Author: Dr. Steroids

There are times when you don’t feel like being honest, because being honest feels like admitting failure (or what seems like failure, at least). Since my last update I’ve made the choices that I believe were the best for the baby and myself, but weren’t successful in terms of the scale. This is a moment of truth for me, facing the proverbial music. I’ve never failed at weight loss before, and I’ve certainly never gained over a two week period. I’m pleased to sacrifice what I wanted for what my family needed, but that doesn’t make it less painful. The…

It’s been over a decade since Denzel Washington was dubbed the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine, but this dude is still working it.  Denzel doesn’t just workout so he can kick ass in movies like The Book of Eli or Man on Fire, though. He works out so he can live clean. This approach to staying in shape has very little to do with looks and a lot to do with being healthy.  Many stars will talk about being “hot” and they’ll work out like dogs, but they’ll drink and smoke like crazy people. They’re hot, but they’re not…

Some people have this theory that in every platonic relationship between a guy and girl is some sort of hidden attraction on the guy’s part. If given the chance, he would step over that boundary if she became available. This might be true in your case, if you indeed have feelings for someone who keeps dating losers while you remain stuck in the “friend zone.” That area or “zone” is a complicated place to be. You are her confidant, someone she trusts with the secrets of her heart but on the other hand, all you can think about is sweeping…

This week we had Auburn take on Georgia and win in a shootout. Oregon had to tangle with a pesky Cal team that only lost by two points. (This Oregon team is the same one that scores about 60 points a game.) South Carolina had to beat Florida in “The Swamp” to earn a berth in the SEC title game. Oklahoma State had to vex their demons against Texas, and Alabama had to dispatch a feisty Mississippi State team. Meanwhile, in a parallel universe, LSU had The University of Louisiana at Monroe. You know, the hardcore football school. You’ve never…

Turning 40 can be a psychological hurdle for many people, a magic number that symbolizes the end of their youthful years and the transformation into full adulthood. Most people upon turning 40 battle that transition, holding onto those youthful days by planning outrageous parties on their 40th birthday, maybe purchasing some lavish gift, or planning an extreme sport or event, anything to feel young again. Yet, biologically, their bodies are changing when they reach so-called “middle age.” The body’s metabolism begins to slow, reactions are not quite as sharp, and, psychologically, they feel the difference by not participating in as…

Look at the investigation into Cam Newton’s recruitment out of junior college and you see three things: Lots of money being flushed down the toilet on the investigation. Tons of unsubstantiated allegations. All the pundits coming out of the woodwork claiming how appalled they are that someone might have paid a player’s family money to get a commitment. That’s boils down to just one question:  Do we even care if colleges pay for players? I totally understand the kind of “wild west” scenario you could have on your hands if players were all being paid to secure their commitments, but…

Although women and MMA aren’t usually synonymous, women are making giant strides in gaining respect in the MMA community with the efforts of Strikeforce and ground-breaking talent that is being exhibited. They are becoming an undeniable force in the world’s fastest-growing sport and gaining non-traditional exposure for MMA by showcasing their looks for the likes of Maxim and other men’s magazines, gaining new viewers by fulfilling every man’s fantasy: a catfight with no rules. For most men, you couldn’t find a better combination of their two favorite things: women and fighting.  While it’s an age-old formula with WWE Divas and…

Nutritionists and healthy cooks have a secret for achieving low-fat, low-calorie foods that taste great. They make good use of herbs and spices in their cooking! Recently even more attention has been given to spices and herbs for their antioxidant richness and their nutrient content. The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Content (ORAC) is a measurement of antioxidants in foods developed by the National Institutes in Health (NIH). According to the ORAC scale, a half-teaspoon of dried oregano has as many antioxidants as three cups of fresh spinach. If you or a family member hates vegetables, here is a way to get…

With any weight loss or muscle building programme, it is important that the body receives enough rest through sleep. When the body is tense, restless and suffers from insomnia, the body may crave unhealthy foods, such as those foods that contain a lot of saturated fat or convenience foods. Sleep is very important for the body. When the body rests during sleep, the metabolism raises to perform important bodily functions like breathing and protecting the body from harm through temporary paralysis. Irregular sleepers may suffer weight gain according to researchers. The inability to sleep and late night boredom may lead…

In today’s world, it is not uncommon to be single and have kids whether you’re a man or woman.  The census reveals that in 2006, there were 12.9 million one-parent families with 10.4 million single-mother families and 2.5 million single-father families. One parent may have the kids full-time and the other might have them on the weekends, holidays and summer vacation. If the parents have started dating other people, there are certain obstacles that they have to overcome when balancing kids and their new relationships. From a different point of view, if you’re a woman and it’s the first time…