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On Episode 251 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by his regular panelists Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier, along with special guest and 212 Olympia champion, Keone Pearson. “The Prodigy” is set to defend his 212 title in Vegas in a matter of days but has also announced his impending Open debut. Host Dennis James has long felt that Pearson, who originally competed at Olympia on the Classic stage but found huge success after moving to the 212 category, should go to the Open. Still, that’s a big decision to make, because Pearson won back-to-back 212 trophies…
Pumpkin pie is a holiday staple, but let’s be real, most traditional recipes are loaded with sugar. That can send your blood sugar soaring and leave you feeling sluggish instead of satisfied. As a dietitian, I recommend putting a healthier spin on classics so you can enjoy the flavors you love and feel good about it. This version swaps in nutrient-dense ingredients and keeps sugar to a minimum, without sacrificing the cozy, spiced flavor you crave. Why Try Low-Sugar Pumpkin Pie There are many benefits to lowering your sugar intake. Here’s why this pumpkin pie is different: Lower sugar, more…
When crafting a fitness routine, cardio activities and strength training are often put at the top of the to-do list. And rightfully so: To stay on top of your health, you’ll want to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and do two days of strength (resistance) training each week, as recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But that doesn’t mean they should be the only component of your regimen. In fact, flexibility exercises — moves that improve the range of motion of the muscles and connected tissues at a joint — are…
AI therapy apps pose serious risks to users, which is why the American Psychological Association recently called for a federal investigation. Recent cases include teen suicides linked to chatbot guidance. With 987 million chatbot users worldwide, understanding these dangers is critical before trusting AI with your mental health. Why AI Therapy Is Dangerous: No crisis support: AI can’t recognize emergencies or connect users to immediate help when they’re in danger Deadly consequences: Teens have used AI guidance for self-harm planning, with at least one reported suicide Zero accountability: No licensing, ethics oversight, or malpractice protections exist for AI therapy Worsens…
Is there something more frustrating than when we feel like we’re doing all the right things, but it’s still not working? For many women, this especially applies to food. We have a plan to follow, but why can’t we just stick to it?One day you’re doing great—eating clean and following all the “right” steps. You meal prep, skip dessert, and fill your plate with greens. The next day, out of nowhere, you find yourself at the bottom of a bag of chips or polishing off a whole sleeve of cookies.This cycle gets confusing, and we start to think it’s our…
When Julian Williams drives his board into the face of a wave, the movement looks effortless — a quick pop, an explosive rise, and a fluid turn that feels more like instinct than exertion. But behind that effortless display is hours in the gym fine-tuning the type of power and precision that separates weekend surfers from those competing on the world stage. “It’s about staying light and explosive,” Williams says. “I don’t want to bulk up—I want to be able to move fast and stay balanced.” That approach carried him into history this summer at the U.S. Open of Surfing,…
Love handles can feel like the most stubborn part of the midsection. They hang on long after you’ve cleaned up your diet, upped your cardio, and started lifting. For those 40 and older, the challenge can be even more formidable as metabolism slows and abdominal fat becomes more resistant. But here’s the upside: the right training plan still makes a significant difference. Standing core exercises work your obliques, torch calories, improve posture, and help your body move more dynamically. These moves strengthen the waistline from every angle while keeping stress off your joints. The best part about standing exercises is…
If you’re aiming to ramp up your protein intake (welcome to the club), protein bars and shakes might come to mind first—these products are indeed turbocharged with the muscle-building macro. But you actually may not need to load up on such supplemental forms to get enough of it, nor is downing a whole bunch in a few gulps or bites necessarily the best approach to getting your recommended 50 to 80-ish grams per day.Spacing out your protein intake is going to be the better choice, Nicole Addison, RD, of Nourished by Nic, tells SELF. There are a couple reasons for…
On this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Leslie Grandy, author of Creative Velocity: Propelling Breakthrough Ideas in the Age of Generative AI. Leslie is a global product executive turned CEO advisor who helps organizations unlock creative thinking to accelerate growth. Her decades of leadership at Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, and T-Mobile give her a unique perspective on how creativity, technology, and leadership intersect. Our conversation explores why creativity isn’t limited to artists, how space and time fuel ideation, and what role emotional regulation plays in sustaining momentum. We also dig into how precision, AI, and frameworks can both hinder…
As the domestic Super League season draws to a close, England’s rugby players are now switching their focus to the three-match Ashes affair which is back after a 20-plus-year-break. To keep playing on, they’ll need to rehab injuries and build back better in order to withstand the brutality that is yet to come. With this in mind, M&F made the journey to the Wigan Warriors training facility in Greater Manchester where several England players call home, so that we could learn more about their quest for international success beginning in late October and culminating on November 8, 2025. Since 1908,…