Jul
27
My father is visiting from Israel and, as he usually does, he brought with him a bag of Israeli chocolate. It’s a real tempting treat, the kind of candy I grew up with. Still, I’m focusing on my goals and not giving in to temptation. I will say this, it was nice to eat one candy bar last night and not feel guilty at all. I’m in great shape and the rare unhealthy treat isn’t going to change that. That’s a big difference for me from the days of eating too much and then constantly feeling guilty about it.
And now, on to some interesting articles:
You know, I think I’ve posted articles like this next one dozens of times already, and yet, people still don’t get it. Well, here’s yet another article that shows that a sensible and permanent eating plan along with some exercise is the best way to lose weight. Note that the study did cut down people’s diet to only 40% carbs. However, before you go Atkin’s crazy, please remember that 40% carbs is still a lot. These people didn’t go on an Atkin’s diet, they simply cut down the unhealthy, high sugar, processed carbs that no one should be eating.
@Red Orbit
It’s a beautiful summer day here in California, and I think I smell at least 3 or 4 barbacues going on in the neighborhood. So it’s probably a good time to share the following article from Consumer Reports. It talks about the danger from over charring your BBQ meat and then gives some good advice on how to avoid it. This is why I like Consumer Reports. They don’t try to panic people, they just provide news and then some great tips. I wish all news media was like this.
@Consumer Reports
I usually link to text articles, but here’s a YouTube video that caught my attention. It’s a beautiful way of showing the obesity epidemic in the US and some of its causes. You will need sound to fully appreciate the video and, as usual, some YouTube commentators are a bit out of line, but that shouldn’t detract from the video itself.
@YouTube/ZackingTV
Last but not least, here’s some golf news! Ok, so I’m not the biggest golf fan and I never really understood the allure of the sport, but hey, if it gets you outdoors and walking, then it can’t be that bad. Just remember, walk, not ride in the golf cart. If you’re spending your whole day driving from hole to hole then you might as well be home watching golf on TV.
@Ars Technica
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I still can’t shake my golf cart habit, even as I try to lose weight. Golf is supposed to be fun, not exercise, is what I still have stuck in my head.