Posts by Jenn
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...
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...
♪ 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...
UnderReview: Yoga with the Best of Them & Giveaways!
March 4, 2010 by Jenn
One of the main reasons we work out is to maintain our sanity and clear our minds. While a good run or session on the elliptical does the trick, sometimes you need a good yoga DVD to really stretch and mellow out. Plus, these titles promise to burn a... Continue reading...
FitLit: Get Happy Edition
March 3, 2010 by Jenn
Regular workouts are essential to the FBGs keeping their upbeat, light-hearted tone and easy-going attitude. But all of us have struggled with feelings of insecurity, a lack of confidence and even sadness from time to time. We’re human after all! Although... Continue reading...
5 Drinks that Solve 5 Common Complaints
March 2, 2010 by Jenn
When you work out as much as we do, you sure do get thirsty. Here’s five (we really outdid ourselves today!) new drinks that promise to help you with five common healthy living probs! We don’t like problems; we like solutions! CLICK Espresso... Continue reading...
