My Dirty Thirties

Oh, the dirty 30s. Growing older has never really bothered me that much. I’m a self-professed “kidult.” I’ve always felt perpetually 14, so birthdays never really fazed me. But they’re starting to faze my body. Here I am, 32 today, and my body has decided to pay attention. No. 1 sign my body has caught [...]

My Fitness Inspiration: Don’t Make Me Choose

We’re talking fitness inspiration for this week’s Question of the Week! Check back each Friday as each FBG shares which celeb or everyday person inspires her to be fitter! I was really excited when this question was added to the FBG editorial calendar. How great is it to show some love to the person(s) who’ve [...]

Finding a Lifelong Love

I ran a 5K at a golf course a couple of weeks ago, and when I walked inside to grab my post-race $1 beer (hey, if that’s not incentive to hurry across the finish line, what is?), I was surprised to see one of the girls I used to coach serving the drinks. When I [...]

Taking My 31st Birthday to Chill, Reflect and Enjoy

Last year, I made a big deal about my birthday. I was turning 30 and entering a new decade, which both excited and terrified me, so I think I really wanted to make it something special to commemorate with friends, family and general overindulgence. But this year? Well, I just turned 31 years old last [...]

How Do You Feel About Getting Older?

So, it’s official. I’m 30! And, really, despite a few moments of sadness that my crazy 20s are over, I’m happy to be in a decade that I hear only makes you more confident in your own skin. I’m all for that! With all the sage advice I’ve received over the past week about entering this [...]

I’m Turning the Big 3-0

Later this week, I turn the big 3-0. And while I thought this would be a big, milestone birthday for me, it turns out I’m quietly peaceful and calm about the whole thing. (Well, besides an old school Skeeball and martini-filled party I’m throwing myself to pay homage to my 20s.) But I think everything they [...]