Tag: diet

Thinking of Food as Fuel by Pushing Your Bodies Limits

One of the best side effects of becoming a triathlete for me has been the dietary changes it has prompted me to make. For years I have always struggled with “yo-yo” dieting and the weight fluctuations that come with that. Counting calories and cutting out macro nutrients(fat, carbs, protein) works for a little while, but …

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The Results Are In…9 Months on a Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet…

Costa Rica - May 2009 - 210 lbs.

It’s hard to believe it has been 9 months already since I started this whole foods, plant-based diet. I have completed an entire triathlon training season consisting of a sprint, olympic and half-ironman distance events. I ran my first marathon and am currently more than 2 months into my training for Ironman Lake Placid 2013. …

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IMLP Training Week 5-Out Of The Basement

The weather report for this Saturday indicated a day clear of any precipitation and a high of around 40 deg F. Armed with my new Pearl Izumi Thermal cycling jacket and Craft windproof gloves, I thought I could finally get a long ride outdoors instead of hunkering down in the basement on the trainer. Unfortunately, …

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IMLP Training Week 2-On The Wagon

When the New Year rolled around this year, I thought about the fact I really have nothing to give up anymore. I gave up eating animal protein nine months ago and have been thriving on the plant-based diet. I am at my goal weight and am maintaining it even through the off-season. Starting an exercise …

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Vegan Cooking is Featured on NBC’s Today Show

Looks like the whole vegan thing is going mainstream. Even Kathy Lee is enjoying some plant-based goodness with her glass of wine… Vegan Cooking is Featured on NBC’s Today Show.

7 Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Diet – Business Insider

Looks like Plant-based is going mainstream. See it popping up all over the place even in Business sites. I can think of a few more reasons than they listed, but glad to see this… 7 Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Diet – Business Insider. 8. Because it makes you feel great. 9. Faster recovery time …

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2-Part NPR Series on Plant-Based Eating

NPR’s Morning Edition had a two-part series on Plant-Based eating. Features authors of Kathy Freston(The Lean) and Bryant Terry(Vegan Soul Kitchen). Check out both parts.. Going Vegan Doesn’t Mean Missing Out On Favorites Tamari Greens, Miso Yams: Chef Gives Vegans Multicultural Flavor

Another example of where Plant-Based Success…

Article about WGME-13 news anchor Jeff Peterson. ANother success story about a guy that made the switch to a whole foods, plant-based diet. via Natural Foodie: Making the vegan switch proved to be a win-win-win | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram.

Why People on a Plant-Based Diet Live Longer…

Here is a great article from Kathy Freston of the Huffington Post’s Healthy Living section that summarizes all the benefits of going plant-based. She has managed to put in a page what many books I have read took volumes to explain. Albeit, they did go into more detail but she has nailed the key points. …

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Slick Willy Has Gone Vegan…

Came across this video clip while checking out the Blossom Vegan NY Restaurant site. Wild Willy is reversing his heart disease by going vegan. Check it out.. Bill Clintons Vegan Diet Inspiring Others? | Video – ABC News.