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Style Up 2 Shape Up for the Cold: 6 Tips to Help You Work Out Warmer and Get Outside!

2012-01-30T08:30:44Z

If winters are super cold where you live—I KNOW—it becomes hard to motivate for outdoor workouts. But fresh air and connecting with the outdoors does your body lots of good..and it’s not like you have to spend all day outside! Go for a run, join an outdoor boot camp, jump rope or go ice skating. I know you can handle at least 30-minutes! The best way to get motivated is to Style Up 2 Shape Up for the cold. Watch the video and click to see what each of my lovely models was wearing so that you can snag their looks and hightail it outside too.

The Stylish Makeover We All Need Starts With “I Love Me”

2012-01-24T04:02:43Z

You can’t earn everyone’s love but you can earn self-love. We all know this…right? Kind-of-sort-of? Or is it that we forget to remind ourselves of it? Forgetting the meaning and actions behind “self-love” can wear us thin. We can be hard on ourselves for no good reason which then leads to bad habits, like my strange midnight love affair with Fig Newtons (I’ll get into that later). Sometimes we just need help channeling our self-love into healthy & positive outcomes. Meet Melissa Kathryn. She’s the founder of Melissa Kathryn Makeover, a weight loss program for women who want to trim their bodies and tailor their wardrobes.

Up, Close and Abdominal with Brett Hoebel

2012-01-11T08:14:59Z

He’s hot. He has a 6-pack and he promises to REV yours up too. But only if you’re ready to commit and as he likes to put it, “walk your talk”. Otherwise, Brett Hoebel is busy taking the fitness & health world by storm. First it was on “The Biggest Loser”, now it’s “Fat Chef”. Find out what Brett’s all about and why (most importantly) he holds the secret key to your abs.

And The Best Fitness of 2011 Awards Go To…

2012-01-02T09:05:50Z

Find out who scored BIG and WHY… Don’t let the suspense kill you…CLICK already!

Carissa Moore: Youngest World Champion in the History of Sports…and a Homeowner!

2011-12-25T20:13:24Z

I got the chance to catch up with Hawaiian pro surfer Carissa Moore while she was visiting NYC. What I found is that she’s a champ in more ways than one. She’s the youngest world champion in the history of sports AND she’s a smart young woman who knows nothing can be achieved without hard work. One of the things Carissa is most proud of is being a homeowner—because she earned it. This 19 year old isn’t going rogue. She’s going big time. Click to read my interview with quite possibly the chillest over-achiever on the planet!

Would This Get You To Work Out?

2011-12-23T16:45:03Z

Personally, I’d like to trade in the pink lights for a real hottie! But the commercial couldn’t be cuter and the vibe is super fun! Why can’t American commercials be more like this? I’m sold on the water…as long as it delivers more “skin” next time

Fit & Stylish Holiday Gifts Under $50

2011-12-21T08:58:40Z

No matter what holiday you celebrate this winter or who you pray to in the heavens above, these gift ideas will inspire the people in your life to move and won’t put you into debt. It’s always the thought that counts. Make that “thought” FITNESS and don’t forget to treat yourself too! Watch the video above and click to read my review of each product.

Are You a Fitness Lover Who Can’t Sleep? Join the Club Because I’m an Insomniac.

2011-12-19T08:42:49Z

Exercising frequently mixed with sleepless nights is not a good combo. To perform your best athletically and get the best results physically, you need sleep. I’ve been struggling with this problem for years because I’m what they call an insomniac. I hate the word because it sounds criminal, but what I’ve learned is that not sleeping is a crime against the body especially if you work out. For years I’ve been telling people the value of sleep without getting the full experiencing myself. I’m not proud of it but I’m working on getting better with the 8 tips in this article. And the pic you see above is proof!

11 Songs for a Fit & Healthy Farewell to 2011

2011-12-18T01:15:22Z

I’m calling it “Goodbye 2011” because as one year ends an even better one is upon us. PLEASE BEWARE! This is an unconventional workout mix but I quite like it because it starts with Ludo and ends with my new-found musical crush, Michael Kiwanuka. My puggles and I are listening to the mix right now as we prepare to go out for an evening run. Click to hear the mix and to catch a glimpse at my handsome pups!

Winter Sport Gear is in Full Bloom for Holidays

2011-12-15T07:35:07Z

It’s not quite spring but the latest trend in winter sport and fitness gear is floral prints and spring-time hues. Say happy holidays to your favorite fitness enthusiast with flowers that won’t die. Find out where you can snag this bouquet of fit gear.