5 Reasons Why You NEED to Learn How to Cook a Few Good Meals

July 29, 2011

Spend less time at the gym and more time in the kitchen. That’s one of the core philosophies here at LMVM. We guys in particular tend to focus too much on working out and not enough on proper nutrition when it comes to health and fitness. We’ll spend 4, 5, 6, or more hours at […]

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How I Lost 7 Pounds Without Going Hungry (or Doing a Minute of Exercise)

July 22, 2011

After chugging along on the treadmill for an hour, you press the stop button and look down at the display. Between the drops of sweat, you see that you burned a whopping 700 Calories! You give yourself a mental pat on the back as you towel down and head back to the locker room. You’ve […]

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How to Grill SERIOUSLY AWESOME Burgers

July 4, 2011

Burgers, baby! One the one hand, they’re the first thing you learn how to grill, and deceptively simple if you do the traditional “torch and flip” method. On the other hand, if you can really shine here you can win some serious points as an ultimate grillmaster. But what’s the “difference that makes the difference” […]

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Who’s REALLY Responsible for Your Health?

June 19, 2011

Protein, vegetables, fruit, grains, and dairy. With that simple philosophy, the U.S. Government unveiled their new “MyPlate” earlier this year. State-sanctioned dietary recommendations go back decades, and they have an inherent authority about them. They are claimed to be backed up by current scientific research and have an undeniable impact on the way people eat. […]

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How I’m Becoming a Backyard Pitmaster (Without Breaking the Bank)

June 15, 2011

Grilling season is now well upon us. But do you have everything you need to rule your next BBQ? Barbecuing is the one area where I can feel a bit more confident about recommending a fair deal of stuff. I mean, c’mon, grilling is a manly rite of passage. You can’t just half-ass it, amirite? […]

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The Average Joe Diet–How to Gain 10+ Pounds per Month

June 11, 2011

I make a lot of bold claims for a health and fitness site. No, you shouldn’t worry about calories, fat, carbs, or any other nutrient in your food. Instead of forcing yourself to “eat less,” you should instead strive to “eat better,” focusing on whole, minimally-processed foods and avoiding ultra-refined ones. By focusing on the […]

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How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

June 3, 2011

The nutrition facts label: essential information or convoluted rubbish? Since the mid-90’s, the FDA has mandated that most foods be labeled with this all-too-familiar label, which provides consumers with specific serving size, calorie, and nutrient information, amongst other things. Most health-conscious people have found this to be an invaluable tool, allowing us to make intelligent […]

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