Dec 11
2009Scientists may have had other ideas but I think the Internet was invented for the express purpose of circulating cultural memes. (Incidentally, that’s pronounced “meem” not “me-me” like I’ve been saying for years. You’re welcome; it is my calling in life to be a cautionary tale to others.) This is great when it comes to things like the Surprise Kitty:
Dec 10
2009Even with all of my fish oil supplementation it turns out that I have a Vitamin D deficiency, so I have started Vitamin D supplementation on the advice of my internist.
Dec 10
2009
Thanks Gym Buddy Dennis!Dec 09
2009‘Tis the season to be gifting and as many of you know, health nuts can be difficult people to shop for. The usual standbys of holiday goodies don’t work unless you know whether they fall into the Everything in Moderation camp or the Sugar is the White Satan camp, something that can be hard to sneak into everyday conversation. On first thought, workout clothing might be a good option until you realize the minefield that is buying someone else tight spandex. Next up: workout gear from their sport of choice. Except that unless you also love the same sport you will have no idea what to get them thereby making you prey to any passing salesman with an eye on a fat Christmas commission. And while there are a few items that are universal to every sport, nothing says “never look me in the eye again” like a fur lined jockstrap:
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Dec 08
2009Thanks to Craig Ballantyne I have found two new uses for my Gymboss Interval Timer:
Dec 08
2009
Him: Do you have any idea how many calories are in that thing?!
Dec 07
2009
I have always really struggled to keep up with my fitness goals when it comes to the month of December. Not only is there all of the holiday hoopla going on, but my birthday also falls in December so the month feels like one long party.
Dec 07
2009I was just a DIVA…………with really highly piled hair!!Look at that ‘do. It’s quite something, isn’t it?? I must have had at least 10 inches going up on top there. Certainly enough to put Marie Antoinette, Queen Victoria and any of those other dames from that era to shame! 
Gotta love these old pics. They are too funny!
Dec 07
2009
Once upon a time I could do a push up. Many, even! But then I got pregnant and had a baby and the phrase “shredded, ripped abs” took on a whole new meaning. You never know how much you use your core muscles until you no longer have any. I discovered this the other day when I talked my dubious husband into walking the track with the wee Jelly Bean so I could do half a Turbokick class. Maybe it was too early to go back to high-impact activities but I’m not going to lie to you, it was like fitness crack and I’ll do it again the second I get another chance. I felt awesome.
Dec 03
2009
World record holding, lifetime drug-free powerlifter, Kathy Roberts, was kind enough to allow me the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her incredible career.