June 2009
Crash Diets, BBQ Tips, and Baby Weight
June 30, 2009 by Jenn
Crash diets show promise (?!), tips to surviving your next barbecue, and a pregnant pause. Crash Into Me A new report says that “sensible” crash diets (read: no lower than 1,200 cals a day for ladies) may be better for weight loss than... Continue reading...
We Have a 90-Second Fitness Solution Winner!
June 29, 2009 by Jenn
After some great entries and pleas to win the recently reviewed The 90-Second Fitness Solution we have a winner. And that winner is…Anne! Anne, please email your mailing address to contact@fitbottomedgirls.com, and we’ll get your book in... Continue reading...
Busting Out of My Rut
June 29, 2009 by Erin
I’ve been in a rut. A big, fat workout rut. Sure, I’ve kept up with the necessities. I’ve been fitting in the all-important cardio and strength workouts with some mediocre stretching several times a week, but I know when I’m not pushing myself... Continue reading...
FitLinks: Week of June 22, 2009
June 28, 2009 by Erin
Don’t forget to check out these links from around the web (even if you have to tie a ribbon around your toe!) —Erin Big Fat star takes on the boring (yawn) topic of her 40-pound weight loss. —AC360 Are those expensive sneakers the cause of... Continue reading...
Do You Like Low-Cal Junk Food?
June 27, 2009 by Jenn
For the past few weeks, I’ve been cooking up a storm of Hungry Girl recipes from her latest cookbook. While many of them are deee-licious (like the super tasty HG Gooey Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing pictured above) and help you feed a... Continue reading...
Now You’re Cookin’
June 26, 2009 by Erin
If you’re short on time and a little creative, it’s easy to sneak exercise into your daily routine. I’ve done a few lunges before hopping in the shower, calf raises while brushing my teeth and isometric ab toning when sitting in traffic.... Continue reading...
Under Review: EA SPORTS Active & a Giveaway!!!
June 25, 2009 by Jenn
We try a lot of product over here in FBG land. And while we review a lot of stuff that we end up loving, rarely do we try something that totally floors us and makes us giggle with glee over its uniqueness, effectiveness and fun quotient. Ladies, today... Continue reading...
Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200 & Three Chances to Win!
June 24, 2009 by Jenn
Hungry Girl and FBG go way back. Last October, Lisa Lillien (aka Hungry Girl) became our first FitStars interview. Getting that first interview with a celeb was a big step for FBG, and we’re totally grateful that she gave us the time of day (because... Continue reading...
Extreme Eats, Bike Safety, and Healthy Reminders
June 23, 2009 by Erin
Restaurants go calorie crazy, bike helmets save heads, and little reminders help you make healthy decisions. Nutritional Nightmares If you’re watching your diet, this will be enough to scare you into cooking at home ALL THE TIME. We’ve all seen the... Continue reading...
Game. Set. Love.
June 22, 2009 by Jenn
Wimbledon starts today, and with it, nostalgia from years past manifests into new dreams that I, too, can be a tennis star. Sure, I haven’t played in, oh, nine months and my serve is rusty, but why should I let that stop natural talent like me?... Continue reading...
