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Protein: A Deep Dive
When we hear the word ‘protein’, we usually think of muscle tissue, but protein is also in our bone marrow, red blood cells, hair, nails, and skin. Proteins are composed of amino acids, long chains of molecules that serve various functions. Much of the protein we consume (about half) is converted into enzymes that perform…
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Carbohydrates: A Deep Dive
Carbohydrates, or carbs, are your body’s primary source of energy. Without carbs, we often feel fatigued, lack focus, or otherwise don’t feel like ourselves. With too many carbs, we can run into health problems like diabetes or obesity. Knowing the different types of carbs, and how to balance them, is an essential part of your…
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Jiu-Jitsu World League California V – Post Competition Analysis
This was my first competition in about fours years (thanks Covid), and first ever at brown belt. I joined the ≤182 Masters 1 bracket, which had five of us in total. There was a bit of drama in our bracket, but I’m going to try and keep this objective for educational purposes. Shout out to…
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Sleeping Awake
I heard my mom’s footsteps enter the cold, stuffy room and my heart fluttered with joy. She sat down in the chair next to my bed and it creaked under her weight. It creaked under any weight. It wasn’t a very good chair. Her foot tapped over and over on the floor. She cleared her…
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The Power Of Passive Representation
This was originally a guest post on Cat Rambo’s website. I have re-posted it here with her permission. Treading the waters of diversity is tricky because we never want to disrespect the struggles that women, people of color, the LGBTQ community, or others have had to endure. As writers, we often want to include people…
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Forerunners Anthology Upgrade
For those of you who don’t know I have a background in design. For several years I made a living working in Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Blender. Because of this, I’ve always made my own covers to save a few bucks. They’ve evolved over time, but because they were my creation I’ve always taken…