Men's Health Live

When Tim Boniface (@TimBoniface) got the call from Men's Health telling him that he was a contender in the Ultimate Men's Health Guy competition, he thought it was a prank and actually hung up on us. Here's the hilarious story of how Tim ALMOST wasn't on the cover.

After witnessing the humanity and selflessness of firefighters and other first responders on 9/11, MH Cover Guy Tim Boniface (@TimBoniface) ditched his high-paying bank job to fulfill his own lifelong dream of becoming a fire-fighter.

Firefighters risk life and limb on a daily basis, and being tired, worn out or out of shape in the line of duty is not an option. MH Cover Guy Tim Boniface (@TimBoniface) explains the importance of fitness for first responders.

The best exercise is the one you will do. MH Cover Guy Tim Boniface (@TimBoniface) urges you to find the workout regimen that works well because you'll stick with it.

A good diet is just as important to your fitness as the right exercise routine, says Men's Health November Cover Guy, Tim Boniface (@TimBoniface). He divulges the secrets of the diet that earned him a spot on our cover.

Facebook is taking a stab at the news scene with their new app, Notify. Men's Health Social Media Director, Erin Weaver (@ByErinWeaver), fills us in on the features of this news aggregating service.

Yeah, it's easy to think that success comes from "fixing" our weaknesses. But the classic book "Strengths Finder 2.0" encourages us to do what we do best and let someone else handle the stuff that trips us up. Gregg Stebben (@GreggStebben) and Men's Health Radio producer Alex Gardner (@aisforalex07) sound off on this philosophy.

You don't have to wait for the holidays to pass in order to start losing weight. Gregg (@GreggStebben) advises us to drop pounds during the weeks of typical overeating. He tells Men's Health Food and Nurtrition Editor, Paul Kita (@GuyGourmet) how he did it.

Not only are foods much more carb heavy than they have been in the past, but they are also full of bad calories. Men's Health Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), explains why working out without adopting a healthy diet will keep you heavy.

Do you have a favorite craft beer? That tasty brew is loaded with liquid calories. Find out which beers will affect your waistline the most this holiday season.

What can we do to put ourselves on the path to being lighter in the New Year? Men's Health Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), gives us the "30-30" rules to help us keep our bellies full and our bodies fueled.

The holidays are upon us, and so is the looming threat of adding more pounds to the waist line! Learn how to combat the urge to over-stuff your face this holiday season, keep away cancer, bolster excitement in the bedroom, and avoid becoming "that annoying guy"! Segment 1: Holiday Over-Eating Take control of your holiday diet before your holiday over-eating takes control of you! Gregg Stebben and Men's Health Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), urge us to emerge on January 2 thinner than we are today. Hint: Learn how to cook! Segment 2: Lose Weight By Cooking? Your greatest ally in the fight against packing on pounds is your ability to cook for yourself. Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), fills us in on the huge nutritional and caloric benefits of cooking our own meals and skipping the drive-thru window. Segment 3: Don't Eat Crappy Meals Cooking a healthy meal versus a meal full of processed junk doesn't have to take a long time. Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), tells us how it's done. Segment 4: Rev Your Sex Drive Don't let low libido (yours or hers) ruin your relationship. Women's Health Senior Editor, Faye Brennan (@FayeBrennanNYC), tells the story of a woman with a lost sex drive who participated in the clinical trials for "Addyi," the little pink pill. Segment 5: Talk About Sex How can we, as men, bring up a lack of sex to our partners without creating stress in our relationships? Faye Brennan (@FayeBrennanNYC) from Women's Health Magazine offers tips for how to talk your partner about this very delicate topic. Segment 6: She Wants More Sex For women who lose interest in sex, help may be on the way in the little pink pill" or Addyi. One woman, whose story was chronicled by Women's Health, noticed a full-fledged return of her sex drive. Faye Brennan (@FayeBrennanNYC) gives us the details. Segment 7: Cancer Rates Are Rising Cancer rates are on the rise, so what steps can we take to avoid the disease? Men's Health writer Julie Stewart (@StewartJulie) talks about her article "How to Fight Back Against Cancer," and gives us great advice to reduce our cancer risk. Segment 8: Weight Loss = Cancer? Sudden, unintended weight loss might seem like a blessing, but it could actually be a warning sign of cancer. Julie Stewart (@StewartJulie) offers warning signs of deadly disease. Segment 9: Skin Cancer Selfie Can taking selfies of your suspicious moles save your life? Men's Health writer Julie Stewart (@StewartJulie) stresses that using a smartphone to diagnose skin cancer is no substitute for a visit to the doctor, but it can provided important information. Here's how! Segment 10: "Annoying Guy" Syndrome Are you that annoying guy? Men's Health writer Steve Calechman points out all the things you might be saying that make you "That Annoying Guy," and he also offers tips on how to stop being irritating and how to turn your annoying life around. Segment 11: Don't Be A Loser You aren't one of the players on your favorite sports team (so stop saying "we"), and bacon is NOT the answer to everything. We continue our discussion with Steve Calechman on the most annoying things you shouldn't say. Segment 12: See A Doctor, Stupid! Men's Health Editor, Peter Moore (@MHPeterMoore), talks about the common reasons men avoid seeing the doctor. Then, he reminds us how stupid these reasons are.

Take control of your holiday diet before your holiday over-eating takes control of you! Gregg Stebben and Men's Health Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), urge us to emerge on January 2 thinner than we are today. Hint: Learn how to cook!

Your greatest ally in the fight against packing on pounds is your ability to cook for yourself. Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), fills us in on the huge nutritional and caloric benefits of cooking our own meals and skipping the drive-thru window.

Cooking a healthy meal versus a meal full of processed junk doesn't have to take a long time. Food and Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), tells us how it's done.