Archive for April, 2010
An Apple a Day Won’t Keep the Doctor Away
– Unless It’s Organic according to Dr. Walter Crinnion, Author of Clean, Green, and Lean: Get Rid of the Toxins That Make You Fat We got a sneak peek inside of Dr. Crinnion new book. And we really liked what we saw so we decided to share with our favorite readers: The Environmental Working Group recently studied [...]
Review: Earth Footwear
You may have noticed a lot of hoopla lately about ergonomic soles and specially designed shoes that are all about helping you develop muscle tone as you walk around. Brands like Reebok and even Skechers have emerged in the marketplace as lifestyle brands, garnering attention from celebrities and people nationwide because of their funky look and [...]
Giveaway: $50 Giftcard to Lululemon
It’s time for another Lululemon $50 gift card giveaway! And what girl does not need more workout clothes! We love our Lululemon! HOW TO ENTER: This contest is exclusively for GGS Club members. Not a member yet? No worries, it only takes a minute. Membership is filled with perks (like these groovy giveaways) and we never share [...]
Top Biggest Loser Behind the Scenes Questions Answered
We asked Bernie Salazar (season 5 winner) to take us behind the scenes at the Biggest Loser Ranch to answer our readers burning questions on what really happens on the show! Hello Bernie, and thank you for taking the time to answer our hard questions. 1. How much time do the contestants actually get to share with [...]
The ‘Skinny’ on Muscle Toning Shoes
How it all began It all began in the 1990′s when Swiss Engineer Karl Muller, who suffered from chronic back pain, vacationed in South Korea and noticed that his back pain virtually disappeared during that time. He concluded that walking barefoot on soft ground could eliminate back pain. He also found that back pain and [...]
Tracy Anderson Method
Tracy Anderson method is one of the most sought-after personal trainers in Hollywood. Known for reshaping Madonna’s and Gwyneth Paltrow’s bodies, this pint-sized former ballet dancer has released three workout DVDs that include the same challenging and result-heavy routines that she designed for the Material Girl and Paltrow. Tracy Anderson’s DVD collection includes a mat [...]
Recipe-Fruit Bruscetta for Brunch
Happy Sunday! Fruit Bruschetta is perfect for Sunday brunch. Trick your friends into thinking you’re a master chef with this beautiful, yet quick and delicious dish from Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Cookbook. Ingredients • 1/2 cup / 120 ml low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt cheese • 1 whole-grain baguette, sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch [...]
Celebrity Fitness Love Links
Pssssssst…I have a dirty little secret. I read those trashy gossip mags to find out what the celeb’s are up to. I’m not proud of it but yes, I do. Does it count I never buy them but only find the longest line up at the grocery store to dive into the latest juicy gossip [...]
I want to be a Jamie Oliver’s Wish Angel
We are pleased to welcome back Laynie. If you are a new reader and would like some history on Laynie, please see her previous posts here. Hi everyone, long time no talk. I’ve been undergoing some minor health issues, which has kept from driving my training back to get me back to centre stage, but [...]
What ‘Toning Shoe’ is the Best for you?
Imagine a shoe that doesn’t just work at the gym, it works like the gym. That’s right. These shoes promise to tighten and tone muscles, rev the metabolism and even burn cellulite as you walk. How effective they are seems to be up to the wearer and the faith they put in the marketing and [...]
Guest Post-The Motivational Girl
I’m pleased to introduce Sheri and her new blog The Motivational Girl. This is her story. Once upon a time, I was a heavy girl who never would keep weight off. I tried like the best of them, tried every diet plan available even tried vegetarian, but to no avail I would fail. I always thought [...]
So many choices in Fitness Events~What are you doing?
Even as little as a decade ago, our choices for fitness events were extremely limited. You could run a marathon, maybe a triathalon or play on a sports team. Depending on your city, that was pretty much about it. Today any larger city is going to have literally something for everyone. Like to run? What [...]
20 Ways to Cut Calories from the Biggest Loser Dietitian
Emily Fonnesbeck is the Registered Dietitian for the Biggest Loser Resort, and joins us today to share some must-have tips to help you manage calorie consumption and weight loss. Chances are you have heard some of these suggestions before. But just because you have heard them, doesn’t mean you are actually doing them! Take a [...]
Portion Distortion: The Last Supper gets Super-Sized
When you are eating your Easter dinner tonight, read this very interesting article first! It is said that art imitates life. And, this holds true even in depictions of the divine. A study conducted by a Cornell University professor and his brother, a Presbyterian minister and religious studies professor, has found that depictions of the [...]
Recipe-Protein Oatmeal Pancakes
This recipe comes from a Facebook friend, Christine S. I needed a great Protein pancake recipe and had some FB friends come up some of their tried, tested and true recipes. Here is Christine’s and this is what she says: ian This one is really delicious, especially with the addition of the recommended [...]
High Fives for Five Great Easter Fitness Posts
Easter and Fitness? Can they go together..why of course! Tip #1 Put that chocolate Easter bunny down …and check out these great posts! We promise it will save you hundreds of calories! Now for some more great tips! Since you have already started, you will be glad to know research may have just given us another reason [...]
