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My Healthy Xmas Wish List

November 28, 2011 By 3 Comments

christmas tree 02 watercolorMy wife and I are spending our first Xmas together and she’s asked me what to get me as a present.  I do have an Amazon wishlist but it’s a pretty boring one consisting mostly of books.  She wants to get me something more meaningful (women!) and so I’m spending some time thinking about what I could possibly want this holiday season.  I’ve come up with a list of items, some of which are related to health.  I’ll post the healthy items here and for the rest… well, I’ll publish those just to my wife :) [Read more...]

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An Easy and Healthy Home Made Dinner

July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Caprese SaladWe invited my fiance’s family over last week for a fun little dinner at home and I was amazed at just how easy it was to make a healthy dinner for 5, and for a very low budget too. [Read more...]

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4 Hour Body Diet vs. Eating Healthy. Winner Takes All. ROUND ONE!!

March 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
This entry is part 9 of 15 in the series 4 Hour Body Diet

I mentioned last week that I was going to experiment with healthy eating versus the Tim Ferriss diet but I think I forgot to clarify what exactly that meant.  Sooo….

Is The 4 Hour Body Healthy

First things first, I don’t believe the 4 hour body eating plan is unhealthy. I think it’s very restrictive but not unhealthy. It basically eliminates all junk from your diet for most of the week and that’s a great thing right there. It will end up with a very high percentage of calories from protein and fat but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, with the exception of the junk you eat on your cheat day, I think the 4 hour body diet is quite healthy. [Read more...]

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Stupid Experiments – Tim Ferriss 4 Hour Body Diet Vs. Eating Healthy

February 22, 2011 By 3 Comments
This entry is part 8 of 15 in the series 4 Hour Body Diet

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!  I am a completely untrained amateur and even I think this was a bad idea, but hey, all in the interest of science! :)

Since about the beginning of this year, I’ve been trying out a new diet called the The 4-Hour Body.  You can find more details about it in these posts but to summarize, the 4 hour body diet emphasizes an almost complete elimination of carbs (Tim Ferris, the diet’s originator, calls it the “slow carb” diet), even fruits are not allowed, and a very high emphasis on proteins.  It also includes a very interesting item called the cheat day, a single day a week during which you can eat anything you want.  I saw some great results on this diet, about 3lbs lost on average per week. [Read more...]

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Guest Post: Healthy “Fast Food”

February 17, 2011 By 3 Comments

This is a guest post written by Kathryn Henry, a writer for TeachStreet. TeachStreet is a website that provides online and local classes, including cooking classes and nutrition classes. Kathryn and her husband recently started a vegan, gluten-free diet. She writes about their experience with healthy eating on her blog, The Accidental Vegans.

Back in November of 2010, my husband and I were tired of eating junk. With a two year old and a newborn, we had gotten in the bad habit of eating pre-packaged foods or things that my husband could grab at a drive-thru on the way home from work. We were both feeling “blah” and unhealthy. It was time for a change. After doing some research, I found a blog called Plate + Simple, which outlines a healthy-eating lifestyle. The author, Hilary, recommends doing a vegan detox to “reset” your body.

We decided to try the detox for just a week. We both felt so much better after just a few days that we kept going . . . and going . . . and going. It is now almost three months later, and we are happier, healthier, and lighter. My husband has lost over thirty pounds and I am wearing pants I haven’t fit into since before I got pregnant. We eat healthy, wholesome food and don’t count calories, carbohydrates, or fat grams. [Read more...]

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How To Make A Healthy, Cheap and Fun Meal

February 12, 2011 By 2 Comments

Mixed vegetables with mushroom and fungusOver at the Simple Dollar, Trent is talking about his recent move to a vegan diet.  He addresses the misconception that a vegan diet has to be pricey but he does admit that food preparation now requires more effort.  Specifically, because he cannot obtain good vegan options at restaurants, he’s finding himself preparing many more meals at home. [Read more...]

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The Healthy Way To Eat A Thanksgiving Dinner

November 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

edadid 28 - thank youDon’t worry, this post isn’t about to rant at you for eating too much stuffing or recommend that you switch to a tofurkey. :)

It’s that time of year again here in the US.  A time for giving thanks, gathering your friends and family and eating a lot of really tasty food.  Yes, there is a bit of overeating to this holiday and if that’s your thing then enjoy.  However, this Thanksgiving I’d like to offer a up a tip that will make your holiday healthier and more enjoyable.

Over at Equally Happy I posted a note on adding a little thanksgiving to your thanksgiving.  Here I’d like to talk about the meal itself.  My suggestion, take your time.  Enjoy mom’s turkey, your aunt’s stuffing and even your mother in law’s flaming yams.  Take the time to appreciate all the wonderful time and effort that went into preparing these dishes.  Spend a moment just savoring the flavors, the spices and all those special people gathered around you for this great day.  By doing this you’ll end up enjoying your meal more and eating a bit less.  That means you’ll be better able to enjoy the post Thanksgiving football game!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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And in the spirit of giving thanks, I’d like to thank all of you who help publicize 60 in 3 through tweets, facebooks posts, sharing links and sending emails to your friends.  It really means a lot to me that you’re helping me build this community of smart people all interested in improving their health.  Thank you!

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