Archive for May, 2009
Am I Getting Enough Protein?
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
Since I eat a primarily vegetarian diet but I still work out a lot, I often get people who ask me if my training suffers due to a lack of protein. They ask me if I use a protein supplement and if so, which one would I recommend. Now I [...]
A Day of Rest
Submitted by Advanced Workouts Blog
Okay, so I admit it: I’m not great about taking a day off from working out. My fitness routines are basically the only form of physical movement I get throughout my day, unless you’re counting the rapid-fire movements of my fingers as I sit in front of my computer tap-tap-tapping away.
So, [...]
Monthly Update - May
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
I’ve decided to go back to these monthly updates as a way of keeping myself centered on my goals. So here’s my update for May along with my goals for June.
May
No more caffeine - I managed to really reduce my intake of caffeine to almost zero. That’s an amazing improvement [...]
One Day At A Time
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
NOTE - Our body image series will continue on Friday.
In 2003, I started eating healthy and exercising. I saw improvement really fast. I dropped weight and I felt a lot better. I went from 280lbs to 220 in about 3 years, hence the name 60 in 3. I also added [...]
Weekend Roundup - Memorial Day Edition
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
Today is Memorial Day here in the US, a day meant to be spent in reflection and remembrance for those who gave their lives so that we may live free. I was born in Israel, at the close of the Yom Kippur war, with my father in the hospital bed [...]
The Problems With Body Image
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
Thisentryis part 1 of 1 in the series Body image
Over the next few weeks on 60 in 3, I’m going to write a series of articles about body image, what it means, how important it is, the kind of problems it can lead to if badly handled and my own [...]
Which One Is Better, Low Carb or Vegetarian Diet?
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
ahh yes, the messiahs of the nutrition world. You’ve heard them, right? They’ll preach to you all day and night about their diet of choice. Sometimes it’s something obviously nutty, like eating nothing but cabbage soup. Sometimes though, they seem to make sense. They’ll tell you to eat low carb [...]
Time For A Physical
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
It’s getting towards the middle of the year, almost time for summer. If you’re like me, this is the perfect time for a physical.
No holiday plans
No visiting family
No vacation trips
Time for you to schedule some time with your doctor and see how your body is doing.
How’s your weight? Are you [...]
Weekend Roundup - HOT Edition
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
It’s warm today, around 90 degrees in the South Bay Area. Now sure, those of you who live in Phoenix are probably chuckling right now thinking “that’s warm?!?” but for me, this is a heat wave! My poor puppy is panting at my feet and I feel like going back [...]
The Value of Sleep
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
One of the things I’ve been struggling with for the past four months is getting enough sleep. For a variety of reasons, most of them my own fault, I’ve been getting 5 to 6 hours per sleep a night, and that’s just not enough. I’ve noticed a number of effects [...]
Reader Q&A: Should Kids Workout?
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
This question comes from Sarita:
I have an 8 year old and a 4 year old. They eat healthy and are very active but I was wondering if they should be working out like I do at a gym. Would it help them?
This question is better asked of a pediatrician. However, [...]
8 Reasons To Stay Healthy
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
Yes, we should be healthy. Yes, we should exercise. Yes, we should eat in moderation. If we all know this, why do we have such trouble actually doing it? Mostly because the reward for bad behavior is immediate. More time to watch TV, more chocolate, less effort, more tasty food [...]
Weekend Roundup - Trek Edition
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
I have made many changes to my life but there is one thing that has not and will not change. I am a Trekkie and proud of it! :) So it is with great joy that I say the new Star Trek movie rocks! Sure, it wasn’t quite as dramatic [...]
The Best Exercise Gear Money Can Buy
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
Anyone watched TV lately? I hope the answer is no, but if it’s yes, then you’ve probably seen the same things I have, endless commercials for sports equipment. Forget all the ads for diets, meal replacements shakes and eating plans, just look at the advertisements for sports equipment! From $1000 [...]
Free KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Coupons and Oprah
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
The following is an editorial about the current (and sad) state of our American role models. For those who are a bit sensitive about the topic, feel free to move on to another article.
Someone emailed me a news story about Oprah giving away KFC coupons. Now I’m going to ignore [...]
Changes For May
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
You may recall that I was trying to get rid of chocolate and caffeine from my diet in April. Well, the plan almost worked perfectly. Caffeine is virtually gone and chocolate is greatly reduced. I wasn’t 100% on target but I made enough progress that I feel really good about [...]
Weekend Roundup - Teatro Zinzani Edition!
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
Spent last night at a show called Teatro Zinzanni here in San Francisco. It’s sort of like a mini Cirque Du Soleil only with more comedy routines and a five course meal. Great food, great entertainment and awesome performances. I heartily recommend it to anyone who wants a great night [...]
Interview With A Personal Trainer
Submitted by 60 IN 3 Blog
The following is an interview with a personal friend of mine named Chris. Chris has been a personal trainer for 8 years now and I thought it would be interesting to see what her view is on a variety of trainer related issues.
How long have you been a personal trainer? [...]