From the FBGs / SparkPeople
September FBG Challenge Announced!
September 1, 2010 by Jenn
It’s almost the start of another month and you know what that means—time for a new FBG challenge! As you might have guessed from the photo, September’s challenge is all about cutting back on the time you spend in front of the old boob tube. Last... Continue reading...
Try Recess for Your Next Workout!
August 30, 2010 by Jenn
Ever notice how you can’t spell “workout” without the word “work?” Most of us view work as something we have to do, not necessarily something that we want to do. It’s the opposite of leisure and the killer of fun. We all... Continue reading...
5 Fun Ways to Dive In to Aquatic Exercise
The pool can be a scary place. You have to wear a swimsuit (ack!), get your hair wet and know the rules of the road—er, swim lanes. But don’t let that stop you! Water provides an excellent workout, especially for people with joint issues or for... Continue reading...
Your Summer Plan for a Back-to-School Body
Whether you’re in school or have kids in the classroom, summer break may seem like it just started, but the new school year will sneak up on you before you know it. So if you hope to head back to college or the next PTA meeting looking and... Continue reading...
July FBG Challenge Announced
In case you missed it, we have a SparkPeople team just for Fit Bottomed Girls like you! All three of the FBGs are on the site, and it’s a great way to connect and get support from a bunch of nice, health-minded gals. Plus, it’s totally free! In... Continue reading...
Beat Stress, Weigh Less
June 28, 2010 by Jenn
These days, it seems that everyone is stressed. We all have too much to do and too little time to do it. Times are tough, money is tight, and deadlines are imminent. What happens when you’re stressed? You tend to eat more, sleep less, skip the... Continue reading...
Is Weight-Loss Hurting Your Relationship?
June 14, 2010 by Jenn
Weight-loss is tricky business, especially when you’re in a relationship. After all, many people fall in love because they share common interests, such as watching the same sitcoms every Thursday night, going out for rich Italian food or playing... Continue reading...
Are You in a Cardio Rut? Break Free!
June 7, 2010 by Jenn
Are you bored with your cardio workout? Do you yawn when thinking of getting on the stationary bike again? Are you already dreading the stair stepper workout that you have scheduled for tomorrow morning? If you answered “yes” to any of these... Continue reading...
Don’t Sweat It!
May 24, 2010 by Jenn
There’s little I love more than a good run or high-energy kickboxing class where you leave completely covered and dripping with sweat. There’s something about being drenched that signals—to me—that I’ve had a really good workout,... Continue reading...
Are You Cheating Yourself by Choosing the Treadmill?
April 15, 2010 by Jenn
When it comes to running (and walking), you have two types of people: those who adore the outdoors and those who would rather have their try at the treadmill. I’ve heard countless reasons from each type of runner on exactly why they choose to run... Continue reading...
