No Gym Buddies, no classes, no Experiments (we do NROLFW on M, W, F) – this morning at the gym I was left to my own devices. This happens to me so rarely that when it does I get a little giddy. What would I do if I could workout any way I wanted to? …
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This would be an example of what not to wear. Naked is not good but Hannibal Lecter couture is way worse. Judging from advice columnists and The Apprentice, working with your coworkers is tricky enough (Who knew clipping your toenails in your cube is the modern-day equivalent of lancing your Black Plague boils over the …
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One more excuse to eat poorly bit the dust as Mark Bittman of the New York Times took apart the oft-quoted adage that one reason why people don’t eat healthier is because junk food is more budget friendly. He writes, “In general, despite extensive government subsidies, hyperprocessed food remains more expensive than food cooked at home.” …
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Remember when I challenged you guys to try Tony Horton’s “impossible” push-up? Well Reader Man Bicep and her crew took us up and not only did they make a blooper reel of their own but one of them even managed to do a one-footed impossible! Woohoo – you guys rock!
Out of all my children, this is the one that laughs the most. He’s also the one that cries the most. I understand that. Tiny arms moving gracelessly through his first form, face a mask of concentration and trepidation, tongue poking out between his teeth, just like his mom; I watched the teacher watching him, …
Jell-O drink. That’s what my mom called the concoction of red Jell-O powder mixed with hot water and served in a mug that she gave us whenever we were sick. Looking back, I’m not sure if it was an actual recipe intended to soothe and heal rather than an attempt to stop the whining of …
“Keep your family goiter free! Or else Norman Rockwell will not want to paint adver-pictures of your family!” Pop quiz time! Salt: life-giving nutrient or heart attack in a ceramic shaker? If you grew up like I did then you probably think of salt as a no-no for a healthy lifestyle but research is now …
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As you may recall, I got to interview Tony Horton, founder of P90X and P90X 2 (due out in December). (How many times can I name-drop this before it just starts looking pathetic? I don’t care. I talked to Tony! And he said I could call him “Tony”! Or “Friend”! Whatever that means! Squeee!) Near the …
Is she not the cutest baby ever?! I kinda want to sneak into her room and kiss those little chubby hands right now… (Gym Buddy Allison took this pic!) Jelly Bean is of the opinion that if she can’t see vegetables then I can’t make her eat them. Little does she know that even though …
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Hey Niki, I wanted to let you know that I got your e-mail and I tried to send you a response but for some reason your e-mail address keeps “failing delivery”. I’m really glad you reached out to me and I don’t want you to think I didn’t read it or haven’t answered – please …
