09.24.07
Diet
Why diet to “simply” lose weight; really, isn’t being healthy the main purpose? It’s sad that a number means more to people than it should.
09.17.07
Email to Peter King (SI)
You wrote that 3-10 teams were cheating like the Pats or in other words 10-30% of the league. So, where’s your outrage beyond not getting a more contrite Belichick? In the past you’ve also stated most NFL players didn’t do drugs. Wake up to reality, Peter. EVERY TEAM was using video, but none as blatant as Belichick and he’s paid a steep price. What laughable is that John Clayton (ESPN) is on record saying cheating is part of the game (when Mia cheated vs. the Pats), but then did a 180 on the Pats; that’s what Howie Long (FOX) was talking about when complaining about people taking shots at the Pats. Lastly, if the NFL knew anything about video technology it would realize that a person could be in the bleachers and still zoom in on the opposing coaches and email the video to the locker rooms where a coach decipher the signals; so, the sideline rule forbidden video technology is antiquated. Lastly, the commish acted quickly in regard to punished Belichick/Pat’s to deter people from doing just that by saying, “we might not catch you, but IF we do they’ll be hell to pay”…however, the commish can’t admit this basic fact and risk losing the integrity of the game…
P.S. Dollars to doughnuts Jets coach (Mangini) has done the same thing and his calling out Belichick will not go over well with his NFL brethren….
09.15.07
Misc thoughts
Unreal – Greg Oden is out for the year and “experts” still don’t understand his short leg is leading to cumulative trauma disorders and his knee pain/surgery is just the beginning. Btw if Oden suddenly has a lift on the outside of his shoe I better get some credit! 
On a different note MLB might install HGH testing for its players; however, how about the people on it for the past 5 years? How hard is it to develop a test that can detect prior usage from blood and/or tissue sample? I’d love to hear some thoughts on this…..
09.13.07
Cheating
Cheating is cheating. It’s all wrong; however, there is a relative morality involved. Taking HGH is a no-no, but certain supplements that don’t provide 1 hundredth of the benefit are also banned. Using a video camera to “steal” signals from another team is wrong, but considering the signs need to be deciphered in a matter of minutes, and change on a weekly basis, it’s not as bad as hundreds of other possibilities. Why does Barry Bonds get worse media treatment than Rick Ankiel and don’t tell me it’s only due to his surly nature? Why do the Patriots get more flack than other teams that have crossed the line looking to gain an edge? IMO people need to look at themselves and answer these questions BEFORE passing judgment. Maybe your opinions won’t change, but at least they’ll be more authentic….
09.12.07
Greg Oden
The NBA’s first pick in the draft has a structural short (I’ve read ½ inch) and his knee was operated on this week. People seem to think it’s not related. Probably the same people who don’t understand Greg’s VERY YOUNG and his body will continue to deteriorate from the harsh pounding of an NBA schedule. In fact, I was all for drafting Kevin Durant number 1 ONLY because of Oden’s short leg. If it’s truly ½ inch there’s NO WAY to fix the problem with a post inside the sneaker, because he won’t be able to get his foot into the darn sneaker! Here’s an easy solution that people rarely consider: buildup the OUTSIDE of his shoe to level his sacral base and this will solve the problem and help prevent future ones. It’s not about leveling the legs, because sometimes the leg length discrepancy won’t match the sacral tilt and the keystone of the spine is the sacrum! I think Nike will help you out, Greg.
09.11.07
Fitness Ideas
Ideas are great. Ideas are meaningless. What’s in the middle? Actually implementing your ideas to reach your ideal weight, strength level, or whatever your dream goal is; the only question, what’s stopping you?
09.10.07
Getting Adjusted
A lot of people go to chiropractors and most feel better afterwards; however, how long does the relief last? Remember, it’s largely the action of muscles that keeps the joints healthy and releasing a joint fixation is only part of the solution.
09.08.07
Fitness Equipment
Why do so many people buy fitness equipment as a solution and not as a part of a multifaceted approach. There’s a difference.
09.07.07
Breakfast
Everyone’s heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the deal. It revs up your metabolism and provides nutrients to get going after a night of sleep (e.g. 7-8 hour without eating!). However, it depends on what you eat or in other words what’s better: skipping breakfast or eating a couple donuts?
09.06.07
More Tennis
Watching Roger Federer play tennis is mesmerizing, because he makes it look so easy. His body is fluid and relaxed; it’s not hyperbole to say he’s graceful as he moves around the court. It’s not so much about forcing the shot, but guiding it with total body coordination. Yes, some of his remarkable skill is innate and “simply” genetics, but he’s also trained his body to work in concert and as an integrated unit. Here’s something to ponder: Do you think his training was done on machines that took him out of standing in gravity? If not, why are gyms filled with such equipment?
