I received the following email from Xuan Mai who works out at Crossfit NYC. She emailed me a few months ago asking a few questions pertaining to paleo eating and intermittent fasting. Here is what Xuan Mai had to say: Hi Robb, I thought I would give you an update after my first month of… Continue Reading
Obesity, With or Without Insulin Resistance?
I wanted to thank Ratzo for a great question and also for tracking down a citation for further discussion. Here is the original question: Hi Robb,I posted this question on Art Devany’s site, since I am very curious about it.If insulin is the key to body composition, then how are there people in… Continue Reading
Bust
Apologies to the folks who attended the DC wing-ding. My flights were cancelled out of Chico and I was pretty much stuck. We are looking into a possible 2 day gig in the near future and I will drive to that even if I have to! Thank you to Greg Everett for Pinch hitting for… Continue Reading
DC or bust
I’m off to Washington DC today for the Catalyst Athletics Olympic Weightlifting/Nutrition-palooza! All proceeds go to the Yeh family…get off yer duff and go! I suspect my internet access will be spotty until Tuesday of next week so apologies in advance for tardiness responding to comments. Have a great weekend and keep our friends in… Continue Reading
Exercise: Ineffective for Weight Loss
I’ve been carving through Gary Taubes book, Good Calories, Bad Calories. It is thick, detailed and amazingly well researched. Dr. Eades and a number of other people have reviewed the book so I’ve been hesitant to reinvent the wheel but I think I might have something to add to the general discussion. I just wrapped… Continue Reading
Performance Nutrition In 683 Easy Steps. Part I
Nutrition, often described in Far Side Cartoons as “FUD”, is a contentious and error prone topic. Contentious in that one can find an argument to include or exclude everything from meat to nightshades and Cheetos depending upon the source. Oh, precious Cheetos! Nutrition is error prone in that most people are not willing to experiment… Continue Reading
Cancer Comment
Marc Moffett (super sharp guy if you do not know him) posted a comment in the cancer and ketosis thread that I want to highlight and expand on a bit. Here is Marc’s comment: “Hi Robb, Good stuff. However, I wanted to add a note of caution. Unlike adult cancers, chemotherapeutic agents have proven remarkably… Continue Reading
Sand Dog!
We are off to San Diego to help out at the Performance Menu Olympic Lifting clinic. I’m not sure what my computer access will be so I may not get to comments for a few days. If you live on the East Coast come on out for the Olifting/nutrition seminar fundraiser sponsored by the Performance… Continue Reading
Russian Kale with Thai Basil
We were wandering through the farmers market this past weekend and fall is without a doubt the best time to shop. It’s just dawning on me that THIS is why the fall is called harvest season…duh! So we saw our first Fuyu persimmons which are a huge favorite. These persimmons are quite sweet and lack… Continue Reading
Pepperonata
Imagine a meal with three ingredients…that is one of the best meals you have ever eaten. Crack, heroin and Vodka do not count. Nicki and I were shopping at Costco the other evening and we were both hungry and tired. What to do? She noticed a large bag of red, yellow and orange bell peppers.… Continue Reading
