Reads
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...
3 Cookbooks We Love
February 24, 2010 by Jenn
We all know that eating at home is one of the best ways to make sure that what you’re eating is healthy and low-calorie (’cause those restaurants are sneaky!). That’s why we’re reviewing not one but three cookbooks and food-related... Continue reading...
UnderReview: Jillian Michaels’ Book and DVDs
February 18, 2010 by Jenn
Yesterday we interviewed Rock & Roll Motorcycle herself, Jillian Michaels. Jillian is most known for her tough yet emotional approach to getting people healthy on The Biggest Loser, and she dished to FBG on her latest venture into nutritional supplements.... Continue reading...
FitLit: Spark It to Me (with Giveaway!)
January 20, 2010 by Jenn
The FBGs are big on encouraging real life change in people. We believe that fit bottoms come in all shapes and sizes and that the journey—and life—should be an adventure. And a fun one that is full of good foods, the occasional treat and lots... Continue reading...
FitLit: Eating Well Diet (and Giveaway!)
November 20, 2009 by Erin
Although The EatingWell Diet book has the word “diet” in the title, it’s really anything but a diet. It’s a real-life strategy book for healthy—and delicious—eating. Jenn has long been a fan of EatingWell magazine, so we were pumped to add... Continue reading...
FitLit: Mike Heatlie’s Lose 10 Pounds in 5 Weeks E-book
November 19, 2009 by Jenn
Yesterday, I gushed about Mike Heatlie and his amazing clients’ abs (ahem, GWEN STEFANI), and we got some good advice straight from the celebrity trainer’s mouth. Well today, we’re hitting you with a review of his e-book, Lose 10 Pounds... Continue reading...
A FitLit Head-to-Head (with Giveaways!)
November 12, 2009 by Jenn
So you know how the other day we tried out the head-to-head format for the workout DVD review? Well it went so well, and ya’ll liked it so much that we decided to duplicate the format with the following health- and fitness-related books. So as... Continue reading...
FitLit: The Game On! Diet
September 4, 2009 by Jenn
What happens when you pair a Grey’s Anatomy producer and a Body for Life million-dollar champion? You get a highly competitive and hilariously written take on weight-loss (and kicking your friends’ collective asses) that works for most people. Too... Continue reading...
FitLit: Health vs. Women’s Health
August 7, 2009 by Jenn
We haven’t done one of these puppies in a long time, so brace yourself. It’s time for our head-to-head magazine ruuummmbbbllle! Today we have Health dueling it out with Women’s Health for the title of best health-related July/August... Continue reading...
My Own End to Overeating (Well, for the Most Part)
August 3, 2009 by Jenn
I wrote and rewrote the intro to this post at least 10 times. Normally on FBG we’re pretty lighthearted and don’t take anything too seriously. But, today I’m going to switch it up and get emotional on ya. That’s right, today we’re... Continue reading...
