The Hypocrisy of Fat Shaming

The Hypocrisy of Fat Shaming

Two thirds of the North American population carries excess body fat, and yet fat shaming is rampant. But it’s not always in the form of “Put down the cheeseburger, fatty.” Sometimes it is masked as something else. I’m concerned for them! Healthcare...
How To Make Love To A Feminist

How To Make Love To A Feminist

I’ve had a lot of sex, but I’m pretty sure I’ve never “made love,” because barf. If I were to ask my wife – a feminist – “Would you like to make love?” she’d burst out laughing. Conversely, if I say, “Wanna fuck?” that usually results in happy naked fun time. But “How...
Walk Your Way To Being A Better Runner

Walk Your Way To Being A Better Runner

Drummer Neil Peart told me, “Playing a 3-hour Rush show is like a running a marathon while solving equations.” In the fall of 2013 I was actually running a marathon while solving equations. I had 5 miles left in my Boston Marathon qualifying race and, like the driver...
How Bernie Supporters Are Like Vegans

How Bernie Supporters Are Like Vegans

Many American voters #FeelTheBern, but some of those Sanders supporters also #FeelTheSand … in a sensitive orifice … because they’re aggravated and they want the world to feel their pain. Most vegans are chill. They want to eat that way for their own reasons....
The Nutrition Industry Is Full Of Shit

The Nutrition Industry Is Full Of Shit

This guest post is written by my friend Emma Train, RD In the movie Kindergarten Cop one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s students proclaims, “Everyone dies.” Yes, everyone dies. And there are some in the nutrition industry who help accelerate that process. The more...