July 2009
Pee Envy
July 31, 2009 by Jenn
Pull up a chair, ladies. We need to talk about something kinda personal. Something you have to do every day. Something you have to do annoyingly often if you’re as hydrated as you’re supposed to be. Yep, today we’re talking about p-e-e.... Continue reading...
Exercise TV’s Bikini Body Makeover
July 30, 2009 by Erin
If you’re in a workout rut or facing personal budgetary restrictions, listen up. Exercise TV’s website has you covered. While the site has tons of workouts available for download and purchase, it also has free full-length workouts, updated monthly.... Continue reading...
Attack of the Organic Mutant Veggies
July 29, 2009 by Jenn
I love summer for a number of reasons. The sun, the flowy dresses, early morning runs in the daylight, warm evenings with a Bomb Pop dripping down my chin…summer rocks. Maybe it’s the extra vitamin D or the warm weather, but I always drop... Continue reading...
Shape DVD Winners!
July 28, 2009 by Erin
While there were no gladiators or crazy gimmicks, it turns out that there were plenty of you itching to try Shape magazine’s workout DVDs. There is something to be said about straightforward fitness, after all. After hours of deliberation—or,... Continue reading...
Micro-Manage, Drink Less and Go All Out
July 28, 2009 by Jenn
Happiness is a skill, energy drinks need more research, and the brain is ah-mazing. Think Happy Thoughts Want more joy in your life? Then start focusing on the little stuff. Researchers have found that people who appreciate the smaller things in life,... Continue reading...
Now I’m Working Hard Enough
July 27, 2009 by Erin
It’s no secret that Jenn and I are regular exercisers. I mean, our site is about fitness. I’m no stranger to running or hopping on the elliptical or using my dumbbells and DVDs to get a good workout. So even before I started on my Equinox training... Continue reading...
FitLinks: Week of July 20, 2009
July 26, 2009 by Erin
Stay cool as ice on this July day by staying inside reading these FitLinks! Two Biggest Losers add a wee one to the mix! —People Bookmark this one. Fantastic tips about fueling yourself before and after your workouts. —The New York Times Well Blog Have... Continue reading...
Do You Set Goals?
July 25, 2009 by Jenn
On Monday, we shared some tips for setting “SMART” goals—those that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Once you learn what’s a good goal versus a not-so-great goal, it’s easy to see why SMART goals are,... Continue reading...
♪ FitHits: Kelly Clarkson’s All I Ever Wanted (And a Bonus FBG Music Pick!)
Whether or not you’ve been an American Idol fan since day one, it’s unlikely that you’ve managed to escape Kelly Clarkson’s tunes. From the overplayed “Miss Independent” to “Since U Been Gone“ and the now-popular... Continue reading...
A Newbie and a Personal Trainer Get "Burned"
July 23, 2009 by Jenn
Today is an FBG first: We’re featuring our first post written by someone other than Erin or myself. (I’ll be the first to admit that we’re kinda control freaks when it comes to our content.) So dear readers, please give a warm welcome... Continue reading...
