Monthly Archives: June 2014

An Epic Leg Workout, Or: Why I’ve Been Limping For Six Days

June 30, 2014 · by · in Fitness · Leave a comment

This is my favorite leg workout. Along the same lines as the One-Stop Shopping Chest Workout, this leg workout will allow you to bogart one single squat rack in the gym for a solid 45 minutes straight. You only need one barbell and whatever plates you may require – no dumbbells are strictly necessary. This […]

A Lady’s Guide to (More) Whey Protein

June 18, 2014 · by · in A Lady's Guide, Fitness, Food · 3 Comments

As I have mentioned before, I am a fan of protein powder. It helps me fill in my protein macros for the day, and it’s a good on-the-go emergency meal or snack for days when I fucking forgot my lunch bag on the kitchen counter and now I’m already on the highway and if I […]

Wherefore the Bard Doth Slander Thy Ladyhood

June 9, 2014 · by · in Books, Feminism · Leave a comment

Ahhh, William Shakespeare. That wizard of words! That lord of language! That pirate of prose! If you went to high school, you probably read at least one of Shakespeare’s 38 plays. Born in 1564, Shakespeare became the predominant playwright of his day, evidenced by the fact that his plays are still widely performed to this […]

Workout Playlist #37

June 9, 2014 · by · in Fitness, Music, Uncategorized · Leave a comment

1) The Black Keys – Fever Electric organ for everybody! 2) The Gaslight Anthem – 45 Fast, fun, and balls-swingingly carefree. 3) Fall Out Boy – Thnks fr th Mmrs This song has their trademark careful lyric composition and a climactic build to the chorus. 4) Foo Fighters – Cheer Up Boys, Your Makeup Is […]

The One-Stop Shopping Chest Workout

June 6, 2014 · by · in Fitness · Leave a comment

Some of my friends have, on occasion, asked me what I do at the gym. This is not because they are in awe of my shredded physique. Far be it from me to suggest that either my body or my lifting creds are impressive. They ask because they know that I go. And friends – […]