- March 27, 2026
The ONE thing that finally worked…
I stumbled across a reddit thread that really grabbed my attention. Somebody asked “What was the ‘one thing’ that finally made weight loss work for
Beware the Story, Embrace the Science
Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? These pockets of the world are known for having citizens who live exceptionally long, healthy lives. Some of
Wasted Effort | Nerd Fitness
I remember racing up the down escalator in Macy’s at the Cape Cod Mall. My mom, calmly riding the Up escalator like a regular human,
The most important skill for getting (and staying) healthy
In 1933, an overwhelmed and frustrated woman named Frau sent a letter to psychologist Carl Jung, asking “how to live.” (She didn’t have any Instagram
The Past Isn’t Set In Stone
I’m currently reading The Tainted Cup, a fantasy detective novel. Think “Sherlock Holmes set in Westeros.” The main character has this augmentation that allows him
Boundaries: the Cure for Burnout?
It’s been a while since I’ve felt this uncomfortable. I had an empty afternoon last week and saw Speak No Evil (trailer here), a horror/suspense
Ask For Help | Nerd Fitness
For a long time, I took a lot of pride in never needing to rely on other people. I am a conflict-avoidant people-pleaser, so I
This is a Test (Year)
We have two choices for how we spend the rest of 2024: Path A: Coast and say “I’ll start back up in January.” Path B:
94 Years of Wisdom | Nerd Fitness
Last week, I flew to Massachusetts to visit my 94-year grandmother in the hospital. Let me tell you about this amazing woman. Barbara, Auntie B,
You’re overcomplicating it. | Nerd Fitness
I know you’re overcomplicating things, because everybody does. Including me, the nerd who studies this stuff for a living. I shared a quick story the