Following up on the discussion on the Glycemic Index, here’s what I know about fats. Dr. Weil talks loads about fats in his book, Eating Well for Optimum Health, and he gives you lots of the chemical details behind what I’ll tell you.
Fats are an important part of a healthy diet. They help fight off the body’s hunger instincts. They are partially responsible for the shine of your hair, the suppleness of your skin. And boy did they get a bad rap somewhere in the 80’s.
Crash Course in Blood Sugar
So here’s the thing. If you’re following the food suggestions in the Jorge Cruise plan, you’re doing something about the Glycemic Index thing without much knowing it. If you’re on South Beach, same thing. Atkins, yes, but in a weird indirect way. It’s about blood sugar.
I won’t go *super* into detail, but a fairly not bad site is The Glycemic Index Site . I prefer the way Dr. Weil explains it in Eating Well for Optimum Health, but lots of people get scared by that book because it’s kind of…well… sciency.
Attractive Nuisance
I’m really tired of the news talking about the so-called “cheeseburger law.” Just in case you have no clue what I’m talking about, this is where Congress is trying to pass a law that says people can’t sue McDonald’s for making them fat. The law, by the way, is a great idea. It’s stupid to blame McDonald’s for our issues. Nothing more to say about that part. But I’m really sick of the COVERAGE on this one.
The story isn’t “Congress is trying to help McDonald’s from frivolous lawsuits.” The story really is, “How did we get to this point in our lives where we haven’t caught on to all the nutritional landmines out there?” If I were running a news station, I’d put on a spot showing alternatives to eating 1000 calories or more in a single setting.
A Post on Posture
Shoulders back and down. Shoulders back and down. I’m saying this like a mantra, a silent repetition in between other thoughts. I am fighting years of bad posture.
If I pull my shoulders back as if thrusting out my chest, and then lower them down so that I’m not halfway into a shrugging motion, this is better for my overall body. So far, I feel all these little muscles that are tense from wanting me to hunch forward. Sometimes, I feel a twinge down the muscles nearest my spine. The one that’s doing the most twinging is called the rhomboid.
A Change in My Philosophy
When I started my fitness and nutrition efforts, I wanted to lose weight. I figured that getting in shape meant losing 100 pounds. As pounds started to fall off, I realized that I was no longer just interested in weight loss. I wanted to be more fit. Now, fifty pounds in, I’m working up to a challenge.
The premise behind Mark Verstegen’s CORE PERFORMANCE is that fitness is a far more holistic experience than what is being pitched to the average person today. Gone are the ideas that you should stretch, work a few body parts, and do some cardio. Instead, everything in the book points towards full-body exercises, the kind that blur the lines between stretching, cardio, and weight training. In fact, he doesn’t much like most of those terms. He believes we should be after power and strength, and that words like “weight training” and “cardio” are out. I buy it.
A Little Affirming Feeling
My wife threw me a surprise birthday party last night. I was FLOORED. Didn’t have a clue. But I have a mini story that runs throughout the night that I find very pertinent to my fitness and self-improvement efforts.
We ate dinner at a local Chinese restaurant, which gave friends time to prepare our house for the surprise. I am not really one for spiritual things. I try, but they rarely take. My only exception? I believe fortune cookies. I wholeheartedly accept what they’re telling me.
Fitness and Nutrition
As of today, I am officially back on the mental connection to my fitness and nutrition goals. I have been maintaining things fairly well, and I’ve been working out daily. But things haven’t really been there with me mentally. Today, the sunny weather, a great massage, and a new book have helped reboot me back into determination.
There’s no denying that many people react to good weather. I tended to think I was not one of them. Well, this year, I’m definitely reacting. I’m suddenly punching to get outdoors. I’m anxious to do lots of new things. We’re planning out the year’s vacation. It’s just generally amazing the way this year’s sunny weather is making me feel.
Serial Box Idea
I have this recent thing about wanting to write serial stories. By serial, I mean they are doled out by installment. By write, I also include the idea of doing art, audio, and other things into the bargain. I’m thinking of creating a little multimedia experience and burning it to CD. It’d include text, art, audio, maybe even motion clips, as I have two different digital devices that shoot short clips.
I looked to see if serialbox.com was available, or serialbox.net . Not so lucky. Too bad, because I think the idea of the name is pretty fun. If you check out serialbox.net, it actually goes to lindasue.com. Odd blog. But then, aren’t they all?
Version 3.0
Welcome back!
I’ve changed the technology used to create [chrisbrogan.com]. In the old days, I used a Windows program called Trellix. It was an easy-to-use WYSIWYG software that made web design easy. I really enjoyed it, and used to get all kinds of compliments on the page. Mind you, it also took lots of effort, time for which I don’t exactly have these days.
Sample Post
Why Magnetic Headlines Are Crucial for Your Posts
Welcome to Rainmaker. This is a sample post to get you started on your journey. Don’t forget that your headline is the most important aspect of writing a great post, and getting readers to read your opening paragraph. The first four to six sentences of your post are critical, because if you don’t hook your audience, they will get bored and click away. What is the benefit you will provide readers that you promised in the title? Be sure to describe the signs of the problem you will offer a solution to toward the end of your post.
Use subheads to improve readability and gather interest
Here you can begin to describe the underlying causes of the problem you have the solutions to, using persuasive arguments and great storytelling, and readers will have no choice but to read more.