If you’ve been reading up on diet and exercise lately, you’ve likely come across the one thing that totally kills me. You have to exercise AND eat right to get the most out of working out.
My philosophy has always been “more sit ups equals more french fries.” No wonder it’s been years since I’ve worn [...]

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This may be my all time favorite at-home exercise program. A couple of years ago I was really out of shape and saw an infomercial on Slim in 6 and decided to go for it. I got great results and a lot of compliments on my legs!
This is a 6 week program. It tells you [...]

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I’ve recently started working out with a trainer. I’m finally serious about getting into the kind of shape I’ve always wanted to be in. I haven’t worn a bikini in public since I was in elementary school (no joke!).
My trainer was telling me about how they’re putting one of their clients through this Jillian Michaels [...]

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Okay you’ve seen these fitness balls before, right? I actually own this one and it’s been living outside on the trampoline. My kids play with it. I have never used it for actual “fitness.”
Well, I got some free sessions with a personal trainer and she put me on one of these puppies. She demonstrated…you lay [...]

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So you want to work out, but you have to be somewhere afterward. This new line from Danskin will take care of that.
This new line is called Tech Elements. It’s designed for cross training, so you can run, walk, do aerobics, weights, whatever. They also have yoga outfits if you want something different.
The idea [...]

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On the front of the book it says, “The cookbook that reveals the secrets to cooking your favorites in a healthier way.” I’m ALL over that.
On Amazon, this cookbook has 5 stars. That in itself is good. But what’s even better is the people who have reviewed it have talked about the recipes. I warn [...]

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You’re probably familiar with that workout book that was popular a few years ago called Body for Life. This book, Eating for LIfe, is the cookbook that is sort of the companion to the Body for LIfe workout.
My husband recently decided to do something about his “ab.” He has a “one pack” and he wants [...]

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