From the category archives:
Low carb diets and I have a love-hate relationship. I love that it lowers my body fat if I am going for the swim suit abs. I hate when my low carb diet gets pissed and throws my stuff out the window when I look at a Snickers bar. Luckily enough, there are solutions to [...]
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Let me first state, I highly recommend cutting as many tech ties as possible while traveling or living abroad. Nothing steals the moment of sitting on the Croatian coast faster than the pings of Outlook email – just leave it at home. I advise to not even bring an mp3 player – it’s too easy to sit in the corner with headphones on and miss out on culture and meeting new people.
With that said, here is how I stay connected if absolutely required:
My stay in Galway, Ireland for a month meant I still needed to get work done and keep in touch with the real world outside of common methods like email.
Grab a used or refurbed iTouch (or any smartphone) for cheap. Aside from music, games for long rides, and apps (will discuss next), having the internet in your pocket is incredibly useful in wifi settings. Think along the lines of, “When the hell is the next train?” when no one speaks English.
This is a free app that allows for unlimited, costless text messaging to any number. You get a number when you sign up, then add your contacts, then send and receive SMS messages to your heart’s desire. Perfect for getting a hold of loved ones immediately.
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After wearing Vibrams to your local gym to train, it is near impossible to put anything else on your feet. And no, its not because you’re trying to get the attention of the cutie on the elliptical using Vibrams’peacocking effect – it’s because VFFs make training more efficient, safer, and more fun.
To make a long story short, after several encounters with a GN (Gym Nazi), it ended with the GN banning my shoes and threatening to kick me out of the gym if VFFs were on my feet next time I entered (even though I was very docile and non-argumentative).
Being a bit over-analytical and passionate (read: having too much time on my hands) about training in my Vibrams, I scoured the web for people who discovered redemption from their VFF banning.
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Those familiar with the fitness footwear world, Vibram FiveFingers are minimalist footwear designed to mimic being barefoot. I am not going to talk about the advantages associated with the gecko-toe-shoes and going barefoot because that has been done in several other sources. This post will describe how FiveFingers are a terrific tool for meeting members [...]
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The only ‘large’ (by relative standards) monetary splurge I have ever made on furniture was a LoveSac beanbag chair. This is, without a doubt, one of the best investments I have made to date. The obvious starting point is comfort. Go to a store at the mall and sit in one – you won’t want [...]
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