Yes, but it most definitely isn’t my fault. Last weekend, after having my wisdom teeth extracted, I planted my fat ass on the couch for four straight days. During that time, my wonderful girlfriend (who did take amazing care of me) and I were subjected to endless commercials for the endless shrimp deal at Red Lobster. (I’m not sure why Red Lobster advertises so much during the workday—maybe the jobless are Red Lobster enthusiasts?)
Recently I’ve been stressing thinking about my weight, so I decided to do something about it. I decided to have my wisdom teeth extracted. Call me lazy, but I’ve always wondered why anyone would do anything the hard way when the easy way is so much, well, easier. I might not be able to eat “solid” food yet, but my pants fit fantastically this morning! Just as I suspected, I was five pounds lighter this morning. To paraphrase Zoolander, getting your wisdom teeth taken out is a great way to shed a few pounds before a big show!
Do those 2 concepts go together – Healthy + Wings? NOT UNTIL NOW. We don’t say that lightly. To achieve this miracle, we went through 4 different recipes and enlisted 8 tasters. We tried everything: grilling, light frying, baking, broiling, panko, cornflakes, wings, breasts, sauces. Yes, we made an expensive mess.
But we can confidently bring you a recipe for Healthy Buffalo Wings.
As shocking as it is – the simplest of the four recipe wins. 2 ingredients and a few steps is all you need.
Ingredients
Enhanced Water. Sports Drinks. Soda. Energy Drinks. Coffee. Tea.
So many options, so many promises, but is plain old water the best way to go? Let’s first start by acknowledging that the idea of 8 glasses of water a day is a myth. There is no scientific evidence that suggests this is necessary; rather the evidence says to replace what you lose (sweat, urination, etc). Given that some days you make a sloth look active and other days you’d give Tony Romo a run for his money, its pretty obvious that your daily needs differ – what’s the solution? DRINK WHEN YOU ARE THIRSTY.
Have questions about food, health topics, nutrition? Confused about your dating life? We’ll try to sort through the facts and get you some information (or in the case of dating, just provide our perspective). Here’s what our very first mailbag brought:
FOOD:
I’ve heard so much about the Atkins diet and how carbohydrates are bad for me. What’s so bad about them?
You’re right, carbohydrates (or affectionally referred to as carbs) were viewed as public enemy number one for a time. Funny because we can’t function without them. Carbs are our main source of energy and without them our brain and nervous system cannot function.
There are lots of good reasons to stay healthy—you live longer, you are happier, you get laid more often and you get to say pretentious things like, “I’m hoping to run my next marathon in under three and a half hours.” Prick.
I used to be skinny. I remember those days—they were nice. I worked out three times a week, drank as much as I possibly could three days a week (at least) and regularly ate pizza as an hors d’ouevre to a 12 ounce steak dinner. Nothing I did mattered to my body. My body was a champion. It was a stud.
It’s finally game day. You’re hosting. Last night was rough. Your head is pounding and Chris Berman’s annoying voice screaming at you from the TV isn’t helping. In a moment of clarity you realize what you have done to your body and wonder if you have it in you to do it again today. Well, you don’t have to – since you’re hosting, the balls in your court. We’ll be featuring many remakes of game day food that fit with our philosophy:
First up – BBQ Chicken Pizza
We live in a divided nation. A land of Red States and Blue States, equal sides for and against health care reform, government bailouts and an endless debate on the merits of global warming or climate change, or whatever Al Gore is calling it this week. But there is one thing the American people have banded together and shouted out in one strong, unified voice…..
Dick Jauron….is fucking terrible!
Tall, dark, handsome, chivalrous, rich, confidant, smart. That’s the Dream Man List we wistful girls watching Princess Bride start out with. And then life happens. Slowly exceptions for tall and handsome are made, then rich. Chivalry is well off the radar at this point. However, nothing is a bigger turn-on, than a confidant man, so I’m not giving that one up. To help all you guys out there to avoid looking like a clueless dumbass, this blog will be doing a series of Guides to help you navigate through the world of wine, oysters, coffee, and other classy topics that sometimes require your attention. Of course, I fully realize that most of your memory-span is devoted to player stats and fantasy leagues, so the guides are short and to the point. Just enough info so you can stay classy San Diego. 
