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WEIGHT LOSS & EXERCISE

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6 Things That Make Me Feel Good Right Now

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1. Flannel. Wear with clear heels and you will suddenly feel much sexier. Just don’t tell anyone.

2. Don’t diet. Ever. I hate “no”. I get rebellious, and I really don’t like challenging myself to stay away from Buttercup Bakery. I think the cookies must get lonely, begging for a

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Shut Your Pie Hole With the Weight Loss

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Jillian Michaels wants you to write down your weight loss goals. She needs to shut it.

For some reason, I’ve always been resistant to things like writing down goals because it feels so motivational speaker affirm-y to me, like I’m some 80’s go-getter in a power suit trying to scramble my way up the corporate ladder, or a New-Age-y lady in flowing pants

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New Mom’s Diet Secret

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I came across this article recently and wanted to share it with all the new mothers out there.
Source: New York Times News Service
When Jessica Jochim returned to work after her three-month maternity leave, she was the envy of her co-workers at Babies “R” Us. Jochim, who had gained 40 pounds carrying her first child, [...]

Can You Get Fit in Six Minutes a Week?

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I just ate a loaf of bread. Yes, the whole thing. I am rushing to my computer to type and tell you that incase you were considering doing it…don’t.
OK, on a more important note, let’s talk NY Times articles again. Did you catch this one on intervals? Rats get thrown in water, some swim [...]

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Will Do Anything for Cake…

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I wanted to discuss making workouts a priority, partly because I love repeating myself, but mostly because people actually ask me: do I really have to work out? Equinox said it best:
it’s not fitness, it’s life.
The only thing I’m mad about is that I wasn’t clever to think of that tag line first.
Okay, so I [...]

Something is Better Than Nothing

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There’s all kinds of gear and videos and crap out there so you can exercise while you sit at home, exercise with your baby, exercise while you do the dishes, exercise while you have a heart-to-heart with your teen about the dangers of using crack, and so on. Some of it is fine, but most [...]

My 9 Favorite Gym Personalities!

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I’ve talked a lot lately about why I love the gym. One reason I haven’t mentioned is purely for the entertainment factor. I love people watching! Most people go to the gym to work out in peace, to lose the muffin top, or to burn enough calories to make up for the over-indulgent weekend. They [...]

Abs Everyday?

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So you want know if you can do abs everyday, do you? No one ever asks if they can train back everyday or calves? Actually, I’d think they were crazy if they did. Okay, here’s my answer…
There are three primary types of core training:
1. stability; 2. strength; 3. [...]

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