This is a really interesting article on intermittent fasting and how it affects women.  It seems that most women might not actually benefit from IF.  

I’m definitely rethinking my nutrition after reading this.  

becomingsuperhuman:

A unique and funny encounter from the Crossfit Games.  A response that I will definitely be using in the future. 

The Heavy Whipping Cream Confusion

Setting: A coffee shop near my hotel, which is currently flooded with Reebok-wearing athletes.

I order an Americano and ask for heavy cream to top it off.

The barista, a plump woman who was just as wide as she was tall, says, “OK, that’s enough. I have to ask. What is with all you fit-looking people drinking this high-fat, heavy whipping cream in your coffee? There have been so many of you here this week asking for this high-fat cream. I would think you would ask for skim milk or soy milk. How y’all remain so fit?”

I didn’t want to get into a nutrition talk with this woman. There was a line, I was in a rush, and I am in no way a poster girl for the 100 percent Paleo lifestyle, so I came up with a quick answer.

“Fat doesn’t make you fat. I ate bacon for breakfast this morning, too,” I said.

“So you’re telling me I should start eating bacon and I can look like you?” asked the woman, an excited sparkle in her eye, clearly visualizing the bacon she was going to fry up as soon as her shift was over.

I got the distinct feeling I may have set this woman off on the wrong track and immediately regretted my careless bacon promotion.

bahaha

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talenstraining:

Here’s a great paper written by Dr. Stephen Byrnes. I believe that this is pretty old. How old? Well, if you look at the references, not a single study here was done after 2001. It may seem counter-intuitive that I’d want to post about something so old, but

1. This is one of the better “In a…

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nutritionista:

[Ed. Note: I asked my friend Lana to write a guest post for me because she’s an awesome writer with awesome ideas. She delivered BIG TIME. I know this is long, but do yourself a favor and read the whole thing. And then go read her awesome Tumblr.]

Your dutiful blogger Leah and I are gym…

everybody should read this!

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bodyreshaping:

Deciding Which Is Best for Health and Fat Loss

by: Teya Skae

With Exercise, keeping it short is the best way to go. Did you know that a short burst of intense exercise is extremely beneficial not only for overall fitness but for building lean muscle tissue and promoting longevity? Just imagine…

davidlamb:

I can’t eat healthy, or I don’t want to eat healthy?

I can’t train consistently, or I don’t want to train consistently?

I can’t get more rest, or I don’t want to get more rest?

I can’t develop a positive mindset, or I don’t want to develop a positive mindset?

This can go on and on but the…

this is so interesting! i’ve been confused about this for so long! many people have it wrong.  Read people read!

(Source: rippedfuel)