Celebrity Tips For Achieving a Killer Bikini Body
Well, people, we only have about four months left to get rid of the muffin tops and saddle bags, so what better motivation than to hear how the stars come out of these months gracefully, and always looking better than last year?
The 20 Minute Fat Burn You Can Do Between Class [CC's ShapeU]
It didn’t take much time for Denise Austin: Ultimate Fat Burn to get me working hard and ready to hit the shower. My heart was pumping, and I have to say, walking to class, I was a little sore…not bad for a 20 minute workout. Try it out and see if you feel the same!

Do What’s Proper [ReadyU Conquer This List]
I love to cook, and when I’m at school I miss having a real kitchen. You know, a kitchen that’s stocked with everything you need, is clean, and has plenty of counter space. Not a cramped, dirty kitchen that you share with a bunch of other college students and that may or may not be growing toxic mold. And by “may or may not”, I mean definitely.
Don’t Let Body Insecurity Destroy Your Sex Life
According to dating and relationship coach David Wygant, girls with body image issues (aka ALL OF US) are destroying all the intimate moments in our lives because partners can sense the distress and anxieties over certain areas or aspects of our bodies, which in turn makes them feel as if they’re doing something wrong.
A College Drinking Guide to Help You Avoid the Freshman 15! [Infographic]
Whether you’re a freshman in college or a twenty-something out in the real world, we all know that food is just a brush with the calorie world in comparison to alcohol. Alcohol is like the lottery of calories but not in a good way. All those empty calories just fill us up and leave us wishing why we were born the next day.
10 Natural Remedies for the Common Cold…And Yes, They Really Work!
The golden question still remains: What else can we do to get rid of this nasty, soul-crunching, morale-killing cold? Have no fear. I recently took a medicinal plants class in which I discovered that most of these herbal remedies can treat colds effectively.
Five Minutes to Fabulous Abs [CC's ShapeU]
OMG it’s currently seven degrees up there,’ ‘I can’t wait to have my own bathroom again,’ and ‘I seriously hate packing’ are just a taste of my thoughts this morning. Luckily, I was able to take a break from it all yesterday to find this awesome ab workout from SHAPE Magazine – yes, I like to take a break and workout, too.

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Simple Shrimp and Grits Will Bring NOLA to Your Kitchen [Intro to Cooking]
After a vacation to New Orleans, I returned with soul food on my mind, and this week’s grocery trip produced the required shrimp to throw over my standard grits. Not all grits are made with buttermilk, but I prefer the tangy kick that the buttermilk lends.
True Story: I Live My Life Entirely Caffeine-Free (And Live to Write This Post)
The one thing I learned in college was to never come between your sleep-deprived best friend and her grande sized coffee. NEVER EVER. Her relationship with coffee always baffled me because — believe it or not — I don’t drink coffee everyday. Not even tea. The truth is, I never use caffeine/coffee to stay awake in college.
GAIN Fitness is Like Having a Personal Trainer in Your Computer [Web Spy]
Just enter in what kind of workout you’re looking for (full body, arms, core, etc.), your main fitness goal (fat loss, muscle gain, etc.), whether you’re working out at home or at the gym, and how much time you have, and GAIN Fitness creates a custom workout for you.
Even Meryl Streep Has the Flu – What Do We Do?! [Body Blog]
The flu sucks, and with a new semester starting this is not an ideal time to be in bed with a fever. So how do you avoid it? I’ve put together the best tips I can find. A lot of them are common sense, but a little reminder never hurts.
The Perfect On-The-Go Breakfast Smoothie [Intro to Cooking]
The perfect ending to your weekend! A frozen fruit smoothie is a nutritious and inexpensive way to start your day, and if you’re anything like me on the weekends, your wallet can use the break!

America Fails At Everything: STDs, Obesity, Drug Use – Everything
The National Institutes of Health asked them to compare the health of Americans to people in Canada, Australia, Japan and 13 European countries including Britain, France, Portugal, Italy and Germany. Americans did worse in nine areas: infant mortality; injury and homicide rates; teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; the AIDS virus; drug abuse; obesity and diabetes; heart disease; lung disease; and disabilities.