Fitness & Diet - Life and DIY https://lifeanddiy.com Biohacking Experiments for the Infinitely Curious Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:21:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://lifeanddiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/faviconcurrent-250x250.png Fitness & Diet - Life and DIY https://lifeanddiy.com 32 32 My DEXA Scan Results: What the Scale Couldn’t Tell Me https://lifeanddiy.com/dexa-scan-results-dexafit-review/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:51:09 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9714 I put on 10 to 15 pounds over the last year or two, and I was sure I knew exactly where it went. So I got my first full-body DEXA scan, which measures your body fat, muscle, bone density, and even the hidden fat around your organs. It turns out I was wrong about a few things. Here's what my results showed.

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]]> My Favorite Organic Berries & Powders: LOOV Organic https://lifeanddiy.com/loov-organic-berries-review/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:35:17 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9545 Living out in the boonies means frozen fruit only gets me so far. Here's why I started keeping wild-harvested, freeze-dried LOOV Organic berries on hand instead - plus how the polyphenol (antioxidant) content can vary a lot depending on where and how a berry is grown.

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]]> My Favorite Meat Sticks & Jerky-Type Snacks: Lineage Provisions (Not Sponsored) https://lifeanddiy.com/my-favorite-meat-sticks-jerky-type-snacks-lineage-provisions-not-sponsored/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:30:05 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=9429 I've been meaning to share these for the longest time. Lineage Provisions makes some of the cleanest meat sticks and jerky-style snacks I've come across - no sugar added, 100% grass-fed, with beef heart and liver. With my limited diet from food sensitivities, finding nutrient-dense snacks I trust is tough. These have become a regular for me. Not sponsored. Honest Opinions.

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]]> I Quit Coffee 1 Year Ago - Was It Worth It? https://lifeanddiy.com/i-quit-coffee-1-year-ago-was-it-worth-it/ https://lifeanddiy.com/i-quit-coffee-1-year-ago-was-it-worth-it/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:59:43 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=8831 Is quitting coffee really worth it? After one full year caffeine-free, I have an update for you! This is what I've experienced - the good and the bad. Did I ever slip? Do I miss it? And most importantly, how has quitting coffee affected my sleep, cortisol, energy, and overall health?

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]]> https://lifeanddiy.com/i-quit-coffee-1-year-ago-was-it-worth-it/feed/ 0 Quitting Caffeine after 20 Years: Truly Life Changing - First 7 Days https://lifeanddiy.com/quitting-caffeine-after-20-years-life-changing/ https://lifeanddiy.com/quitting-caffeine-after-20-years-life-changing/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:18:59 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=7451 A day-by-day diary of my first week without caffeine after 20 years: the temptations, the naps, the emotional days and what surprised me.

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]]> https://lifeanddiy.com/quitting-caffeine-after-20-years-life-changing/feed/ 0 VR + Rebounding: The Ultimate Unconventional Workout Combo (My Experience) https://lifeanddiy.com/mini-trampoline-rebounding-vr-experience/ https://lifeanddiy.com/mini-trampoline-rebounding-vr-experience/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:48:51 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=6703 How I combine a mini trampoline with VR workouts for low-impact cardio, plus the rebounders I compared and what each setup costs.

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]]> https://lifeanddiy.com/mini-trampoline-rebounding-vr-experience/feed/ 0 The Art of Making Maple Syrup https://lifeanddiy.com/the-art-of-making-maple-syrup/ https://lifeanddiy.com/the-art-of-making-maple-syrup/#respond Tue, 05 May 2020 21:39:20 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=1076 A short film about my first time making maple syrup, and what the experience felt like.

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]]> https://lifeanddiy.com/the-art-of-making-maple-syrup/feed/ 0 Broccoli Sprouts: How to Grow them At Home (In A Jar) https://lifeanddiy.com/broccoli-sprouts-how-to-grow-them-at-home-in-a-jar/ https://lifeanddiy.com/broccoli-sprouts-how-to-grow-them-at-home-in-a-jar/#comments Sat, 29 Feb 2020 19:41:05 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=1004 A simple step-by-step video on growing broccoli sprouts at home in a jar, with a written guide if you prefer photos.

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]]> https://lifeanddiy.com/broccoli-sprouts-how-to-grow-them-at-home-in-a-jar/feed/ 1 Super Easy Keto Crackers: Paleo, GF, DF https://lifeanddiy.com/super-easy-keto-crackers-paleo-gf-df-vegan-option/ https://lifeanddiy.com/super-easy-keto-crackers-paleo-gf-df-vegan-option/#comments Sun, 02 Feb 2020 21:26:31 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=961 A simple, customizable cracker recipe that's keto, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free, with a vegan option.

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]]> https://lifeanddiy.com/super-easy-keto-crackers-paleo-gf-df-vegan-option/feed/ 2 Ordering Grass Fed Meat Online: Butcherbox vs. Thrive https://lifeanddiy.com/ordering-grass-fed-meat-online-butcherbox-vs-thrive-full-experience-review/ https://lifeanddiy.com/ordering-grass-fed-meat-online-butcherbox-vs-thrive-full-experience-review/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2019 19:28:57 +0000 https://lifeanddiy.com/?p=710 My experience ordering grass-fed meat from Butcherbox and Thrive Market: quality, variety, customer service and cost.

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