Fitness: Jump rope

Keep it simple, stupid. Sure, there are many modern advancements in fitness; high tech gadgets and equipment, specialized clothing, and overpriced gyms, when for less than $11 on Amazon you can get a handle on an unbeatable fat-burning device called the Jump Rope. You can also run, do push-ups, squats and sit-ups absolutely free. Combine them for a kick ass workout:

* Jump rope for 5 minutes
* 25 push ups
* 25 squats
* 25 crunches
* Repeat 10 times

You might not be able to complete the routine even once, but that's the beauty of repetition. Try, try again! Start at 1 minute with just 10 reps and repeat twice if that's all you've got. Day after day, week after week, build up to the routine described above.

I love shopping and buying new things. It is very easy to forget that simple can be effective.

Keep it simple, stupid!

FItness: Dog yoga relaxes the little bitch in your life

Seriously. This is a real thing.

Dog yoga even has a cute little nickname "doga," although I think that sounds stupid when said out loud. People should think about these things before coming up with condensed names for stuff.

The idea of working out with your pet isn't so unusual actually, even though this looks kind of cray cray. People take their pet for walks, runs and hikes all the time. We play call with them and my cat love to chase beams of light. It's fun for everyone!

"The idea is not necessarily to stretch your pet to the limits, but rather to let them be involved in as much of your life as possible."

Taking a class with other people in the room and allowing photographs may be taking it too far, but to each their own. Everyone should find something in life that makes them happy, or whatever.

Truth time: I do think it's totally cute when my cat joins me on the yoga mat when I workout at home.

The only pose she knows, however, is lounge.

Eatery: Cat sushi

There is no such thing as "cat sushi" but this picture is fucking cute. Fact.


* Low in saturated fat
* High in protein
* Good source of vitamin E
* Omega3 fats promote a healthy cardiovascular system

Sushi can contain a cocktail of chemicals, heavy metals and pesticides

Individuals with high blood pressure must limit their use of soy sauce

Those with type I or II diabetes should stay away from sushi, and stick to sashimi

Weight debate: Tom Ford thinks you're fat

Designer Tom Ford is putting it all out there. In a recent interview, he commented on the great weight debate currently impacting our culture: "Americans are too fat. And in London they are starting to get fat too. So I have to say that if we have to talk about race system and nationalism, I find it refreshing that everyone Chinese is slim."

Say what bitch?

First of all, I ain't fat.

Granted, he is correct in that lots of people in the US look like little houses, but his comments, in the context of the full interview, are strikingly elitist and snobby. It's not a matter of health or worry that he makes these quips -- it is in reference to how people will look in his clothes; he's afraid fatties will ruin his perfect designs.

You'd think these types would rather welcome the challenge of creating garments that fit a whole new market of clients -- rather than insulting them. Basically what I'm saying is that he may be correct, but fuck Tom Ford.

If somebody has the balls to say what's really on their mind, preach it sister. I don't think he owes anybody an apology. He's still hot and I'd still bone that funny little squint off his face. I mean duh. This is me we're talking about.

He's perfectly entitled to his thoughts on the matter, but in all fairness he's sort of being an ass about it.

Health: Are you manorexic?

Do you wanna look like this?!? If so, something is probably wrong with you in the brains.

NHS figures have shown a 66 per cent increase in hospital admissions in England for male eating disorders over the last decade.

"Exercise is a major factor with eating disorders in men in particular," a NHS spokesperson said. "They become obsessed with exercising every single day, if not more, and it can take over their life without them realizing there may be a more deep-seated reason behind it."

"It is seen as a teenage girls' disease," she added, "but eating disorders are serious psychological conditions which can kill."

7 Warning Signs Of An Eating Disorder
1. Drastic Change in Eating Habits
2. Bad Body Image (the way they view themselves)
3. Exercise Behaviors
4. Thoughts and Beliefs (obsession over being thin)
5. Emotional and Psychological
6. Self-injury and/or Self-harm
7. Changes in social behaviors

Fitness: Joe Manganiello is a monster!

Joe Manganiello could probably break me in half with his peen. I would die happy! I'm not usually into massive dudes like this (I don't like looking like the bitch), but he makes me tingle down there.

Naturally huge bitches like Joe are the reason so many guys do steroids. This dude stands at six and a half feet tall and trained DOWN to 220 pounds. He’s a monster! A hot, hot monster.

The True Blood wolf was interviewed by Muscle & Fitness for a very hardcore feature on his body transformation for filming the series.

The program is a six-days-on, one-day-off body-part split-with cardio done every day; broken into three workouts to be performed twice per week: chest and legs on Monday and Thursday, shoulders and biceps on Tuesday and Friday, and back and triceps on Wednesday and Saturday — coupled with a restricted-calorie diet. M&F literally warns people the routine should only be done in limited periods of time.

This kind of training is completely insane — but proven quick fixes if you’re looking to really push yourself. It’s totally impressive and really interesting to see how far some people can push themselves, but training like this isn’t realistic for the average person looking to maybe lose a few pounds or just get into better overall shape.

Joe Manganiello is a beast, basically, and you’ll never look like him. But if you’re insane enough to give it a go, his entire routine is detailed in the new Muscle & Fitness!

How-To Quit Smoking: Taking the next steps

I'm calling out for suggestions! I've done well to change my smoking habits at work -- but what is the next step? I can't keep lighting up as soon as I get home.

These videos are getting boring? Probably. Not that they were ever exciting. So you tell me how to spramp it up. I'm at your command!

Becks' butt: How-to treat a sports injury

Upshort! David Beckham gave the world a little ass play over the weekend after bumping his butt during a game. Yesssss....

The downside of being active is that it can lead to injury when you're sweating it on the field. Don't cry about it. RICE it.

If you suffer an acute injury, such as a strain or pull, immediately stop activity and use the RICE method of treatment. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

* Rest will prevent further injury
* Ice will stop swelling. It constricts injured blood vessels and limits the bleeding in the injured area.
* Compression further limits swelling and supports the injured joint.
* Elevation uses gravity to reduce swelling in the injured area by reducing blood flow.

How-To Stop Smoking: Day 3 - Making new habits

How-To Stop Smoking: Day 2

THAT'S IT, I QUIT!!!

Eatery: Diet soda linked to weight gain

I try not to be all serious and shit -- but this is some serious shit! Diet Coke makes you fat. Several recent studies show that people who drink diet soda 1) have more waist-gain than non-drinkers 2) have higher blood sugar 3) have a higher stroke and heart attack risks.

"Data from this and other prospective studies suggest that the promotion of diet sodas and artificial sweeteners as healthy alternatives may be ill-advised," says researcher Helen P. Hazuda, Ph.D., a professor and chief of clinical epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio's School of Medicine. "They may be free of calories but not of consequences."

WOAH!!!

I've always wondered: How the hell do they take these pictures? Happy 4th everybody, do something today that makes you go WOAH!!!

Eatery: Guilt-free 4th of July

America: Fuck yeah! This is the big Fourth of July weekend, a time-honored holiday that combines food and friends with alcohol and fireworks. Fuck yeah!

Sine you KNOW you're going to gorge yourself with a BBQ (or two), plan for that big meal and pace yourself, fatty.

Try this Guilt-Free Shake and start your day off right with some protein and fruit. Then pig out. Oink!

Ingredients
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup frozen raspberries
Splash of organic raspberry juice
1.6 oz chopped dark chocolate
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts

Blend the yogurt, frozen raspberries, organic raspberry juice, chopped dark chocolate. Add nuts to the top and enjoy!

Health Benefits
• Plain Greek yogurt contains two-times the amount of protein than regular yogurt, which helps satiate the appetite.
• Raspberries are rich in antioxidants and high in fiber. Just 1 cup contains 8 grams of fiber.
• Dark chocolate is rich in flavinoids, which help reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of blood clots.
• Nuts such as almonds and walnuts contain monounsaturated fatty acids, which help curb appetite and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

I leave you with these wise words from my friend (and celebrity trainer) Lalo: "Weight gain comes from consecutive bulging, so the night of that dinner party enjoy yourself … your body can only absorb so much and will get rid of the rest later that night." (see more big meal tips)