Author: johnbarban

  • Body Weight Maintenance

    Body Weight Maintenance

    Got back from vegas and stepped on the scale this morning…and I weigh exactly the same as the day I left. I had at least 1 buffet per day (one day I actually went to a brunch buffet and then a dinner buffet) It was AWESOME! I can’t resist the food selection, it’s just so…

  • Food Variety – A Catch 22

    Food Variety – A Catch 22

    The buffet’s are treating me well here in vegas even though I’m downright abusing them. (it’s not a fair trade at all) Eating at buffets has reminded me of the inherent contradiction to the healthy eating mantra of eating a ‘variety’ of foods. It’s pretty common to hear health/fitness marketers advise eating a diet with…

  • Las Vegas or Bust

    Las Vegas or Bust

    As you might know I’m heading to Las Vegas today. I think I’m gonna sample at least a few buffet’s and there will definitely be some prime rib on the menu. As with most vegas trips I’m not exactly sure what’s gonna happen…and whatever does happen I’m not sure this blog will be a good…

  • You’re Not Broken – The System Is

    You’re Not Broken – The System Is

    Here is a quote from a national Canadian newspaper article today: “We know that within the past 30 years, the prevalence of obesity doubled among those ages 40 to 69 and tripled among those 20 to 39,” Can you see what the obvious implication of this quote is? It’s that there is nothing wrong with…

  • How do You Measure Fat Loss?

    How do You Measure Fat Loss?

    If you’re trying to lose some fat you’re probably measuring your progress one of two was: weight loss, or inches lost. Both of these measurement styles are crude and break down when you’re only trying to lose a few pounds of fat. Most people will fluctuate up to 5 pounds per day in body weight…