Archive for October, 2010
Top 5 Exercises To Burn Off Those Halloween Sweets
Halloween is a time we tend to indulge in sweets and for many of us those sweets land right where we don’t want them – on our waistlines – or lower. And we’re not helped by the fact that due to the shortage of storage capacity for sugar, the body stores excess sugar as fat. [...]
Victoria Secret Model Reveals her Diet Secrets
Supermodel Adriana Lima starts preparing for the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show six weeks in advance. She works out for two hours a day, six days a week. Lima says she prefers boxing, jumping rope and isometric exercises that don’t require equipment. “I don’t lift weights, I don’t like machines. Everything I do is with [...]
Use the Park for the Best Workout this time of Year
Moderate weather makes this the best time of year to train outdoors With the heat and humidity gone and the cool fall air upon us, it’s the best time of the year for an outdoor workout. In fact, the next while offers a great opportunity to step up your training before the cold changes the [...]
Why Sit if you can Stand? Calorie-burners add up-Week 4
GGS Girlfriends, we are moving forward to week 4 of our Lose Before New Year’s Program. Missed the first three weeks? No worries…here they are and you will be on your way to lose the weight BEFORE New Year rings in! Week One - Don’t wait until New Year’s to Lose the Last 10 pounds Week Two - Eat Regularly to [...]
Interview: Thintervention’s life-changing Jackie Warner
We’re super excited to have had the chance to chat with Jackie Warner, who stars in Bravo’s reality weight loss show, Thintervention. After seven episodes, both Sian and I are on pins and needles waiting for the big reveal tonight (Monday 10/9c). Lucky us – and you – Jackie gave us a little video ‘sneak [...]
Buddying Up Boosts Diet Success
One important piece of dieting wisdom that we have all learned from watching reality shows like The Biggest Loser and Celebrity Fit Club is that having a team to support your weight loss goals increases your chances of meeting them. Many of us want to lose weight, but only a minute fraction of us get [...]
PETA Sexiest Celebrites Vegans Revealed
Earlier this week, we told you about PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door. Now we have the Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2010. The top honors for man and woman go to Bob Harper of The Biggest Loser and Olivia Wilde from TV’s House. Wilde is motivated by both health and political reasons: “Beyond my desire to [...]
10 Remedies to Stay Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season
Like it or not, cold and flu season is straight ahead and coming fast. Along with the great things about fall/winter – cooler weather, crisp breezes, fall colors, great holidays – often comes runny noses, fevers, coughing and sore throats. Odds are good that everyone is going to get at least one illness between now [...]
Giveaway: Erin Braxton Designer Loungewear Outfit
Who does not need some super comfy lounge wear to chill in after a hard workout? Well, we are stoked to be teaming up with Erin Braxton Design to offer our GGS readers the chance to win a very cute basic pants and basic top in a giveaway! The basic tank comes in a range of colors [...]
I Travel with my ‘Secret Weapon’ Workout System-Week 3
OK we are continuing with Lose the Pounds Before New Years. If you have missed the first 2 weeks never fear you can still catch up here. This program was designed by Rob Williams who is a kinesiologist and posture specialist in downtown Vancouver, BC. His website is www.williamshealthgroup.com I’ve just developed a new appreciation [...]
Review: Kettle Worx DVD’s
Guest reviewing today is Cathy B. Cathy is a working mom of 2 children and is finding it hard to squeeze her fitness in. That would explain why it took over a year to get this review! Intro to KettleWorx: View this dvd before jumping into workout dvd’s as I found out the hard way! [...]
How to Make Granola from Scratch
Happy Sunday! Granola is a popular breakfast option that we’ve all seen on grocery store shelves. Even though it can be less time-consuming to snag one from the market, baking a batch of granola at home is far more rewarding. With a homemade version, you can create your favorite combination of fruit, nuts, grains and [...]
One Point Weight Watchers Pumpkin Recipe
Tis’ the pumpkin season is upon us. I make this soup every year and every time I do I wonder why I only make it once per year. You could add some spices to it as well, depending on your taste, like nutmeg or cinnamon. I LOVE this soup and I am sure you will [...]
Ladies, do you ‘Know Your Girls’ as well as Audrina Patridge does?
Ladies, let’s get serious for a minute. I know, I know, its Friday. But for many of us, the weekend is our “me” time and hey, I don’t know about you, but my breasts are an important part of ME! I’m all about keeping my ‘girls’ healthy and happy… For a second year, Yoplait – [...]
Tips to Reduce the Bloat and More Tips to Consider
Top posts from the GGS Crew you really should read…. Want some magic food to reduce the bloat? Do the Biggest Loser Diet right in your own home! A Super Food you should be eating but are Probably Not… A Super Recipe that is so Nutritious and guess what? It’s only one weight watcher point per serving….but [...]
Eat Regularly to boost Metabolism-Week 2
OK GGS Girlfriends, we are moving forward to week 2 of our Lose Before New Year’s Program. If you missed the first week, here it is. This program was designed by Rob Williams who is a kinesiologist and posture specialist in downtown Vancouver, BC. His website is www.williamshealthgroup.com With week 1 under our belts, I [...]
