SubscribeJ. M. Graham ("Crabby McSlacker")
Ms. Graham is a writer with a special interest in health and fitness. She does not believe in “quick” or “easy” solutions to the challenges of healthy living. She makes herself eat her lean protein and whole grains and vegetables, and she works out. But she has also been known to sit on the couch and enjoy a cupcake or two.
Her alter-ego, Crabby McSlacker, hosts a grumpy health blog called Cranky Fitness.
Crabby's Latest Articles
Staying Active On Vacation: Here's How You Do It
Everyone needs a holiday from the pressures and routines of "normal" life. But does heading off for a holiday mean taking a break from regular exercise too?
The dilemma: how to balance the need to "get away from it all" with the desire to "stay on track" with your physical fitness goals.
» more7 Practical Tips For Beating Exercise Boredom
Suppose it's time for your workout and you realize you are so not in the mood. And you haven't been for quite a while. Skipping out is looking awfully tempting... but after all the progress you've made, are you in danger of getting out of the habit?
Some people love every aspect of their fitness routine and can keep it up for decades without whining. Others of us have to resort to sneaky tricks to keep the momentum going.
» moreNew Superfood: Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds--yep, the same ones that will eventually grow into one of those goofy chia pets if you encourage them--are being called the newest Superfood.
Are they any good for you? And what the heck do you do with them?
Eggs: Healthy or Not?
Eggs are in the news again. Is it good news this time or bad news?
Well--it's both. Yet again, eggs are confusing us all by being nutritious, but associated with certain health risks.
According to recent studies, the news looks good if you're a woman trying to avoid breast cancer; not quite so good if you're a middle aged man who eats more than one a day.
» moreMen and Women Eat Differently?
No, it's not just your imagination: men eat more meat than women do. And women consume more fruits and vegetables than the guys.
But who eats the most eggs? Yogurt? Oysters? And who is at most risk for food-borne illness? A recent population survey of 14,000 American adults had at least a few surprises.
» moreFitness Tips: What You Can Learn From Seniors
It's unfortunate that a lot of people believe exercise is for the young, and that "old folks" are destined to be frail and weak.
Obviously that's just not true. In fact, if you're not yet elderly yourself but would like some instant workout inspiration: try exercising with a bunch of senior citizens. I did recently, and here are five tips I got from watching, listening, and trying to keep up with these folks.
» moreAre Fat People More Extroverted?
There used to be a quaint notion that people who were overweight were "jolly" and "fun-loving" and generally more social than skinny folks.
But that's just an old wives tale... isn't it? One would think that with the stigma and discrimination overweight people face in modern society, they'd be more shy, anxious, and introverted, right?
Well, a new study claims that those who pack on more pounds are actually more sociable and less anxious than people who are not overweight.
Afraid of Cold Weather Exercise?
Many people find it challenging enough to stick to their outdoor exercise plans when the weather's nice. But what if you don't have access to a gym and it's really cold outside? Can't it be dangerous to go out in frigid temperatures?
The surprising answer, is: nope, it's never too cold to exercise outdoors. At least not according to researchers who've studied this question.
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- lilmac on Foods: Functional, Franken or Fraudulent?:
Our life expectancy hasn't gone down because we ate healthy early in l...
- John on Human-Powered Floating Gym:
This is the second time I've heard of an idea like this. Technically, ...
- Sarah B. on The 7 Hamburgers of the Apocalypse:
Luther Vandross had a lifelong struggle with his weight and had diabet...
- Rosie on Men's Health: Where did we go wrong?:
Great Post.
Could it be that a lot of men don't take their health as ...
- Kathy Joyce on Mediterranean Diet: Worth Taking a Second Look:
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets you can follow a...
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