To: consumer@fda.gov To whom it may concern: I’d like to voice my support for Amish farmer Dan Allgyer, who was the subject of a recent FDA “bust.” I wholeheartedly disapprove of the FDA’s interference with voluntary, private contracts between farmers and private citizens. It is a waste of my tax dollars to “bust” farmers…
Author: Lyssa
Aspen Club Swimming & TRX
You might have seen my tweet last week about .com’s Swim WOD. I did it, and it sucked. I am not a swimmer. I have always considered myself a good swimmer, as in unafraid to drown. But lap-swimming? Not for me. Naturally, once I learn I am bad at something, I must learn to get…
Give me two pair … I need two pair … Eco-Friendly Shoes
In college, I was a little bit of a sneakerhead. I rocked Nike Dunks, searched high, low, and ebay for velcro adidas (I still have ’em), and lusted after shelltoes (Nelly’s Air Force Ones? My anthem). When I moved on to the professional world, much of my sneaker collection went too—after all, you can’t wear…
Around the Fitness Horn: Three Things I’m Doing
Peep my review of the WakeMate sleep tracker wristband, only the coolest thing I’ve used since a dang iphone itself. This thing is miracles for sleep. Get one now. Outdoor Progressive Interval Training – want to dabble in a little Nature’s Garage Gym style training? Here’s one (of many!) sprinting protocol. It will KNOCK YOU…
Sleep Better with WakeMate (or at least know how badly you’re sleeping!)
When I first heard about WakeMate, the wristband that measures your sleep and then wakes you up at the best part of your sleep cycle (within a window set by you), I had to have it. I was lucky enough to be gifted a WakeMate to try, and let me tell you: I love that…
Boxing
I have now gone three times with a friend to boxing class. It’s not class, exactly, it’s usually two or three of us being coached by a former title-winning boxer. I didn’t know what to expect when I first went, it’s not like I’m a huge boxing fan. Sure, I watch the occasional fight when…
Austin & Aspen: Top Ten Party Towns
USA Today names 10 destinations for bar-hopping all over the world. I’m not saying I agree or not (Ohio instead of Monaco??), but it is important to note that, naturally, my two homes are in the top ten: Aspen, Colorado “As far as mountain towns go, Aspen is one of the few that holds up…
Aspen: Skiing Memorial Day Weekend!
25 runs 136 acres of mostly intermediate terrain 71 inches base 80 inches of snow since the mountain closed 16 inches of snow in the past two days Gondy 10a-4p Ajax Express 10a-2p Adult tix $32 per day Ski/snowboard rentals at Four Mountain $25 per day That’s right, the top of Aspen Mountain is open for…
Hitting up the gyms while traveling
I’m traveling and sticking to the .com schedule, so I had to find a pullup bar yesterday for 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 weighted pullups. I stopped into Boston’s Equinox gym, thinking I could enjoy a pampering hot tub dip and other amenities after my workout, only to be told that they don’t do day passes. Really?! I can’t…
Eversave’s Ice Cream Social Giveaway
One lucky reader can win $5 in Save Rewards (site credits) plus one of the ice cream saves from Justin’s on the River Walk! I must have San Antonio on the brain, since this is the second San Antonio post in one week! The folks over at Eversave, which you know is one of my fave…