[1401.01]  

Low Carb Diet, Part 1: Prelude

Yes, I have lost some weight recently; thanks for noticing! I've been following a LCHF (low carbohydrate, high fat) diet since late July 2012. The questions I've been getting are a primary impetus for starting this blog. Read...

[1401.08]  

Low Carb Diet, Part 2: The Art and Science

As I mentioned in part 1, Stephen Phinney and Jeff Volek's book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living is what convinced me to give a LCHF diet a shot. Read...

[1401.15]  

Low Carb Diet, Part 3: Results So Far

After all my due diligence (see parts 1 and 2 of the low carb diet series), I was all set to go. I scheduled the start time to coincide with some kendo down time. I vowed to stick with it for at least 3 months, no matter how much suffering and anguish I had to endure. Read...

[1401.30]  

What Is Kendo?

You may be wondering, "what the heck is this kendo thing?" The short answer: kendo is Japanese fencing. The long answer: kendo is a Japanese martial art which trains the mind and body and cultivates one's character through one-on-one combat using a bamboo sword. Read...

[1404.26]  

Low Carb Diet, Part 4: Tools and References

In this installment, I'll talk about a few references, tools, and techniques I have found useful. I try to track my numbers daily, not because I'm obsessed with them, but because it might help me understand what's going on when I introduce changes. Read...

[1405.09]  

Low Carb Diet, Part 5: The Deep End

In this installment, I'll discuss The Eating Academy, the personal blog of Dr. Peter Attia. Once you start reading the information-dense articles there, you will indeed be in the deep end of the pool and, if you're like me, loving it. Read...

[1405.17]  

Dizziness and Vertigo

During the first month of keto-adaptation, I experienced some dehydration, cramping, dizziness, weakness, and other symptoms. Recently, I experienced some vertigo after starting a strength training program. Read...