Adolfo Neto

“fat cells much more than passive storage sites for excess calories. Fat cells take in or release calories only when instructed to do so by external signals—and the master control is insulin. Too much insulin causes weight gain, whereas too little causes weight loss. So if we think about obesity as a disorder involving fat cells, then a radically different view emerges: Overeating doesn’t make us fat. The process of becoming fat makes us overeat.”
― David S. Ludwig, Always Hungry?: Conquer cravings, retrain your fat cells and lose weight permanently

“Theodore, you have the mind but not the body,” his father said. “And without the help of the body the mind cannot go as far as it should. You have to make your body.”
― Christopher McDougall, Natural Born Heroes: The Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance

“As much for his mind as for his body, Erwan likes to run it barefoot.”
― Christopher McDougall, Natural Born Heroes: The Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance

“The simplest definition of Parkour is the ability to move quickly and efficiently from one destination to another, using the most direct route with the ability to combat any obstacles along the way.”
― Jason Jones, Parkour: The Complete Guide To Parkour and Freerunning For Beginners