Archive: July 2014

In this podcast I talk about the “If It Fits Your Macros” style of dieting–what it is, how it works, and what I do and don’t like about it–as well as why I think being able to be a good “grinder” gives you a huge advantage in life.

In the struggles of life, you’re going to be the loser sometimes, but remember this: just because you lost a battle doesn’t mean you’ve lost the war. In fact, the art of losing battles is just as important as the art of winning them.

The “fat burner” is one of the most popular–and profitable–supplements on the market today, with an almost endless supply of options. How can we know which are good and which aren’t?

The summer season is prime time to buy and eat veggies, and just because you buy produce in the farmers’ market doesn’t mean you have to cook and consume it right away.
Assemble these vegetable spring rolls when you have downtime and they’ll keep fresh in the fridge for a couple days.

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m kind of a sucker for cool stuff. I like nifty gadgets, quirky decoration pieces, nice clothes (and shoes!), good books, and fun games.

This week there’s the ultimate backyard hammock, the touching story of the world’s greatest sushi master, Star Wars a la Minecraft, and more…

No matter the season, it’s always a good time to work some healthy salad recipes into your diet. These will hit the spot even if you’re not a “greenie.”

In this podcast I interview bestselling author and competitive triathlete Ben Greenfield and we talk about the difference between overtraining and overreaching, the easiest way to know when your body needs a break, effective recovery strategies beyond simple nutrition and rest, maintaining peak brain health, and more…