“(Sports) are a training ground of virtue, a school of inner balance and outer control …” Submitted to the St. Louis Review on Aug. 8th 2012 Blessed John Paul II, an avid sportsman in his youth, once lauded the moral value of sports. “They are a training ground of virtue,” he said. His wisdom is worth contemplating during a busy summer… Read More »Sports Still a Training Ground of Virtue (Re-Post) – St. Louis Review
“If we devote ourselves to sacredness in our vocations, the world will rise to meet us.” An interesting talk by an impressively normal guy in Virginia who raises livestock with natural, God-intended methods. He is an author and lecturer on the topic and shares several ideas for “healing our land and food” in order to revitalize our nation’s health. He is… Read More »The Essence of An Egg: Joel Salatin – TED Talk (2009 Video) About Food Quality & Local Farming
With all of our talk about having “strength” … here is strength and courage on every level … Never, ever give up: Arthur’s inspirational transformation. [VIDEO]
This is a repost from Mike Boyle’s blog (link at the bottom), though here is the article: http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2012/05/15/saturated-fats-may-not-be-all-bad-latest-diabetes-research-findings.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AustralianFoodNews+%28Australian+Food+News%29 And a comment below this post hits the nail on the head: The exercise more/eat less mentality combined with the low fat/high carb diet has been an epic failure. We need more influential strength coaches like yourself preaching this message! Keep it… Read More »More Evidence for Increased Fat Intake? (Blog Repost)
“Just eat real food” seems to be the theme of reoccurring conversations I am having with people every day … and that includes fat – chicken thighs, egg yolks, 2% if not whole milk if you do OK with dairy, etc. Check out this article for more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2143477/Bring-butter–cheese-red-meat-milk-How-low-fat-obsession-harm-health-says-nutritionist.html?ITO=1490 Is it time to increase your fat intake? Does eating fat make you fat? This… Read More »Time to Eat More Fat? (Interesting new article.)
A simple cartoon making a pretty profound point I think …
– (Patient) “At my gym they said I should ask you whether it’s okay for me to exercise.”
– (Doctor) “I get that question a lot … but nobody says consult a doctor before buying a recliner or a big screen TV.”
– (Doctor) “Side effects may include bloating and weight gain.”
All humor aside, take another gander at this … which compromises your health more in the long run? Beginning and continuing an exercise program, or purchasing a comfy recliner and flat screen that sits 15 feet from your fridge, a la the perfect storm, right?Read More »Should You Consult A Physician Before Buying A Flat Screen TV? (Cartoon)
