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Does sitting = death?
Posted by Greg Laden on April 20, 2012 There is a study that shows that people who sit more per day die sooner, despite other factors such as overall health. It is reported in The Atlantic and written up here.
New link between exercise and weight loss uncovered?
Posted by Greg Laden on August 27, 2010 A recent paper provides the groundwork to establish a way for exercise to diminish appetite. Or, more likely, for sedentary behavior to increase appetite.
From Fit to Fat to Fit: Slacking Off
Posted by Greg Laden on January 14, 2010 All good things come to an end. But then if you work hard enough, you can get them back.
From Fit to Fat to Fit: Funny haha, funny strange
Posted by Greg Laden on January 14, 2010 Funny Thing Two and Funny Thing Three.
From Fit to Fat to Fit: Into the bush
Posted by Greg Laden on January 13, 2010 Obsession can be a good thing. And I’m not talking about some dumb-ass fragrance.
From Fit to Fat to Fit: Doing it
Posted by Greg Laden on January 12, 2010 When it comes down to it, it is all a matter of just how hard you are willing to work. Then, you start with that and work harder.
From Fit to Fat to Fit: Lenora
Posted by Greg Laden on January 11, 2010 When working with a personal trainer, the first thing you have to do is to calibrate. Then, if the trainer does not crank it up to a higher level, she’s probably not worth her fee.
From Fit to Fat to Fit: Joining the Gym
Posted by Greg Laden on January 11, 2010 Continued from here Back from South Africa and with some time on my hands, I was hell bent on keeping the promise I had made to myself to get back into shape. For most people I know, this would mean eating better and going to the gym more often. But for me, it meant eating…
From Fit to Fat to Fit and Back: Exercise and Weight Loss
Posted by Greg Laden on January 10, 2010 Did you ever watch cattle? I mean, really watch them, for a few hours? Mostly they just sit or stand around munching on grass, chewing their cud, or snoozing. But every once in a while a handful of them will stand up and point in one direction. And they may take a few steps in…