Moronacity Cycling Journal » Health and Nutrition
In Spite of Cheese and Meat
Someone who works in my building saw me, today, and said, from the other end of the hallway, “You look really good! You’re looking slimmer!” Do you have any idea how good that made me feel? I’m looking slimmer! Someone noticed! Do I think I’m slimmer? No. Do I weigh less? Not yet. Someone thinks I look slimmer, though! I’ve been so down on myself about my weight, lately, so I felt my face go aglow and my smile beam when I heard this compliment. It’s almost as if it were the first time I received it, but I guess it really depends on my current frame of mind. I have heard this before, and almost always when I have not lost … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Nutrition
Art and Swill
My good friend, Mr. Wall, posted a link to The Pour Fool’s “Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone” on Facebook. My burning anti-passion for Budweiser, the King of Swill, compelled me to click on the link. I can’t possibly describe how strong was the desire in me to click on the link. I strongly recommend you drink, I mean, read it; especially if you are a fan of true … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beer
Help Me Win Beer!
Per Sherwood: CHALLENGE: Invite friends to “like” our page. Once they click the “like” button, ask them to write your name on our wall…On September 15, we will add up the names on our wall and the person who got the most new “likes” for us will win a $50 gift certificate to use toward any event at Motor City Brew Tours AND a $50 gift card to Sherwood Brewing Company…could make for a perfect day out! Contest ends 9/16/11. So be nice. Visit Sherwood’s Facebook page, “Like” it, and then write my name on their wall: Diane Ursu. Just like that. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beer
Morning Neck Pain
I was proud of myself. I went to bed fairly early, last night (before midnight), and thought for sure that I would be up in time to grab a light breakfast of fruit and yogurt and work out by 9 a.m. Things didn’t quite go that way.I woke up around 8:30 and was more than happy to get out of bed. I felt well-rested and was ready to greet the day . … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Nutrition
Red, Dotted Lines on the Shoulder: Petechiae
Did you ever think that you could injure yourself simply by putting forth a lot of effort, all the while thinking that you’re working completely within your limit? That’s what I did a few weeks ago. I was doing the shoulders and arms workout from Gilad’s Quick Fit System. Like all of his strength-training workouts, it’s freakin’ hard, especially for me and my wimpy, little arms . . . or not … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Nutrition, Popular
Operation Brew Review – Traverse City Edition
On Sunday, August 29, Ali and I decided to head to Traverse City to do a brew review of the different brew pubs. We judged the breweries on five things: friendliness; atmosphere; service; beer; bathroom stall size (we didn’t really check all of them – so four criteria). I chose to rate these on a scale of one to five, with five being the best. Mackinaw Brewing Company The Mackinaw Brewing Company was our first stop. We had just ridden the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beer
Zinc Oxide and Acne
I’ve noticed that my skin has been fairly clear over the last few weeks. This is important because I usually have horrible breakouts, especially just prior to that special time of the month that only women experience. I’ve been doing some research on the benefits of zinc oxide in relation to skin health. This research started with poison ivy treatment. I think I may have my first case of contact dermatitis in response to poison ivy exposure. We’ll see. I don’t have the classic poison ivy rash, and the timing is a bit off in comparison to my last known exposure to poison ivy, so I will be doing a spot test when my current itchy spots clear. Zinc taken orally is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alternative Health
Devoid of Di
Many wonderful, mountain biking-related opportunities occurred this past weekend: National Trails Day; High Country Pathway ride and camping trip; Hanson Hills CPS race. I did not participate in any of these events. It’s really quite sad. I’ve participated in National Trails Day activities since I began doing trail work in 2007. I was absent, this past weekend. I was supposed to go to the High Country Pathway ride and possibly show up at Hanson Hills to cheer on some friends. Again, I was absent. Why? Well. I’ve been sick. I started out with general crabbiness on Monday and Tuesday. I don’t know if that is related to my illness, but it really isn’t far-fetched. I was still feeling out of sorts. Wednesday, I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Illness
In the Zone
I was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday – truly surprised. I was heading into East Lansing to see a friend play at a local brew pub. It’s a nicer place, so I could dress up a little bit. I decided to try on some denim shorts that haven’t fit me since last year, after the massive weight gain of Fall/Winter 2009-2010 (we’re talking 30 pounds). Wednesday, the shorts fit, and they … Read entire article »
Filed under: Weight Loss
Mountain Biking Can Serve as a Weight-Bearing Activity and Promote Bone Density
This article was first published on August 12, 2009 as part of my Examiner column. Weight-bearing exercise is recommended because it promotes bone health and slows the development of osteoporosis, which is the decrease of bone density due to mineral loss. According to the article, “Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way,” by the Mayo Clinic Staff, “Weight-bearing aerobic activities involve doing aerobic exercise on your feet, with your bones supporting your weight … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Nutrition
