After living in Asia for 18 months, I inadvertently picked up a new habit; the toilet squat. I think it stemmed from watching the local Thai & Balinese squatting on… Read MoreWhy I Switched to Squatting on the Toilet
There are a lot of great life hacks out there. But frankly, the best life hack is the one that most applies to your life at the time. Actually that applies… Read MoreOn the benefits of NOT checking your phone/email first thing in the morning
I first wrote in 2013 about how I tried to beat hair loss. Then, after assessing all the various treatment options, decided the benefits (for me) did not outweigh the… Read MoreHow I used world travel to deal with the anxiety of going bald, and move on from it successfully
These are the ‘inescapable conclusions’ stemming from the research completed by Gary Taubes in his book Good Calories, Bad Calories:
Understandably for many, marathon running is more about the challenge than it is about staying fit. Often runners raise huge sums of money for their chosen charities. However for those who think it’s a healthy persuit I’d urge them to think again. Especially if interested in an attractive physique.
October 2020 Note: This post was authored back in 2013, and 7 years later, I’d expect the hair loss landscape to have changed a bit. So fair warning, this is an old article.
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As someone for whom hair loss is in the family tree, I was keen to find out if with all our modern technology and drugs, it could be prevented. I delved deep into the subject, and below I share what I’ve learnt.
Read MoreHairloss: Lessons Learnt Fighting It
Up until recently (now 25 years old) I didn’t put on weight. I could happily eat ‘crap’ and not worry about the consequences. That’s not unique by any means – lots of guys are similar. It appears to be one of the benefits of youth. However as I’ve got older I’ve put on weight that wasn’t there before. Much like most men really.
Not a huge deal – but I’ve always dreaded ending up looking like a rotund middle aged man. I assumed that ‘listening’ to my body in terms of hunger was enough to stave off obesity – however it turns out this isn’t the case (unremarkably). Perhaps in pre-industrialised world where shops aren’t filled with high sugar snacks and drinks – this would be possible. Instead it turns out I’m going to have to be conscious about the food I eat *sigh*… so off I went in search of some answers.
Read MoreMiddle Aged Obesity
I believe in sustainable fitness, such that we should be able to remain healthy and active late into life. This approach requires science, moderation and discipline. It revolves around good… Read MoreSustainable Fitness
It’s safe to say barefoot shoes (specifically Vibram FiveFingers) have changed my life. In particular the way I train and run. They change your cadence and posture when running –… Read More1 Year Later – Running and Weight Lifting in Barefoot Shoes