★FitStars: Biggest Loser Contestant Tara Costa

Tara Costa is one of my favorite contestants on The Biggest Loser—ever. First, she rocks one of my favorite colors. Second, she’s totally genuine and refreshing, often speaking the truth even when it’s hard. And third, she’s a tough competitor who never gives up and always pushes that extra bit. In fact, during season 7 of the show,... Continue reading

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Bust a Move to Fight Arthritis

Did ya’ll know that one in five adults in the United States (46 million people) has arthritis, making it the most common cause of disability in this country? I didn’t. To raise awareness, The Arthritis Foundation and the Ad Council have partnered for a new public-service campaign that shows that moving is the best medicine. We couldn’t... Continue reading

What Real Women Look Like

With so many images of what’s desirable and attractive flying at us on TV, in magazines and online, sometimes it’s hard to step back and feel good about your imperfect, real self. But, if you’ve been a reader of FBG for any time at all, you know that we’re fightin’ that stereotype with a vengeance stronger than Vanilla... Continue reading

Beer Builds Bones (Really!)

I’ve been known to imbibe in a beer or two on occasion. In fact, get me near a football or baseball game, and I’m almost guaranteed to have one. (It just seems wrong without it—all things in moderation, right?) So that’s why this recent nutrition research put a smile on my face: Most beers are good sources of silicon, an important... Continue reading

Will You See Food, Inc?

As Jenn said on Monday, Food, Inc. changed her plate. While the movie has been recommended to me several times, I haven’t quite mustered up the courage to throw it in my Netflix queue. I know that what I don’t know can in fact hurt me, so I’m sure I will see it eventually. How about you? poll by twiigs.com We’d love to hear... Continue reading

FitLinks: Week of March 1, 2010

Make it a bright, bright sunshiny day with these links from around the web! Tricks to get your portions back under control! —Yahoo Shine Real-life tips on how to get motivated to move! —FitSugar The 10 hottest trainers on TV. Yes, there are others besides Bob! —That’s Fit Campbell’s cuts sodium. M’m, m’m good! —Fat... Continue reading

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Whip It, Into Shape

When I was a little girl, I loved to roller skate. There was no smooth, paved surface...

Food, Inc. Changed My Plate

Rarely do I see a movie that changes my life. Sure, Footloose taught me some new...

More Fit Than Flop

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Tip-Top Super Foods

Life Fitness may be an exercise equipment manufacturer, but they also dole out great...

5 Drinks that Solve 5 Common Complaints

When you work out as much as we do, you sure do get thirsty. Here’s five (we...

Eat Clean with Banana Date Breakfast Bread

Earlier this week we featured three yummy books, one of which was Tosca Reno’s...

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♪ FitHits: Off-the-Beaten-Path Edition

Over the last year and a half, we’ve given you a lot of good workout tunes. But, we’ll be the first to admit that we err on the side of bubblegum-pop most of the time. (Please don’t hate us for our Britney!) But don’t pigeon-hole us FBGs. When it comes down to it, we love anything that gets us moving. That’s why when the... Continue reading

UnderReview: Yoga with the Best of Them & Giveaways!

One of the main reasons we work out is to maintain our sanity and clear our minds. While a good run or session on the elliptical does the trick, sometimes you need a good yoga DVD to really stretch and mellow out. Plus, these titles promise to burn a few calories while you do so. In typical FBG fashion, we put them to the test! Element: Yoga for Weight... Continue reading

FitLit: Get Happy Edition

Regular workouts are essential to the FBGs keeping their upbeat, light-hearted tone and easy-going attitude. But all of us have struggled with feelings of insecurity, a lack of confidence and even sadness from time to time. We’re human after all! Although it’s unrealistic to try to be happy all the time (sometimes you just need a good... Continue reading

UnderReview: Cuerpaso & Athlekinetix

We know that all of you aren’t into dance, aerobics and Pilates/yoga, so today we’re reviewing two harder-hitting, more athletic-type workout DVDs. So lace up those sneakers, get your game face on, and let’s do it! Cuerpaso Workout Cuerpaso’s Gift of Health workout combines a basic boot camp with a bit of Latin-flavored hip... Continue reading

3 Cookbooks We Love

We all know that eating at home is one of the best ways to make sure that what you’re eating is healthy and low-calorie (’cause those restaurants are sneaky!). That’s why we’re reviewing not one but three cookbooks and food-related books today! All three will give you a bunch of delicious ways to make eating in and cooking a... Continue reading

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