Spin 2.0: Wheelchair boxing is calling my name
When you can only move half the muscles in your arms and nothing more, exercising them in such a way that a) isn’t tiring right away and b) can still produce an effective workout, is like the Holy Grail for quads. Read more
9/13/10: Meet the Queen of wheelchair tennis
Sexy, athletic, and seated. Yes, these three words can go together, and Esther Vergeer, a 29 year old wheelchair tennis phenom from the Netherlands, is the rolling definition of badassery. Read more
8/30/10: Beautiful dancer, beautiful message
Check out the amazing dancer, Andrea Jerabek, a lifelong dancer and recent amputee (who opted to have it amputated in 2005 after being born with a deformed foot), who incorporates her wheelchair and creates the most beautiful lines you’ve ever seen. Read more
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?”
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