April 2011
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Workout Trend: Kama for Better Sex
You’ve heard of coregasms, but what if an entire fitness class was devoted to having better sex?
Kama is a new fitness trend, that tones & tightens your problem areas (hips, core, glutes) while pumping blood to your pelvis so you can enjoy a better sex life OUT of class.
Co-designed by a dancer and a doctor, KAMA uses pelvic tilts, lifts and circles to burn fat and sculpt abs, buns...
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Total Body Toner- Side Raise Flamingo
This move targets your core, abs, butt & shoulders and is a variation of a side lunge. All you need is a set of free weights, about 3-5lbs for beginner, 5-10lbs for more advanced exercisers (but push yourself if you can handle more!). If you’re not ready for weights, you can certainly try this move without them. No excuses!
Challenge: Add these to your next workout!
Modification: Lift...
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Fresh Salsa & Homemade Tortilla Chips - Low...
Mmm salsa! Spring’s here and this fresh recipe is the perfect Friday night treat. This salsa recipe serves 4, at about 50 calories a serving! This version involved jalapenos, so be careful when handling them! Use gloves, wash your hands and avoid eye contact.
Recipe via MNN.com
Fresh salsa recipe Prep time: 20 min Yield: 2 cups (4 servings) Ingredients
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
½ cup...
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Royal Wedding Workout!
Are you ready for the big day? No, I’m not talking about YOUR big day.
The Royal Wedding is upon us, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited. I mean, when else am I going to wear that tiara I spent way too much money on a few years back. (See Ma? I CAN wear it more than once. HA!)
Brides are under more pressure than most to look great on their big day, and Kate Middleton...
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“Wash Yo Greens! Even though your salads are marked ‘Pre-Washed’,...”
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Gym Finds A Way To Turn Exercise Into Electricity
It’s estimated that America houses 8-10 million fitness machines that could be equipped to generate energy. This could lower gym-costs for members, help clubs keep costs down, attract “green” audiences & yes, it’s good for the planet.
In what could be a MASSIVE trend in the next few years, Green Microgym has outfitted their equipment to burn calories AND produce...
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Name Those Abs! Trivia Game!
They’ve got trainers, money, tons of pressure to look good and we get bombarded with their gorgeous bods constantly. Can you recognize who’s who by their abs alone?
How many celebrity six-packs can you name?
http://www.facebook.com/ChichiKix#!/album.php?aid=49156&id=155595074475102
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WatchDoggieSculpt With Jesse, the terrier!
His total body workout (cue to 2:20) is badass! No wonder he’s in such great shape!
LOVE it.
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WatchWorkout Tips from Kim Kardashian via That’s Fit.
Her favorite part of her body? Her eyes. Didn’t see that coming, did you?
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Be A Bone-Head - Things You Should Know
Many of us are so focused on our muscles, bellies, weight-loss & appearance to care about the parts of our body we don’t see. It’s hard to focus on a future that seems so far away, but protecting your bones is the smartest thing you can do for your 40, 50, 60, 70 or 80 year old self.
Our bones are important for a number of reasons, but let me put it this way: everything you do,...
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Vintage Freaks Listen Up! Pretty Items Filled With...
Whether you’re a vintage fashion freak, or an antique collector, listen up!
The Journal of Environmental Health has found that many antique items, including dishware, jewelery, decorative pieces, toys and more contain more than 700 times the amount of lead allowed by current regulations. These are levels that would otherwise require recalls and massive outrage by today’s standards....
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Save some $! Make Nut Butters at home...
I love me some nut butter! Great article! Be sure to visit ChefMom on She Knows.
How to make nut butters at home
Toast nuts for more nut butter flavor regardless of the nut you choose. Raw nut butters are divine but toasting the nuts before grinding will give you fab flavor not found at your local grocery store.
Simply toast nuts on a dry baking sheet at 400 degrees F. until nuts are...
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Meta Cookies: Choose Your Flavor
This is either awesome or ridiculous.
A company has created what they call ‘Meta-Cookies’. The idea is that the brain can be tricked into tasting different flavors if we play with the senses a bit.
Users wear a virtual-reality type helmut and are asked to eat a plain old cookie. The helmut is fitted with a camera, screen & scented air tubes.
The system overlays images of other...
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May 3rd, 1:42pm: Move Your Body Flash Mob with...
“A little sweat ain’t never hurt nobody.”
Word.
Beyonce has teamed up with first lady Michelle Obama on her “Let’s Move!” initiative in an effort to help fight the rising numbers of childhood obesity in America. She rerecorded her song “Get Me Bodied” transforming it into the kid-friendlier “Move Your Body.”
I like it. I like it a lot....
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Kelly Osbourne: I'm Not Getting Fat!
“I work out half an hour a day and just eat what I want and I’m happy, so I don’t really care,”
“I took more hell for being fat than I did for being an absolute raging drug addict. I will never understand that.”
Kelly Osborne on the media’s fixation with her weight.
Full article via US Magazine
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Take It Up A Notch - Pendulum Swings
Talk about a BOOTY BLASTER.
My bottom hurts just thinking about it.
If you need to get your ass in gear for bikini season, there are lots of exercises that can help you round out your assets. Combined with a little cardio, you can re-shape your buns & thighs with resistance moves that firm & burn calories.
I know I say it all the time, but this is one of my favorite moves, and...
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Sweet Tooth Whores: Agave 101
I’m all about making dietary decisions that reflect your lifestyle and for some people, that lifestyle includes a sweet tooth that just won’t quit. Example: ME.
Mmmmmm…. sugar. I love it, I love it, I love it.
While yummy, sweet fruits & yogurts can help, sometimes we can’t seem to shake our addiction to the simple, yet complex, dangling carrot that is sugar.
Now,...
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Tone It Up Tuesdays! Bikini Blast Circuit.
Those crazy girls are at it again! Thanks Tone It Up!
You’ll need…
A pair of dumbbells, medium to heavy. (For most women, you should start around 5lbs. LADIES: If you’ve been rocking the 5lb weights for awhile, time to get new heavier ones!)
A mat or towel
A sexy smile. Just for you.
No video? Print the workout with Karena & Katrina here!
Repeat the moves 20 (or 30)...
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Khloe Kardashian - Kicking Ass While Boxing
Don’t mess with her, this girl packs a punch!
Boxing is a fabulous total body workout. You’ll get your cardio in, while toning your assets from head to toe.
Check out her boxing skills!
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5 Tips For Finding Time to Exercise via Fit Sugar
No matter what your fitness level (or how long you’ve been working out), finding & making the time to workout can sometimes be a challenge. Life is always filled with surprises & you can’t always count on having a clear, easy schedule to work with.
If time’s been an issue for you and you find yourself missing your workouts because of it, maybe it’s time for a...
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F%#king Right! How Swearing Can Improve Your...
I LOVE to swear.
When it comes to dropping the F-bomb, I’m like a fighter jet with a trigger happy pilot. I’m respectful with it: I’m mindful of my audience, and I hold my tongue if I need to (I’m also charming enough to get away with it usually). Don’t get me wrong; I consider myself to be a classy lady. But there are just some things that can’t be said with...
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Night-time Munchies? How To Stop Them Before They...
If you suffer from “it’s-after-eight-and-I’m-so-hungry-I-could-eat-five-pizzas”-itis, you’re not alone. Late night cravings are our bodies way to get an energy boost as we get tired. Because simple carbs & sugars will boost your energy levels sooner, you tend to crave those foods first. Combined with a bit of fatigue (and a kitchen stocked with junk foods) and...
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Take It Up A Notch - Plank Moguls
So you’ve mastered the 30-60 second plank. What next?
THIS.
You probably never considered doing cardio in plank position but let me tell you, it’s an intense way to train your abs! You’ll get your heart rate way up AND tighten your core like never before.
I bought Jillian Michaels: 6 Week Six-Pack a few months back to review it & fell in love with some of the core ...
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Mother's Day! 30% off this Fab Fit Deal
I love Moms. I love Yoga. I love Deals. I love SHARING those deals.
Get your mom something relaxing, healthy & unique this year! Use the code below to save over 30% on kits for your mama!
I mean, she MADE you, right?
Yoga Accessories
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getganked asked: I love, love, love your blog. It's super helpful and it's helping to change my life! I've always wanted to get into the healthier lifestyle and find new/different work outs. Thank you for being awesome! :D
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HIIT Weekend Workout & Butt with Body Rock TV
I remember the first time I found Body Rock videos. I was at work, and found myself struggling to close the browser, lest I be accused of watching porn.
It’s true, that to the naked eye, Zuzana is a lean mean porn star machine. From her high, perky boob-a-las, to her sexy panting, to her sweaty, gleaming body: she leaves little to the imagination. BUT if you can get past all that, her...
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balancedandbeing-deactivated201 asked: Oh my word. I'm so glad I have found your blog. I've only been through a couple of tabs and I feel like I could spend hours going through all this.
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Make Your Fitness More Eco-Friendly - 6 tips
Tips
1. Get a reusable water bottle, preferably stainless steel. Cuts down on plastics, PLUS studies show that having a water specific bottle can help as a visual aid during the day, encouraging us to get enough H2O. Spend the extra moo-la and get one that you’re more likely to take around with you.
2. Green clothing. From recycled cotton to bamboo, you can find fabrics and stylish wear...
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Best Of So You Think You Can Dance - Workout...
One month until season 8 starts! Are you ready?!
In case you can’t tell, I’m very, VERY excited.
I’m a whore for So You Think You Can Dance (and America’s Best Dance Crew). I love the dancing but even more, I love what the shows have inspired in terms of dance as a sport.
I also find tons of dance-y, high BPM music to add to my workout playlists every season. So, as...
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Spinach Quesadillas from That's Fit
Mmmmm… Quesadillas. Even though you often see them as an appetizer, they can pack a calorie punch if they’re loaded up in the way you’re accustomed to. At 198 calories a serving, this is a much healthier version that you don’t have to feel guilty about!
Ingredients
Quesadillas
1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onions 3 egg whites, beaten 10 ounces frozen spinach,...
Fitness Fashion Faux Pas (with Jillian Michaels)
Here, here!
My other pet peeves at the gym? The flying V (when your thongs straps poke out on either side of your pants. Get lower thongs ladies! Not sexy when you’re on the eliptical!)
Ultimately, what you wear isn’t nearly as important as the workout itself. Make sure the clothes you’re wearing fit the activity, and don’t be afraid to wear fitted clothing that helps you...
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Fab Fit Deal: 15% off at Yoga Accesories...
High Quality Yoga Accessories at Unbeatable Prices
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Taco Bell Wants An Apology
Seems like having the lawsuit dismissed wasn’t enough.
After a lawsuit claiming false advertising was withdrawn earlier this month, Taco Bell has asked the lawfirm behind the suit to say ‘sorry’ in a MASSIVE way. They’ve released a full page, rather snarky ad demanding that the lawyers apologize. See it below.
At this point, we have no idea why the case was dismissed....
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Thigh Toning Workout With Tone It Up!
Ready, set, go!
(youtube’s been testy today. If it doesn’t load, save this link and come back tomorrow!)
xo
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“You can’t hate yourself healthy.
You can hate yourself thin. You can...”
– Erin Brown of Fit Mama Training
See her latest post The Sad And Hopeful Truth About Women
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Britney Spears - Unairbrushed Photo Love
Yay Britney!
Britney is proud of her body - imperfections and all.
The 29-year-old singer made an AMAZEBALLS move and released the un-airbrushed photos from her Candies shoot. She did so in order to highlight the pressure exerted on women to look perfect.
In the photos, you can clearly see areas of cellulite on the back of her thighs, wider ankles, bruises (with all that dancing, she’s...
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Prom Dress Made Entirely of Recycled Wrappers
If you’re still looking for a prom dress, it might be a little late to steal this idea.
Tara Frey’s made her prom dress herself, but what’s more impressive is that it’s made entirely of Starburst wrappers! The project took over six years (wow!) and includes her purse, shoes and her date’s matching vest.
Just the thought of all that sugar makes me dizzy. I...
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Natural Beauty - Onion & Oatmeal Puree Facial Mask
Natural Benefits:
Oatmeal clears clogged pores & the anti-inflammatory properties of onions can help heal acne scars.
Yield: Approximately 8 applications - (can you say girl’s night?)
Ingredients:
1 ounce. purified mineral water
3 tablespoons. plain organic oatmeal
1 medium onion, peeled
Instructions:
1. Boil water and pour over oatmeal, letting steep for five minutes. 2....
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“I feel shitty when I look at myself in the mirror. I’m not competing,...”
– - Arnold Schwarzenegger on his body aging.
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WTF?!? - Chubby fashion models 'will make women...
All together now… let’s have a moment of silence for common sense. Clearly, it died somewhere before this story was published.
This simultaneously infuriates and mystifies me. For the record, not only do I strongly disagree, but I think this may be the stupidest study on body-image ever.
Banning size zero models from the catwalk could worsen the obesity epidemic as the sight of...
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Exercises For Every Mood
Everyone knows that a good workout can affect your mood in a positive way, but sometimes being IN that mood can prevent you from wanting to break a sweat. I know that when I’m sad, my body feels sad too and I have a really tough time getting moving. Taking a brisk walk often improves my mood and gets me back into the swing of things.
Try these mood specific exercises for when you’re...
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Tomato Ice Cream - 53 calories
With spring coming, there are a lot of fresh ways to keep healthy and inventive. While you might have balked at the suggestion of tomato ice cream (I know, it’s weird!) it might just be your new favorite thing. Give it a try!
You’ll need:
A blender
A metal container (or any freezable container)
Ingredients:
About 16 Italian tomatoes (1 kg) - 179 calories
3 egg whites - 48...
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