A Life Lesson From My Mother

If Fit Bottomed Girls had a poster child, it would have been my mother. She had all the rules tied up in one neat little package: eat well but don’t overindulge, take little breaks when needed, drink lots of water, exercise daily and, most importantly, treat yourself with respect. She would wake me up in [...]

We’re All More Beautiful Than We Realize…This Video Proves It

We have long been fans of Dove’s Campaign For Real Beauty. Remember this video showing a model from no make-up to the subject of a print ad? Life-changing! And the idea that we’re all beautiful no matter our shape, size or age is straight-up aligned with our FBG mission. So when Tish posted this video recently, I knew I had to [...]

★FitStars: Brooke Burke-Charvet Talks Allergies, Workouts, Balance & More!

Spring rocks. Allergies do not. So when we had the chance to chat up Brooke Burke-Charvet about how she deals with seasonal allergies and stays healthy and fit while keeping up with the demands of her career and kiddos, we were pumped. The Dancing with the Stars host recently teamed up with Claritin to share a sneak [...]

Don’t Fear the Fat! Why Your Body Needs Healthy Fats

Fat. That single word evokes a sense of panic in many. Don’t eat the fat! Buy the low-fat—always! But times they are a-changin’, kind of. And when it comes to high-quality, nutritious and natural fats (read: the stuff that comes from the earth and not the packaged, processed kinds), they are nothing to be afraid [...]

Ask the FBGs: Do I Need to Change My Workouts If I Want to Get Pregnant?

Today we’re featuring an Ask the FBGs post, where readers like you ask the FBGs for advice. Nothing is off limits, although we do prefer that it’s fitness or nutrition related, so send your undying health questions to AsktheFBGs@fitbottomedgirls.com. You just might see them posted on the site in the future!  Hi FBGs! I exercise (cardio and strength training) three [...]

So, There Is Such a Thing As No-Calorie Cake…

Love cake? Cake batter? Red velvet cupcakes? Always dreamed of a no-calorie version? Well, we have a review for you. Granted, it’s not food that you can, like, eat, but it’s definitely a way to experience said desserts in a healthier—and moisturizing way. Say hello to the new seasonal flavors of ChapStick. They’re little sticks of [...]

Post-Baby Body: I’m Easier on Myself

Over on Fit Bottomed Mamas, we’ve talked a lot lately about cutting ourselves some slack. From telling your inner critic to take a hike to writing yourself love letters, we’ve been all about self-love. I talked about whether moms are aware of the comments they make about their bodies now that they have kids—and little ears and eyes [...]

12 Tips for Running With a Stroller

Many new mamas find they have some pregnancy pounds to lose postpartum and little time without baby to get their sweat on. So working out or running with a stroller? Well, that’s just the perfect solution, don’t cha think? That’s why Fit Bottomed Mamas recently got Tara Zimliki, certified trainer and fitness expert, to weigh in on how you [...]

We’re Chatting Pregnancy Fitness!

We are so excited to be participating today in the first of a live 4-part series on pregnancy and fitness, hosted by Pregnancy Magazine. Today’s discussion will focus on the first trimester—that exhausting, sometimes nauseating right of pregnancy passage. Can I run safely? What about doing yoga? We’ll answer those questions and more! This is [...]

Being a Healthy—and Sometimes Muddy—Role Model for My Kids

Seeing that it’s Love Yo’Self Week here on FBG, I thought it would be fun to talk about an added perk to loving yourself and treating yourself right with exercise and healthy eats: giving your family a healthy role model to look up to. As I’ve learned being a mom, it’s funny what 2-year-olds remember. [...]

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