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Getting Fit with fitbook
August 24, 2010 by Jenn
Goals rock. Whether it’s running a marathon or simply aiming to work out three times a week for 30 minutes, it helps to have a plan, a destination and a reward for reaching it (hellooo massage). And no matter how good of S.M.A.R.T. goals you set,... Continue reading...
Yes, We’re Fitness Book Nerds
July 14, 2010 by Jenn
Erin and I are well-known for being book nerds. In our free time, if we’re not working out or writing away, chances are that our noses are in a book. While we both like reading classics and guilty pleasure titles alike, we also enjoy reading about—surprise!—health... Continue reading...
This Is Why You’re Fat Sparks the F-word Debate
June 15, 2010 by Jenn
We were recently hipped to Jackie Warner’s new book, This Is Why You’re Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever): Eat More, Cheat More, Lose More—and Keep the Weight Off. Because we adore most things that Ms. Warner touches, we knew we had to... Continue reading...
Because the World Has Enough Diet Books…(with Giveaways!)
April 28, 2010 by Jenn
Reading is such an integral part of my life. I love cracking open a new book and discovering a new tip, a different way at looking at something or a unique take on, well, life. Today’s three books do just that. Yes, they all have a slant on healthy... Continue reading...
Come On, Get Happy!
April 16, 2010 by Erin
Jenn and I oh-so-rarely allow guest posting here. You could say we’re a little controlling of our content and message. But when the editor-in-chief of one of our favorite health and fitness magazines offers up a guest post, can you really say... Continue reading...
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...
