Don’t miss wheelchair curling at the Vancouver Paralympics
After debuting in Torino, wheelchair curling has seen a surge in popularity, and is only slightly different than the original sport. Read my thoughts on this fabulous sport here.
Cutting calories may extend life, health. Does this mean I’ll live to see 100?
Following a 20 year study in primates, scientists have discovered you can live not only a helluva lot longer, but remain disease-free too, if you eat less. I’ve been eating less for years. Will I be rockin’ out in 2079?
Read my hopeful thoughts here.
- Tiff
Eat Like Crap, Then Take Yo Vitamins
I love vitamins. You can eat whatever the hell you want, and as long as you take a decent vitamin, you’re in-like-flynn. But the thing about vitamins is that your body doesn’t always absorb them. I’ve noticed that since my SCI, most of the vitamins just exit through my bladder.
Waste of money right?
Well, you can stop wasting your money. I have and I’m getting healthier as a result. You see, $5.99 buys you a bottle of 60-count Flintstones Vitamins. They’re chewable and (the best part) they taste like candy. Your body can easily and completely absorb these babies. I even have a friend who had gastric bypass surgery and his doctor recommends them.
So in the spirit of these vitamins that everyone loves, watch this fantastic vintage Flintstones Vitamins commercial from 1972:
- Tiff
PS. And what’s the best Flintstones Vitamins flavor? Grape. Like, hello people. Do I even need to say?
Poll: How Many of You Get a Flu Shot?
A simple “yes” or “no” will suffice.
Thanks!
- Tiff
PS. I’m contemplating whether or not I should get one. My doctor says yes, but my chiro says no. *sigh* But being that I’m a quad, this all worries me so.
Hello Future, Come Right In and Have Some Coffee!
The long-awaited “Get yo ass outta that chair, and walk, bitch!” robot suit, that people have been anticipating for years, has finally arrived. I present to you, ReWalk’s Exoskeleton Suit:
Kablam!
- Tiff
Note: Although this design will only work for paras who have trunk control, it’s still incredible to see in action.
Ready for the perfect (and healthy) Summertime snacky-poo?
Frozen Go-Gurts, my friend. Frozen, Go-Gurts….
It’s easy: Buy some of this awesome on-the-go yogurt that come in Freezee pop-type packaging, then freeze for at least 3 hours. Where they’re done you got a tasty, almost ice-cream-like snack that is a) easy to carry (and doesn’t drip…as much), b) totally healthier than any ice-cream bar on the market.
- Tiff
PS. The strawberry ones taste the best frozen, in my very humble opinion.
Tasty Creamers & Live To Be an Old Lady
Not only does coffee help women live longer in they drink it (antioxidants!)…
…but it can also be the highlight of your day, if you’re not getting laid, drinking booze, winning the lottery, or if it’s not pay day that is.
I present to you my latest weakness:
International Delight’s Marshmallow Mocha Creamer
This creamer is like, utterly and completely the BEST CREAMER ever invented. It turns my boring cup of java into an overflowing chocolate waterfall straight from Willy Wonka’s f’ed up mind.
- Tiff
PS. What’s makes marshmallows and mocha so “international?”
Podcast #16: Canada & Sexorz
Remember BA member Jo-Lynn? Well in this episode, I interview her about life in Canada (specifially re: their healthcare system and how well it works for women with disabilities).
And then I talk at length about the Free Press Conference I attended last weekend, not to metion that FOX News article I actually liked (shocker!):
“Can Disability Be Sexy? You Bet!” (craaaazy)
- Tiff
Say Yes to Wii
So I learned what all the hype was about regarding Nintendo’s Wii over the weekend. It is (yes really) an amazing, revolutionary piece of video-gaming technology. The sensors in it are just mind-blowing. And the greatest part: Even me, a chic who can’t move her fingers, can play some of the games.
Here’s a nice ‘n tasty list of all the games Miss Tiff can play on the beloved Wii: Wii Tennis, Wii Baseball, and Wii Boxing (cheststrap required for that one, since I have zero trunk control and both arms are needed to play that intense game)….but let me tell you, it is ESSENTIAL for Wii Boxing. Each fight lasts long and you are constantly punching for over 3 minutes. I felt like I was doing Tae-Bo. Since I sit all day and am rarely physically active, this felt AMAZING.
Wii Tennis however was by far my fav. Doing backhanded serves, jumping in the air and hitting the ball just barely “in” and getting a point, was hella cool. I was definitely channeling my inner “Venus Williams.” And it was all so easy. I honestly haven’t been able to decently play a video game console since my injury. So thank you Japan, Nintendo, the makers on Wii, whoever, for giving this American quad girl one hell of a long-deprived gaming experience.
I plan on buying a Wii pronto!
- Tiff
Wanna Lose a Few Pounds…
…but don’t have the money for a personal trainer or an expensive diet center? If so, then Spark People may be just the “diet help” website for you.
This website does everything from having a HUGE database that lists the calories for about every food in existence, to planning out your weekly meals, to online support groups.
My friend “C” is currently using their website and it’s the first time in years that anything has worked for her.
- Tiff
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