• Hot Workouts – Detox Magic or Dangerous Hoax? [Body Blog]

    Hot Workouts – Detox Magic or Dangerous Hoax? [Body Blog]

    Now, you can take classes in Pilates, the Bar Method, cycling, martial arts and more — all while roasting in a room that’s 100 degrees or even hotter. Devotees of these classes love them because they leave every workout dripping with sweat. They see quick weight loss results, and think that all the sweat is helping them detox. But are they really doing that much good?

  • Your Memorial Day (and Summer!) BBQ Survival Guide

    Your Memorial Day (and Summer!) BBQ Survival Guide

    With Memorial Day just around the corner, summer BBQs are a-comin’ and with them, beer, hot dogs, potato salad, chips and dip… It’s all going to tempt me beyond belief, especially once I have a few cocktails. So in an effort to maintain what I’ve worked so hard for, I’ve come up with a BBQ Game Plan.

  • 15 Minute Workout? Yes, Please!

    15 Minute Workout? Yes, Please!

    It’s already February and my life is in a routine. I should mention I hate routines. In fact, it’s okay to say I absolutely detest them. And the one that makes my skin crawl the most? My gym routine.

  • I’m Torn: Bikram Yoga

    I’m Torn: Bikram Yoga

    When one of my girls suggested we take a Bikram yoga class together, I was super excited. Having each other to go with make things fun, and we’d have to pay for the classes, so we’d stay accountable. Sounds like exactly what I’m looking for. Or it did before I actually took a class. Now, I’m just torn.

  • Body Blog: Tone & Tighten with Ballet

    Body Blog: Tone & Tighten with Ballet

    Forty-five minutes on the elliptical, on the treadmill or in a spin class – that’s my usual cardio routine. But, like many fitness fanatics, I tend to get bored easily. There always comes a time when I crave a workout adventure to keep me motivated. So when my very good friend suggested I try something called Xtend I was totally down.

  • Everything I Need to Know I Learned My Freshman Year

    Everything I Need to Know I Learned My Freshman Year

    Now that I’m halfway done with my college career, I anticipate all the bright eyed and bushy tailed freshmen about to invade the dorms and use fake-id’s at all my favorite bars. Putting myself in their shoes, I wish that someone had been there to give me advice for my college career (all I got was my Mom telling me not to hook up with any fraternity boys until Spring semester).