Being a calorie conscious college girl made it hard for me to slurp down alcohol without feeling even the smallest pang of remorse for all of the empty calories I was ingesting. Hitting up the school gym on a regular basis made that guilt slightly less. After a big night of parties, nothing made me feel better than sweating it out on the treadmill. Even though I’m sure the calorie exchange was not equal (i.e. I consumed more than I burned), this give and take kept me healthy but still able to enjoy the social scene.

And now, Dannish researchers have proven that I may have been onto something!

According to newser.com, “Scientists followed 12,000 participants for 20 years and found that, regardless of how much they exercised, those who drank in moderation were about 30% less likely to develop heart disease than teetotalers. Physically active drinkers saw 50% less risk than non-active non-drinkers.”

Now, keep in mind that when people refer to “drinking in moderation” they usually mean only one drink per day– or no more than seven drinks per week. So, unfortunately, for most college students, sticking to this low standard is difficult. Regardless, I find it encouraging to know that science has proven fit people can embrace the booze for time to time as well, and it’s actually good for their health.

I’ll drink to that! (and then jump on the treadmill…)

Which is why you aren’t seeing results.

But what if I told you that you could get out of your rut and start seeing results again?

And you don’t even need to leave your house to do it?

(I bet you’d tell me I sound like an infomercial)

Well yay for you, because now you can start saying, “Peace out stretch pants, it’s been real” and “Hellllo, mini-dress!”

Xflowsion is a combination of yoga, martial arts and dance. It’s also a combination that promises to deliver results. And the best news? It’s actually fun. No really, it is.

I discovered Xflowsion at my yoga studio, the Yoga Shelter, at home in Michigan this summer. Described by another teacher at the studio as “Yoga on Crack”, I figured I’d give the Xflowsion class a try (I guess I’m easily swayed by crack references?). So, I rolled out of bed at 9am on a Sunday morning (not an easy feat as I am a chronic over-sleeper) and headed to the Shelter.

It was an hour and fifteen minute mish-mash of kicking, dancing, down-dogs, punching and a whole lot of sweating to great music. It was the best workout I had done in months and I swear my pants felt looser as I walked out the door.

Creator Eric Paskel created an intense DVD with this Xflowsion routine (and a whole lot more). And celebs like Jessica Biel and Shannon Elizabeth and magazines like Us Weekly, Shape and In Style are just as into it as I am.

And now you can order it at Xflowsion.com. I mean,if Justin Timberlake’s lady is doing it- then sign me up!

And not only does Xflowsion deliver results, Paskel is big on focusing on what really matters while working out: connecting your mind, body and spirit, while kicking all the bullshit life throws our way to the curb.

Throw your body for a loop and try something new. Xflowsion will give you an challanging, fun workout, get you out of your rut, and put you in a good mood (could be because your ‘too-tight-right-now-jeans’ will start to fit again)!