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Olympic Eats
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this sneaking suspicion that folks are what they eat. Or rather, they eat according to their profession. It sounds loony, but as a kid I remember asking my dear creative mother what mermaids ate. I swear... Continue reading...
A Tasty Recovery & Giveaway!
January 26, 2010 by Jenn
Now that I have a marathon under my belt, I’ve become quite the pro about fueling before and after long, tough workouts. And today I want to tell you about three recent recovery products we received here at FBG HQ. (Say that three times fast.) Are... Continue reading...
Don’t Diet: 16 Reasons Why
January 19, 2010 by Erin
We loved this article from over at Daily Venus Diva. The author, Golda Poretsky, a holistic health counselor, gives a fabulous list of reasons not to diet. As we aren’t fans of the dreaded D-word either, we thought we’d share. If you’ve... Continue reading...
12 Tips for Permanent & Healthy Weight-Loss
January 5, 2010 by Jenn
We all know that losing weight isn’t easy. But it certainly doesn’t have to be torturous. In fact, what if it was tough but sometimes kinda fun?! Well, that’s what we’ve been doing here all week: Making the transition from regular... Continue reading...
Talk About Leaving a Bad Taste In Your Mouth…
December 29, 2009 by Jenn
A few weeks ago, I had an odd thing happen to me. It was a regular Thursday night. Because Friday is my day off from my marathon training, Thursday night equals wine with dinner, so I was imbibing. I poured myself a glass of my fave aforementioned house... Continue reading...
Patriotic Cereal and Mini Munching Pizzas (with Giveaway!)
December 22, 2009 by Erin
Jenn and I are always trying out healthy treats in the FBG kitchens. Check out the new munchables hanging in our cupboards this week! Uncle Sam Cereal Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even Uncle Sam knows that breakfast... Continue reading...
Nosh: Hydrate, Relax & GO (with Giveaway)!
December 15, 2009 by Jenn
When you work out a lot, sometimes you get sick of drinking plain ol’ water to rehydrate. Other times you want something to help you relax but that p.m. glass of pinot negatively affects your a.m. run. And, on occasion, you might crave something... Continue reading...
Vitamin Vigor
December 8, 2009 by Erin
Dietary supplements and multivitamins can be a hot topic in the fitness and wellness industry. Because supplements are regulated in a different way than other food and drug products, it’s no surprise that some are wary of their safety. It’s... Continue reading...
Having the Opposite Effect…(with Giveaway!)
December 1, 2009 by Jenn
We’re all hit with cravings from time to time. From the need for chocolate at 3 p.m. to the mental obsession with cheesy pizza while watching football, cravings can be intense and can hit for a variety of reasons—emotional, physical or just because.... Continue reading...
Turkey Time
November 24, 2009 by Erin
I commend people who can exercise portion control on Thanksgiving Day. You know, those will-power-of-steel types who don’t get tempted to go back for that second helping of stuffing or that extra piece of pumpkin pie. I admit that I am not one of them.... Continue reading...
