<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:56:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasure vs. Happiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humans are pleasure seekers. Our brain is wired to look for comfort and away from pain. This built in mechanism protects us from potential harm and stress, towards rewards and pleasure. It constitutes]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/pleasure-vs-happiness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/pleasure-vs-happiness</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/6VvuHGsoU2QD2aHbJiivbVZV6nAA4BJrX2xi1Ybu32CJoHDiSqJ7e95bCf4ZGSysb9k6DanQxEjnorkvdcPqDspMzYDDsLu1hz3cyxFi1BFnnsEbEuC5c2mc2D9Gbx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blogging vs. Vlogging]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been on steemit for almost three weeks now. Prior to joining, I had serious thoughts about starting a youtube channel, focusing on health, self-improvement, and other topics that matter to me. 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For many years, I’ve been going to the same mechanic, using the same grass treatment company, eating at the same Pho restaurant, living with the same wife (okay, maybe that’s not such]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/my-quest-to-find-a-gay-barber</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/my-quest-to-find-a-gay-barber</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVPQ4SbN91eDX4aRya55tmFtW9D76rD6fv8xAU3ZYW2d4Zdf5G6m24sVQpMhf2ZiwPNadzZWEPcKkntbc5haPFyDKZSn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Living Consciously?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you living consciously? Or are you just going through the motions everyday? Most of us are in a daily grind. We have our routines, from the moment we get up, going to work, performing job duties, coming]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/are-you-living-consciously</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/are-you-living-consciously</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:33:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2hB15jyiTdr2r7rUFxxk46u45o7CxXhKoXp1ZisEFRqgAxXBPCBNfbZmyN5rip142hXLekH5DsPgE9ZjWBNYXpmL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good vs. Bad Sugar]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are struggling to lose weight, or stuck in a yo-yo diet, there’s a high likelihood that you are consuming too much food, especially sugar. 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Here’s a sordid summary: My cellphone is the first thing]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/confession-of-a-cellphone-addict</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/confession-of-a-cellphone-addict</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:31:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwrcwKNAz8WYb6Lc9M7PDydC5cFWrRXs5vE7vbcsXSXYuWosSjjqfkfFTLnMjuB6npJfTjUD7vDQd56bMJ82PC24SUv7jt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatherhood 2.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you first opened your eyes to this world, I was the one who greeted you. Heard your cries of new life, Felt the kick of young limbs breaking through the womb. There you were, Secured in a bundle,]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/redemption-of-a-father</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/redemption-of-a-father</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:28:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8negic9MfgMhYb4skXkrWTbFuWAfKcnFSrZStDq8CWfKwN26tBJvDuuujioDQPVW6SJi8QRFyTcgy5aDnTgbzpjwJAtE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Let Fourth Of July Derail Your Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't Let Fourth Of July Derail Your Weight Loss As we settle into the July 4th long weekend, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact among all the BBQs, pool parties, fireworks, there most likely will be]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/don-t-let-fourth-of-july-derail-your-weight-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/don-t-let-fourth-of-july-derail-your-weight-loss</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:15:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8neiQ7ocn18mKLLdW4Pm38qJ5ENNsrhVkdfZDQkryYPaHmdu4dEWesYwXKHpXsnKcv5B9kcgnwxDtVsQnxfgCXeShGdt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turn Your Bad Days Into Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turn Your Bad Days Into Good Today was one of those days when nothing went right. I partied until late last night, and slept in till much later than I normally do. Hence messing up my morning routine.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/turn-your-bad-days-into-good</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/turn-your-bad-days-into-good</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 23:22:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8negd539HzCERjn972SiRCNT9ActqnwjzJTPFPCXjyjmnPZsiEXwEL3wk78iZdPwmo8wPFBvZG5ECbBx2yu195ePAsZx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Cheat Meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Truth About Cheat Meals Cheat meals don’t work. There, I said it. You can stop reading now if you are short on time. 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Hack]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/3-hacks-to-stop-overeating-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/3-hacks-to-stop-overeating-part-2</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:12:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8neiK7nFZxvYe3LdUx7GQJYypjt1GfCzR1Rxdv2wPRvwvrtuGmitvFeCUdY2hgee3dgxpBJRWEppjqx1zEBMe334w7S6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Hacks to Stop Overeating (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is the first of three hacks I use on a regular basis to make it easier (make that much easier) for myself to stick to my eating plan. As I’ve mentioned previously, it’s not about having enough willpower.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/3-hacks-to-reduce-overeating-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/3-hacks-to-reduce-overeating-part-1</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:25:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7Wc9rd9ERJfegXoLnMAEd2Bpt46PmuWQxJz6naAGmyvF5NHHP3ths7NF8Dsy2Dtu3nMqNpeZeCRZtwPdwJfrNmHGzkGpNAuuPC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dangers of Overeating]]></title><description><![CDATA[I believe overeating is one the top malices in modern society, easily in the top three. 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But hear me out for a second.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/go-rice-free-for-a-better-you</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/go-rice-free-for-a-better-you</guid><category><![CDATA[cn]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 17:25:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNbNyid8ZViwXhcW3FGgFMFitmPaiKuAudGJ6NGq8jjGER7XKixdqP5FKWtH8aXN7mYhCHEtPwAGDPfmJbm9AyahoFt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Miss Ya, Craigyferg]]></title><description><![CDATA[We Miss Ya, Craigyferg Is it just me or the late night talk shows all seem so bland now? With the hosts busy sucking up to their guests, and doing short youtube friendly skits to attract the young demographic.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/we-miss-ya-craigyferg</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/we-miss-ya-craigyferg</guid><category><![CDATA[funny]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2017 14:44:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/6pu4ZRycQdDWezzYuk9QQk5myGwXv66QaMf8cduYaJ32nFYydku2hWyroxHKGs5A91UuNJc6sGhY22APB2YsCJ56ZkYANoYggznHH8KYcNh6YM4RoXHaQsLojAvAw5FiNYPj6hfDetDjXNiQYov6FJvYTzdKWykdrtVax4iqU8siYjDngPWQyojS1eRRZStCKYBuY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coconut Oil, Friend or Foe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This topic gets me grouchy, very very grouchy. 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Whichever side wins, as a whole, the person loses]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/simplicity-is-always-better</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@grouchytiger/simplicity-is-always-better</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[grouchytiger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:34:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCiaxZmdb555hkjecmqomntNdRp7jgAi3eidVX5kF4wAEddSRwwf8AN5US47rX3wfxeHUiUhWc58PrfAYC4w1JXmMEGJsTLUeEkQKwgA5GGgUQxk9DKNyBSEJP5Ran?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>