June 2010
Are Plastics to Blame for the Obesity Epidemic?
Lately there’s been quite a buzz about phthalates (the stuff that makes plastics and lots of other household products flexible and pliable) and their link to, well—things we don’t have a cure for that are on the rise—like cancer... Continue reading...
★FitStars: Tosca Reno, Creator of the Eat Clean Diet
June 23, 2010 by Jenn
You guys ever heard of the Eat Clean lifestyle? To eat mostly minimally processed, natural food and as a result feel better and drop unwanted pounds, without starving? Yep, it’s how we eat and basically what we preach here on FBG.... Continue reading...
How to Not Be Intimidated at the Gym
June 22, 2010 by Jenn
As you might, ahem, remember, last week I blasted Jackie Warner’s book pretty badly. I wasn’t meaning to blast her per se , or really even the book, but rather have a discussion about the word “fat.” I will admit... Continue reading...
What to Eat Before, During and After a Workout
June 22, 2010 by Jenn
We all know how important nutrition is for not only a healthier life but also a better, more productive workout (especially if you’re training for an endurance event). However, there’s a lot of confusion as to what you should... Continue reading...
Should You Be the Tortoise or the Hare When Losing Weight?
June 21, 2010 by Jenn
We’ve always said that slow and steady wins the race (hence the turtle at left) when it comes to healthy, lasting weight-loss, but a recent study has us going, “What the…???!!!” Researchers at the University of Florida... Continue reading...
Off the Charts
June 21, 2010 by Erin
I’ve been lucky. Through staying active, eating healthy foods (for the most part) and good genes, I’ve maintained a stable weight for most of my adult life. On any given day, my weight could fluctuate ±4 pounds, but for the... Continue reading...
How Do You Feel About the Word Fat?
June 19, 2010 by Erin
Earlier this week, Jenn railed on the use of the word “fat” in the title of Jackie Warner’s latest book, This Is Why You’re Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever): Eat More, Cheat More, Lose More—and Keep the Weight... Continue reading...
♪ FitHits: La Roux
June 18, 2010 by Jenn
Every once in awhile a song comes along that just gets in your brain and gets comfy, staying there for weeks (if not months), and making you a tad obsessed with its beats and lyrics. A song that makes you hit repeat over and over again.... Continue reading...
FitLinks: Week of June 14, 2010
June 17, 2010 by Erin
Need a break? Serve yourself up these delicious and healthy links! Agave syrup not a wonder food? Say it ain’t so! —That’s Fit Canada Intellectual musings from a yogi we love. —Annie Q Syed Need help losing weight and... Continue reading...
FitEquip: 3 Things Worth Trying
June 17, 2010 by Jenn
Here at FBG HQ we are inundated with requests to try new fitness products. Sometimes it’s hard to choose what to review and what not to, but when in doubt we always ask ourselves two questions. First, “What would readers want?”... Continue reading...
