“It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience. “ -Julius CaesarWhen you begin your 5 x 5 workout program, or any new training routine for that matter, please leave your ego at the door and practice patience.My brother Jeremy texted me about a week ago:“Joined a gym for the first time in nearly 4 … [Read more…]

You’ve been following along, so you know I can’t get enough spice in my food. Eggs, Japanese yams, they all get the same warmth from a splash of hot sauce.I love the chili-garlic flavor that explodes out of the Sriracha bottle, but I must admit I cringe a little every time I reluctantly glance at the label. Specifically, my gut gets twisted over a single ingredient. Sugar. … [Read more…]

I love savory food as much as I like sweet food, and I dig the combo of the two. You may recall from my indulgences post how much I appreciate salted caramel gelato. I digress. There is nothing that I won’t enthusiastically add spice to and sodium is never a concern. If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I like to challenge conventional wisdom. Numerous dietary … [Read more…]

I love my field research for this blog. I may have found a new Red Bull alternative for y’all: bone marrow. From lahealthyliving.com: Bone marrow is a fatty, jello like substance found in the core of bones. It’s a nutrient dense and rich in energy substances that all types of animals are primarily drawn toward when they capture prey. I baked a whole chicken for dinner. Being … [Read more…]

I’m in a heap of trouble.  I might have just made a very bad decision, so the first thing I decided to do was to come share it with you, my partners in this adventure.You remember my friend Hunter? Well, after my rather pitiful showing last week with the “Jackie,” he decided to inspire me with a little friendly competition. On Friday, June 20th, he and I go toe to toe with … [Read more…]