I often revel in the I told you so moments. See my previous post, Cold Weather Weight Loss – 376% Increase in Fat Calories Burned, and then read the following New York Times article.


Brown Fat, Triggered by Cold or Exercise, May Yield a Key to Weight Control

By GINA KOLATA
Published: January 24, 2012
In separate studies, researchers have determined that in cold conditions, people’s calorie-gobbling brown fat uses ordinary fat as fuel — and that exercise may convert ordinary fat to brown fat.

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Cold Weather Weight Loss – 376% Increase in Fat Calories Burned

January 3, 2012

I’ve known for a while now that exposure to cold climates increases metabolism. I found this journal article (http://jap.physiology.org/content/93/1/77.full.pdf) that proves my hypothesis. Here’s the summary: Effect of cold exposure on fuel utilization in humans: plasma glucose, muscle glycogen, and lipids Effect of cold exposure on fuel utilization in humans: plasma glucose, muscle glycogen, and [...]

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Another Long Ride

August 11, 2011

I went for a ride last night and cranked out almost 40 miles at 14.5 mph The elevation chart looks like a mountain stage from the Tour.

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Sugar is Toxic – Video

August 11, 2011

This hour and a half lecture will keep you from eating sugar. Watch it.

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Surprising James with a Salty Post

July 13, 2011

James gave me access to post just about a year ago, so I figured I might as well use that access. When I first started learning about the science behind nutrition and exercise, I learned that everything I knew was wrong. After that, I learned that everything I had just learned was wrong. I kept [...]

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Tim Ferriss in Outside Magazine

June 16, 2011

I would actually say that motivation is not the question. The real question is: What are the incentives? Let’s say I created a gym where you pay $400 the first of the month, and for every visit I refund $25. And before you sign up, we take unflattering photos of you in your under­wear, and [...]

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Low Carb Doesn’t Work For Me?

June 13, 2011
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A few of my friends have asked me about my diet recently. I always enjoy sharing my ideas, tips, techniques and the knowledge I’ve gleaned from all of my research. What really pisses me off is that most of them respond with. “low carb doesn’t work for my body.” Really? I say that a low-carb, [...]

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