Gotta say, I’ve enjoyed this conversation more than most of the recent episodes of Iron Culture. I like it when the guys get other folks with new perspectives on the show to broaden the conversation. Without out it, in my opinion, especially on the science-focused conversations, Eric can get a little mansplainy, and I missContinue reading ““There is no going back,” Iron Culture Podcast, Ep. 167- The Resurrection of a Powerlifter (ft. Mike Tuchscherer)”
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My “gratitude practice”
Ants are crawling around the living room floor today. They found some errant cat food, and I failed to notice until the workers had sent out the enthusiastic dinner bell to the colony. I’ve lived in this house for 3 years, and only now do I appreciate that was three whole years without ants inContinue reading “My “gratitude practice””
Weekend Food Prep–Oatmeal Pumpkin Sandwich Bread
I like bread, but I don’t eat it terribly often. So, like a lot of other baked goods, I make it in bulk, slice it up, and store it in my freezer. This recipe makes 3 moderately-sized loaves of delicious sandwich bread. The pumpkin adds color and with the long fermentation time, there’s a niceContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Oatmeal Pumpkin Sandwich Bread”
#TBT: Are Folks Choosing Between Eating to Get Swole and to Save the Planet?
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, in honor of Earth Day tomorrow, I want to share a post from last year around high protein diets, veganism and how we balance our athletic goals and being responsible consumers.
A Carnivore Diet Mash-up
Recently, the folks at Maintenance Phase and Iron Culture both did deep dives into Jordan Peterson and the so-called Carnivore diet. And while a person could listen to either conversation independently, I highly recommend you download all four hours from your platform of choice to get the full and glorious(1) picture of this latest versionContinue reading “A Carnivore Diet Mash-up”
Never Stop Lifting: How to Use Progressions and Regressions to Make Any Program Work for You
Regressing lifts might be one of my superpowers. I’ve written many times about the numerous physical challenges I experience and have to work around in order to keep lifting part of my world. And when my body was bigger, and my fitness levels were nearly nonexistent, most strength training programming was way over my currentContinue reading “Never Stop Lifting: How to Use Progressions and Regressions to Make Any Program Work for You”
Weekend Food Prep–Ideas for Protein at Breakfast
Sufficient protein is a “big rock,” one of those pieces of the puzzle that can help us make meaningful improvements to the healthfulness of our diets and towards improving our physiques, if that’s a goal. This recent video by Jeff Nippard talks about how much protein might be best if we’re trying to build orContinue reading “Weekend Food Prep–Ideas for Protein at Breakfast”
#TBT: “The middle ground that we tend to avoid,” 3DMJ Podcast #183: The Habits of Highly Effective Preps
I love bodybuilding; I hate diet culture. How do I square that circle? How can I connect with a culture that is all about totally superficial, physical features while abhorring societal norms that narrowly define acceptable bodies? My discussion of the strategies and philosophies of bodybuilding prep diets can give you a window into howContinue reading “#TBT: “The middle ground that we tend to avoid,” 3DMJ Podcast #183: The Habits of Highly Effective Preps”
The Smartest Way To Use Protein To Build Muscle (Science Explained), Jeff Nippard
Do you spend much energy trying to get enough protein? My sense of the research and evidence-based recommendations is that getting sufficient protein is a “big rock,” one of those essential pieces to maintaining a healthier bodyweight and building and maintaining muscle mass. AND daily protein, for me, is a “fix it and forget it”Continue reading “The Smartest Way To Use Protein To Build Muscle (Science Explained), Jeff Nippard”
Book Review–The Sum of Us, Heather McGee
Part of my commitment to being a White ally to is to continue to educate myself about race and issues of racial equity, to reduce the burden on the folks of color around me to keep me informed and to help me do better in my daily interactions and decisions that may have disproportionate impactsContinue reading “Book Review–The Sum of Us, Heather McGee”
Progressive Strength 