Homer's Beverage of Choice

Before this experiment ever started, I made a list of food and beverage items in which I would no longer be indulging myself. But based on a fairly recent article written by best selling author Lisa Collier Cool, I can now scratch one of those items off the list of "can't haves". When it comes to this week's shout-out, it just so happens that Homer Simpson may have been on to something with all the time he spent down at Moe's...

"Homer no function beer well without..."

You read that right folks. This week's shout-out goes to beer. Per Ms. Cool's article, there are 10 surprising health benefits to drinking beer. All of these benefits are explained in the article by studies that were performed by different universities and facilities all across the world. I've listed those benefits as well as a link to the article below:

1.) Stronger bones
2.) A Stronger heart
3.) Healthier kidneys
4.) Boosting brain health
5.) Reduced cancer risk
6.) Boosting vitamin levels
7.) Guarding against stroke
8.) Reduced risk for diabetes
9.) Lower blood pressure
10.) Longer life

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/10-surprising-health-benefits-beer

Now, with all of this being said, just like all of the beer commercials will teach you, you still have to drink responsibly and in moderation. You aren't going to make your kidney's healthier by downing a 24 pack by yourself on a lonely Friday night. But having a few drinks throughout the week could end up actually helping you in the long run. At the very least it's something to think about!

Duffman Approves

This past week it was business as usual, and I've listed my results below. This coming week, I will begin my two adays with ladders starting at 15. Things could get pretty hairy, so here's to hoping that I can push through it!

Date	Workout	Sets	Total Time	Beak Time  Per Set	Total Burpees
7/9/2012	Star	6	5 min 21 sec	30 sec	60
7/10/2012	Ladder	15	14 min 58 sec	40 sec	120
7/11/2012	Pull-up	6	7 min 16 sec	30 sec	60
7/12/2012	REST
7/13/2012	Buddha	6	5 min 28 sec	30 sec	60
7/14/2012	Mix	7	9 min 11 sec	50 sec	70
7/15/2012	REST

Today, I'll leave you with a quote from the great philosopher Cliff Clavin, who so wisely stated:

"Well ya see, Norm. It's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of their weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."

L&R,
Drew