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I’m not going to beat around the bush. This is my favorite smoothie recipe EVER! Whether you’re looking for a calorie and nutrient rich meal replacement, or a tasty pre-workout smoothie to keep you fueled, look no further. Best part is? All you need to do is throw things into a blender… no culinary skills […]
Loyal members of the Jerd-Herd already know that I am a firm believer in the fact that you can accomplish super-heroic workouts in the comfort of your home, without having to spend a ton of cash. And this product just cements that belief! Dipgrips by Enigma Edge Designs If you would have asked me last […]
Meet Amanda, a consultant and Whovian with a FANTASTIC success story. Amanda’s transformation started like so many others: Amanda realized one day that she was unhappy with the way she looked and felt. She didn’t focus on the quality of the food she was eating. After work, Amanda would find herself napping on the couch […]
I use the term “clean eating” a lot. An argument could even be made that I overuse it. But that’s because it is the single most important thing you can do if you want to get fit and healthy! There is a good reason that the second Law of the Jerd-Herd is “We Eat Clean […]
I saw this recipe for “healthy pancakes” a couple of months back and I thought I would give them a shot! If you want an exact substitute for the yummy goodness a stack of pancakes brings to your mouth, you might be a little disappointed. I won’t lie to you my loyal Jerdlings, I love […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier opened this past weekend to great (and well-deserved) fanfare! And each time a new Marvel movie is released, legions of geeks return to the proverbial well to re-watch all the cinematic superhero goodness that has come before. Undeniably, the crown jewel of the “phase 1” Marvel Cinematic Universe is The Avengers. […]
Another year, another International TableTop Day gone by. And because it can’t all be fitness, I wanted to take today to put the “erd” back in the Jerd with a bit of a recap. Saturday, April 5th marked the 2nd annual TableTop Day; to celebrate I took a road-trip up to Toronto, Canada to meet […]
If figuring out your optimal weight is difficult, then trying to understand body fat percentages can be downright impossible! It’s tough to calculate, tougher to track, and often misunderstood. So I am going to do my best to answer some pretty common questions: What the %@$# is body fat percentage? How much body fat should […]
… And Avoid Injuries We all want to get done with our workouts as quickly as possible. We have games to play, comic books to read and things we want to accomplish in life and the more time we spend in the gym means less time doing all that fun stuff right?!? I get it… […]
It’s a new year, so inevitably everyone is talking New Years Resolutions and about Building Positive Habits. And while we might know what we want to do and what’s most important to us, a lot of times acting on that knowledge is really difficult! Because willpower. I don’t care if you are a super hero […]
We are fast approaching that time of year when not only will visions of sugar plums dance in your heads, but so will New Year’s Resolutions. So I wanted to take the last article of 2013 and get everyone prepped for 2014! I’ve talked about how to not suck at New Year’s Resolution before, and […]
Not every meal has to take copious amounts of prep time nor be 100% clean. You don’t even always have to be a whiz in the kitchen. That’s right. You can make a healthy, delicious, low-calorie meal even if you suck at cooking! Who woulda thunk it?!? Sausage w/ Peppers and Onions There are so […]
I’ve been getting requests for more healthy recipes, so in today’s installment of Iron Rations we are going to look at an exceptionally tasty (and simple) recipe that works great as an appetizer or light lunch. As I continue to say, eating clean and healthy is the most important aspect of any fitness regimen! No […]
“Cheat meal.“ I am sure you’ve heard the term; whether in an article, interview or show. When you get your diet under control and start eating clean (remember, this means your long-term eating habits not a short-term fix… those don’t work!), eventually you will encounter this oft misunderstood concept. I’m going to break down the […]
Several weeks ago I started to explain the process that governs how to actually “Go from geek to real-life superhero” in How To Become a Real-Life Superhero Pt 1 (if you haven’t read it, take a few minutes and catch up now!) Today I want to continue defining what it means for people to take their […]
That’s it. No catchy title, no complicated program to follow. Just one simple tip that most people looking to be healthier should follow. Drink more water! Whether you are trying to lose weight, get in better shape or just feel better day-to-day this will make a huge difference. I promise! The benefits of guzzling water […]
I guarantee that on more than one occasion you have had someone tell you that you need to stretch. It might have been your Phys Ed teacher in school, a coach, a personal trainer or physical therapist, a co-worker or even me (I advocate stretching in every workout article I post!) Add to that the […]