Recent content by gratefuled

I agree with that, simply because a minor change in scale weight doesn't necessarily mean that fat has been added, especially in a "fit" person. Could be water, bad digestion, lean tissue, etc. That said, if you're noticeably gaining body fat it's probably the right time to make some sort of...

Would you guys (and mods) like it if I were to start a separate diet and fitness Q&A thread? I'm a long-time runner, healthy eater, and general fitness nut…especially with respect to outdoor sports. As I mentioned, I'm partners in a training business and I've edited four training books. Oh...

That's excellent. Keep it up. If it were me I'd be doing more, but that's just me. If what you're doing is keeping you conditioned and you're not losing muscle mass/strength, then it sounds great. Edit: incidentally, that's not going to do all that much for your fat loss…while you are...

You don't really need more strenuous cardio than that, no, but if you're game for it I highly recommend you go on a strength training (i.e., weightlifting) program. Studies have shown that you lose muscle mass as you age, and that the best way to defeat that is strength training. And yes, I...

One more recommendation: try to split your caloric intake along these lines: 40% protein, 30% fat, 30% carbs. Don't bother trying a ketonic diet like Atkins...first, it's a deprivation diet, and second, the weight will more than likely come back after you return to normal eating habits. Some...

Hey, Frank. I'm partners in a strength training business and have edited four books for a nationally-known fitness trainer, including one on fat loss. While the most effective fat loss plan varies by individual, in my experience the best general target to shoot for is loss of one pound of...

Everyone who tried that link: I blew it and I apologize. It's "consumerist.com" and not what I said earlier. The Consumerist

That website I quoted that I'm apparently not being allowed to link to is the consumerist dot com. "The consumerist" is one word.

You need to read we will be live soon more often, then. Cable Fu like the tip I just gave you is considered rookie level to those people...they're Jedi masters at getting what they want out of corporate behemoths.

Every time Comcast hits me with a rate increase and every time I get a flier in the mail offering a better deal from another company, I call Comcast, ask to be transferred to customer retention because I'm thinking about quitting the service, complain, and accept goodies. Usually it's something...

Here is where I insert my "we're homeschooling!" happy dance.

Excellent...enjoy. I'll never forget my first day as an escapee, a Wednesday. I'd taken my pickup down to the shop to get the clutch tweaked, and I was sitting in the waiting room happily reading a book and drinking coffee when the desk clerk came in and said she was sorry, but there was going...

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Sure; I don't mind. Random thoughts here, without resorting to Quicken. First, reverse the math. $48K is cash withdrawal, and with no house payment or federal income taxes (because of capital gains realization timing), it's equivalent to something like an $80,000 salary. We're avid...

One to two years, depending on the year-end capital gains effects of selling.