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Reasons you gained weight

7/31/2013

 
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Fact: It’s all about your caloric intake level.

(via The Spartan Warrior)

Flavia Dzodan on the problem with cultural appropriation

7/31/2013

 
The problem with cultural appropriation is that it replaces the original with a copy created by the dominant culture. It dilutes the original, removes all symbolic value from it and replaces it with a ready to consume product devoid of context and meaning.

Cultural appropriation, at its most extreme, is a violent form of colonization because it removes the original group behind the culture and reinforces stereotypes about that group (i.e. ALL First Nation folks are reduced to “war bonnets”, whether their culture uses them or not; all Latinos are reduced to a stylized version of Catholicism regardless of their spirituality; etc.). The mechanism of commodifying a culture ends up being a tool to re-inforce [sic] racism as it reduces the people behind those cultures to a mere cartoon like representation of their realities. It’s a great way to ultimately Other and objectify entire groups of people by taking something that is dynamic and ever evolving and freezing it for a marketing photo opportunity."
~Flavia Dzodan

Winston Churchill quote

7/29/2013

 
You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.
~Winston Churchill

John Steinbeck quote

7/28/2013

 
"And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in all the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual."
~John Steinbeck

My new Ben Houstie sunnies!

7/27/2013

 
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My rad new “Insight” sunnies designed by Ben Houstie (Bella Bella) from Lattimer Gallery in Vancouver. Gifted to me by my awesome friend Jason Wiens. Thanks buddiieee!! I have three pairs like this now--white/black, pink/black and red/black. And they're only $16! I just love Northwest Coast art:) Everytime I'm in Vancouver I make sure I visit Lattimer. They have such beautiful pieces.

Check them out here: 

http://northwestcoastgifts.com/collections/frontpage/products/sunglasses-black-red

Jason Ferruggia has five terrific weight training strategies for beginners

7/18/2013

 
I've been a fan of Jason Ferruggia's for many years now. I've followed his work and he has also coached me into the best shape of my life. His blog is a terrific source of training and nutrition advice and also for inspiration to live your best life. I really look up to this man. 

I get asked a lot about what to do for people who are just starting out with weight training. Jason has written a great article on this subject. Short and sweet and to the point. Listed below are his five strategies for beginners.
 
  1. Squat, deadlift, & press.
  2. Incorporated bodyweight exercises in every program.
  3. Follow the rule of progressive overload.
  4. Use a full body workout or upper/lower split.
  5. Carry heavy stuff.

Read the full article here: 

http://strength-training.top5.com/jason-ferruggias-5-weight-training-strategies-for-beginners/

Listen to Arnold--there's no such thing as a fattening food.

7/16/2013

 
There’s no such thing as a fattening food – in fact, the term in and of itself is a misnomer. Any food whether it’s 'clean' or 'dirty,' 'healthy' or 'unhealthy' will cause fat gain when eaten in excess.

Knowing this is extraordinarily powerful. Understanding the information provided above can help you achieve and maintain your ideal physique while simultaneously incorporating your favorite 'unhealthy' foods on a consistent basis.

Don’t allow your diet to control your life. Live the life you want to live and use your diet as a means to enhance each and every experience.
I love that Arnold Schwarzenegger said this. I have found for myself that this type of mindset has been absolutely imperative in my ability to stay in shape or to get leaner. I simply cannot survive by depriving myself of things I enjoy eating. I need balance or else my diet will go way off the rails and I'll just end up binging on the foods I've restricted. Read the full article here:

http://www.schwarzenegger.com/fitness/post/the-truth-about-fattening-foods-they-dont-exist

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