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Guest Blogger: "See Jane Cook, See Jane Run" @BrooklynFitChik #FitFluential

 

 

Guest Blogger Post:

“See Jane Cook, See Jane Run”

 

Hello Fit Chickies!!  I’m Jane, host of “See Jane Cook, See Jane Run”.  I live in the Midwest, have a degree in Food Science and am working on earning my degree in Dietetics, I own my own meal planning service, Everyday Epicurean LLC, and in my spare time I like to ride horses! 

 I’ve always run in some sense, but mostly short distances.  In May, I ran my first half marathon and although it was a rough run, I decided to try my luck at another one!  So, since I'm in the middle of a righteous runner's high (and a developing dehydration headache) I thought I'd sit down and write about my most recent half marathon experience, this morning's Lady Speed Stick Women's Half Marathon :)

Heeeeeeere we go :-)

After my Med City Half Marathon experience, I signed up for this half a mere three months after it. I promised myself that I'd be better this time around - train consistently and perhaps even get in a 12 mile run before the big day.

Pfffft. Please.

I did my share of cross training, horseback riding, teaching spin, Zumba, core work and personal training work. I figured that stacking my workouts - having workouts be 2+ hours just to get my body used to the idea of keeping it in working mode longer. I had incorporated more squats and lunges along with more weight training instead of just straight cardio.

So how'd it go? Let's discuss:

The race started at 7am and my friend Sarah and I were off!
Mile 1: 12:30
Mile 2: 24:50
Mile 3: 36:00
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Mile 6: 1:01:00
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Mile 10: 2:04:00
Mile 13.1: 2:40:00 (give or take a minute or two)

I felt incredibly strong in the first five miles. Sarah and I kept pace with each other incredibly well and, paired with high fives at each mile marker, we kept each other motivated. It was around mile 5 that I took a quick walk break during one of the many (many....) hills on the course and started to fall behind Sarah. It's okay though, because once I was on my own, I was able to take walk breaks when I needed them. Around mile 8, I did something I had never done before in any of the races I'd run before - I GU-ed.

 

They had a GU station along with water and I figured "What the hell?" GU is an energy gel that's packed with carbohydrates, electrolytes, amino acids and caffeine (according to their site ). What do I think? I grabbed a Strawberry Banana and gobbled it down. Tasted like Strawberry Banana goop. I slopped it down with a cup of water and on I went. I found myself getting into this self-deprecating cycle where I'd get into a good groove, I would think to myself, "Man I'm doing really well, I feel like I'm really strong on this leg of the run" (because self-affirmations are awesome) and then I'd hit this mental wall and I'd have to take a walk break.

Even without any mental blocks, I still rocked out the race and it garnered delightful results! My time chip recorded my race time as 2:37:47. I had to do a quick double take because in May, a mere three months before, my race chip read 2:52:46. Now, for you math aficionados out there, this is a full FIFTEEN minute difference between my two races. This made me be a really happy camper.

But what other things did I do to make this the best one so far this year?? Let's see...
-At the fitness expo that was held the day before, Sarah and I both got headbands with sassy sayings on them. Turns out we were not the only ones - on race day we saw a TON of these and I think they kind of rock :)

 

I just love how snarky my headband is.  I keep saying “Suck it up, cupcake” to everyone now…

 

-I Gu-ed - see the next note

-I didn't wear a hydration belt - this was definitely a bad idea. The humidity was just a little too annoying for my taste, even without any real blazing sun time. This would definitely be something I change for a future race. It also would help if I Gu-ed again - that concentrated amount of nutrients are hard to gage down without any extra water

-I did a LOT more cross-training this time around. I found my legs lasting a LOT longer than the last race, and I just felt overall stronger.

-During the last half marathon, my calves KILLED me. I wear Merrell Pace Gloves, a minimalist type shoe, and I got really bad foot pain during the last five miles of the race, which then turned out to be tendonitis. This time around, I got and wore a compression calf "guard" or sleeve the whole race. This worked phenomenally! I only wore one, and my feet and calves feel amazing. I'll be wearing them for the next few days to help with muscle recovery.

-I got fitted (like actually fitted by a boutique) for a bra, and I bought a new sports bra - this will be an entirely separate post because there is a LOT of stuff I need to talk about
-I forgot my cycling skirt so I ended up having my running capris - didn't mind too much but I will say one thing - chafing is just very uncomfortable.

Anyways, I think my runner's high is waning and here comes the runner's hangover - stiff muscles and needing to sit in the tub :-)

Med City Half Marathon - final time 2:52:46
Lady Speed Stick Women's Half Marathon - final time 2:37:47

 

 

Come find me on the Internet!

http://seejanecookseejanerun.blogspot.com/

http://everydayepicurean.blogspot.com/

 

Thanks Jane!

 

I will be next week everyone with new posts so be sure to come back!

 

Brooklyn Fit Chick

 

 

 

Guest Post from @Erica_D_House "Intuitive Eating"

 

 

Hi Everyone!

I am still on vacation so today’s post is from a reader of mine whom I have never met in person but I dig her energy and spirit. Here name is Erica House and she writes about health and wellness at her blog www.EricaDHouse.com. Erica is talking to us today about “Intuitive Eating” and the fact she was able to lose 50 pounds by learning to listen to her body and feed it what it really needs.

Here is a photo of Erica before:

 

 

And this is what Erica looks like now—wow!

 

 

 

Here is Erica’s story in her own words:

I never thought I was overweight. Becoming morbidly obese just snuck up on me one day. I was a chubby kid in middle school but thinned out due to exercise and better eating habits in high school. After I started college and turned 21 I slowly started to pack on the weight. Within 2 years I gained 60 pounds. On my 5’2” frame that was enough to put my BMI at 31.5 and my self-esteem at 0. Finally, after years of loathing my body and trying extreme, unhealthy, dieting I decided I needed to make a total lifestyle change if I wanted to get rid of the weight once and for all.

It started slowly and it took just as long for the weight to come off as it did to go on. Now, 4 years later, I’ve maintained that weight loss through the classic formula of eating less and moving more. I don’t eliminate any food groups from my diet, I try to eat as many servings of vegetables and fruits a day as I can stand, and I limit drinking my calories to a few glasses of wine a week. I exercise 5-6 times a week and love challenging myself with new fitness goals to stay motivated.

My transformation started when I realized I was eating my emotions away. Once I realized that food should only be used as fuel for your body I began looking at what I was putting in my system more critically. A few months ago I read the book Intuitive Eating and I remember crying in the break room at my work because I realized I had been torturing myself with guilt over food and counting calories for years.

Here are a few basic tips on how to become an intuitive eater:

•    Honor your hunger: Eat when you’re hungry and eat what you’re craving. You may find yourself eating more ‘junk’ food that has been ‘off-limits’ to you in the past but eventually, if you listen to your body, you’ll find that it tells you exactly what it needs to stay strong. It took me a while but I’m finally one of those people who actually crave vegetables!

•    Eat Mindfully: One of the biggest mistakes people make is eating in front of the TV or computer. When it’s time to eat sit down somewhere, focus on your food, and truly enjoy the experience of eating. You are more likely to overeat when you’re not focused on your food.

•    Cope with your emotions: Many people, particularly women, eat out of boredom, depression, anxiety or loneliness. When you find yourself reaching for something to snack on stop and listen to your body to make sure your feeling hunger pains and not trying to fulfill an emotional need. Make a list of activities you enjoy doing to keep near-by that you can do instead of eating. Read a magazine, go for a walk, or talk to a friend. If your still feeling hungry after, than eat!

Bio: Erica House has her Masters in Psychology and has been teaching at the University level since 2007. She is certified as a Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and recently became a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. After maintaining her own 50 pound weight loss she is passionate about helping others on their journey to lifelong happiness and wellness.

Blog: www.EricaDHouse.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/EricaDHouse

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Erica_D_House

Thank you for posting today Erica!

 

 

"Hits from Hell" (Do NOT play these in your fitness classes!!) Guest Post from @DeborahRaeCota

 

 

Hi there everyone!


I am taking a real vacation this week and have asked a few friends to help me out with some Guest Blogging. Today I feature my pal Deborah Cota who is a fantastic writer and a newbie to the group fitness class world. Let’s welcome her shall we?


See you all after Labor Day!!


Brooklyn Fit Chick





(Deborah Rae Cota, author of THE DANTE CHRONICLES series featuring The Kindred, The Brotherhood and the upcoming, The Traveler, hosts a blog on various subjects and short-story collaborations on her website at www.dantechronicles.com)

“When Enough is Really Enough, or The Exercise Songs from Hell”

Recently learning that I am just another one of the sixty-eight million people in the U.S.A. with high blood pressure was nothing startling (the way I learned this was, but that’s a topic for a whole ‘nother blog!). The learning of it made me take a good hard look at myself in the mirror, and when I did, my first response was, “Yeesh! What the f*** happened to me?” In a nut shell…life.


Admittedly I have lost the battle keeping up with the weight gained over the years, but I haven’t given up the fight just yet, and I’m ready to attack it head on!


Once upon a time, I was in theater: dancing from 20-36 hours a week, rehearsing, performing in shows and concerts at a scant past 100 lbs with about 8% body fat. To look at me now, you’d never know this, but I do. I remember! It’s that dancer in me that keeps me fighting. I know I can lose it. Not that I ever want to be that excessively thin again, I just know in my heart I can and I know what I need to help me start…a good music mix for inspiration.


Going through my endless collection of CD’s…I started first to look for songs that lifted me up, but kept finding the nightmare songs that I swore I would never workout to again. Why? Because of Mr. Thompson.

After I stopped dancing from a knee injury, I needed to keep my cardio going and wanted to stay active so I joined a class at the local Community College. It was described as a ninety minute full-body workout with non-stop music and fun (little did I know, the instructor, Mr. Thompson, was formerly known as Master Chief Thompson, United States Navy. Oy!)! And it was fun…until the last 30 minutes of the class that focused on a different area of the body, and usually had the most excruciatingly painful music that still to this day carry with it some painful memories.


Top 10 Exercise Songs from Hell, aka the Final 30 of Mr. T’s class:

10.    “MacArthur’s Park” (Richard Harris, and Donna Summer) – We did Abs work to the Richard Harris version, and then later we used the Donna Summer disco version for the run/water and bathroom break after 45 minutes of class. Either way, I didn’t give a hoot about that damn cake by the end of either version, and I still don’t.
9.    “Y.M.C.A.” (The Village People) – The cliché of all cliché’s and what do we do to this? Jumping jacks and all variations of them. I don’t know Jack, or why he is jumping, but I’ll kick his ass if he puts that song on again!

8.    “Hey, Mickey” (Toni Basil) – Arm work, with or without weights that could easily be hurled at the instructors head should the need arise. I worked without. It was safer that way…

7.    “At Seventeen” (Janis Ian) – the cool down. More like ‘The Downer’. Aren’t we supposed to leave the class invigorated, peppy and up…not manic depressive in search of medication?

6.    “Landslide” (Fleetwood Mac) – the substitute for “At Seventeen”…Really?

5.    “Too Much Time on My Hands” (Styx) – Straying from the subject here, I know, because this was a warm up song...and a good one…if you’re an Olympic sprinter who is already in great shape. If you aren’t asthmatic already, you will be after this warm up.

4.     “Macarena” (Los del Rio) – Ay-yi-yi!!! A funeral dirge has more oomph than this!

3.    Anything by The Police – I love The Police, don’t get me wrong, but with their 5/4, 4+3/4, and other oddity combo time signatures, there is no way to get a good rhythm going when working out, unless you have some sort of spasm or seizure.

2.    “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) – I know, I know…a lot of people like it, but I have a problem with the producer of this ditty. He seems to be under the impression that during the verse ONLY DEAF PEOPLE ARE LISTENING, because when the chorus comes on it’s a normal volume, BUT THEN THE VERSE COMES BACK IN AND IT IMMEDIATELY JUMPS TO ELEVEN! Makes it hard to enjoy the pain and burn in your butt while doing squats.

And finally….


1. “Enough is Enough” (Donna Summer & Barbara Streisand) – The name really says     it all, and the opening piano work struck terror in the hearts of the class because
we all knew what was coming….the Hip and Thigh-hikes Torture Test! If you survived, you lived to enjoy song #6 or #7 (oh joy!) If you didn’t, you snuck out the back door and high tailed it over to the Jack in the Box across the street for tacos and milkshakes.

Thanks Deb! You can follow her on Twitter @DeborahRaeCota and on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DanteChronicles


Tomorrow we will learn about Intuitive Eating….

What Did We Learn This Month? @Shape_Magazine with @JillianMichaels on the Cover!

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 Shape: September 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Shape Cover Star for September: 

Jillian Michaels is on the September cover and looks amazing as always, plus she offers us a new workout—yeah!

 

In the past six months Jillian has become a mom twice (two-year old adopted daughter Lukensia and newborn son Phoenix) with partner Heidi Rhoades and now realizes how tough it really is for parents to put themselves first and fit in daily exercise. The fitness maven manages to eke out four workouts per week with her new mommy schedule though sometimes she has to keep them to only 30 minutes (down from her usual 90.)

 

Among other advice she gives to new moms is to learn how to multitask, inject exercise into everyday activities and kindness to one’s self. Jillian also informs us that she is an expert baby burper—nice!

 

Here is a photo of Jillian showing off some of her favorite toning moves:

 

 

 

So what else is inside the September Shape?

  

“The 9^th Annual Shape Beauty Awards”

I love my beauty stories and am very happy the Clarisonic Mia 2 Cleaning System is included among the best of the best in face care. (Seriously—I love mine.)

 

 

 

 

“The Skinny Jeans Workout”

Kimmel Yeager, specialty fitness director of the Pacific Sports Club created this workout that will help you burn calories in only 30 minutes.

 

 

 

 

Workout of the Month

The “Workout of the Month” for September was created by choreographer Robert Steinbacher (Equinox Fitness Clubs) and is called Deep EXtreme. In the words of Pink “Don’t get fancy, just get dancy!”

 

 

 

Stacy Kiebler

If you want to learn about someone who has a great life, read all about Stacy Kiebler who spent the summer with George Clooney in Italy, has 42” long legs and can eat all of the pasta she wants. (Oy vey, I need a nap now!)

 

 

 
  And now the rest of the best of this issue of Shape:

• "Roll With the Punches” Looking to add a little boxing your workouts? Billy Blanks gives us his advice for landing those punches like a champ.
• "Bullies at Work" We have all dealt with mean asshats on the job but Shape has some tips for escaping their wrath without hurting your career.
• “Bounce off the Bulge” (Admission time—I am personally affiliated with this story) JumpSport Fitness Master Instructor Krista Popowych created this 30-minute trampoline routine that is pretty amazing. You can check it out online here:

 

Follow Shape magazine online at: www.Shape.com

 

Overall Grade: 

A          Lots and lots of what I love in a magazine including interesting workouts, new health information and several beauty pages make me very happy. See you next month Shape!

 

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What Did We Learn This Month? @FitnessMagazine September 2012 Issue

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 Fitness: September 2012

What Do We Learn This Month in Fitness?

"Absolute Power"

Alexandra White (co-owner of Jumping Frog Pilates in Tenafly, NJ) shows us some of her favorite core moves including the “Wiper Plank” which I am going to try out for myself.

 

 

"Tricks of the Tread"

Trainer Jay Blahnik is creator of the "Tread & Shred" class at the Equinox Club in Newport Beach, California and gives Fitness his own personal workouts for readers to try out on their own.

 

 
“Hot Mamas”

Fitness talks to four real-life moms about how they manage to stay healthy and take care of themselves in spite of all of life’s challenges. Nice Fitness!

 

 

“Armed and Fabulous”

Are you looking to make your arms look sleeker and more defined—read this article and get motivated to lift some weight!

 

 

"What is Your Weight Destiny?"

Writer Stephanie Dolgoff talks about the science behind the “fat” and “skinny” genes and the news is pretty depressing. It turns out some people will always struggle to keep their weight at a manageable level and that diet & exercise alone are not the magic cure-alls.

Not all the news is bad, however, Fitness also features tips from folks who have lost (and kept off) at least 30 pounds.

 

 
 And now the rest of the best of this issue of Fitness:
•    “Big, Fat Lie” Fats do not necessarily make you fat and here we get the four different kinds of fats there are and which are really good for us. Huzzah! 
•    "Gear Gone Wild” I am soooo ready to change out of my summer workout clothes and try something new—like tights with an animal print!
•    "The Deep End" A really sweet essay by Dana White who started take water aerobics classes with her husband which wound up saving their marriage. 
•    "Should You Swallow?” I am no longer a believer in vitamins myself (I get the nutrients I need every day from good food instead) but if you disagree—this article is for you. 
•    “More Energy Every Day” I could use more of this!

 

Overall Grade:
A-     All around a good issue and a fun read to take to the beach.

 
 
You can follow Fitness magazine at www.fitnessmagazine.com

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Wow, and my Fit Bottomed Girl post is live today as well!

http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2012/08/kick-your-workout-up-a-notch-with-boxing-boot-camp-and-boxer-jamie-clampitt/

Hey Gang! Today I am guest posting on @DubyaWife. Check it out!

http://www.dubyawife.com/2012/08/stars-are-not-like-us-guest-post-by.html

Calling all potential guest Bloggers! I am taking time off from August 27th-September 3rd and would love some of your content to share with my audience. It can be super brief posting or a bit longer depending on your mood. Read on...

Topics can include: health, fitness, food, motivation, favorite gear, playlists, gym etiquette, your "a-ha" moment, or favorite photo, song or quote that inspires you to keep going. I will even consider a good rant if you have one in you!

The rules are: NO politics (zero,) keep it to between 50-500 words, make sure you spell check and proof it carefully, and there can absolutely be NO sales pitch involved.

For example: you can mention a DVD by name (or class) you love but do not include a link to direct sell it if you are a direct seller.

I would love to hear your ideas. So let's get started shall we!

Yoga DVD Giveaway Time! "Shiva Rea: Core Yoga" @AcaciaFitness @ShivaRea

 

 

DVD Giveaway Time!

Shiva Rea Core Yoga

With Shiva Rea

 
 


 

Hello everybody!

I have a really special DVD to give away today—Shiva Rea’s Core Yoga by yoga expert Shiva Rea. This core-shaping DVD contains seven mix & match practices to help you strengthen and tone and look even more fabulous that you already are! There are two copies going out to two of my lucky readers so check out below for the rules.

Shiva Rea is an in-demand yogi who was described by Vanity Fair as “one of the world’s greatest yoga masters.” She has worked with a whole slew of celebrities including from members of the Kennedy family to the always-quirky artist Bjork.

 

You can follow Shiva on Twitter @ShivaRea

Here is the official press release for the DVD:

The NO CRUNCHES way to flat abs;
Mix & match 7 dynamic segments in a value-priced collection

 

SHIVA REA: CORE YOGA

SILVER SPRING, Md – Reap the soul-nourishing benefits of yoga while you sculpt a long, lean torso and a strong, supple back with the value-priced collection, Shiva Rea: Core Yoga, arriving on DVD from Acacia on August 21, 2012. Filmed at White Sands National Park and Kauai’s Limahuli Garden, this gorgeously shot DVD features seven mix-and-match yoga practices from the internationally renowned yoga instructor, plus the customizable Yoga Matrix. Select segments from three complete programs for a customized practice each time, focusing on the core, upper body, and lower body. Creative and highly effective, Core Yoga is an inspiring way to reshape your body and ignite your inner fire (90 minutes; $16.99; www.AcaciaLifestyle.com.) The DVD includes all three of Shiva’s critically acclaimed Creative Core DVDs: Creative Core Abs, Creative Core + Lower Body, and Creative Core + Upper Body.
 

A strong core means so much more than flat abs. A healthy core helps you stand taller, look leaner, and feel more energetic. Led by the inspirational Shiva Rea—called a “powerhouse yoga teacher” by the New York Times—these practices will energize, motivate and leave exercisers feeling more centered and alive. 

Here is a clip of the workout so you can get an idea of it for yourself:

 

 

If you are interested in getting a copy of this DVD-- all you have to do is just hit me up either by posting on this Blog or reaching out to me via Twitter @BrooklynFitChik (Continental U.S. only please.)
 

I will randomly pick the lucky winner next Wednesday, August 22nd at Noon (Eastern) and contact them directly. Good luck!

  
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What the "Men's" Taught Us This Month. @MensFitness @MensJournal @MensHealthMag

 

 

What the“Men’s” Taught Us This Month:

 

Recaps of Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health and Men’s Journal

 

Hey there! Hi there! Ho There!

 

The September issues are coming in and the time is right to recap the latest Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health and Men’s Journal. I have been asked by these "Men's" magazines to pick a “winner” so check out my personal favorite at the bottom.

 

 

Let’s do this thing!

 

 

Men’s Fitness: September 2012

• Arnold Schwarzenegger: I am on team Maria so can’t say I am in the mood to go over Arnold’s achievements but it  is fun to look at old photos of the former Governor from his Mr. Universe days. That’s all I got with this one.
• “25 Best Action Stars” 25 of the hottest action stars of all time who possess a certain “cachet” that appealed to the editors of Men’s Fitness. (Nice shot of Steve McQueen in there!)
• “Get Lean With Yoga”  Chris Jericho herniated a disc in his back while filming Dancing With the Stars a couple of seasons ago and was able to get his health back in shape (while shedding a few extra pounds) with yoga. Check him out on page 28!
• Dolph Lundgren: Always nice to see the Russian baddie from Rocky 4. ("I must break you!")
  
• “What’s in Your Food?” Try not to get the willies after reading this piece on what disgusting things can wind up in your food. Gross!
• “The State of Health in America” A welcome surpise to see fitness guru Jake Steinfeld,whom I have always respected as a health & wellness pro. in the pages of this magazine.  Jake talks about the current state of health and health-related issues in the U.S.. Plus, he was hilarious in The Money Pit!

You can check out Men’s Fitness: www.mensfitness.com  

 

 

 

Men’s Health: September 2012

• Liam Hemsworth: This Australian hottie is engaged to Miley Cyrus and has a big-time movie career so I am assuming we will be reading about him for a looong time. Okay by me! (Plus, he admits he actually works hard to stay in shape which is nice to hear from a young guy in his 20s.)
• “Weekend Fat Blaster” This is a really great outdoor workout that I am taking to my next boot camp and was created by Dan John—author of Never Let Go.
• “Travel, Debugged” If you are travelling somewhere exotic and worry about catching something creepy (like malaria—yeesh!)you need to read this article first.
  
• “How to Do Everything Better” Fun & cool tips on how to do a variety of guy things including sweeping a woman off her feet (literally!) and cuss like a sailor (I can give anyone a run for their money here.)
• “How Well Do You Know You’re Friends” Men’s Health exclusive survey about dudes and, um dude stuff. (Did you know 78% of guys would sleep with a female friend if given the opportunity?)
• “You’re Doing it Wrong” If there is any sentence that enrages me quickly it’s that one. Name me on woman who says she loves being corrected by her man and I will call her a wimp to her face. But this article was very helpful and informative. So I will let it go THIS time Men’s Health.
•  “Your T, on E” Myatt Murphy writes about how testosterone corresponds with weight gain (and loss) plus he has a rather interesting “shower” test all men should do. (Page 86)
• “Meet Your Muscle Maker” Trainer B. J.  Gaddour has a Speed Shred program to get you ripped in no time and an exclusive workout featured here.
• “Be the Man Your Dogs Think You Are” If you want to see a cute-as-hell doggie woggie—check out NFL Linebacker Kamerion Wimbley in this issue running with his terrier Yogi. (Aw!)
• “Fall Guide to Style” Just flip the magazine around and you will find even more content with the best in men’s fall fashion trends.

 

Check out Men’s Health online: www.MensHealth.com

 

 

 

 

Men’s Journal: September 2012

• “Style & Design 2012” Holy crap! There is just page after page of the coolest cars, tech stuff and gear that even made me drool. Get this issue for anyone in your life who appreciates design.
• “The Storm King” Rob Marciano is a CNN Meteorologist who likes to chase storms. This is just too nutty for me to comprehend.
• “Five Great Late-Summer Adventures” Its August already and you still have not taken time off? (Me neither—let’s go someplace together, shall we?)
• “Biking’s Rough New Frontier” I am a biker chick but some of the terrain these cyclists cover makes me scratch my head. (Rocky terrain? No thank you.)
• “Right Stuff, Wrong Time” The end of NASA has left the little science geek inside of me very sad and it turns out for very good reason.
• “The Benefits of Occasional Fasting” Not a big fan of deprivation myself but some swear it will ultimately add years to their life.   Thankfully Men’s Journal takes the time to mention what a horrible practice the “Master Cleanse” is as well. (Can we all just pretend THAT was never a thing that actually happened?)
• “Five Ways to Take Control of Your Health Care” Do you think you are taking too many medical tests or perhaps not enough? Read this article to see how to best manage your health and health care provider.

 

Check out Men’s Journal online www.MensJournal.com

 

So which “Men’s” magazine is my favorite this time? I am giving to Men’s Health by a nose for featuring the amazing pooch Yogi on its pages. Good on you Men's Health!

 

Good luck next month Men’s Fitness and Men’s Journal!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

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