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3 Women’s Fitness Myths That Need to Die Now [Lady Bits]
Some misguided ideas are repeated constantly, no matter how solidly they have been debunked by scientific research. Many of these are aimed at women in particular.
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Laguna Beach's Polster Discusses Picky Bars and Partying Naked [CC Exclusive]
I decided that us girls need some guidelines when it comes to looking for healthy nutrition bars. Coincidentally, while researching a "Where Are They Now" post on Laguna Beach, I found out that one of my favorite LB kids could potentially help in my nutrition bar quest.
Interview with Fitness and Nutrition Expert JJ Virgin
Is coffee good for you? Should you be eating gluten-free? And are your late-night snacks making you gain weight? Check out my interview with JJ Virgin, fitness and nutrition expert and co-star of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, for the answers to all your nutrition questions.
One Month Challenge: No Meat, No Dairy, No Problem, Week One
Olivia Wilde. Carrie Underwood. Alicia Silverstone. Lea Michele. What do they all have in common? (Besides being really, really ridiculously good-looking?) They’re all vegans. That means they don’t eat any kind of food derived from an animal – meaning no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy. And lately, I feel like I’ve been hearing all about how absolutely stellar it makes them feel.
Summer In The City: Workin' On Your Fitness
In the shuffle of moving and getting settled in the city this summer, I lost the balance of the healthy lifestyle I led through the school year. With my gym back home not having any branches near my place in New York and full workdays that left me exhausted at the end of the day, I was getting restless.
One Month Challenge: No Fried Food, Week 4
Well, this is it. My last week of a whole month without deep-fried goodies. It’s been beneficial, but it’s also been pure hell.
Body Blog: Plan Your Plate & Stop Your Food Binge
Dear CollegeCandy, Thank you so much for your topics on health and fitness. As a college student, I feel very self-conscious about my body, and it causes a great deal of self-esteem issues. Especially around midterms, eating binges for me are fairly common. What is the best way to prevent this? Also, I live with two boys who eat WHATEVER they want... how do I avoid eating what they eat??
One Month Challenge: Gone Meatless, Week 2
So, I've successfully made it through my first week without meat... and it hasn't been too bad! I've really liked that not eating things with meat has really forced me to try different foods and eat a more balanced diet, which is exactly what I was hoping would happen through this experiment.
One Month Challenge: Junk Food Free, Week 4
It goes without saying that this month didn’t go according to plan for me, but interestingly, I think I learned a lot more than I had originally expected.
Intro to Cooking: Low-Cal Spaghetti!
Whether you're just settling in to your dorm or high-five-ing your way through the halls of your sorority house, a new school year is a ripe time for new resolutions.
