October 2009

Sweet Revenge, Mixed Messages and Soda Costs

October 20, 2009 by  

Sweet Revenge, Mixed Messages and Soda Costs

Sweets may enrage later in life, some fat confuses the brain into eating more, and the soda tax debated. Not Kids’ Play So here’s an interesting one: A recent study shows that kiddos who are given and indulge in more treats… Continue reading...


Creative Action

October 19, 2009 by  

Creative Action

I’m finishing up probably one of the most stressful months of my adult life. More stressful than making the decision to move to the East Coast was actually MOVING. Thankfully, we didn’t have to drive a moving van across the country—I… Continue reading...


FitLinks: Week of Oct. 12, 2009

October 18, 2009 by  

FitLinks: Week of Oct. 12, 2009

Take a bite out of these links from around the web! Break the fake baking habit! —U.S. News & World Report The latest on the Freshman 15. —College Candy If this is for real, it’s insane. What 365 days of exercise can do for… Continue reading...


How Much Do You Spend on Workout Clothes?

October 17, 2009 by  

How Much Do You Spend on Workout Clothes?

I have been pretty public on how much dough I’ve shelled out for appropriate running gear, and you know how much Erin and I love lucy’s workout clothes, despite their hefty price tag. While I always love a good bargain (Target,… Continue reading...


We Love lucy

October 16, 2009 by  

We Love lucy

The FBGs totally have a thing for lucy. Earlier this year, we tried (and loved) some of lucy’s yoga gear, and recently we had the opportunity to review some of lucy’s fall gear. Erin tried the Swift Knee Short and RPM Tank,… Continue reading...


Just Doing It, Part 2

October 15, 2009 by  

Just Doing It, Part 2

Something happens to you the minute you accept FBGs into your heart. The day I started sporting FBG gear I felt like I had to live up to the name. If I’d start whining about working out, that FBG T-shirt would remind me that I couldn’t… Continue reading...


Just Doing It, Part I

October 14, 2009 by  

Just Doing It, Part I

Do you remember the Nike campaign, Just Let Me Play? It was this genius Nike advertisement featuring little girls giving convincing arguments for why girls should play sports. It was inspiring, it was emotional, and it totally drove thousands… Continue reading...


Midnight Munchies, Active Imbibers, and Friendly Fitness

October 13, 2009 by  

Midnight Munchies, Active Imbibers, and Friendly Fitness

Late snacks cause weight gain, drinkers get moving, and friends help motivate. Timely Treats I’ve always gone by the theory that it’s not when you eat but how much you eat that is the problem. But now, of course, there is a new study… Continue reading...


Equinox Ends

October 12, 2009 by  

Equinox Ends

Leaving California was tough. We uprooted ourselves to head to the East Coast, leaving not only friends we’d made in the two years we were there, but also the glorious weather and sites and sounds of Northern California. I was also bummed… Continue reading...


FitLinks: Week of Oct. 5, 2009

October 11, 2009 by  

FitLinks: Week of Oct. 5, 2009

While you’re out enjoying the beautiful fall fresh air, be sure to peruse these equally invigorating links. Pole burn? Now that’s a new kind of workout soreness. —Time Out New York Need a place to plan and track your active… Continue reading...


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