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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...
Yum-O! 5 Tips to Make Any Rachael Ray Recipe Healthier
August 2, 2011 by Jenn
I had a thing for Rachael Ray back in the day. When she first came on the Food Network she was fun, entertaining and very personable. She seemed, and still seems today, like someone you could sit down and have a fabulous meal with. Episode... Continue reading...
The Message Is Simple: Think
No matter how much we preach that working out is more about feeling good than looking good, there’s no doubt that improving your appearance is a nice perk to regular workouts and a healthy diet. But just because we’re always... Continue reading...
Run Like a Girl: A Manifesto for Active Women Everywhere
July 14, 2011 by Jenn
I remember, back in the day, when doing anything “like a girl” was a put-down, an insult. Throwing like a girl meant you were weak. Sprinting like a girl meant you were slow or not very coordinated. And looking like a girl? Well,... Continue reading...
