Archive for the ‘Fitness Tips’ Category
Belly Fat Cure
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:04 Comments Off on Belly Fat CureThe Belly Fat Cure by Jorge Cruise has found its way to the New York Times Best Seller List, and is one of the latest diets hoping to appeal to the millions of people who struggle with obesity. Jorge Cruise is also the author of the popular 3 Hour Diet, which instructed dieters to eat every three hours to…
Can We Legislate Photoshop Use?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 22:03 Comments Off on Can We Legislate Photoshop Use?To those who aren’t aware: EVERYTHING is photoshopped. Every image you see on a magazine cover is not real. “I don’t think there’s a single photograph in those (magazines) that’s not retouched. They’re all manipulated to hell.” Hany Farid, Dartmouth College A number of countries are beginning to discuss how they might legislate against the practice. Can we really…
Would This Amount of Exercise Be Considered "Moderate"? [Forum]
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 15:55 Comments Off on Would This Amount of Exercise Be Considered "Moderate"? [Forum]Forum Post: today I did a “guts, butts, and thighs” class It felt like a pretty good workout, but I’m in shape so I wasn’t sure, I did hear others say how much it made them sore but idk if I will…
I Need to Lose Weight Before I Get Pregnant [Forum]
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 11:53 Comments Off on I Need to Lose Weight Before I Get Pregnant [Forum]Forum Post: Hi All! I need some advice. I am 5’6, 155lbs female and I’m 32 years old. I am going to start to try and get pregnant next month and need to drop some weight before I get pregnant (fingers crossed…
Two-Ton French Fries Record Attempt Fails
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 10:08 Comments Off on Two-Ton French Fries Record Attempt FailsAnother day, another food-related record breaking attempt. We’ve had the world’s longest pizza, now how about two tons of French Fries to go with that? Sadly, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the Grand Forks (in North Dakota) attempt at the “World’s Largest French Fry Feed” failed….
Can I Lose Weight With ME/CFS? [Forum]
Monday, September 20, 2010 16:18 Comments Off on Can I Lose Weight With ME/CFS? [Forum]Forum Post: Six months back I was diagnosed with ME/CFS. I am lucky enough that it has not left me bed ridden. I am increasingly aware of those things that make me worse. However, if I do not any exercise I am…
The Children’s Fitness Manifesto
Monday, September 20, 2010 10:19 Comments Off on The Children’s Fitness ManifestoWe have a fight on our hands. A fight to reclaim a physical culture, that I fear has become lost on this current generation. A task of this magnitude requires a basic understanding of the needs of children from an inspirational, developmental and physical perspective. The following is a bullet-point primer on some philosophies of children’s fitness, and how…
PETA Mad at Joe Biden’s Hotdog Cart
Sunday, September 19, 2010 10:08 Comments Off on PETA Mad at Joe Biden’s Hotdog CartOh boy, PETA is growling about something stupid again. The anti-meat, anti-fur, anti-animal testing crusaders are mad. And, this time they’re ticked on a Presidential level, actually, a Vice Presidential level. PETA is mad that United States Vice President, Joe Biden, stopped by The Colbert Report to show support for American servicemen and women… with hotdogs. “You can’t expect…
Help Me End My Calorie Obsession Without Gaining Weight [Forum]
Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:14 Comments Off on Help Me End My Calorie Obsession Without Gaining Weight [Forum]Forum Post: I am 5’7 almost 5’8 and I weigh 110-112 pounds. I know its thin and considered “underweight” but it is where I am comfortable being, I do not look too thin, I just look very lean and muscular. However, I…
Bangkok Street Fruit Can Be Downright Dirty
Saturday, September 18, 2010 10:02 Comments Off on Bangkok Street Fruit Can Be Downright DirtyI guess any food you buy outside comes with inherent risks. It’s outside after all. Eat at any barbecue and you’ll spend half the time swatting flies away from the sun-baked, mayonnaise-based potato salad. Wait, what? Eww… And it seems Bangkok has a big problem with food served from street carts, especially fruit and fruit drinks. That stuff can…