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Crash Diets, BBQ Tips, and Baby Weight
June 30, 2009 by Jenn
Crash diets show promise (?!), tips to surviving your next barbecue, and a pregnant pause. Crash Into Me A new report says that “sensible” crash diets (read: no lower than 1,200 cals a day for ladies) may be better for weight loss than... Continue reading...
Health Lessons from My Dog
April 20, 2009 by Erin
If you haven’t picked up on it yet, Jenn and I love dogs. Especially our dogs (that’s mine pictured at left). And what’s not to love? Clothing covered in dog fur and toilet paper strewn about are a small price to pay for the many life lessons... Continue reading...
The Tracy Anderson Method Workout DVDs
February 5, 2009 by Jenn
Typically, workout DVDs evoke a lot of sweat, not emotion, so it’s rare for a workout DVD to cause me to swing rapidly between rage and happiness, rage and happiness. Very rarely do I finish a workout DVD and say, “Huh. I have no idea what... Continue reading...
Yoga Relief, Beefy Brains, and Fit Moms
November 11, 2008 by Erin
Yoga calms in troubled times, a workout for the brain and new moms bounce back. Pose for PeaceWhen you’ve got a million items on the to-do list, it can seem counterproductive to stop what you’re doing and take a yoga break. But a recent study by... Continue reading...
The Complete Idiot’s Guide: Sexual Health and Fitness
September 17, 2008 by Jenn
When The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sexual Health and Fitness landed on my doorstep, thankfully covered in FedEx packing so that my mail carrier still considers me to be an upstanding young woman, I really didn’t expect to learn much. After... Continue reading...
The ABC’s of Couple’s Fitness: Total Body Blast
July 31, 2008 by Erin
After such success with The Biggest Loser workout, I roped my hubby into doing The ABC’s of Couple’s Fitness: Total Body Blast. I’m glad Bob Harper made him a workout DVD lover because this one didn’t exactly hit it out of the ballpark. My... Continue reading...
Partner Up to Work Out
July 28, 2008 by Erin
As I’ve recently discovered, it’s hard to be lazy when you’re surrounded by active people. While I’ve worked out regularly for years, my hubby has been a yo-yo exerciser, only recently starting to fit exercise in consistently. I’ve always hounded... Continue reading...
Mental Roadblocks, More Wii Workouts and Baby Bellies
June 24, 2008 by Erin
Get over health barriers, game with Jillian, and know what to gain when you’re expecting. Excuses, ExcusesA survey from LiveStrong.com says that 86 percent of Americans attempt to make healthy lifestyle changes, but less than half are successful. The... Continue reading...
FitBits: Mutts, Butts and Wii Fit Fights Big Guts
May 20, 2008 by Erin
Fido hits the gym, you keep your booty, and Nintendo gets physical. The Buff Pet We FBGs love our dogs. Like maybe an abnormal amount. And it’s always exciting when two loves marry. Fetch! Pet Care, a professional pet care service, has mated with... Continue reading...
