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Review: The Little Book of Diet Help (With Giveaway!)
February 1, 2012 by Jenn
You know how they say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well, we’d like to add, “Don’t judge a book by its size,” too. Because this little-bitty book—The Little Book of Diet Help by Kimberly... Continue reading...
The Beauty Blueprint: How to Really Feel Beautiful Inside and Out
January 18, 2012 by Jenn
When I first heard about The Beauty Blueprint: 8 Steps to Building the Life and Look of Your Dreams, I honestly thought it would be a stretch to write about for FBG. Sure, we’re all about building your life so that you feel your best,... Continue reading...
Buttermilk ‘Fried’ Chicken Recipe from Robin Takes 5
December 9, 2011 by Jenn
I like to cook and all, but some nights I just want to make something that’s healthy, uncomplicated and quick. While many cookbooks claim to do this, a lot of times they require you to bust out about 20+ ingredients or rely on processed... Continue reading...
The Dieter’s Paradox: Stereotype and Eat Mindfully (and Giveaway!)
October 20, 2011 by Jenn
Don’t be fooled. Despite the fact that the word “diet” is in the title of The Dieter’s Paradox: Why Dieting Makes Us Fat, this book might be the most un-diety of any diet book we’ve reviewed. A true research-lover’s... Continue reading...
The SparkPeople Cookbook: A Recipe for Healthy Pizza Margherita
The team at SparkPeople has done it again! Following their first book The Spark, which we loved, the free weight-loss site now has a cookbook to add to its list of accomplishments. And a tasty one at that! The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love... Continue reading...
A Book We Love: Spirit Junkie
September 15, 2011 by Jenn
Today’s post is part of FBG’s Back to Basics Week that features the best beginner fitness and beginner nutrition posts that help you to be a little healthier and—in theme with the week—a little smarter. We’ve decided to include... Continue reading...
Cooking Up Delicious Power Foods With This Cookbook
August 25, 2011 by Jenn
Recently a friend (thanks, Andrea!) gave me the cookbook Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients. I enjoy cooking, and in the last few months, I’ve really fallen in love with preparing fresh, nutritious... Continue reading...
Jillian Michaels’ Unlimited: A Loving—and Life-Changing—Smackdown
August 10, 2011 by Jenn
Sometimes I just want to bow down to Jillian Michaels’ greatness. Reading her most recent book, Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life, was one of those times where I wanted to pull an “I’m not worthy!” that... Continue reading...
Can You Do a Tri in 12 Weeks? This Book Says Yes (& We’re Giving It Away)
August 8, 2011 by Jenn
I may have run a marathon, but the idea of doing a triathalon still intimidates me. I know a lot of people who do them regularly (including our very own FBG Kristen—woot, woot!) and love them. No matter the distance, the thing that really... Continue reading...
5 Tips to Stress Less and Weigh Less
August 3, 2011 by Jenn
We all know that stress wreaks havoc on our minds and bodies, including packing on the pounds. And while de-stressing sounds easy enough—do a few yoga poses here, take a few deep breaths there—understanding the weight-loss and stress... Continue reading...
