Body

Beat the Workout Blues with Zumba [CC ShapeU]
Everyone has one of those days. You know, when you lounge around donning a mindless, blank stare after a long day, weighing the appeal of working out versus spoon feeding yourself Nutella while catching up on the latest episode of The Walking Dead.
Tuffy Luv Helps You Dress For the Body You Have
Yes, it’s nice to be skinny, but whenever my best friend and I are shopping, I can’t help but be jealous, because shirts always fit her nicer because she’s a size 34C AND she’s as skinny as I am.

I’m Pale, Get Over It: A Fair-Skinned Manifesto [Friday Faves]
I was born with a skin-tone that falls somewhere between “fresh milk” and “blank paper.” I’ve heard every “where are the Seven Dwarves?” and “Ah! You’re blinding me!” joke in existence, replacing my joyful anticipation of summer with an ominous dread.
100 Push Up Per Day – Week 4! [One Month Challenge]
And so it is, just like we knew it would be. The end of the road for this 30 day exploration and experiment to accomplish a great feat of discipline for one as undisciplined as myself: 100 push ups per day. Did I make it? You damn skippy I did!
What Causes Childhood Obesity And Is Worse Than Marijuana?
Eating food that’s come straight out of the back of a truck is heavenly. Korean barbeque quesadillas, lobster cut rolls and more delicious delicacies are prepared fresh in a mini-kitchen that’s smaller than my dorm room. But food truck are NOT responsible for childhood obesity or more dangerous than marijuana. But yes, both have been suggested recently.
The Weekly Ten: Celeb Body Parts I Covet
I am pretty happy with myself. It took three torturous middle school years and four years of high school full of insecurity to get me to the point where I actually like who I am and how I look (most days). But sometimes I see certain celebs, and I think, “I would kill for her (insert body part here).”
Another Reason To Love Adele
While watching the Grammys last Sunday, my sorority sisters and I swooned over how much we love Adele. She’s beautiful, funny, British, and her voice gives us goosebumps. She’s graced us with the perfect breakup album and songs that are actually scientifically proven to tug at our heartstrings.

Dorm Room Workout: One-Moment Meditation
Sometimes, when you’re tired, stressed, sick or just feeling crappy, a workout is not what your body needs. I know, you never thought you would hear me say that. But it’s true! Sometimes your body needs your help to repair and restore, not to beat it up more. But by telling you to skip the occasional workout, I don’t mean that you should ignore your body! Instead, I wanted to share a technique I just discovered.
WTF Friday: This Woman Has TWO Vaginas
When I first read this story, I actually said, “What the f*ck!?” out loud. Now with that warning out of the way, I will enlighten you all about a woman from England who was born with two vaginas. That’s right, two vaginas.
Dorm Room Workout Series: Bringing Up the Rear
I just have to come right out and say it — 2011 is the Year of the Rear. Sure, some ladies like J.Lo have always been known for their fantastic behinds, but this year everywhere you turn people are fawning over curvaceous ladies like Kim Kardashian and Beyonce. So I’ve put together a quick, simple exercise series that will tone, shape and add you to the list of perfect posteriors in no time.
Intro to Cooking: Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing
I love chipotles. They might not be everyone’s thing — they are spicier than your average jalapeno and have a heavy smoky flavor that some people just don’t enjoy. But I love them. Chipotles are just jalapenos that have ripened from green to red, and have been smoked over a fire. Chipotle is very rich in vitamins A and C, as well as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, iron, magnesium, and potassium. What’s not to love about that?
One Month Challenge: I Love My Body, Week Four
First of all, it made me realize that although I want to change, I don’t want to beat myself up for beating myself up (being negative). Though I think my case of negativity is a special one because of how harsh I can be towards my body (and that it in turn effects my body image and is a reflection of my insecurities), I’m definitely not alone or abnormal for having these negative thoughts. Second of all, it reassured me that I have a perfectly functioning, normal brain and I don’t have to spend any more time worried if there’s a wire loose or anything.
Tampons? Pads? Cups?
How many times have you been on the “feminine hygiene” aisle in your grocery store thinking “Pads or Tampons? UGH I really wish there was another option. Like a cup for my vagina!”
One of These Women Is Not Like the Others
The woman in the middle and the one on the right are both very slim. They are ideal according to the “thin is in” mentality glorified in the media, but in all likelihood quite a bit smaller than the average American woman. The woman on the left is the only who looks “different,” as her silhouette is significantly more curvy than the others featured in the ad.
Candy Dish: Healthy Candy
• 3 healthy facts for weight loss
• The best workout playlists
• Ways to make your breakfast better for you
• So here’s how you get a hot Hollywood bod
• Best and worst breakfasts at Starbucks
• How to organize your kitchen
Body Blog: Planking
As I’ve mentioned in my past posts, planks are great for strengthening your core. It also uses every single muscle in your body, so you can call it a full body toner! Since I know you’re an expert at planks, I challenge you to bring it to the next level with this move…