Calories In vs. Calories Out is bad advice for weight loss

A common refrain directed toward those interested in losing weight is that ‘it’s as simple as balancing Calories In vs. Calories Out.’ On paper, this makes sense: Expend more energy than you consume, and your body will be in an energy deficit. Expend less energy than you consume, and your body will store the excess … Continue reading Calories In vs. Calories Out is bad advice for weight loss

Showcase Showdown: Strategy for the ‘Big Wheel’ on The Price is Right

One of my favorite game shows to watch when I was younger was The Price is Right. To determine who advances to the final round, three contestants spin ‘The Big Wheel,’ which contains 20 possible spots starting with 0.05 in 0.05 increments up to 1.00. The winner is the contestant who spins closest to 1.00 … Continue reading Showcase Showdown: Strategy for the ‘Big Wheel’ on The Price is Right