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Spin 2.0: Wheelchair boxing is calling my name

Tiffiny — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:53:35 +0000

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

Tiffiny — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:21:53 +0000

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.

Esther has been in the news lately for winning nearly 400 matches, including the US Open title this past Sunday in NYC. A huge feat in the world of wheelchair tennis. When she’s not busy competiting, she’s a teacher, and runs a foundation that works on character building in children by getting them involved in sports. Read a great article about Esther on Wired - The Best Tennis Player You’ve Never Heard Of

And ever better, watch her in action!

8/30/10: Beautiful dancer, beautiful message

Tiffiny — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:22:57 +0000

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.

She lives in the Seattle-area performs with the very cool mixed-ability dance studio, Light Motion Dance Company.

Watch Jerabek perform here

Don’t miss wheelchair curling at the Vancouver Paralympics

Tiffiny — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:26:30 +0000

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.

And does anyone know if powerchairs allowed on the ice? I think I might be good at this sport! I’m from Minnesota and I’m over half Swedish, I should just be good naturally, right?

- Tiff

Cutting calories may extend life, health. Does this mean I’ll live to see 100?

Tiffiny — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:24:14 +0000

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

Tiffiny — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:55:02 +0000

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?

Tiffiny — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:38:17 +0000

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!

Tiffiny — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:33:10 +0000

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?

Tiffiny — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:57:07 +0000

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

Tiffiny — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:33:21 +0000

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?”