Archive for June, 2011

Typical Day in the Life Of…This Girl

I just joined another fitness blogging network that posts topics every other week that participants can write about. This week’s challenge: “Describe a typical day in the life of YOU.” Honestly, my life is probably rather boring to most, but at the same time – never dull. What’s interesting about staying at home with 2 [...]

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Jamie Eason Diet, Training & Supplementation Tips

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of fitness model and freelance writer Jamie Eason. The first time I saw her was while shopping at Bodybuilding.com for my husband quite a while ago and now she happens to be the official spokesperson for them. She also has her own monthly column in Oxygen magazine. [...]

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Fitness News Round Up #003: Dark Chocolate, Overtraining & 58-Pound Weight Loss

Consume Dark Chocolate to Make Exercise More Effective. Not a big chocolate lover myself, especially dark chocolate but if you ARE, then here’s a really great reason to snack on some: 100 grams of dark chocolate that is 70% cocoa has been shown to fight exercise-induced oxidative stress. Dark chocolate has already proven to help [...]

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Getting Ready For Your Swimsuit This Summer

Swimsuit season is fast approaching, and if you live in warmer climates it may have already started to appear. So, what’s a woman to do who has procrastinated losing weight and is left, once again, dreading swimsuit season? While we might be tempted to quarantine ourselves in the house, a better idea is to use [...]

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