FitLinks: Week of March 8, 2010
March 11, 2010 by Jenn
March may have roared in like a lion, but here’s hoping that these links have you feeling as happy as a lamb. Five health mistakes smart women make. (I’ve been guilty of numero uno.) —Yahoo Shine Getting fit to walk down the aisle? Check... Continue reading...
The Biggest Loser’s Last Chance Workout & 30-Day Jump Start
March 11, 2010 by Jenn
Yesterday we had the chance to talk to Tara Costa, former fierce competitor on The Biggest Loser and overall awesome chick. In that interview, we mentioned that she appears in one of BL’s workout DVDs and actually leads the workout in another... Continue reading...
Bust a Move to Fight Arthritis
March 10, 2010 by Jenn
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... Continue reading...
★FitStars: Biggest Loser Contestant Tara Costa
March 10, 2010 by Jenn
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... Continue reading...
What Real Women Look Like
March 9, 2010 by Jenn
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... Continue reading...
Tip-Top Super Foods
March 9, 2010 by Erin
Life Fitness may be an exercise equipment manufacturer, but they also dole out great nutrition and fitness information that lands in our in-box. And because we can all use a reminder, we thought we’d share this list of awesome foods that we should... Continue reading...
Beer Builds Bones (Really!)
March 8, 2010 by Jenn
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... Continue reading...
Whip It, Into Shape
March 8, 2010 by Erin
When I was a little girl, I loved to roller skate. There was no smooth, paved surface that escaped the wrath of my little white skates with the pink wheels. I skated laps around the driveway and garage (in my jean jacket, no less). I took advantage... Continue reading...
Will You See Food, Inc?
March 6, 2010 by Erin
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... Continue reading...
♪ FitHits: Off-the-Beaten-Path Edition
March 5, 2010 by Jenn
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... Continue reading...
