SHAPE Magazine’s Best Fitness Blogger List is Out [I’m Voting for MizFit!]

I bet this little guy pees when he’s excited too! Like when he sees his Precious… SHAPE magazine just came out with their list of Top 20 Blogs for Fitness Junkies! That alone is fabulous news for both me and my Google Reader. (Did you know Jamie from Cranky Fitness is back and crabbier (i.e. funnier) than …

The Halloween Dilemma: Will no one think of the children?

To see more strange children’s Halloween costumes, check out this HuffPo slideshow. If you go, let me know what you think of this one. I almost threw up.  Leaves are falling, apples are everywhere, it’s a balmy 86 degrees here – all signs point to fall! (Ok, except the last one. We are having some …

How I’m Doing With My Eating Disorder These Days [Readers’ questions]

While I don’t use numbers and do not remotely condone, excuse or justify my disordered behaviors past or present, please be aware that some of the following may be triggering to certain readers. Take gentle care of yourselves; you know what you need today.  photo credit Recently I’ve been getting a lot of questions from …

How to Build a Better Immune System, One Fart at a Time [New Research!]

“Honey?” The other morning my darling husband rolled over in bed, looked me in straight in the eyes and with one hand on my cheek whispered, “Why don’t you ever get sick?! It’s not fair!!” Our pillow talk has really suffered since we’ve had children. While everything must be said in a whisper – they have …

Bodily Fluids and Fitness 101: Deodorant [$100 Visa Card Giveaway!]

You remember how bad I sweat? My poor kids have inherited my overactive pits. Sweat is a hot topic (hee!) around my house. Usually it revolves around how much I sweat (buckets), how quickly I can pit out my workout top (5 seconds), how to get the sweat smell out of my workout clothes (vinegar) …

The Sugar Shakes: Blood Sugar, Exercise and What Not To Do (Because you know I did)

www.toothpastefordinner.com Friday morning found Gym Buddy Jeni and I shaky, light-headed, nauseated, cold, and mentally foggy. No it wasn’t because we’d just heard that Demi and Ashton might be breaking up. (If they can’t last then what chance do the rest of us have?? Hollywood, hot bods, oodles of money, custom-made kite boards – that’s …

20 Celebs Criticized For Their Curves & Their Responses [Do you believe them?]

 Now see, THIS is bad curvy. And also, who knows what asparagus is but not bananas?! Celebrities may have million dollar mansions and designer clothes and an assistant specifically for carrying their miniature labradoodles but they pay for it in public scrutiny. Gone are the days when a star could quietly retreat to an island …

Comparing My Weakness to Your Strength [Plus: How I Inadvertently Insulted Tony Horton]

  “Oh yeah, I gave up sweets 3 months ago and I’ve never felt better! It’s pretty easy if you just put your mind to it. I just told myself I was done and once I make a decision I stick with it. Now cookie dough doesn’t even look appealing to me anymore.” I considered …

Irishman Kicks Rihanna Out of His Field & Reignites the Sexy-Jealousy Debate [When your body is your body of work]

 image courtesy of the BBC On Monday a farmer in Northern Ireland, upon meeting the international pop star Rihanna, did what I imagine very few red-blooded men would: he publicly admitted to not knowing who Rihanna is. Okay, that’s true, but my great uncles would probably all say the same. No, his real shocker was …

Using Deception as a Sports Performance Enhancer: Liar, liar legs on fire? [New Research]

If you recall, this did not end well for me either. Lies I have told myself: – The sunglasses I bought for $10 in Mexico really are Oakleys. – If it’s on clearance then I have to buy it because it’s practically giving me money back. – No one will notice if my son isn’t …