May 2011
Your June Challenge: Be Confident in That Swimsuit!
Yep, it’s swimsuit season. And since we’ve already tackled feeling better about being in the buff, we thought it only appropriate to take it one step further—feeling good being half-naked in public! So starting tomorrow, we’re... Continue reading...
Stop the Obsession With the Scale Once and For All!
How many times have you stepped on the scale, full of hopeful anticipation and a week of eating healthy and working out, only to be disappointed by the number staring back at you? Suddenly, that great feeling of accomplishment you had vanishes... Continue reading...
Yoga DVDs to Start Your Day: Power Yoga and Shiva Rea A.M. Energy
May 31, 2011 by Kristen
As much as I’d love to be someone who eagerly hops out of bed at 7 a.m. and straps on my shoes for an early run, I am not. If I actually manage to get up and start a workout before 8 or so in the morning, it’s almost a given... Continue reading...
Have a Healthy Memorial Day With These 6 Tips!
May 30, 2011 by Jenn
Because we’re off enjoying a turkey hot dog and a light beer like the rest of you (note: if you’re not doing that right now, GO DO THAT, and then come back), we thought we’d take a look back at some of our best M-Day content.... Continue reading...
How Will You Be Active This Memorial Day?
May 27, 2011 by Jenn
We are getting a head start on the Memorial Day weekend here at FBG HQ by taking a little time for some R&R (gotta practice what we preach, after all!). While I have a full weekend of lounging, reading, organizing (seriously... Continue reading...
FitLinks: Best Food to Buy Organic, Jillian Michaels’ Next Gig and More!
May 26, 2011 by Jenn
Yummy links for your Thursday! Get ‘em while they’re fresh—and juicy! (Why is juicy such an ewww-tastic word?!) Unsure if you should go organic or not? On these foods, always go organic if you can afford it! —That’s... Continue reading...
Swim Up a Sweat With Help From the Right Tools
You’re probably already fully aware that swimming is a great form of exercise. It blasts loads of calories without any harsh impact to your body. You can go at any pace, and between doing different strokes and drills, you can mix up your... Continue reading...
6 Best Workout Songs on Lady Gaga’s Born This Way
May 26, 2011 by Jenn
For the last two weeks I’ve driven myself and my husband batty singing “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga. (It’s only taken me 40 or so tries to get the fast-talking-rap part down—You’re Lebanese, you’re Orient!)... Continue reading...
Final Call for July Weight-Loss Challenge Team Leader Applications!
While you’ve probably heard us jabbering about the FBG Weight-Loss Challenges, you’ve probably also wondered, what the heck is that all about? Sure, I want to live the FBG lifestyle and lose weight, but what would I have to... Continue reading...
And The Biggest Loser Winner Is…Girl Power
May 25, 2011 by Jenn
*SPOILER ALERT* This post reveals details from last night’s The Biggest Loser finale episode. So if you don’t want to know the dramatic details and results, click away, my friend, click away! As if yesterday’s news that Anna Kournikova... Continue reading...
