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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...
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: 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...
The 90-Second Fitness Solution & a Giveaway!
June 17, 2009 by Jenn
The full title of The 90-Second Fitness Solution: The Most Time-Efficient Workout Ever for a Healthier, Stronger, Younger You isn’t exactly catchy, but the idea of it is tempting. A 90-second get-fit promise? Most would say “sign me up, NOW.”... Continue reading...
FitLit: The Gym Survival Guide
January 14, 2009 by Erin
It can be intimidating to try something new. Whether it’s trying a group exercise class for the first time or walking into a new gym, when jumping into the unknown, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that everyone’s watching or that everyone... Continue reading...
FitLit: The Taste of Sweet
December 3, 2008 by Jenn
Joanne Chen, author of The Taste of Sweet, hit the nail on the head when she said that America has a complicated love affair with all things sugary. Although many fad diets ban sugar or severely limit it and even the federal government’s official... Continue reading...
FitLit: Mindless Eating
November 5, 2008 by Erin
We all laugh when we see those commercials where people in a fine-dining establishment discover that they’re eating fast-food fare. We all think that there’s no way we would be fooled by a $5 meal being served on fine china. But after reading Brian... Continue reading...
