Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: Red Meat Scare x2, Fitness Writing, and Food Principles
The Red Meat Scare: What Do We Make of It? – Dr. Jonny Bowden
I’ll admit to two man-crushes: Matt Damon and Jonny Bowden. After this post, however, the good doctor might have just taken the man-crush thing to a whole new level.
In short, there’s this “study” (HEAVY emphasis on the quotations) that came our recently out of Harvard which stated that those who eat red meat will spend eternity in fiery pits of hell…..forced to watch repeat episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Okay,that was a slight exaggeration. But needless to say, this so-called study did not have many nice things to say about red meat. And, true to form, much of the mainstream media ran with it citing headlines like: RED MEAT IS GOING TO KILL YOU!!!!!
Inevitably, as a health c0nscious individual yourself – and presumably a meat eater (no offense to any vegetarians or vegans reading) – you’re going to hear some backlash from friends, family, and colleagues chastising you for having the audacity to eat red meat.2
Save your breath, and have them read this article from Dr. Bowden.
And, while you’re at it: have them read THIS article from Adam Bornstein, too.
The Ten Commandments of Strength and Conditioning Writing Practices – Bret Contreras
I was completely floored (and humbled) to be included in such an insightful, honest, and thought provoking post from Bret. Much like Bret, I continue to grow and learn as a fitness professional, but it’s still nice to know that there are plenty of people out there who appreciate my work and don’t think I’m an asshole…..;o)
Thanks Bret
Gremlins, Pareto, & Food Principles – Oh My – Steve Troutman
My “Stuff You Should Read” posts are definitely one of the more popular (running) series that I offer here on this site. And, as such, I do get my fair share of people contacting me to see whether or not I’d be interested in “showcasing” one of their own posts. I’m not going to lie: much of what’s sent to me is poop.
It isn’t so much that their work is sub par – generally speaking most of the content is on point. It’s just HOW people contact me that rubs me the wrong way at times. It’s usually like this:
“Hey….would you be interested in posting one of my articles on your site? I’ll be your BFF if you do!”
There’s no, “hey Tony, I really like your stuff, been a fan for a while now…..”
or
“You’re the smartest, most attractive man I have ever laid eyes on. Here’s an article on fish oil……”
None of that. Oftentimes, it’s just someone writing me out of the blue assuming that I’ll be more than happy to send traffic their way.
Now, I’m not suggesting that they need to kiss my ass (okay, maybe a little), but it certainly wouldn’t hurt to demonstrate that you’ve read some of my stuff and know what I’m all about. Articles on the benefits of crunches – which is something someone sent me – won’t fly.
Anyways, Steve contacted me a while ago and came across like a really cool dude. Not only that, it’s obvious (after perusing a lot of his work) that he knows his stuff and is passionate about what he does. More to the point, the article he sent me – on some common food principles he advocates to his clients – was EXCELLENT!!!! I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Comments for This Entry
Smitty
I heart you!March 21, 2012 at 8:59 am |
Steve
Thank you! That's all I can say, Tony. I appreciate the inclusion very much.March 21, 2012 at 10:00 am |
Anonymous
No worries at all Steve! I'm really glad you reached out to me and now people have yet another awesome resource of info!March 22, 2012 at 6:46 am |
J.B.
I agree, Dr. Bowden is fantastic, and that study makes me go cross-eyed. Robb Wolf did a great takedown of it in his latest podcast as well.March 21, 2012 at 10:39 am |
Anonymous
I read the one that Robb Wolf wrote as well. Bowden's, though, just REALLY hit the nail on the head I think. I freakin love him.March 22, 2012 at 6:47 am |
Bethel
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2012/03/foot-position-test-breaking-diane.html#comment-9957March 21, 2012 at 1:39 pm |
Ali
Check out the Gary Taubes article: http://garytaubes.com/2012/03/science-pseudoscience-nutritional-epidemiology-and-meat/March 21, 2012 at 1:40 pm |
Barath
Hey Tony, I love your work, and I think your deadlifts are bigger and better than Eric's. Can I send you my article "101 ways to bicep curl"?March 21, 2012 at 3:59 pm |
Anonymous
hahahahah. Um, no.March 22, 2012 at 6:47 am |
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