South African model Candice Swanepoel has been the center of attention recently due to her dramatic weight loss. The Victoria’s Secret model was seen at a L.A. fashion shoot wearing a bra and panties and her skeletal frame caused many to discuss if she’d been dieting excessively. Victoria’s Secret models have long been the center of discussion, and the company has said in their contracts that they expect their models to be “healthy and muscular”. A Victoria’s Secret modeling contract is reported to be the highest paying modeling job available, and although the model claims to be eating steak, if

I’ve been giving most of my writing over to the Canadian perspective of our Vancouver Olympic Winter Games and I think it’s time for a little Team USA love, no?  Here’s what you can do to support our athletes from Team USA, who have been training their entire lives will take the stage to represent our country. Anyone who registers on Teamusa.org will have access to the latest info and will receive exclusive updates throughout the games. So get your spirit on and help cheer on our athletes!  (Yes, I’m Canadian, but we’re like sisters, right? Go Team USA, Go!)

~Kerrie Hilton I wish it was this easy: I wish I could write a manual and you could follow it step-by-step and get results. I wish it was as easy as deciding to do something, making small goals along the way, and then doing it. Wait a minute, that last thought sounds like it may work! Yes, that’s exactly what I did. I decided to do something, I did it, and as a result I lost 55 lbs. and ran a marathon in 7 months. YOU can totally do that. In Feb. 2009 I was an overweight stay-at-home mom that was happy, but didn’t

This is exercise # 5 in the Lady of America Women's Workout Routine series. This exercise is called Squats with a Leg Lift and it is one of the best total body exercises for women. Begin by standing with feet together. Squat down to a 90 degree bend, raise one leg and kick forward. Repeat for 3 reps alternating legs. Lady of America Women's Workout Routines: Squats with a Leg Kick  

I recently heard about Team Huntress from a twitter friend. According to their website, Team Huntress holds outdoor adventure clinics for women in which they combine outdoor adventure with spa pampering and gourmet food and wine. Intrigued, I asked Team Huntress founder Jane Keller for an interview to explain the concept behind their program. Our interview with Team Huntress GGS: Thanks so much for agreeing to this interview, Jane, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? JK: I am a South Dakota farm girl. I am not a pro hunter, consultant, or celebrity in the outdoor industry. I

We recently heard about a book for new moms called The Rookie Mom’s Survival Guide, which is being published next year by John Wiley and Sons. The book is written by Erica Wells and Lorraine Regel, who described it as a humorous and easy-to-read reference with great tips and advice to first time parents who are coping with a new baby. We were lucky enough to catch up with co-author Erica Wells and she agreed to answer a few questions for Girl, Get Strong.sept-08-002 Erica Wells The Rookie Mom's Survival Guide Interview: GGS: What led you to write a book?