The votes have finally been tallied in the "Best Weight Loss Blogs" poll, and we have some winners! As you may recall, Cranky Fitness had a similar reader poll back in 2009, but it was getting mighty old and stale. … [Read more...]

The Paleo Diet is a super healthy diet plan which contains no grains, no dairy and is gluten free and free from junk and processed foods. If you are worried about what types of food to eat, there is no need, you have plenty of choices plus they are all extremely healthy. Paleo Diet Food – What to Eat on the Paleo Diet Meat Sources for Paleo Diet Food When it comes to choosing meat for your … [Read more...]

As always, I’m sad to say that the Redlands Bicycle Classic is over for another year. We always have such a good time watching the races, volunteering our house for host housing, cheering on our friends and neighbors and shopping the expo. 2012 had a smaller number of women participating with a field of only 87 to start, but, we had the amazing pleasure of housing the SC Velo Empower Team … [Read more...]

Omega Fatty Acids are very popular for a lot of good reasons. First of all, let me tell you that not all fats are bad, and conversely, not all fats are good either. There are two types of fats found in today’s foods: omega-3 and omega-6. Now you maybe are wondering what these fats have got to do with weight loss. Hmm, well that is what this article is all about. Omega Fatty Acids -Omega 3 … [Read more...]

Dear Davey, Five weeks ago I decided I need to change my life, and I started to do cardio and strength training. I’m working out at least 6 days a week. I’m obese but I’m making progress and can lift much more weight than before. Every day I like to challenge myself physically and I’ve finally made it up to 25 minutes on the elliptical. My diet is not perfect, but … [Read more...]

What the heck is a "Win-Win," anyway? The term is frequently used by salespeople, managers, politicians, and earnest self-improvement types, which is reason enough to be suspicious. It's a concept especially likely to be introduced when you're about to get screwed over somehow. And yet... there are true "win-win" situations in life! It is sometimes possible to have outcomes that don't involve … [Read more...]

Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster have become increasingly popular – especially among adolescents. You’ll see the high-adrenaline advertisements everywhere – and, since energy drinks are still new to the market, much of the marketing is ahead of the science. It all begs the question: Are energy drinks bad for you? The FDA limits the caffeine in a can of soda to 65 mg. The … [Read more...]

While packing for Thailand yesterday (my flight leaves in just a few hours!), I found some time to get lunch with a friend. We ate at a lovely restaurant in downtown Toronto known for their fresh, healthy ingredients. I had a delicious, homemade veggie burger topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sprouts. It was sandwiched in a rich, whole grain bun and served with a side of kale salad. The meal was … [Read more...]

Lots to be happy about. More than 25 years ago, John Jolliff and Des Smith were the first gay couple to legally tie the knot in a civil union in New Zealand. A new study, led by Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick, analyzed lifestyle and health patterns in more than 10,000 people in the UK and United States. The study had many interesting findings. For one, it found that people … [Read more...]

Photo: Jacob Davies Remember those scary studies about how sitting too many hours a day can kill you, even if you try to make up for it by running ultra marathons or cross-fitting your body into a state of exhaustion or zumba-ing your ass off all week? And if disease and early death weren't incentive enough to get your butt out of your chair, all kinds of experts have cited studies saying that … [Read more...]

I’ve always been a fan of Enervon’s “More Energy, Mas happy” campaign plus I load myself with vitamin C everyday; When Enervon and GMA7 contacted me for this short segment, of course I gleefully said yes! Now, if only they made me sing the tune. After that diving experience in Davao, I will try my best to work through this year to get into more underwater adventures. Do … [Read more...]

I love peanut butter. And I bet you do, too. Because peanut butter is high in fat and calorie dense, it gets a bad rap. But calories and fat, as I’ve mentioned before, don’t tell the full story. Peanut butter has a similar overall fat to saturated fat ratio as heart-healthy olive oil. It’s also high in protein, fiber – and very filling. It’s even been linked to weight … [Read more...]