January 2012
6 Healthier Commercials We’d Like to See During the Super Bowl
January 31, 2012 by Jenn
Whether or not you’re into football, the Super Bowl is a pretty good time. From the parties (friends!) to the eats (which, yes, can be healthy!) to the half-time show (we’re so curious to see what outrageous thing Madonna does… Continue reading...
Can We Stop Talking Clothing Size Already?
January 31, 2012 by Erin
We’ve long preached that health, fitness and happiness shouldn’t be determined by the number on the scale. In fact, it’s kind of the FBG philosophy to step on that scale no more than once a week, using it as a gauge for… Continue reading...
Rise and Shine With These Gluten-Free Nutrition Bars
January 31, 2012 by Jenn
Now that my mom has gone gluten-free (and to be honest, I tend to feel better when I avoid gluten, too), I’m much more on the lookout for foods with the GF label on them. And there seem to be more and more of them—thankfully—these… Continue reading...
Decipher the Different Styles of Yoga With This Yoga Dictionary
There are a bunch of different kinds of yogaout there. And while we’ve tried most of them in our yoga workout DVD reviews, we wouldn’t exactly call ourselves experts when it comes to different styles of yoga. So for today’s… Continue reading...
Taking My 31st Birthday to Chill, Reflect and Enjoy
January 30, 2012 by Jenn
Last year, I made a big deal about my birthday. I was turning 30 and entering a new decade, which both excited and terrified me, so I think I really wanted to make it something special to commemorate with friends, family and general overindulgence.… Continue reading...
How to Remove Those Yucky Yellow Armpit Stains
January 30, 2012 by Jenn
Confession: I purposely don’t buy a lot of white shirts or tanks to work out in because, well, they just get gross in the armpit region. And yellow. And did I mention gross? I’ve heard my girlfriends complain of this, too,… Continue reading...
Poll: Has a Workout Ever ‘Injured’ You?
January 29, 2012 by Jenn
We sure have been talking about getting injured a lot lately! Tish recently underwent toe surgery, Erin’s pregnancy is causing her a world of discomfort and, well, let’s just say that Kristen has some interesting training issues… Continue reading...
8 Tips for Talking About Weight With Children
This post on the topic of talking about weight with kids was part of our first Active Kids Week on Fit Bottomed Mamas. For all of the special content, click here! All parents want happy, healthy kids. But with childhood obesity at high… Continue reading...
Ask the FBGs: What Should I Do Besides Run?
January 27, 2012 by Jenn
Today we’re featuring an Ask the FBGs post. This feature allows readers like you to ask the FBGs for advice. Nothing is off limits, although we do prefer that it’s fitness or nutrition related, so send your undying health questions… Continue reading...
What’s in Jenn’s Pantry? And Tips to Improve It From a Nutritionist!
Yep, that would be my pantry. A somewhat chaotic mix of this, that and everything in between, it’s where I go for cooking inspiration and, well, storage. (Hey, the organization makes sense to me…) Similar to an earlier Question… Continue reading...
