Monthly Archives: February 2011

Review: The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ken

It’s no secret that I’ve been reading The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss for the past month. I’ve discussed the benefits of cold showers and each week I’ve marked my progress on the Slow-Carb Diet (Week 1, Week 2, Week … Continue reading →

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Progress Report: A month of the Slow-Carb Diet (week 4)

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ken

I have completed my first month on Tim Ferriss‘ Slow-Carb Diet. For the past month I’ve been eating nothing but beans, meat and veggies – with a cheat day once a week. I’ve done my best to adhere to the … Continue reading →

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Review: P90X Chest, Shoulders & Triceps

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ken

Chest, shoulders and triceps – probably my least favorite upper body workout. It’s old school weights and pushups, but I find myself finishing reps and skipping ahead as quick as I can. Chest: The slow motion push-ups are brutal! There … Continue reading →

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Progress Report: Slow Carb Week 3

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ken

Last week was rough. After a serious effort to eat everything in sight, I managed to gain about five pounds and wasn’t able to return to my lowest weight until the this week’s binge day. I’m told the weight comes … Continue reading →

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Review: P90X One on One Vol. 3 Yoga

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Ken

I’m on my first recovery week. Since I’m not following the program exactly, recovery week = Core Synergistics, Yoga, and Core Synergistics again, while still running increasing distances. I see recovery week as a chance to reset and prepare for … Continue reading →

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Who Needs the Elevator?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Ken

Once a week I take the stairs instead of the elevator. This might not seem like much, but I work on the 26th floor. Since I’ve started my Birthday Challenge, I’ve been skipping past my floor and going all the … Continue reading →

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Progress Report: Slow-carb Week 2

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Ken

Today I ate: scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, lentils, an orange, a cookie, dried mango, a scone, cake, a breakfast burrito, sour cream, cheese, chips, more cake, chocolate beer, chocolate truffles, more chips, wine, pretzel rolls, red snapper, dirty rice, beer, … Continue reading →

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Review: P90X Legs & Back

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Ken

I hate Legs and Back. It’s not that bad of a workout, but there’s no variety. Sure, there are a lot of squats and calf raises intermingled with a bunch of pull-ups – it’s not the workout itself, it’s the … Continue reading →

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Progress Report: 1 week of Slow Carbs

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Ken

Today I finished the first week of the Slow Carb Diet from the 4-Hour Body. I’ve been eating meat, beans and veggies everyday for seven days. I’ve been doing my best to follow it to the letter, but my social … Continue reading →

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Review: P90X Shoulders & Arms

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Ken

Shoulders & Arms isn’t the most dynamic workout in terms of unique and interesting moves, but it makes up for that in a straight forward lifting workout. There is a set pattern of exercises – focusing on shoulders, then biceps, … Continue reading →

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