Yearly Archives

2010

"I Think, Therefore I'm Thinking"

I’m in one of those weird moods again today. As I sit and attempt to pen this column, my brain is everywhere. Forget an ADD moment, I got it bad, more like an LMNOP moment. So, I sit trying to corral my inner bedlam.…

The Circus Is Back In Town

It seems like I’ve traveled this road before. Yet, here I am again,espousing logic that appears to be falling upon deaf ears of those who need to listen. Actually, this time I’m not asking that decision-makers listen, I’m…

As Cool As The Iceman

He tried to lie still while we squirmed and cringed as the needle was inserted into the gaping hole in his lip. All the Novacaine in the world couldn’t numb the pain that was felt in the little secluded area of Vancouver General…

Own Your Space

The call came last weekend, music to my ears. Mike Smith, the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, made no effort to hide his satisfaction. His former first-round pick, left tackle Sam Baker, needed to show some more nastiness, needed to…

Dare 2 Dairy?

When it comes to controversial nutrition topics, dairy is on the top of the list. There’s a lot of information out there about the pros and cons of consuming dairy as part of a healthy diet, and it can be daunting to sort through fact…

The Right Cut

If you ask five athletes what their thoughts are about eating red meat during training, you’ll probably hear five different opinions. If you’re a meat lover, you’ll be happy to know that with a few simple guidelines you…

Metabolic Magic

Your metabolism is the sum of all the various reactions in your body that burn calories for energy. Your caloric needs are based on your resting metabolic rate and your level of daily physical activity. The resting or “basal”…