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Meet a Blogger! @FitChickNYC Jess of "Fit Chick in the City"

 

 

“Meet a Blogger/Fit Chick in the City/Jess”

 

 Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! 

 

 

Today we are meeting another “Fit Chick”—Jess of Fit Chick in the City. Recently we met up at Chelsea Piers (www.chelseapiers.com) to try out some of their new equipment and drool over the outdoor lounge area. (Thanks to the fabulous Erica Schietinger for showing us around. I will have more posts on Chelsea Piers very soon.)

 

Anyhoo, back to Jess. She is a fun, sassy runner by nature who loves to try out all the new fitness trends and often writes about it on her Blog. Check her out!

 

Link to Jess’ Blog: http://fitchickinthecity.com/  

 

Twitter Name:  @FitChickNYC

 

And here is a photo of the lovely Jess:

 

 

 

 

Questions from Brooklyn Fit Chick:

• What is the name of your Blog?  

Fit Chick in the City

 

• How would you describe it to someone who has not read it before?  

A motivational space to help fitness minded NYers (and people everywhere!) on track towards meeting their fitness goals. It’s also a space where people can read and submit NYC fitness class reviews.

 

• How did you get interested in writing?  

I’ve wanted to write for forever, but didn’t start until I started this blog in August 2009.

 

• What is your favorite workout?  

Do I really have to play favorites? Okay, okay running and Physique 57.

 

 

 

 

• Who/whom are your “fitness heroes?”  

Great question, but I don’t think I’ve ever had one. Maybe just everyone that gets out there and does their fitness thing day in and day out. It’s not easy for anyone, but it’s inspirational that we’re all in the same boat working hard to feel good.

 

• Besides your Blog—what are you favorite reads?  

Eat, Live, Run; Inc. Magazine; New York Times

 

• What is the reality show you make sure to never miss?  

I randomly watch some reality TV, but don’t consistently watch any shows.

 

• If you could trade places with a specific person from any time in history (past or present) for one day—who would it be and why?  

Another great question! How am I supposed to pick?!

 

• How do you motivate yourself when your mind & body are saying “Ugh, not today?”  

It often means I need a rest day. If I don’t need a rest day, then I bargain or bribe myself to workout.

 

• Favorite place in the world to chill out.  

In the whole entire world??? What if I narrow it down to NYC? =) Central Park Reservoir at sunset. 

 

 

 

• Who/what makes you laugh when you need a mood lift?  

My 2-1/2 year-old nephew Luke.

Thank you Jess!

 

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What Have the Internets Taught us? @FitBottomedGirl @DietsinReview @SELFmagazine @nomorebacon

 

 

What Have the Internets Taught Us?

 

Featuring links from Fit Bottomed Girls, Diets in Review, SELF & No More Bacon

 

Hello everyone! Today I am including links to some of my favorite stories, articles, essays and ponderings I found on the web. Please to enjoy... 

 

 

Fit Bottomed Girls: Julie Foudy of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team

Here we get an interview with the funny, smart and grounded super star

• http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2011/07/%E2%98%85fitstars-u-s-womens-soccer-star-julie-foudy/

 

 

 

Diets in Review: Plank-a-Day Revolution

You know what exercise you should be doing every day? Check it out here!

• http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/join-the-plank-a-day-revolution/

 

 

 

 

SELF: Anti-Aging Workout Video

I saw these moves in the August issue of SELF but it is so helpful to watch them in action as well. Enjoy!

• http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2011/08/antiaging-workout-video

 

 

 

No More Bacon:  “What Is Your Happy Place?”

Really love the combination of humor, self-awareness and encouragement he offers and this post made me smile.

• http://www.nomorebacon.com/4329/happy-place/

 

That’s all I have for today folks! Keep checking back with me as I plan to feature more of my favorite links and clips in the future. (Aren’t you just so excited to hear that!)

 

Ox Ox,

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Meet a Blogger! @WhoAteMyBlog Stephen Vinson of Birmingham Y'all!

 

 

“Meet a Blogger/Who Ate My Blog? /Stephen Vinson”

 

 Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! 

 

 

Say hello to Stephen Vinson who writes the inspirational Who Ate My Blog? Stephen has overcome and amazing series of health and physical challenges in order to become healthy. He is a super-fun guy from Birmingham, Alabama and he loves to have a good time. So let’s meet him now, shall we?

 

Link to Stephen’s Blog: http://www.whoatemyblog.com/

 

Twitter Name:  @whoatemyblog

 

Here is a photo of Stephen: 

 

 

 

Questions from Brooklyn Fit Chick:

• What is the name of your Blog?

 

Who Ate My Blog?

 

• How would you describe it to someone who has not read it before?

 

It’s my story of going from 632 lbs. to a healthy body weight. So far I’ve lost 270 pounds without surgery, pills, or crazy diet plans. After my goal weight of 180 lbs. is achieved, I’ll blog about weight maintenance.

 

• How did you get interested in writing?

 

A friend suggested that I start a weight loss blog in early 2009 to hold me accountable in my weight loss efforts.

 

• What is your favorite workout?

 

Running! At first I walked a lot, but now that I’ve lost a substantial amount of weight, I am able to run, and what a difference it has made in my life.

 

• The biggest physical challenge you have overcome?

 

There have been so many: I can now fit in the following: chairs with arms, theater seats, roller coasters, etc. I can fasten my seat belt without using any extensions (when I was 632lbs, I had to use two extensions.) Recently I rode a motorcycle. Soon, I’ll be flying for the first time.

 

• Besides your Blog—what are you favorite reads?

 

I really wish I had time to read more, but some blogs that I follow are Jack Sh*t Getting Fit, The Anti-Jared, No More Bacon, YumYucky and MizFitOnline.

 

• What is favorite TV guilty pleasure?

 

Don’t tell anybody, but I love to watch, Say Yes to the Dress. (Your secret is safe with me!)

  

 

 

 

 

• How do you motivate yourself when your mind & body are saying “Ugh, not today?”

 

I think about how I feel now compared to how I felt at 632 lbs. Then I think about how much better I will fell when I reach my goal weight.

 

• Favorite place in the world to chill out.

 

THE BEACH – I love the heat, smells, sounds, scenery, beer, etc.

 

• Who/what makes you laugh when you need a mood lift?
  
  There are so many folks that I can lean on when I need support. It wouldn’t be fair to mention one or two names. I am eternally grateful to my local community and the internet community for all of your past and ongoing support. I wouldn’t have been able to get as far as I have without it.

 

Thanks so much Stephen!

 

Ox Ox,

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Get Ready for the @FitnessMagazine Mind, Body & Spirit Games! Sept 17th

 

 

Fitness Mind, Body & Spirit Games 2011

Saturday, September 17th

New York's Central Park

  

 
 
 

Hi Gang!

If you are in New York the weekend of September 17^th, why not sign up for the Fitness Mind, Body & Spirit Games? The full details are below where you have the opportunity to get in a good workout for yourself plus there are kids races as well, see!

 

 

 

Fitness also has some really cool sponsores lined up for free samples, classes, demonstrations and giveaways plus, there is always the opportunity  to spend the morning with some really cool folks from Fitness. Win/win people!

 

This could be you at the finish line!

 

 

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 10^th ANNUAL FITNESS MIND, BODY + SPIRIT GAMES

-More Than 7,000 Registrants Expected to Race in Central Park on September 17^th-

 

NEW YORK, NY (July 20, 2011)—FITNESS magazine announced today that registration is now open for the tenth annual FITNESS Mind, Body +Spirit Games, a New York Road Runners event, which will be held Saturday, September 17^th in New York’s Central Park. This fun filled day devoted to health and fitness features activities for the whole family, including both a women’s and men’s 4-mile run along with kids’ races (for ages 2-12). The event is sponsored by ASICS, Birkenstock, Garnier, Oakley and Sun Maid.

 

The 4-mile women’s and men’s runs are scored races that count toward the nine races NYRR members need to complete in order to be eligible for guaranteed entry into the 2012 ING New York City Marathon, as of January 2012.

 

“We are so thrilled to celebrate the tenth anniversary of this event and to have thousands of people come out and have a blast working out in Central Park,” says Betty Wong, Editor-in-Chief, FITNESS magazine. “It’s been incredible to see how this event has evolved from a simple workout in the park to a fun, family day that runners of all ages—from sprinters to toddlers—look forward to.”

 

Registration for the event is accepted online at www.nyrr.org. Paper applications are also available at NYRR headquarters at 9 East 89^th Street.  Please call (212) 860-4455 for more information.  All runners, walkers  and supporters of the event are welcome to visit the FITNESS Magazine Mind, Body + Spirit Festival located on Center Road before and after the races for free samples, classes and demonstrations, exciting giveaways, free gift bags, live music and an awards ceremony following the run.

 

Entry Fees for Non-NYRR Members:  On or before September 2:  $33; September 3– September 16: $37; Limited Race Day Entries: $40; Kids Races: $6 advance, $8 race day. There is a discounted fee for NYRR members. Race bib numbers, scoring chips, and souvenir t-shirts may be picked up at New York Road Runners, 9 East 89th Street, on Thursday, September 15 and Friday September 16, from 1PM to 7PM. On race day, number pickup/registration will be in Central Park at the registration tent from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. for the men's race and 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. for the women's race. Race number distribution for the Kids' Races will close promptly at 10:45 a.m.

 

Good luck and have fun out there!

 

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What Did We Learn This Month? @Allure_magazine @MandF_Hers @OxygenMagazine

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Allure, Muscle & Fitness Hers and Oxygen

 

 

Hey all! Yup—I got some more summer mags to cover today. I really enjoyed these and think you should get them at the newsstand as well. Enjoy!

 

 

 
 

 

Allure: August 2011 issue

• Jessica Alba: The beyond-beautiful actress is pregnant with her second baby and is starring in Spy Kids 4 this August. She looks very pretty inside the magazine. That’s all I got today about Jessica.
• Paul Marciano: The creator of Guess jeans talks about the “10 Things Every Woman Should Have.”
• "Nail It" The best shades of the fall, tips to manicure last longer and how to stop biting your nails.
• "Insider’s Guide: How to…" Expert tips on how to shop at a farmers’ market, care for your underarms and plan a spa visit.
• "Celebrity Apprentices" Did you know that Sandra Bernhard was a manicurist before she gained fame I the comedy world? Danny DeVito was a hairdresser in New Jersey for years before landing an acting gig and that Mariah Carey was a beauty school dropout? Well now you do! You’re welcome!
• “Magic Potions” Top beauty scientists talk about their favorite new inventions on the market.
• “How to be Stylish” The editors of Allure give their best advice on how to be stylish in the business world.

 

  Check out Allure magazine online at: Allure magazine link.

 

 

 

 
 

 

Muscle & Fitness Hers: July/August 2011 issue

•  Amy Jo Palmquist: The incredibly fit cover model is an up-and-coming NPC figure competitor and has a six-pack I would kill for! Love seeing women with muscles on a magazine cover. Love it!
• “Nutrition 101” The “Ultimate” guide by Muscle & Fitness Hers to eating properly whether you are looking for increased muscle tone or looking to burn fat.
• “The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods.” Everything from walnuts to olive oil.
• "The 15 Best Lean-Muscle Building Foods" Everything from grass-fed beef to wheat germ.
• "The Girls Guide to Supplements" The best supplements for fat burn and gaining lean muscle mass.
• “Lift to Build” An all-around weight lifting routine (which includes a pull-out poster with fit athlete Ava Cowan) that will make you lean, muscular and sexy as hell!
• “Real Training” the IFBB performer Oksana Grishina shows how she preps her back and triceps for the stage. 

You can check out Muscle & Fitness Hers: http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/

 

 

 

 
 

 

Oxygen: August 2011 issue

• “Class Act" Ideas for new classes to try at the gym including Antigravity Yoga and VIPR.
• “Vegetarian Vices” Food choices to make when you are a vegetarian to keep you on a healthy path.
• “Red Alert” Cover star Véronique Morin is a Canadian International Bikini title holder and sports some serious guns. She also shows off some her favorite moves.
•  “Go Ahead, Cheat!” Lean treats that taste super-yummy.
• “Better Butt/Lean Legs” Here we get a workout from personal trainer Michelle Collier form Ridgewood, New Jersey. I went to High School in Ridgewood—shout out!
• “Tune Up Your Health Today” According to researchers at North Dakota State—34% of women between the ages of 20 and 39 have some kind of a metabolic disorder. Uh oh! Oxygen offers tips to fight the matter.
• “Food Labels Made Easy” How to read labels on cans, boxes and bags of your favorite foods.
• “Might As Well Jump” Plyometric drills to get you jumping to excellent health.

 

Check out Oxygen online at Oxygenmag.com

  

That's all she wrote for now folks. Keep coming back and I will keep you updated on the latest news, reviews, silly videos, playlists, giveaways and all good things that make life worth living. Who can beat that?

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

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Meet a Blogger! "Erica Miss America" @ericasara

 

 

“Meet a Blogger/Erica Miss America/Erica”

 

 Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! 

 

 

Have you ever started to follow someone on Twitter and thought to yourself “I bet this person and I could be friends?” Well I did after following the lovely Erica Sara about a year ago. Hopefully we will meet in-person one of these days (we keep trying to make plans!) but until then—we will all just have to do with this Q&A. Please to enjoy!

 

Link to Erica’s Blog: (http://www.erica-sara.blogspot.com)

 

Twitter Name:  @ericasara

 

Here is a photo of Erica: 

 

 

 

Questions from Brooklyn Fit Chick:

• What is the name of your Blog?

My blog is Erica Miss America

 

 

• How would you describe it to someone who has not read it before?

I write about whatever inspires me, which is usually running, yoga, food or design. I also love photography and tend to carry my SLR wherever I go so I love posting my pictures and sharing my experiences through them.

 

 

• How did you get interested in writing?

I honestly have no idea! I don’t even remember what motivated me to start my blog. One day, I just sat down and began writing.

 

 

• What is your favorite workout?

That’s a tough one. I’m obviously a big fan of running but consider it less or a workout and more of a form of meditation and therapy. The same goes for yoga.

 

Other than running and yoga, kickboxing is probably my favorite way to get my blood pumping and my body strong. I love how powerful & badass (am I allowed to say that? {yes!}) ) kickboxing makes me feel and watching my arms transform over the last two years has been awesome.

 

 

• Who/whom are your “fitness heroes?”

I’m not sure I have heroes but lots of people inspire me. I’m not really into following the famous athletes- I prefer to find my motivation in the people I’ve met in the running community through blogging, tweeting and daily mile. There’s Sugarmagnolia of Grateful Mama (http://sugarmagnolia70.blogspot.com/) who’s pretty incredible. She’s the mother of two children, one of whom has special needs, and is able to find the time to care for her family and train for triathlons. I think that’s pretty inspiring.

 

Then there’s Sam from Operation Jack (http://www.operationjack.org/) who ran 61 marathons last year to raise money for Autism awareness. The running community is a pretty incredible one, full of people doing incredible things to bring some good to this world. They’re the heroes in my book.

 

 

• The biggest physical challenge you have overcome?

I guess just becoming strong enough to run a marathon. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2003 and before that, was always sick, anemic, tired and weak. Once I was diagnosed and changed my diet, I became a lot stronger and through running, yoga, and healthy eating, I feel pretty incredible on most days.

 

 

• Besides your Blog—what are you favorite reads?

I’m a book whore. I LOVE a good book. Some of my favorites are The Fountainhead, Still Life with Woodpecker, High Fidelity and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Right now, I’m reading The Dirty Life which is a book about a NYC journalist (Kristin Kimball) who leaves the city to start a farm. I have a dream of having my own farm and bed and breakfast one day so I’m really loving this book!  (Editor’s note: Sounds amazing! You can get it at this amazon.com link.)

 

 

 

• What is favorite TV guilty pleasure?

I don’t really watch TV anymore. Who’s got the time! I’d rather hang with the people I love, read a good book, or eat a good meal.

 

 

• If you could trade places with a specific person from any time in history (past or present) for one day—who would it be and why?

Anyone who attended the original Woodstock. I would’ve loved to go! (Editor’s note: Me too!)

 

 

 

(True story: The couple in this photo {Nick & Bobbi Ercoline} are still together!)

 

 

 

• How do you motivate yourself when your mind & body are saying “Ugh, not today?”

I just remind myself how great I’ll feel once I’m out there kicking some major butt. It usually works!

 

 

• Favorite place in the world to chill out.

In the country, on a lake in total peace and quiet. Or anywhere as long as it’s next to someone I love.

 

 

• Who/what makes you laugh when you need a mood lift?

I’m lucky to have so many people like that in my life! My mom, my nieces, my best friends Michelle and Rachel, I could keep going….

 

 

Thank you Sara!

 

Ox ox,

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What Did We Learn This Month? @BicyclingMag @GQMagazine @PreventionMag

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Bicycling, GQ and Prevention

 

 

Howdy! We are right, smack dab in the middle of summer and there is nothing more fun for me than lying by the water with a stack of magazines. Here are a few of my recent favorites. Enjoy!

 

 

 
 

 

Bicycling: August 2011 issue

•  “Bicycling Know How” Let’s say you are lucky enough to see the Tour de France in person (it could happen!) You need this guide to figure out the best spots to check out the action.
• “Ticket to Ride” Some of the best spots in North America to mix biking with your vacation.    
• "Rise & Shine" “Coach” Chris Carmichael offers us his workout to climb those scary-looking mountains & hills most of us fear.   
• "Baby on Board" I often see parents in my neighborhood riding around with little ones in the front and backs of their bikes. “Bike Snob” gives his version on what it was like to ride with his baby the first time. .
• "Vice Le Tour!" Bicycling has Tour de France fever folks! And why the hell not?
• “Bond of Brothers” Luxembourgian brothers Frank & Andy Schleck talk about their rough year at Tour de France in 2010 and their current plans for “getting even.”
• “Masters of the Moutnain” Bicycling tests the best mountain bikes on the market. Where can I get a job like that, people?!

 

Check out Bicyclingonline at http://www.bicycling.com/

 

 

 

 
 

 

GQ: August 2011 issue

•  Mila Kunis: The almost scarily-beautiful actress is on the cover in skimpy underwear and sipping some Starbucks. I read once that Mila came to America from Russia as a child and learned English watching The Mary Tyler Moore Show reruns. Sooo, a few years ago Ed Asner was on the set of her sitcom as a guest and she literally cried when it was her turn to meet him. She even gave him a big hug. That’s always made me like her just a little more than most of her acting peers. She seems grateful.
• “Rewriting the Book on Yoga” Easy guide-for-guys on how to do some basic (and tres necessary) yoga poses.
• “That’s Not Funny, That’s C.K.” Louis C.K. gets the (appropriately) fawning treatment from GQ.
• "The 10 Douchiest Colleges in America" Did your school make the list? Thankfully San Jose State remains non-douchey (whew!)
• "Steve Carell’s Career is Reborn" Did any of us have a doubt about that?
• “It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Some Dude!” Writer Jon Ronson goes on patrol with real-life superheroes. Check it out!!
• “We’re Living in the Funniest Moment in History” As evidenced by Jimmy Fallon (and his band,) Tina Fey, Marc Maron’s podcast and more.
• “Jerry-atrics” An interview with Jerry Lewis. Okay GQ. If you say so.

 

You can check out GQ here http://www.gq.com/

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Prevention: August 2011 issue

• Linda Baltes: The lovely cover model has a fulltime job at a medical diagnostics company, is a captain in the air forces reserves and creates holistic health and wellness programs for the military. Go Linda!
• "A Change of Heart About Cholesterol" Dr. Arthur Agatson (The South Beach Heart Program) informs us about the latest news on how to read your cholesterol.
• “End Your Energy Shortage” Tips, Tricks and hints to get your spark back. .
• “Prevention Beauty Awards 2011” The best in beauty from skin to hair.
• “The End of Dieting?” A very interesting story about how some obese women are getting on a healthier path by NOT focusing on calories or a specific diet plan.
• “Get in the Flat Belly Fast Lane” The makers of the Flat Belly Diet now have some moves to get your belly slimmer without the crunches.
• “Run for Cover!” How improvements in pet health insurance can help you furry friend live longer and better. Yay!

 

Check out Prevention online at this link.

  

That's all she wrote for now folks. Keep coming back and I will keep you updated on the latest news, reviews, silly videos, playlists, giveaways and all good things that make life worth living. Who can beat that?

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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What Did We Learn This Month? @SELFmagazine with @Ali_Sweeney on the Cover!

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month? 

 

 SELF: August 2011

 

 

 

  

SELF Cover Star for August: 

Alison Sweeney who is the host of The Biggest Loser and has played the role of Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives since she was 16 years-old making her a double threat on NBC-TV. Earlier in her career she was a bit heavier than the other actresses on her show which made Alison feel self-conscious at times. But she soon learned that eating right and exercising (and NOT following fad diets) was the secret to both looking good & feeling good.

 

The basketball-loving actress stays in shape by spinning most days of the week, strength-training and fitting in the occasional yoga session. After giving birth to her second child Megan, Alison told her trainer she wanted her old body back. “Why go back? Go forward!” was the reply she got. LOVE that!

 

Alison looks fresh & lovely on the cover in a lovely Catherine Malandrino dress and is photographed by Robert Erdmann.

 

FYI: Alison was also named Fit Bottomed Mama of the Year! (Link to Fit Bottomed Mamas)

   

  

So What Else is in the August SELF?

  

"2011 Healthy SELF Handbook"

The editors of SELF found six women with varying health issues (insomnia, allergies, migraines, smoking, back pain & high cholesterol) and helped them deal with each problem using all sorts of tools from common sense to the latest science.

 

 
 

 

"Fitter, Slimmer, Younger"

If you are aiming to look and feel younger but are not sure the right path to find it—SELF spoke to Henry S. Lodge M.D., associate clinical professor of medicine at Columbia University to get his town cents on the topic. His plan includes upping your cardio, tone your muscles and learning how to truly relax & recharge.

We also get a workout from trainer Sara Dimmick of Physical Equilibrium in New York City. (She is performing the moves below!)

 

  

 
 

 

 

“Flat Abs in 5 Minutes!”

I teach a core class three times per week and am using these moves from trainer Lisa Wheeler of Equinox of New York City. (You can see Lisa in the photos as well.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Skinny Cocktails”

The lucky editors of SELF test-drove some of the latest low-calorie mixers and picked their favorites. Bet that was a fun lunch hour at the office that day!

 

 

 

 

“Your Style”

Okay, yes it is the middle of summer and right now as I am typing this—my apartment is hotter than a whorehouse on dime day. However, I love autumn colors and fashions and here we get a preview on what to buy when the thought of wearing a sweater won’t make me (or you!) break out in hives.

This page looks particularly yummo!

 

 

 
 

 

 

“SELF Special”

Flip the magazine over and you will find a special issue with tons of “antiaging” information. Beauty tips, advice on how to recharge and a healthy eating plan to boot. Good stuff!

 

 
 

 

The Rest of the Best of the August SELF:

• "Gonna Make You Sweat!” Actress Hallie Burton (White Collar) picks her favorite workout DVDs. She is cool enough to give props to a little-known number called Skinny Sculpt by Ellen Barrett (that you can get at amazon.com here)
• "6 Sweet Suppers" Delectable recipes that feature fruits in a dinner menu. These pages made me HUNGRY.
•  "Detoxify Your Life” The SELF guide for getting rid of the bad toxins out of your life that look rather easy to follow.

  

Overall Grade: 

A  Good work SELF!

 

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

 

Ox ox,

BFC

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Meet a Blogger! @skinnyemmie Emmie!

 

 

"Meet a Blogger/Skinny Emmie/Emmie”

 

 Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! 

 

 

 

Today I am thrilled to introduce you all to Emmie of the Skinny Emmie Blog. I finally got to meet my Twitter pal in-person at the Fitbloggin’ conference in Baltimore this past May and found her to be just as sweet & friendly IRL as she is on the Internets. And today you get to meet her for yourself-yay!

 

Link to Emmie’s Blog:  http://skinnyemmie.com

 

Twitter Name:  @skinnyemmie

Facebook:   http://facebook.com/skinnyemmie 

 

Here is photo of Emmie: 

 

 

 

Questions from Brooklyn Fit Chick:

• What is the name of your Blog?

Skinny Emmie (http://skinnyemmie.com)

 

• How would you describe it to someone who has not read it before?

Skinny Emmie is a weight loss blog that follows my transformation from 455 pounds to healthy. After being a Biggest Loser reject and thinking my life was over, I made a vow to snap out of that mentality to become “Skinny Emmie,” the person who lives a healthy, active lifestyle without physical limitations – no matter the weight. 112 pounds lost, a lifetime to go!

 

 

• How did you get interested in writing?

I’ve been a closet writer since middle school when I had a teacher who pulled me aside to say that I was good at it. It was the first time someone told me I was good at something I really liked, and have been journaling here and there ever since. I’m a brand marketer by trade, so communications plays a large part of my life.

Blogging has been a wonderful way of working through and expressing my inner thoughts as I try to make a life transformation. I also have a small collection of partially-finished non-fiction and fiction works on my hard drive that I hope to be able to share one day.

 

• What is your favorite workout?

This is such a difficult question as it completely depends on my mood. High intensity interval training helped literally whip my heart into shape, so I’ll always hold a fondness for it. I really enjoy lap swimming, weight training, and recently discovered Bikram Yoga. Love trying new things!

 

• The biggest physical challenge you have overcome?

Starting a workout program at over 450 pounds is so difficult do to, not just mentally (trying to beat a stigma, get to the gym, not be embarrassed), but physically. Pain on the joints, water retention, swelling, foot problems… I had all of these attributed to my weight. I’m still learning that my body can’t do everything I want it to for right now, as evidenced from a lingering ankle injury after completing my first half-marathon in April.

 

 

• Besides your Blog—what are you favorite reads?

I am a blog addict! I subscribe to over 100 blogs through my Google Reader and go through them regularly. If you write about weight loss, fitness or healthy living, I’m probably reading it. I’m also currently on a memoir kick, most recently finishing MOOSE by Stephanie Klein.

 

(Link to Amazon.com)

 

 

• What is favorite TV guilty pleasure?

Currently, it’s a tie between Drop Dead Diva and True Blood. I love the confidence the main character (“Jane Bingum”played by Brooke Elliott) in Drop Dead Diva has, and True Blood is just a ridiculous journey into fantasy-land.

 

 
(Courtesy of Lifetime TV)

 

• How do you motivate yourself when your mind & body are saying “Ugh, not today?”

When I’m really not feeling motivated, I repeat to myself “you are making a choice.” Do I choose to take action to live the life I want, or do I choose to stay sedentary? Sometimes, rest is the answer. Most of the time, it’s my “old” brain trying to take over my “new” mindset that fitness is a lifestyle that you choose.

 

 

• Favorite place in the world to chill out.

I haven’t been here in many years, but I always found my calm on the cliffs overlooking Blacks Beach in La Jolla, CA. I went to fat camp for years there, and it is one of the only places that has ever provided me with an instant sense of calm and stillness. In my everyday life, give me a comfy place to lay and a good book and I’m a happy girl.

 

Thanks so much Emmie!

 

Ox ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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Playlist of the Week: "Here Comes the Sun"

  

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

(This Week...)

 

"Here Comes the Sun" (45-minute Ride)

 

I cannot believe how long it has been since I posted one of my playlists—I am just having too much fun this summer I guess? Anyhoo—today’s ride reminds of a summer morning and puts me in a nice mood so please allow me to pass this along to you.

 

Let’s get to gettin’ shall we?

 

 

·     Here Comes the Sun: The Beatles

Really just the perfect song to begin any class.

 

 

 

 

 

·     Get This Party Started: Pink

I love this video beyond reason and the beat is perfect to get the energy up in the room.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

·     Wanna Be Startin’ Something: Michael Jackson

Such an infectious song and it’s great for performing rolling hills.

 

 

 

 

 

·     When You’re Falling: Afro Celt Sound System (featuring Peter Gabriel)

If you are looking for songs to get you up a climb—try this one out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

·     Feel Good Inc: Gorillaz

Cuz it is too cool.

 

 

 

 

 

·     Rumor Has It: Adele

If you have not yet purchased the Adele album 21—do so now.

 

   

 

 

 

·     She:  Green Day

This song reminds me of the 90s and driving my car down the Bay Area freeways.

 

   

 

 

 

·     Oye Como Va: Santana

Do not doubt the power of a sexy Latin sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

·     Simple Life: Elton John

If you need a long, slow “climb” song that inspires your class-this tune from 1992 is just too damn perfect. An underrated song by Sir Elton. Get it now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

·     Ring of Fire: Social Distortion

I know I have picked this before but it never fails to make me want to pump my fist in the air and roar!

 

 

 

 

 

 

·     You're the World to Me: David Gray

A really sweet love song that makes me want to make out with David Gray.

 

 

 

 

 

·     Why Does it Always Rain on Me?: Travis

Sad, melancholy but still pretty wonderful.

 

 

 

 

 

That’s all I have today folks. Let me know about some of your favorite songs. I am always looking for good tunes.

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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