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What Did We Learn This Month? @goodhealth Heath mag with Christina Applegate on the Cover @1capplegate

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 Health magazine: April 2012

 

 

 

 

 

What’s happening in the April issue of Health? 

 

Health Cover Star for April: 

Cristina Applegate graces the cover of the April Health and is wearing a lovely Roland Mouret for Neiman Marcus dress. Christina is one of my favorite comedic actresses of all time and though probably best known for playing “Kelly Bundy” from Married with Children I will forever be a fan of her work in the movie Don’t Mom the Babysitter is Dead (am I the only out there who LOVES that film?)

 

Christina keeps herself busy by starring in the ABC comedy Up All Night as well working with her foundation “Right Action for Women” which helps women obtain breast cancer screenings when their insurance does not cover it. (Do NOT get me started on the state of healthcare in the country!) The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36 and subsequently had a double mastectomy.

 

So far, Christina is healthy and cancer-free plus she became a mom to daughter Sadie over a year ago. Pick up the magazine if you want to find out her favorite workout song as well as her guilty TV pleasure.

 

For more information on “Right Action for Women” check out their website here: http://www.rightactionforwomen.org/

 

 

 

So what else is inside the April Health?

  

"Your Feet: A User’s Manual” 

Health has an excellent feature on how to everything from your ankles down in good shape. Seriously—I sold shoes during my college years and you do NOT want to mess up your feet for any reason. It isn’t pretty and it is very painful when things go wrong with your tootsies!

 

 

 
 
 

“Your Ultimate Allergy Survival Guide”

Oh boy—it’s that time of year again! Has someone found my nasal rinse? Here is an article to help all of us sinus sufferers out there.

 

 

 

 

“5 Minutes to Toned”

Mix & match these ab and back moves to get a strong core developed Maryanne Blake at the Sports Club/ LA-Boston.

 

 

 

 

 

"Eat More, Weigh Less!"

Have you heard of the Volumetrics plan? What it means is if you eat healthy foods then it doesn’t matter about portion size. So the fact I am eating a mixed green salad right now that is the size of a bathtub (just kidding—slightly) will not add inches to my waistline. Yeah for non-deprivation!

 

 

 

 "The Secret to Looking Great in Jeans"

Few things in life bring me more joy than shopping for jeans and this story what the next best thing to actually trying them on!

 

 

 

 
 And now the rest of the best of this issue of Health:

• "Firm Skin for Women” The best beauty products to make your skin glow.
• "5 Habits of Highly Successful Dieters" In case you are wondering why some folks are better at losing weight than others…
• "Kitchen Cured Doctors Swear By” Medicinal uses for item we all keep in our cupboards that can help everything from an upset stomach to sunburn.  
• "Yes You Can Eat Fat” One of my old roommates drove me nuts with her constant buying of nonfat versions of food. Now I tell her they truly are a waste of money. (And to enjoy an avocado once in a while—yum!)
• “Walk Your Way Slim” How to tone up by simply walking out the door.
• “3-Ingrediant Spring Pasta” Easy meals using simple ingredients featuring noodles—what’s not to love here?
• “10 Things You Must Know About Asian Takeout” Health found out from the experts on the healthiest options for Asian food.

 

 

Follow Heath online at: www.Health.com  

 

Overall Grade: 

A- Great articles on health, beauty, fitness, food but I want even more workout pages next time! Keep it up Health!

 

 

Ox ox,

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What Did We Learn This Month? @FitnessRXWomen @OxygenMagazine @PreventionMag

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Fitness RX for Women, Oxygen and Prevention

 

 

Hello everyone!

 

Spring is in the air and I have a stack of magazines to review & recap for you. So let’s not waste any time and get right into it, shall we?

 

 

 

 

Fitness RX for Women: April 2012

•  “Whey Past Excellence” Whey protein is now considered “the gold standard in which all other proteins are judged” and are examined in this piece by George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.
• “Jamie Eason’s Flat Abs” Fitness diva Jamie Eason stays in shape with the five secrets she shares here.
• Juliana Daniell: The cover model gives us an exclusive glute-shaping routine plus her diet which includes several, small protein meals per day.
• “Barbie Breaks Arms” Really fun interview with MMA champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey.
• “Healthiest Weight Loss” Marie Spano,  MS, RD, CSCS, CSSSD writes about the amount of protein needed to not only lose weight but also keep it off for good.
• Jackie Warner: The divine trainer talks about her new book 10 POUNDS IN TEN DAYS plus we get a sample menu for one day. (It’s a low calorie menu so please consult your doctor first!)
• “Firm Your Thighs and Butt with Squat Jumps” Tips for performing the tough yet totally amazing squat jumps (which I have a love/hate relationship with.)
• “Working Out at Work” Studies show that just plain old sitting all day will bring enormous health problems in the future. Tips for sneaking in some exercise if you are stuck at your desk for long hours.

 

You can check out Fitness RX for Women at this site: www.fitnessrxmag.com  

 

 

 

 

Oxygen: April 2012

• Felicia Romero: Oxygen’s April cover gal at one time was so stressed from competing in the sport of Figure that she wanted to quit the whole thing forever. However, Felicia Romero of Gilbert, Arizona is back and ready to take on the Figure world again.  The fit twenty nine-year old gives us her favorite meals to get into competition shape.
• “Switch Gears” Spring has sprung and it is finally time to get the bike back out on the road—yeah! Here we get tips for riding safely.
• “Clean Chinese” If you love Chinese food but could use less salt & fat in the recipe—try out these ideas.
• “You’ve Gotta Sweat for This” Examples of “simple sugars” that you can not only (in proper amounts, of course) enjoy but can actualy help boost your workouts as well.
• “Your Booty Shape-Up Guide” Oxygen has a 15-minute routine to get your derriere in tip top shape.
• “High-Five Your Day!” I know most of you are not “morning people” but trust me—working out first thing in the am will really help you reach your fitness goals and stay there as a routine.  Here we get tips on how to become more enamored of early day workouts.  
• “Clean Eating Done Right” Get advice from the experts on how to eat cleaner (and not make mushy veggies, for example.)

 

Check out Oxygen online: www.oxygenmag.com

 

 

 

 

Prevention: April 2012

• Katie Couric: You have to admire Katie Couric’s devotion to cancer prevention (her husband, Jay Monahan died of colon cancer at the age of 42.) In fact she is hoping that “cancer advocate” will be in her first sentence of her obituary according to Couric’s interview with Prevention. With a new talk show in the works Couric talks about keeping healthy, raising two daughters as a widow and dealing with different cancer charities among other topics. Great interview!

• "Get Your Green Gear" Earth Day appears in April so many magazines will feature “green” stories this month. This page features eco-friendly gear with a tank top by Omama Kimber that I LOVE.
• “Reasons Your Diet is Not Working” Are you having trouble getting rid of those few extra pounds? Here we get unexpected reasons why your diet might be failing you.
• “Sneak Peak” I want new sneakers and these pages are giving me inspiration.
• “Raising the Barre” Are you ready for a “Ballet Boot Camp Challenge?” These moves make look frilly but they will make your body tone up for sure!
• “Safe Passage” If you know of anyone facing end-of-life issues, you will want to read this article about a doctor helping his patients (and their families) face mortality.
• “As Nature Made Them” Genetically Modified Foods (or GMOs) are taking over our food shelves and we are not always told when and where they exist. Prevention looks at the struggle between the governmental agencies and the food lobbyists to find out how safe they really are.

 

Check out Prevention online at www.prevention.com

 

 

That’s all I have for today. Check back soon for reviews, recaps, giveaways, playlists and even more.

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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What Are the "Mens" Teaching Us This Month? @MensFitness @MensHealthMag @MensJournal

 

 

What Are the “Men’s” Teaching Us This Month?

 

Recaps of Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health and Men’s Journal

 

 

Hello everyone! I am checking out all of the health & fitness men’s pubs so you don’t have to—you’re welcome! Let’s take a gander…

 

Just to set the mood—let’s take a look at this clip from Men’s Journal cover dude Woody Harrelson in one of my favorite sitcom moments ever. Love to all of the “Kellys” out there!

 

  

 

 

 

 

Men’s Fitness: April 2012

•  Maksim Chmerkovsky: The Dancing with the Stars “ballroom badass” shows us how being an amazing dancer means being an incredible athlete. He offers us his tips for training and claims that even though he trashed his co-stars last season he still loves the dancing reality competition and is not planning to leave. (Personally, I love how he inspired Kirstie Alley!)
• Manu Bennett Check out page 20 to meet the ripped star of Spartacus (an awesomely dirty show on Starz—luv!) and learn his “gladiator workout.”
• “Speed Demons” The hottest looking sneakers for the upcoming season in really bright colors. Love this trend!
• "Tough Love" If you know anyone into the UFC, this interview with Urjah Faber will make them very happy.
• “The Meat Manifesto” If you are an unapologetic meat eater (raising her hands) then this feature on how to cook, grill and roast your way to good health (really!)
• “The CrossFit 5 Workout” The hottest exercise trend on the market I have yet to try is CrossFit and this article could be the very introduction I need.
• “Ice Hockey Training” I have a thing for hockey movies and have always wanted to try the game out for myself (weak ankles hold me back.) If you are looking for ways to increase your speed and stability—these tips could work for you.

 

You can check out Men’s Fitness: www.mensfitness.com  

 

 

 

 

Men’s Health: April 2012

• Taylor Kitsch: Yes, Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights is on the cover and offers his “5 Rules of Fitness.” He just plain makes me swoon.
• “Cure Curriculum” Loved these moves for a quick workout you can do anywhere and strengthen the core.
• “You Can Crash Here” This month’s list of American cities gives us details on which places have the most (and least) dangerous drivers.
• “Is She the One?” I enjoyed this story about a couple who decided to try out online dating matchmaking in order to see if they were truly compatible. (Not as kinky as it sounds!)
• “The Sweat 16” NBA drills you can try out for yourself to increase your strength and agility.  
• “How to Do Everything Better” If you want to be better at poker, clean out your garage, make the most money from your next yard sale and/or get an upgrade on your next hotel room—get the April issue.
• “Smash Your Stress” Tips for dealing with life’s stresses.
• “Why the PSA Test is DOA” Oh boy! The leading test used to check men for prostate cancer might be deeply flawed and dangerous.  
• “On a Mission to Save You” Techniques from the Special Operations Command (SOCOM.)
• Amy Schumer: The acerbic (meaning filthy) comic makes me laugh on Comedy Central’s roasts and her essay on dating funny guys in this issue made me giggle.
• “Pain-Free for Life” The author of the Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies (Jordan D. Metzl, M.D.) offers advice on healing faster and creating an “injury-proof body.”

 

Check out Men’s Health online: www.MensHealth.com

 

 

 

 

Men’s Journal: April 2012

• Woody Harrelson: One of the most underrated actors in the business (seriously, this guy is extremely talented) talks about life in Hawaii, politics, pot and his quest to be “the laziest bastard ever.”
• “5 Ways to Reprogram Your Golf Game” Nuff said.  
• “Last Chance to Save the Salmon” Building dams across the Pacific Northwest has created havoc on the marine environment and may just kill off the salmon population which at one time so vibrant you could hear them all night long on the Salmon River.
• “The Downside of MRIs” So many choose to get an MRI when injured though we are now learning this might cause more harm than good in the long run.
• “The Infomercial Workout” The editors of Men’s Journal put a few late commercial products to the test including the Shake Weight and The Rack.
• “The Hustler” Loved this feature on Ping-Pong champ (and hustler!) Marty Reisman.
• “Eight Ways to Smarten up Your Home” For all of you gadget geeks looking to increase home efficiency.  

 

Check out Men’s Journal online www.MensJournal.com

  

 

That’s it for today. Be sure to come back soon for more reviews, recaps, playlists and giveaways soon.

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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What Did We Learn This Month? Recaps of @LuckyMagazine @MoreMag and @WholeLiving

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Lucky, More and Whole Living

 

 

Hello Gang!

 

Time for more magazine recaps and we have multiple options here based on your interests.

 

Let’s get to it shall we?

 

 

 

 

Lucky: April 2012

•  Rachel Bilson Help me out. For some reason I feel as, Rachel Bilson, doesn’t even look like herself on this cover. Do you see that? I could be insane, never mind. Anyhoo, the petite actress is apparently fashion mad and lists among her “favorite things” a pair of Chanel boots that are making me drool (and cost $1325!) Check them out on page 124 if you want to see them for yourself.
•  “City Guide: Austin” Lucky tell us they found the best shops in Austin but I want to ask Miz Fit her opinion as she is fortunate enough to live there!
• “How to Organize Your Stuff” Oh my god these pages are so beautiful! I seriously wish I could create something so beautiful yet useful in my apartment. (But I am broke, sigh.)
• “Boutiques on Wheels” Another “oh my god” for me—cute shops on wheels! Wee!
• “Find the Perfect Bra” Very useful advice on how to buy the best bra for your body as most of us are wearing the wrong size. (Truth.)
• “The Lucky Guide to Spring Bags” Nothing is putting a smile more than looking at these cute purses. So adorable! (And yet I remain too poor to shop. Moving on…)

 

Check out Lucky online here: www.luckymag.com

 

 

 

 

More: March 2012

• Julianne Moore I have been a huge fan of hers since The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (oh my god—luv!) so I was happy to see her fabulous self on the cover. Just get the magazine and read about Julianne Moore for yourself. She is too divine to ignore and very few actresses today even compare to her talent or grace.
• “The 13 Best Hair Tips You’ll Ever Read” I am a bit obsessed with my hair so these types of articles always win me over.
• “Second Acts” This feature really got to me. René Syler at one time was a co-host on the Early Show but her life changed dramatically when in one month she not only was fired from her job—but she found out she also had breast cancer as well. Shit! Check out she managed to get through her turmoil and move on. She is now co-founder of GoodEnoughMother.com.
• “Memoir: Dreams from my Father” An interesting essay from Apricot Irving whose father (a missionary) moved her family to Haiti when she was 13 years-old and her return visit in 2003.
• “The New Voice of The New York Times” Here we meet the Executive Editor (first female to hold this position) at The New York Times—Jill Abramson.
• “Anti-Aging Skin Care” I am a girl who loves, loves, loves beauty products and potions. This story made me want to run to Sephora!
• “Reinvent and Find a New Mission in Life” Inspirational stories of four women who managed to overcome really crappy circumstances and changed their lives for the better in the process.
• “Your Anti-Aging Arsenal” The nutrients you need  in your diet to stay healthy and fight off disease. 

Check out More online: www.more.com

 

 

 

 

Whole Living: March 2012

• "The Latest Wrinkle" For women who wish to live as healthy and natural as possible—getting any kind of beauty procedure can cause anxiety (and for good reason!)
• “Muscles in Slow Motion” Slowing down when doing repetition with weights may be THE secret to seeing results fast. Here we get a routine from Michael Mincieli of the Personal Training Institute in New York City.
• “Honorable Mentions” Super-cute underwear that is also eco-friendly—score!
• “Naturally Brilliant” Very inspiring recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that use those bright fruits and vegetables we should all be eating more often.
• “The (Secret) Life of Beauty” Very cool photo essay from top photographers and writers who share their favorite (and secret until now) beautiful images.
• “Brain Teaser” Mind games are actually good for you and keep your brain sharp folks!
• “Power Plants” Nine plants that will help you feel good in your home and would not last a week in my apartment. (I have a black thumb being the point.)  

Check out Whole Living online www.wholeliving.com 

 

 

That’s all she wrote today folks.  Be sure to check back for more recaps soon.

 

Until next time!

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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What Did We Learn This Month? @OxygenMagazine @PreventionMag @Yoga_Journal

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Oxygen, Prevention and Yoga Journal

 

 

Hello everyone! I have a few magazine recaps to get to so why don’t we just hit the ground running?

 

 

 

Oxygen: March 2012

•  Alicia Harris: Our cover model is from Wheaton, Illinois who was known for being lightning fast on the track at college (Eastern Illinois University) and is now on the International Fitness competition route. Look at those abs folks!
• “Sweep Up a Hot Bod!” Oxygen is a Canadian-based publication so imagine my delight when I saw an article about curling! You can get some serious abs with this workout and here we get some moves to get us in curling-ready shape. Seriously—I want to try curling! Who’s with me?
• “Sweat Relief” Seven “fast fixes” (beauty products you can get at the local drug store natch!) that will help you glow in a nice way after a visit to the gym.   
• "Your Strong Body Guide" One of the things I really love about this magazine is how strong the women featured are and this routine will produce sexy, sleek muscles.
• “Fuel Your Fitness” The best options for pre- and post-workout meals.
• “Your Strong, Sexy Back—Fast!” The best exercises to get your body “tank top ready.”
• “Lean Legumes” Five ways to eat legumes such as beans and lentils on your “active days.”
• “Stay Calm, Stay Strong” Surf-inspired yoga moves that will bring calm into your life while helping sculpt muscles.

 

You can check out Oxygen at this site: www.oxygenmag.com

 

 

 

 

Prevention: March 2012  

• Michelle Obama: Prevention has the first lady on the cover and inside she reveals the workout she follows to get her strong and healthy and the age of 48.
• “Back in Action” If you have any kind of back issues, here we get four moves that will help strengthen the area while building strength.  
• “7 Germiest Public Places” Yuck! Worth reading but now I am in fear of parking meters!
• “The New Naturals” A roundup of the latest in “natural cures” to see what works and what is just hype.
• “Walk this Way” Prevention shows how the “wrong” pair of shoes can throw your body off alignment which can actually cause injury and weight gain (look out for those flip flops, people!)
• “The Sugar Blockers Diet” If you are like me and need to get a handle on the sugars that can slip into your meals—these seven rules will help block those crazy things.
• “Blast Your Belly” A cool resistance-band workout that offers 3-in-1 toning moves.
• “Could it Happen Here?” Prevention looks into the preponderance of nuclear power plants that are near fault lines on the one-year anniversary of the meltdown in Japan. Try getting some sleep tonight after reading it! (Scary monsters here.)

 

Check out Prevention online: www.Prevention.com

 

 

 

 

Yoga Journal: March 2012

• "Easy on the Eyes" The best beauty products for around you eye area that are all natural and have “holistic practices.”
• “Go with the Grain” Yoga Journal talks about how to cook and flavor a whole slew of grains to make trying new ones easy and tasty including millet, faro and wheat berries.
• “Basics: Plank Pose” I teach this move constantly in my classes but love having new ways to describe how to perform one properly.   
• “Playing with Power” How to take your home practice to a whole new level with some help from Alexandra Crow that you can also view online at www.yogajournal.com/livemag.
• “Play it Forward” Key yoga poses that will help improve your athletic skills and decrease the chance of injuries.

 

Check out Yoga Journal online www.yogajournal.com

   

That's all she wrote for today folks. Be sure to check back for more recaps soon.

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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What are the "Mens" Teaching Us This Month? @MensFitness @MensJournal @MensHealthMag

 

 

What Are the “Men’s” Teaching Us This Month?

 

Recaps of Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health and Men’s Journal

 

Hey there everyone! I went out and got me a stack of “men’s” magazines for recap and review for your reading pleasure—you’re welcome! So how about we check out how the Y chromosome population handle health & fitness issues, shall we?

 

To get in the mood-let’s check out Men’s Health cover star’s David Beckham’s newest commercial enterprise—H&M Bodywear!

 

  

 

You’re welcome!

 

 

Men’s Fitness: March 2012

•  Bob Harper: Yes! The star of The Biggest Loser is interviewed about his love of CrossFit and includes a CrossFit workout “WOD” called “The Bob.’ The man is also photographed shirtless and looking yummy. If you are a Bob and/or CrossFit fan—this will be catnip for you.
• “That Fittest & Fattest Cities in America” Sorry Houston—you top the list this year for “fat” cities. Congrats to Portland, OR as you folks rank #1 in fitness. And Los Angeles—you are number one for sex, so good on all of you lucky people!
• “12 Tips for a Better Workout” Really good advance on how to “recharge your training.”
• "Ryan Reynolds" The ripped actors trainer, Bobby Strom, talks about how his client gets the look of an Adonis for his films. And there is a hot photo of shirtless Ryan included!
• “Snack Smarter” It’s a showdown of snack chips to find the healthiest choice  and Kettle Baked chips win—huzzah!
• “You’re a P#$*Y If…" Heavy sigh—Men’s Fitness holds a standard for the average guy on how well he should perform certain “cornerstone” exercises. Anyone who doesn’t do them properly (and are male) must be compared to a female which is a big insult. Really guys? Bad Men’s Fitness you sexist creeps! (Sorry but this hackneyed name-calling is just tiresome at this point in our culture. I am OVER it!)
• “Frozen Assets” The best in frozen foods for the fridge. Now this is actually helpful!

 

You can check out Men’s Fitness: www.mensfitness.com  

 

 

 

 

Men’s Health: March 2012

• David Beckham: I can never focus on what he is ever saying because he is just too damn hot for words.  He also appears to be a nice guy so win/win!   
• “How Ricky Gervais Totally Lost it” The comedic actor (and original creator of The Office) looks ah-mazing. See how he did it here. (Hint—think very old school calisthenics.)
• “The Ultimate Boot Camp Workout” A pull-out feature that looks pretty damn tough.
• “The Pill-Free Headache Fix” Really good advice here on how to cure a pounder without meds.
• “Courage in Just an Act” Actor Jesse Eisenberg wrote this cool essay on how to overcome challenges by sometimes just forgetting who you really are.
• “How to Do Everything Better” Fun tips here from being at foosball to dodging a speeding ticket to popping THE perfect bowl of popcorn.
• “Clearing the Air on Allergies” Speaking as someone who has suffered with allergies off and on her whole life—articles like these are very useful.
• “A Smack Upside the Head” How even those of us who are amateurs jocks should fear and avoid concussions as well as the NHL stars.
• “Reprogram Your Metabolism” This is one topic no magazine can seem to avoid writing about lately (I am seeing it everywhere) but this is a better-than-average take on the subject. I found it helpful anyway—let me know what you think of it.
• “The Butcher is Back” Sorry to all of my vegan peeps—I love meat. Really, really love it and found this feature pretty cool.

Check out Men’s Health online: www.MensHealth.com

 

 

 

 

Men’s Journal: March 2012

• "50 Things Every Man Should Own" The 1960s-era Harley Davidson bike on the cover is one of them. I wouldn’t mind having one myself!
• “Murder in the Amazon” Excellent feature on the more 1,500 Brazilians who have been killed trying to fight deforestation in the amazon.
• “A Hooligan’s Holiday” Let’s just say you feel like visiting the rowdiest places in Europe to catch a football (not soccer!) match—well read this issue to find out where to go and get your hooliganism on.
• “Sergeant Slaughter” Another “hot guy butchers” story which I can’t seem to get enough of right now.
• “Plastic Radical” Love meeting people who are willing to fight for a clean environment including Marcus Ericksen who has sailed over 25,000 miles to prove how plastic is hurting our oceans. Awesome!
• “Can Oral Sex Cause Cancer?” Really important article about the rise of throat cancer in men and the connection with oral sex.
• “What’s Really in Your Water?” Another super, useful feature this time about the different brands of bottled water on the market and what they really contain.
• “High-Performance Breathing” Laird Hamilton thinks we do not breathe properly when we work out and he wants to fix that.
• “Losing the Last Hundred Pounds” Personal essay from Dennis Dennehy who lost 1/3 of his size and his tips for keeping it off. Love this sentence describing why he eats the same thing every day for the first two meals—“breakfast and lunch are pretty boring…unless you live in Paris.” Maybe I am the only who gets it? Good on you Dennis!
• “The Best Beers in America” And now for something completely different…

Check out Men’s Journal online www.MensJournal.com

  

 

 

That's all she wrote for today folks. Be sure to check back for more recaps soon. Don’t worry—I will be back to my all-girly self soon!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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What Did We Learn this Month? @BicyclingMag @MoreMag @Allure_magazine

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Bicycling, More and Allure

 

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

 

How are you today? Me? I am fighting off some kind of a bug but I just had to get out my recaps for all of you because I care THAT MUCH!

 

So let’s get to getting’ shall we?

 

 

 

 

Bicycling: March 2012

•  “Reader’s Choice” Huzzah! All of us Bicycling fans out there weighed on the best in rides, food, bike gear plus why the readers ride in the first place (79% do it to stay healthy, yay!) plus their best “biking” advice. If you are a cyclist—you will love this issue.
• “Mass Appeal” Bicycling lists the best multiday rides you can take this year. Get your calendar ready!
• “Mini-Mart Madness” This has been my quandary many a time before—I am out on a longer than expected ride and then suddenly I am starving. So what on earth to eat when there are only convenience stores around? Check out page 28 to see for yourself. (I agree with Bicycling by the way.)
• "Hot Spots" If you are sick of the cold and looking for fun, sunny vacation ideas—check it out here. (Lafayette, Louisiana? Hmmm.)
• “Fixes at Your Fingertips” The best apps to help simplify your biking life.
• “Saddle to Table” A photo-filled essay about riding the Quebec Flavor Trail that made me want to head north and eat pastries.
• “The Perfect Ride” Expert advice for women on what gear to get out there on a bike already.

You can check out Bicycling: www.bicycling.com

 

 

 

More: February 2012

• Michelle Obama: More interviewed the First Lady about her early struggles with self-doubt and her desire to help girls everywhere gain confidence.
• “”How to Look Fab on the Weekends” If you are in a “yoga pants” rut like I am –this fashion guide will help both of us look presentable (and not sloppy!) on the weekends. (Though I do love my yoga pants so….)
• “Who Owns Your DNA Anyway?” Incredible story from legal advocate Lori Andrews who is fighting women’s health all the US Supreme Court and trying to keep potential drug costs low. (She found out the high price of being sick in the country after getting a bill for $3340 for a breast cancer test that could have cost as low as $300—holy crap!).
• “Find Your Best Hair Cut” More offers ideas on what your mane should look like during your 30s, 50s, 50 and 60s.
• “Against All Odds” Five incredible women are featured here to discuss how they overcame serious illnesses and regained their spirit in spite of tremendous odds. Inspiring stuff here.
• “Outsmart Belly Fat” A six-week plan that promises to help get rid of any extra weight around your middle (the kind of fat that can cause the biggest stresses on your health.) Comes with a very healthy eating plan that will not let you starve by Leah McLaughlin.  

Check out More online: www.More.com

 

 

 

 

Allure: February 2012

• Zooey Deschanel: Every time I think that Zooey Deschanel is just a little too twee—I remember her work in Elf and The Good Girl and like her all over again.
• "Lucky Star" There may just be something to having a lucky rabbit’s foot (though I doubt it.) Anyhoo, this feature talks about the power of positive thinking and creating positive energy in your life to get a little more luck your way.
• “Straight Story” If you are thinking of doing any kind of hair straightening—you should check out this article first.
• “Eating Amnesia” The phenomenon where people actually forget what they eat and happens more often than you think.

Check out Allure online www.Allure.com

 

 

That's all I have in me today.  Be sure to check back for more recaps soon.

 

Until next time…

 

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What Did We Learn This Month? @SELFmagazine with Sarah Michelle Gellar

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month? 

 

 SELF: December 2011

 

 

  

SELF Cover Star for December: 

The original vampire slayer—Sarah Michelle Gellar is over cover gal this month and she looks lovely in a sweater by Vince and a skirt by Haute Hippie. (Kenneth Willardt is the photographer.)

Back in the 90s you could find Gellar working up to 16 hours per day on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer which at times included weekends as well. Nowadays, she prefers to spend more time with her family that includes gorgeous husband Freddie Prinze, Jr. and two-year old daughter Charlotte.

Gellar shares some of her other life strategies with SELF including turning her iPhone off at night, enjoying a little Carvel ice cream cake once in a while and coupon-clipping (really!)

 

  

So What Else is in the December SELF?

  

"2011 SELFy Awards"

Here we get a fun look back at SELF’s favorite trends of 2011.

 

 

 

"Holiday Hell? Not This Year."

My imaginary, celebrity best friend, Mindy Kaling, offers advice for surviving the holidays. Love what she has to say about handling the quandary of accidently eating an entire plate of appetizers that were meant to be shared for the whole party (Yes, I have done this. Never met a stuffed mushroom I didn't like.)  “This is America, where you expect every meal to be roughly the size of a baby carriage.” Ha!

 

  

 

 

“Fab Yoga Abs”

Celebrity yoga teacher Mandy Ingber (clients include Jennifer Anniston) gives a few moves to strengthen your core.

 

 

 

“Healthy You, Healthier USA”

SELF went through “7,000 bits of information” to find the “Best Cities for Women.”

Winners Include:

• Healthiest Overall: Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Greenest: Des Moines, Iowa
• Healthiest Eaters: Santa Barbara, California
• Happiest: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Safest: San Jose, California (I went to San Jose State- Go Spartans!)
• Most Active: Denver, Colorado
• Longest Lives: Honolulu, Hawaii
• Healthiest Love Lives: Seattle, Washington
• Best Breasts: Bethesda, Maryland
• Best Skin: Miami, Florida

 

 

  

 

 

“Golden Girl”

Have you heard of this series films based on the Twilight novels? Well one of the stars, Nikki Reed, models some fun, kicky-looking party dresses.

 

 

  

 

 

“Winter Fun”

Did you know you could burn 1,000 calories an hour playing outside in the winter? Well, you can! Here you can find pages of really cool outdoor gear to get you in the mood.

 

 

 

 

“Tight Bod in a Tight Space”

Are you space-challenged in your home? You can still get a good workout in by just being a bit more creative as evidenced her by Gossip Girl star Kaylee DeFer in her “tiny New York City hotel suite.”

 

 

 

 

The Rest of the Best of the December SELF:

• "Why Are Vampires Are Such a Turn-On?” I know someone who spends almost all of her free time on the weekend reading vampire novels. All of them.  Here writer Laura Brounstein explains her own obsession with Edward, Angel & Bill.
• "Fix a Beauty Hangover" Having a grand old time during the evening can do some major damage to your skin the next day. How to fix the biggest offenders.
•  "Time to do Good!” SELF helps readers who have a desire to volunteer and help out their communities find the perfect charity to fit into their busy lives.

 

 

 

Overall Grade: 

B+  A fun read and lots of inspiration to help get through the holidays. SELF!

 

You can check out SELF online at: self.com.

 

Ox ox,

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What Did We Learn This Month? @Shape_Magazine 30th Anniversary Issue with @DrOz

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 Shape magazine: November 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Shape Cover Stars for November: 

Holy crap balls! Dr. Mehmet and Lisa Oz grace the cover and this is the magazine’s 30^th Anniversary Special Issue—wee!  I am slow to board the Dr. Oz train but I after catching his show a few times I find him to be candid, warm and very accessible. And what a gem of a wife he married! Lisa sounds very, very smart and very, very cool and is the kind of woman who should be on a magazine cover (versus soulless dummies with reality shows and sham weddings <coughs> The Kardashians <coughs>)

 

Dr. Oz and Lisa give us their five tips for strong and healthy relationships plus their personal quick workout program developed by trainer Joel Harper (pictured below.) This workout takes seven minutes and will tone and stretch your whole body. Win/win people!

  

 

So what else is inside the November Shape?

  

"Beauty All-Stars” 

Shape picks the best in beauty product revolutions since 1981 (the year Shape launched) and they included some of my all-time favorites Tweezerman Tweezers (1982,) Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (1996,) and Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips (2001.)

 

 
 
 

 

“Shape Salutes Jane Fonda”

Did you know her first workout DVD, The Jane Fonda Workout video sold over 17 million copies in the early 1980s?! Wowzers. And, she still looks great IMHO.

 

 

 

 

“Shape Salutes Dr. Ruth”

I had to laugh when I saw this page because just last week a friend of mine and I talked about Dr. Ruth Westheimer and her legacy as the sex expert in the media when we were teenagers and how much we loved her radio show. Also, how the both of us had the pleasure of meeting her at parties and she talks just like that in real life as well!

 

 

 

 

"Sole Mates"

Shape calls themselves “sneaker crash-test dummies” and that seems right because they really work hard to find the best of the best in sneaks.

 

 

 

 

 

"20 Minutes to Toned"

Actress Elisabeth Röhm shows off her favorite routine from Circuit Works in Venice and Brentwood, CA, that helped her lose the 75 pounds she gained after giving birth to her daughter. (I won’t make any remarks about her acting on Law & Order but my friend Susannah is reading this now and saying ARGH!)

 

 

 

"The Accidental Addict"

Really important article about the perils of pain medicine addiction that everyone should read—good work Shape!

 

 

 

"In the Swing with Christie Brinkley"

In 1983 Christie Brinkley appeared on the cover of Shape and somehow she has not aged a day since then. Take a look for yourself. This is a 58 year-old woman people! She gives all kinds of advice on she stays healthy and I plan to follow them all.

 

 

 

"I Tri-umphed Over Chronic Illness"

Laura Richards is one fierce competitor. Even after receiving a diagnoses for autoimmune hepatitis two years ago, she still competes in triathlons to the best of her best ability recently swimming two miles around Governor’s Island in New York. Now let’s all get inspired by her!

 

 

 

 
 
  And now the rest of the best of this issue of Shape:

• "Am I Normal?" Honest sex talk that will hopefully make you feel better about your bedroom life.
• "Stand and Deliver" The workout of the month will help get your back upright and strong.   
• “Thanksgiving Side Show” Shape convinced New York City’s Candle 79 restaurant (a top vegan joint here) to give us some of their best vegan recipes that makes this meat eater say “yummo!”
• “Flu 411” I have been getting a flu shot every year for 15 save one and guess when I got the flu? Really consider getting one this year. The flu sucks BIG TIME.
• “30 Ways to Green Your Plate” Simple choices you can make each day that are eco-friendly.   

 

Follow Shape magazine online at: Shape magazine link.

 

Overall Grade: 

A!  Lots and lots of good reading here. Go get it!  

 

See you in December Shape!

 

Ox ox,

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What Did We Learn This Month? @MoreMag with Naomi Watts on the cover!

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 More: October 2011

 

 

 

 

More Cover Star for October: 

The gorgeous and talented Naomi Watts whom I always assumed was Australian but is actually an England native.

Naomi is just about as nice as person can be which might be due to her love of a normal family life. (She has two young boys with her partner Liev Schreiber.) Her childhood was spent being moved around the UK by her single parent mother with Naomi’s family eventually landing in Australia where she took her first stab at acting as a teenager with a tampon commercial. (Hey, we all begin somewhere!)

After a failing at a modeling career in Tokyo at 17 she came back to Sidney and worked as a fashion editor for a few years before jumping back onto the acting bandwagon.

Many movies have followed since then with J. Edgar set to arrive in theaters soon.

Peggy Sitora photographed Naomi for the magazine and here you can see her in a divine Zac Posen gown.

 

  

 

 

So what else is in the October issue of More? 

 

“Meet Our Beauty Search Winners”

More asked their readers to send their personal stories on beauty (both inner & outer) and asked them how they wish to inspire other women to see the beauty in themselves. Yeah More! Below is the Grand Prize Winner—Diana Pemberton. We meet the four incredible runner-ups as well.

 

 

  

  
“To Hell With Inner Beauty” 

I was all set to hate this essay from Amanda Robb who writes about becoming better looking with plastic surgery at the age of 44 and how this has made her life more worthwhile. But after finishing Amanda’s story, I could not help be charmed by her honesty and humility.

 

Tell me what you think!  link to More article here.

 

 

 

“200 Readers Choose Fall’s Best New Beauty Products”

Have I told you all how much I love beauty product stories? I get giddy learning about lotions & potions and what big breakthroughs are out on the market now and here we get that plus the bonus that mane featured here are under $25—score!

 

 

 

“Death and the Maidens”

This is a cleverly-titled article about women entering the mortuary world. Pictured here is Jasmyn Du Bois who has been an embalmer since 2006. I see a TNT network show based on her life in the future!

 

 

 

“Fat? Who Cares?”

More describes this story as “1600 words (that) could change your life.” I agree and think you should to the newsstand to buy a copy and read for yourself why.

Okay, I will give you a hint. Bring fat is not only not the worst thing in the world in general—it might not even make that much of a difference in your health.

 

  

“The Take-it-Easy Workout”

I love hard-charging spin classes and boot camps that kick my butt just as much as the next girl-but really—it ain’t all that necessary to stay in shape. Find out why with this article that I support whole heartedly.

 

 
  

And now the rest of the best of this issue of More:

• "Second Acts/Grape Escape" Gutsy Beth Lemke did what any plucky gal would do when laid off by the high-tech world—she opened a wine bar. Cheers!
• "Daughter Dearest" Controversial memoirist Kathryn Harrison, author of the newly reissued The Kiss (and who lives in my neighborhood!)  discusses how having her third child at the age of 39 brought up issues form her past.
• "Great Dane" Lovely actress Connie Nielsen models “fall’s luxe looks” and looks very pretty doing so.
• "The Joy of Playing it Unsafe" Five women (one of them a self-described “wuss”) talk about how making big, scary changes affected their lives for the better.

 

Overall Grade: 

A! A wonderful, smart & stylish read. I will be sure to read next month’s issue right away!

 

You can check out More online as well: www.more.com

 

By the way, I am a finalist with Shape magazine's "Best Blogger" awards. If you have a minute--please feel free to vote for me here:

http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/shape-best-blogger-awards-20-inspiring-weight-loss-blogs?page=13

(merci!)

Ox ox,

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