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What Have the Internets Taught Us? @FitBottomedGirl @ericasara @DietsInReview @AllWomenStalk @DubyaWife

 

 

What Have the Internets Taught Us?

 

Featuring links from Fit Bottomed Girls, Erica Miss America, Diets in Review,

All Women Stalk & DubyaWife 

 

Hello everyone! I have scoured the web for the best stories on health, fitness & holiday fun and picked my favorites.

 

You’re welcome!

 

 

Fit Bottomed Girls: “Tips to Avoid Those Hidden Holiday Calories”

Excellent tips on how to enjoy your favorite foods without overdoing it.

• http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2011/11/7-tips-to-avoid-those-hidden-holiday-calories/

 

Erica Miss America: “My Favorite Giveaway Ever”

I am not going to tell you what she is giving away but it is pretty damn special! Click on her site if you dare!

• http://erica-sara.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-favorite-giveaway-ever.html

 

 

Diets in Review: “2011 Gym Rat Giveaway”

Here is your chance to win some pretty sweet at-home workout equipment!

• http://www.dietsinreview.com/slideshows/2011-gym-rat-gift-guide/2011-gym-rat-giveaway/

 

 

All Women Stalk: “Unbelievably Delectable Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas?” 

Want some homespun, fun ideas for holiday gift giving? Check out this site!

• http://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/unbelievably-delectable-homemade-christmas-gift-ideas/

 

 

Dubya Wife:  “Merry Stressmas”

Loved this piece on how my Louisiana bud is avoiding holiday stress this season.

• http://www.dubyawife.com/2011/11/merry-stressmas.html

 

 

 

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.

 

Do me a favor? Let me know about your favorite Blogs, okay?

 

 

Ox Ox,

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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,

BFC

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What Did We Learn This Month @WomensHealthMag December Issue with Amber Heard!

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 Women’s Health: December2011

 

 

 

 

Women’s Health Cover Star for December: 

Actress & model Amber Heard graces the cover appearing to have the tiniest waist I have seen on a woman in quite some time. Gawker.com has their own conspiracy theory about this which you can read at this link.

I was not aware of Amber before but what I can tell from the interview—she works very hard to keep healthy and makes a point of cooking whole (unprocessed) meals for herself as often as possible.

Amber has a rebellious streak that contradicts her conservative Texas upbringing (Example—she will not identify herself with a particular sexual orientation.)  

The actress, who last appeared in The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp, is photographed by James White and looks lovely inside—See for yourself here!

 

  

 

 

So what else is in the December issue of Women’s Health? 

 

“Rage Against the Machines”

I am a firm believer in using your own body weight as often as possible to sculpt strong, lean, and sexy muscles. And so does Women’s Health!  

 

 

  

  
“How Sweet it isn’t”  

I have been doing extra research on “sneaky sugars” and how they are slipped into almost all of our foods these days. This article is important for those of us looking to keep our sugar intake down.

 

 

 

 

“Enough with the Stuff!”

So how many of you out there watch shows like Clean House & Hoarders and realize you are holding on to too much crap in your home? Well, if you need more inspiration to de-clutter—read this article.

 

 

 

“Holiday Hot List”

Holiday gift guide time—weee! Here we get ideas for presents that “fun, healthy and planet-protecting.”

 

 

 

“’tis the season…to stay in shape”

Most of the women’s health magazines are focusing on tips to work out during the hectic holiday season. But none so far have used photography quite this well. (Photographs by Peter Yang)

 

  

 
  

And now the rest of the best of this issue of Women’s Health:

• "Cold Sweat" Just because the weather is colder and the air feels brisk doesn’t mean you should stay indoors. Au contraire! Here we get ideas for keeping warm while working up a sweat outside the confines of your cozy home.
• "Age-Proof Your Smile" My choppers are under construction this month (two root canals!) so I am all kinds of obsessed with “tooth” stories.
• "Overhaul Your Oatmeal" The first recipe for “Oaty Egg Florentine” made my stomach say “yes, please!”.
• "Hormonal Much?" Interesting article about how hormones work within our bodies and how they raise a ruckus if you are not careful.
• "Beat Travel Fat Traps" Women’s Health offers tips to eating healthy while on the road this December.
• “What Your Résumé Can’t Hide” The job market is not going to improve anytime soon as far as I can tell and potential employers can be very, very choosy these days. How to protect your “online life” and not sabotage future success.
• “Fake Pill, Real Power” The placebo effect and how it works to heal.  

 

Overall Grade: 

A-! A very good read this month and I managed to rip out a whole slew of pages which is always a positive indicator for me.  

 

You can check out Women’s Health online as well: link here.

 

Ox ox,

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Holiday Playlist Time! The Thanksgiving Edition...

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

(This Month...)

 

"Thank You Ride" (55-minute Ride)

 

 

 

 

Hello Everyone!

 

Every Thanksgiving I make a point of getting a spin class on the schedule and this year is no different. All of these songs on my playlist celebrate love, joy, family, friendship and fellowship. I hope they inspire you and that your holiday season is filled with love and light.

 

P.S. Please forgive the quality of some of these videos. I did my best to get the finest version of each.

 

 

• Let the Day Begin: The Call

Such a sweet & wonderful song and it seems to get the ride off in a joyful mood. The singer, Michael Been, passed away last year sad to say.

 

 

 

 

• Walking on Sunshine: Katrina & the Waves

The happy train keeps rolling down the tracks...

  

 

 

 

• Thank You (Fallentin Be Mice Self): Sly & the Family Stone

The formal “thank you” songs begin here. If this one doesn't get your fanny wiggling--check your pulse!

 

 

 

 

• Black Friday: Steely Dan

Because the crazy shopping begins on Friday. (Sooooo glad I no longer work in retail.)

 

 

 

 

• Hey Ya: Outkast

This one always makes people smile and I have a blast making them sit up and “shake it like a Polaroid picture” at the end.  

 

 

 

 

• What a Wonderful World: Joey Ramone

A fantastic version of one of my favorite songs of all time.

 

 

 

 

• Praise You:  Fatboy Slim

This is a fun one to climb to and the video makes me giggle every time.

 

   

 

 

• Family Affair: Mary J. Blige

‘Cause we don’t need no haters people!

 

 

 

 

• I Want to Celebrate: Rare Earth

This song gets the heart pumping and makes people bop their heads. Both are very good things as Martha would say.

 

 

 

Oops--try this one!

 

  

 

• I Thank You: ZZ Top

There is something wrong with you if you can’t have a little fun with this tune. Very naughty and nice at the same time!

 

  

 

 

• Friends: Led Zeppelin

One of the nice things about being the teacher is that I can put together any playlist I want. And that means I can include this little gem from Led Zeppelin 3.

 

 

 

 

• Lovely Day: Bill Withers

The man holds the last note for over a minute people!

 

 

 

 

• It’s a Good Day: Peggy Lee

Not sure why this song has been stuck in my head lately but I figured this was a good of a time as any to include it in my class.

 

  

 

 

• Thank You: Dido

What is Dido up to these days? I really loved this album.

 

 

 

 

• Thank You: Tory Amos

This is such a cool version of another favorite Led Zeppelin tune.

 

 

 

That’s all I have today folks. Please, please 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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Check Out the Latest "Health Buzz" from @DietsInReview

 

HealthBuzz from DietsinReview.com

"Thanksgiving Special Edition"  

 

  

Hi all!

 

Check out the latest video from DietsinReview.com which deals with dealing with Thanksgiving dining and handling holidays stress. Enjoy!

 

    

 

Until next time…

 

BFC

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Review & Giveaway Time with @ChampionUSA Enter to Win!

 

 

Super-Fun Giveaway Time!

 

Champion Review & Giveaway

 

Champion SHAPE™ Women’s Smoothing Pant & Champion Sport Bras

 

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

 

Today I am pleased to talk about one of my favorite workout brands—Champion. You can find then at scores of retail outlets around the country but I prefer to shop for them online (www.championusa.com)  because if you are on their mailing list—you can really score some great bargains.

 

(I mean really great bargains—trust me!)

 

Anyhoo, today I am reviewing a pair of smoothing pants that are perfect for yoga or just lounging around.  (Champion provided these to me for free but did not pay for a review. This is my true opinion)

 

 

The Champion SHAPE™ Women’s Smoothing Pant sells for $50 and it will hold you in like no one’s business.

 

When I put them on for the first time; I was rather surprised how tight they felt on my body. (Good friends will tell you that I wear my clothes far too big in size so it could be I am just not used to clingy garments.)

 

Once I got used to the fit of the SHAPE™ pants I fell in love with them. You can see for yourself here as I demonstrate my tree pose!

 

If you are looking for a nice pair of yoga pants that you can wear all day long (and will hold in your gut should you have one!) these babies are pretty damn great.

 

 

And now for the Champion giveaway!

 

My love of Champion gear began with their lines of workout bras that are comfortable, colorful and sell at a great price. So the generous folks at Champion will give one lucky reader of mine four colorful bras in either small, medium or large. You can see the variety here:

 

 

 

 

They are medium support bras so if you need a little extra coverage (which my double D’s often do!) I say wear two at one time. It won’t bind you and the fabric is very breathable.

 

To enter to win the Champion bras, just post here and/or contact me on Twitter @BrooklynFitChik and I will pick one random entrant next Wednesday, November 23^rd at Noon eastern. (Continental U.S. only please!)

 

How easy is that? So good luck and keep checking back here for more reviews and giveaways. I’ve got lots of gear to talk to you about in the weeks to come!

 

   

Ox Ox,

BFC

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Playlist of the Week "Lonely Boy" The Black Keys Ride

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

(This Month...)

 

"What a Lonely Boy" (45-minute Ride)

 

Hello Everyone!

 

This week I decided to start a playlist with a song by one of my favorite bands, The Black Keys, who have a video for Lonely Boy that gives me a major case of the smiles.

 

In fact, many of the songs on today’s list feature videos that I think are deserving of a looksee. So let’s get to it shall we?

 

 

• Lonely Boy: The Black Keys

If this video doesn’t make your heart grow fonder there is something seriously wrong with you. I mean seriously!

 

 

 

 

• Now That We Found Love: Heavy D and the Boyz

RIP Big Guy.

  

 

 

 

• Telephone: Lady Gaga & Beyoncé

I am late to the Gaga party but am catching up quickly.

 

 

 

 

• Radio Song: R.E.M.

Farewell one of my favorite bands of all time.

 

 

 

 

• Get Back: The Beatles

I prefer the two-minute “Love” version (from the Cirque do Soleil show.)

 

 

 

 

• Weapon of Choice: Fat Boy Slim

Christopher Walken began his career as a hoofer on Broadway and here he shows off his mad skills. Once again—if you don’t smile watching this; I really don’t think we can be friends.

 

 

 

 

• Head Like a Hole:  Nine Inch Nails

I know I should get over my crush on Trent Reznor but I am weak dammit!

 

 

 

 

• Sirens: The Pack A.D.

A Vancouver-area duo that I am digging these days and boy do they make me want to smash a drum kit!

 

 

 

 

• A Little Less Conversation: Elvis Presley vs. JXL

Because.

 

 

 

 

• Hollaback Girl: Gwen Stefani

I like the  dirty word version because it is more fun to say: “This shit is bananas! B A N A N AS!”

 

 

 

 

• My Moon My Man: Feist

Quick climbing song that ends with the sound of footsteps running off of a porch. You will see what I mean after you download it for yourself.

 

   

 

 

• The Impression I Get: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

I tried doing the “guy who dances throughout the show” dance during one of my classes last week and NO ONE go the reference. Felt pretty silly for sure.

 

   

 

 

• Windows Are Rolled Down: Amos Lee

Anyone not acquainted with Amos Lee needs to get an education straight away. He is one of my favorite songwriters these days.

 

   

 

That’s all I have today folks. Please, please 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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What Are the "Men's" 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

 

Hey there everyone! Today I decided to have a little fun and check out all the latest “men’s” magazines for recap and review. If it gives me any cred at all-- I have the 49ers/Giants game playing in the background as I type this. (Go Niners!)

 

So let’s start with a little “He-Man” to get in the mood, shall we? (“Fabulous secret powers” were released to him don’t ya’ know…)

 

   

 

 

And we are off…

 

 

Men’s Fitness: December 2011 issue

•  Josh Holloway: Funnily enough I recently wondered to a friend of mine recently what happened to Josh after Lost went off the air. Well it turns out he will be in a whole slew of movies coming out soon (including the strangely titled Mission Impossible—Ghost Protocol) and in his off hours he has been perfecting his game of b-ball. You have to get the magazine just to see a shot of Josh flying through the air to dunk a shot (or whatever that is called.)
• “Holiday Survival Guide” Six very helpful tips to survive the holidays without going overboard on the celebrating.
• “Easy Come, Easy Go” Being a total comedy geek you would think I would check out It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia more often but alas—I forget when it is on sometimes. Anyhoo, actor Rob McElhenney put on fifty pounds for the show recently just because he thought it would be funny. Will it be a nightmare to take off for him?
• "A Tie is Not a Gift" Nor are bras and panties boys! Sorry—back to the magazine. Here we have MF’s Best Of 2011 which includes a $500 crossbow and something called a “cave tent.” Clearly I need to get out more often.
• “Workout of the Month” Wow!!! That was my first thought when I saw punter Steve Weatherford featured in the magazine. Okay—now you HAVE to buy this magazine because he is photographed on page 56 in white shorts and performing an amazing spilt over gym equipment. And the rest of his photo spread is pretty sweet too. Thank you Men’s Fitness!
• Lily Aldridge: The Victoria’s Secret model totally disregards what I have said before and advises men to give women lingerie for it makes a “great present.” Oy vey! Also, her mother was a playboy bunny and she likes a men’s chest because it’s a nice place to rest your head. Okay—she is right about that!
• “The Armageddon Workout” Looks pretty scary but I want to try it anyway.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Men’s Health: November 2011

• Henry Cavill: The sexy actor who appears in Immortals and will next be seen as the new Superman grew up as a chubby kid and was called “Fat Cavill” as a lad. No longer true as you can tell by his cover photo.
• “Top 10 King-Size Reads” I am a huge Stephen King fan and his new book 11/11/63 is 998 pages of amazing IMHO. Here the author picks the best "big" (as in page number) books including War and Peace, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Infinite Jest.
• “The Best Life” A feature about a dude named Bear Grylls who looks like a total bad-ass. Bear (I had a golden retriever named Bear!) likes to scale rocks that are completely scary and daunting to a normal thinking person.
• “From Hateful to Grateful” Writer Steve Almond had a terrible scare when his mother was hit by a truck while going for a walk. Holy crap! She is okay now but it taught Steve to be grateful for all of the little things in life we take for granted.
• “How to do Everything Better” Men’s Health advises on everything from painting a room to clipping your dog to stacking a woodpile and more. I am tired just looking at this section.
• “The 125 Best Foods for Men” Excellent list here on what to stock in your kitchen for good health and wellness.
• “Big Muscle in 15 Minutes” An excerpt from The Men’s Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts that look pretty damn challenging to do.
• “Inside the Cult of CrossFit” Are you a fan of the “WOD Squad?” They kind of scare me.
• “The Thinking Man’s Guide to Drinking” Should you not have issues with alcohol—this will be very educational. Mad Men star Christina Hendricks looks beautiful inside where she discusses her love of a good glass of scotch. (My kind of gal!)

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

 

 

 

 

Men’s Journal: November 2011 issue

• Mohammed Ali: The greatest athlete of the 20^th century appears on the cover at his fittest state. The kids need to learn about Ali and not from that crummy Will Smith movie. Instead—check out the 1996 documentary When We Were Kings. It will change your life! This magazine does a pretty damn great job of recounting why we should worship this man as well.
• "$5 Million in 140 Characters" It’s not just dopey actors (Ashton Kutcher) or silly reality stars (Kim Kardashian) who make money on Twitter. It’s “easy money” in the sports world as well.
• “The Comic’s Workshop” Nick Offerman of my new favorite show Parks & Recreation talks about his love of woodworking and how it helps him from becoming a shallow Hollywood creep. Very cool!
• “Follow the Rum” Hunter S. Thompson’s The Rum Diaries starring Johnny Depp is in theaters right now and more people will visit my apartment at Thanksgiving than will pay to see this movie worldwide. #provenfact.
• “In Pursuit of Peril” Holy shitballs! This story had my interest right away. Apparently there is a new kind of tourism out there designed for adrenaline junkies who think endangering their lives doing things like biking stoned or “playing with dynamite” is a fun vacation. Wowzers!
• “The Big Resort Revival” Articles like this always make me want to pack my bag and run to the airport. Lake Tahoe anyone?
• “The Testosterone Dilemma” I was not aware that there is a problem growing out there of men using testosterone therapy to deal with dropping levels of the manly hormone. The question of whether or not treatment is ultimately helpful is looked into here.  
• “The Rebirth of Rick Rubin” The producer for The Beastie Boys and Johnny Cash had at one time weighed 300 pounds. Rubin took a year off to transform his health and find his inner athlete and you can see the results here. (He is half the size he used to be by the way.) 

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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Check out the Latest "Health Buzz" for American Diabetes Month @DietsInReview

 

 

HealthBuzz from Diets in Review

"American Diabetes Month" with Special Guest Chef Sam Talbot

 

  

Hi all!

 

In honor of American Diabetes Month our friends at Diets in Review have a special health buzz video which features Sam Talbot of Top Chef fame. Enjoy!

 

   

 

 

Until next time…

 

BFC

(Brooklyn Fit Chick)

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

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Muscle & Fitness Hers, Oxygen and Prevention

  

Hi everyone! Yesterday I hosted a fabulous chat on http://fitblogchats.com talking about the media and how it relates to fitness. It was quite interesting to hear what people have to say about the “fit,” skinny,” “toned,” “curvy” and “ripped” images presented in the magazines and on TV and how it can affect the way one can feel about themselves.

 

So today I want to do some recaps on magazines I feel do a great job in conveying a positive message to its readers and emphasize being healthy and strong versus just looking skinny.

 

Let’s get to it!

 

 

 

Muscle & Fitness Hers: November/December 2011 issue

•  Cheryl Brown: The cover model is the first winner of the Muscle & Fitness Hers East vs. West Showdown and is the proud mother of three kids. Inside she shows her favorite exercises to get your glutes in their best shape.   
• “Home for the Holidays 2011 Edition” Muscle & Fitness Hers developed a series of workouts that can be down on the fly at home while you are living your busy Thanksgiving – New Year’s life. Really, really good stuff here.
• “One Size Does Not Fit All” An excellent article about how the latest USDA ‘Food Plate” isn’t a perfect fit for all of us and what you can do to make it work for you.
• "Stretch Ability" Workout techniques that will enhance your flexibility and keep injuries at bay.
• “Healthy for the Holidays” Healthy spins on Thanksgiving recipes.  

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

 

 

 

Oxygen: November 2011

• “Small Tweaks, Big Results!" Find out how “Fidgeting More,” “Aiming Low” and “Just Saying No” can produce big results.
• “Who Cares if I Don’t Eat Clean?” Oxygen’s Tosca Reno talks about dealing with bad days and indulging in unhealthy habits and ultimately bouncing back to a healthful path.
• Margaret Dubrawski: Oxygen’s cover star talks about her life as singer Nelly Furtado’s personal trainer and going on her tour around the world. Plus she gives us tips for having amazing abs like hers.
• “Equip Your Kitchen” The best kitchen items for clean and healthy cooking.
• “Protein on the Cheap” Muscle-building recipes that cost less than three dollars per serving.
• “Burn Calories Reveal Sexy Muscles” Ideas for using the cardio equipment at the gym to keep your routine from getting boring.
• “Get Happy Stay Fit” The mood building supplements that can help lighten your outlook on life.

Check out Oxygen online: at Oxygenmag.com

 

 

 

 

Prevention: December 2011 issue

• Dr. Travis Stork: Never saw an episode of The Doctors but this guy is a total cutie featured on the program and he has lots of advice for making small changes in your life to get healthier. Sorry gals, he is engaged to a Dr. Charlotte Brown. All of the good ones are taken I guess!
• "Preexisting Condition: Female" This article infuriated me! Basically health insurance companies (in most states) can decline coverage to a woman based solely on her gender. Grrr. Can we please talk about health care reform America?
• “The Pursuit of Happiness” Dr. Andrew Weil offers ideas on how to feel better every day—the key is contentment.  
• “Steering Cleat” Over the Counter drugs are catching up where drunk driving had left off. More and more people are causing accidents by driving under the influence of their prescribed medication.
• “Lose Weight, No Sweat” How to “get slim” with 100 tips, hints and tricks from the editors of Prevention.
• “On the Healing Edge” Prevention talks about different types of “complementary and alternative treatments” that science is showing can help you heal.
• “Your Fast Track to Slow Cookers” Nom nom! It is crock pot season and Prevention offers five easy recipes that are healthy and will make your home smell amazing.

Check out Prevention online at this link.

  

 

 

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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