For the Love of a Zucchini: What to do with Summer’s Most Ubiquitous Veggie? [Use it to fix my crappy self-esteem, of course!]

 This was taken after my MMA video shoot with the hilarious and talented Jen Sinkler for Lifetime Fitness. She brought me squash which is pretty much the best gift ever. Plus it makes a great weapon. Vegetables are easy to love. They’re crunchy and colorful and full of yummy nutrients. They’re especially easy to love …

The More You Use Your Cell Phone, The Less Fit You Are? [4 reasons smart phones aren’t so smart]

 This can’t be real, right? I mean, wouldn’t a rotary phone need to be connected to a wire?? P.S. I totally remember using rotary phones when I was kid. I’m that old. I also had a pager in college. I’m that cool. Mexico overtook the US as the fattest nation on the planet. Scientists finally …

I’m Going On A 9-Hour Roadtrip, Alone With My Kids. [There’s nothing that could possibly go wrong here…]

Just a quick note to let you know I’m off on a summer trip with my kiddos this week! I’ll be back to blogging (and answering e-mail in complete sentences, i.e. not on my phone) next Monday, August 12! But here’s a preview of things to come: That’s right, baby! Me and Shaun T! (Yes, …

The Great Wheat Controversy: It’s Either the Staff of Life or It’s Killing You. You know, one or the other.

Feeling cranky today because now that Ye Olde Royal Birth has happened there’s nothing to look forward to for the rest of the summer until all the sandals go on 75% off clearance? Well if you’re feeling in the fighting mood, nothing starts an argument faster in health and fitness circles these days then asking …