Making Fun of Fat Chicks – The New Racism?

Filed Under (Equipment Experiments) by Admin on 15-05-2009


Back in my playground days, there was a lot of offensive humor going around. Garbage Pail Kids, anyone? (Although mine was kind of awesome. Seriously.) But one brand I remember in particular was the “Yo Mama” jokes. They all start with the phrase “yo mama” and then finish with something highly derogatory about the sacrificing woman who had birthed the listener. Some began “Yo mama so ugly…” or “Yo mama so stupid…” But most of them started with “Yo mama so fat…”

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Transformation Contest – News Flash …

Filed Under (Mico Fitness) by Admin on 14-05-2009

As I teased in today’s posting, The 10 Rules Of Good Nutrition, there would be more to come from Dr. John Berardi in the coming weeks.

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Nasty Gym Etiquette

Filed Under (Fitness Confessions) by Admin on 14-05-2009

To the people who blow their noses into the public towels at the gym…——Please…..—–STOP IT!!! You’re grossing me the hell out!OMG!As I’m teaching on certain days, I’m witness to this strange, nasty phenomenon, performed only by a select few.The same towel that they use to wipe off their sweat, of the towels that the entire gym population uses, and that we all hope and pray are

How to Live to be 100 (Or Until the Bus Hits You)

Filed Under (Equipment Experiments) by Admin on 14-05-2009


Fiery plane crash. Rock climbing accident. Cancer. Crushed in one of those huge metal turnstiles/revolving door of spikes they have at the zoo that look like an Iron Maiden. (Am I the only one who is terrified by those things? I’m using the “stroller entrance” whether or not I have any kids in tow. Just saying.) I wasn’t sure how it was going to happen but every since I can remember, I’ve been convinced I was going to die young.
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The 10 Rules Of Good Nutrition

Filed Under (Mico Fitness) by Admin on 13-05-2009

I had a few emails over the past couple of months asking about whether there would be more “tips” coming from Dr. John Berardi (or JB, as I like to call him). Long time Catapult Fitness Blog readers may recall the weekly nutrition tips that were posted throughout 2008.

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Is Your Gastric Bypass Surgery Any of My Business?

Filed Under (Equipment Experiments) by Admin on 13-05-2009

Yes, this “weight loss tool” really exists. Heaven help us.

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Kate Winslet Sues Paper For Saying She Exercises

Filed Under (Equipment Experiments) by Admin on 12-05-2009

See, THIS is why I love her!

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Filed Under (Equipment Experiments) by Admin on 12-05-2009

See, THIS is why I love her!

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Schools + Fast Food Restaurants = Fat Kids

Filed Under (Mico Fitness) by Admin on 11-05-2009

I live in Queens, New York and I’m extremely proud to blog about the efforts of one of our local Councilman, Eric Gioia of Sunnyside, Queens.

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Fit Pregnancy: Done With the First Trimester!

Filed Under (Equipment Experiments) by Admin on 11-05-2009


I’m 14 weeks pregnant today which means that not only am I officially second trimester now but I’m also the proud mama to a lemon. Yes, the Jelly Bean has moved up the random food scale used by Baby Center to describe the various fetus stages from junk food to something healthier although I can’t help but wonder about the lemon/bad car analogy. Anyhow, just like all the books say, most of my nausea is gone (haven’t barfed in two weeks!) and I’m starting to get some energy back. I’m also able to feel the baby move on occasion – yeah it’s early but that’s the bonus to this being my 5th pregnancy! – and I’m 90% sure it’s not gas. We’ve also got all the preliminary genetic testing back and everything looks good! My doctor says we can rule out Turner’s Syndrome, the genetic disorder that killed our first daughter. So many things to be happy about!

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