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World’s Largest Bake Sale
Need a legitimate reason to eat dessert? We’ve got one. It’s the “World’s Largest Bake Sale,” a fundraiser, organized and sponsored by Kmart and Shop your Way, to combat childhood hunger, which...
View ArticleJoyce on the Homestead: My Sustainable Life!
Blogger, Joyce Cherrier, just made a big life change: She and her family bought four acres of bucolic heartland. They went from suburbia to sustainable homestead. Take the journey with Joyce as she...
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The Reality Of Weight-Loss
Losing weight, especially if it’s a significant amount, makes you feel brand new. And confident. And grateful. And, at times, confused. In fact, you might wind up in some downright strange situations....
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My Bake Sale Redemption
There comes a time in every sugar addict’s life when she’s forced to face her addiction in full view of total strangers, food celebrities and, of course, her bosses. I know because I’ve been there....
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Mom, You’re My Hero
This Mother’s Day, our gratitude takes us back to our wonder years, when we followed your lead, voluntarily or by force. Strangely enough, the childhood rituals we practiced helped shape us as fitness...
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Learning From the Biggest Losers
Losing weight is a “one-day-at-a-time” effort, and the process can feel like an uphill slog at times. You’re not alone. Other women have been in the same place, achieved their goals, and set new ones....
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What Are You Waiting For?
We’ve all had that “stuck” feeling, when you’re caught in an unhealthy pattern and don’t know what to do about it. Your motivation to make any sort of positive change seems to dissolve by the day....
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My Fit Life Path
I’ve been a fitness professional for half my life, and I’ve seen bodies transform before my very eyes. What my clients usually don’t expect, however, is how being fit also changes them mentally and...
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Life, According to My Dad
Where would we be without our Fathers? They’re the key-holders of the life skills we rely on daily, especially when we’re in a jam. As a tribute to Father’s Day, I’m recalling the wise words my dad...
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Ten Fun Summer Facts You Never Knew
Ready or not, summer is here! These ten, cool facts get you warmed up for an epic season. 1. The hottest day ever recorded in the U.S. was 134 F (56.7 C), on July 10, 1913, at Greenland Ranch in Death...
View ArticleJoyce on the Homestead: Hot Chicks!
Blogger, Joyce Cherrier, has seven new, furry additions to her homestead: Chickens! Get up close and personal in their coup (yep, Sears sells those, too!) and tips for first-time, organic gardeners.
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Can Social Media Build Self-Esteem?
My clients know I’m all over Twitter, so when one of them asked me this question, I wanted to stop and think before simply saying, “Yes, of course!” I mean, sure, Twitter and Facebook are networking...
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Your Holiday Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was created to promote freedom and justice for all. In that vain, we wrote our own amendments to make sure you enjoy your Independence Day. Follow them at your own free will....
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41 Ways to Spend a Summer Friday
Even if your workplace doesn’t acknowledge this seasonal tradition, you can still find a way to celebrate. We asked our bloggers, experts, and editors what they have on their TGIF agenda. Here, a list...
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Your Summer Fitness Reading List
Need a motivating read to tackle bikini season? These five, fit-focused titles will keep you moving straight into fall! The Happiness Diet By Tyler Graham and Drew Ramsey, M.D. Here, the authors...
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How I’m Fighting Vacation Fat
As I write this, I’m sitting in an airport about to jet off to a sun-kissed paradise. Sure, there’ll be unlimited mojitos and all-you-can-eat fried everything at my fingertips. But I’m not taking a...
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Do Men Have Swimsuit Anxiety?
Let me put it this way: If I had a dollar for every time one of my guy friends asked me, “Does this bathing suit make my butt look fat?” I’d be broke. In general, guys don’t indict each other about...
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Are You The Homestead Type?
First, you have to know what homesteading is. Its definition is as diverse as the people who practice it. I think of it as a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. That may include growing your own food,...
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Being a Fit Father Figure
I used to work out for selfish reasons alone. Just like everyone else, my primary goal was to stand out on the beach and basketball court with the squares in my abs protruding, biceps-a-blazin’ and...
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My Fitness Reminiscence (In 450 Words)
It seems as though the people who are most successful in reaching their fitness goals are those who’ve made truly made exercise a habit. It’s not something on their to-do list—it’s part of who they...
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