Valentine’s Day is coming up (if January ever ends)… A gift that provokes anxiety or guilt (or both!) is not a good gift. If your partner is reducing or eliminating junk food, buying chocolate, cookies, candies, etc. is not a thoughtful thing to do. Likewise, if you’re reducing or eliminating junk food, don’t ask for … Read more
This vegetable provides 21% of your daily potassium. Potassium is critical in our bodies, helping to regulate muscle contractions, nerve signals, and fluid balance. Potassium is an electrolyte—one of those things that people talk about needing to replenish when they exercise (though most people don’t really know what it means). Also keep in mind that … Read more
Dried mango and macadamia nuts. These are my two current favorite snacks. I can eat them together or separately, and I can eat them in significant quantity. Costco sells both. For a while, I stopped buying the mango altogether—it’s easier when it’s just not in the house—and I was just reintroduced to macadamia nuts a … Read more
For a long time, peanut brittle was one of my favorites. And it was an infrequent treat, which made it even more delightful. It’s been years, maybe decades, since I had peanut brittle. There was some at work the other day. I took a piece. Or two… And you know what? It wasn’t that delicious. … Read more
With most things, there’s a fine line between “not hardcore” and “too many excuses.” Setting a reasonable, realistic goal is critical in walking this line. For most people most of the time, “hardcore” is not the way to go. It’s not sustainable. If you’re in a situation where it’s critical to be all in and … Read more
We know that we shouldn’t eat unless we’re hungry (a few health issues aside–there’s always an exception, isn’t there?). All of the ins and outs of that is another post for another day. But when should we stop eating? It’s a national pastime to eat until it hurts. We plan out which pants to wear … Read more
The Climbing Daddy is friends with the couple who own the fishing lodge we stayed at in Canada. As a result, we were there the week before they officially opened for the season, so they weren’t serving meals. They were apologetic but assured us that in terms of appliances and equipment, there was a fully … Read more
We’re recently home from a trip to the area where I grew up. We did some sightseeing, we spent time with many people, and we ate. If it wasn’t clear to me already, I have a solid understanding of why I was overweight when I was young. All of the “we have to eat there” … Read more
Get out. Exercise. Eat real food. Cut the processed crap. Cut the added sweeteners. Quit smoking. Get enough sleep. Cultivate relationships with people offline. Turn off the TV. Why? You deserve it. Feeling good in your body, being healthy, having energy, are worth it. We’re told at every turn that it’s not. “You deserve a … Read more
Who isn’t on a budget? The economy’s been bad, budgets are a little (or a lot) tight. Everyone wants to get the best deal possible. Sometimes, though, getting the most quantity for your dollar isn’t really the best value. A cheap meal from a fast food restaurant is not a better deal than a slightly … Read more