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Weekly Link Love — Edition 26

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Research of the Week Scientists generate speech from brain recordings . In the U.S., sedentary behavior has remained stable or gotten more prevalent . Visualizing coffee might be enough (not buying this one). Pigs who eat chicken generate more lipid oxidation products than pigs who eat beef. When we sleep, our brain distinguishes between important and unimportant sounds. Thinking of your future self as similar to your present self produces better outcomes . 20 minutes of nature is enough . New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 330: Gary E. Foresman, MD : Host Elle Russ chats with Dr. Foresman about heart disease, statins, and more. Episode 331: Brad Kearns and Brian McAndrew Talk Carnivore and Balance : Host Brad Kearns chats with Primal video whiz Brian McAndrew about carnivory and balancing being strict with being happy. Health Coach Radio Episode 9: Lauren Schwab : Lauren has mastered the art of the wellness retreat, not an easy task. Each week, select Mark’s Dail...

Gang’s All Here!

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We had such great weather this week. Lots of sunshine, warm temps, and stroller walking! Like my new hat?!? Thomas and I took an impromptu trip to Mezeh for dinner on Monday night. I was craving the caramelized eggplant hard! We popped into Mincers next door to buy some UVA things. Thomas went a little crazy. He is still glowing from the big win. Breakfast Burrito I started the day with a bacon, egg, and cheese burrito that I made with leftovers from Sunday breakfast. This was a nice change from the ushe! First Time In The Bob Stroller B and I went for several walks this week, and I tried my first stroller run with him. He immediately fell asleep, so I’d say he found it very relaxing : ) Running with B is a lot easier than running with Mazen. I think I last ran with him when he was about 3.5 and a lot heavier! But it was still not easy. One great thing about stroller running is the ability to bring a water bottle and your phone. Salmon Salad I made salmon salad for l...

Episode 425 – Q&A with Robb and Nicki #18

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We’re at it again with Episode 425, Q&A #18! If you want to see the video for this podcast, be sure to check out our YouTube channel . Show Notes: 1. [ 1:47 ] How To Fuel For Overtraining Patrick says: Hi Robb, I have a question for you about how to best balance the three main things in my life; eating, training and working.   I’ve gotten sick about a million times in 2018, and had some challenges in maintaining a work – training balance. Every time that I feel healthy and ready to kill it, I immediately begin to overtrain – and I know this is a sentiment that many share, especially when the over training symptoms take a little while to build up and express themselves.  My susceptibility to over training is mainly brought on by my work’s early start times. I am 30 years old and a Builder and wake at 5:30, have moderately intense exercise over 8-9 hours during the day, an hour commute home and then training (BJJ, gii and no gi. Sometimes I try to fit in som...