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iJoy that Turkey After Glow

December 1st, 2008 — , Skinny humor from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Hello my sweeties! Still recovering from the Thanksgiving partaking? Well, no worries, it’s a brand new week, and a whole new opportunity to get back on the balanced track. Just a quick note, I’m feverishly working on some new stuff…

For you on this fabulous Thanksgiving!

November 27th, 2008 — , Steph's life story from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

A quick expression of my thankfulness to you, my lovely readers (vid :35 sec)

7 Ways to Help You Make It Through the Thanksgiving Insanity

November 26th, 2008 — , Minimizing holiday weight gain from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Don’t get me wrong. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year because one it’s all about celebrating gratitude for the abundance we have in our lives, and two eating! But along with all this goodness also comes…

Quote on Sense of Peace

November 26th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Better Than Nothin’: Picture Your Inner Resistance Monster Differently

November 25th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Tuesdays are the day when I pat you on the back for making even micro and wee bitty changes or actions towards achieving your healthy living goals like drinking one more glass of water a week or drinking one less…

Tonerrific tips from healthy living bloggers around the skinnysphere

November 25th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Keyalus reminds us of the importance of post marathon recuperation. She is currently following a 5-week Marathon Recovery plan which she links to, and it is some really good sound advice. A common mistake that newbie marathon runners make is…

We all win something!

November 24th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Before I announce last week’s winners to the BISJ 3rd Birthday Bash, our birthday sponsors have extended some really nice deals for those wanting to make purchases for the holidays! Joe’s Jeans: This is really cool! Joe’s Jeans is offering…

Are Full Face Shots the New Cover Trend, and Is That Better?

November 24th, 2008 — , Celebrities & the media from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Angelina Jolie is the cover girl for November’s Harper’s Bazaar UK, and what caught my attention right away was the fact that it was just Angelina’s face. Now granted, this cover is definitely photoshopped to make things like her eye…

Nosh delights: Health-upped Grilled PB&J, Garlic Scallop Tacos, and Goji Food Bar

November 21st, 2008 — , Nosh bits from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Over at Noshtopia for your eating wellness pleasure, and food picture fascination: Look at that PB&J sandwich above. Drooling yet? Charlie over at Back to the Fridge brought back some great memories so come take a look at how I…

Health & Inspirational Haikus To Get You Motivated

November 21st, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

The week has come to a close but we are not yet done partying and celebrating Back in Skinny Jeans’ 3rd blog birthday. Oh no my pets! At the end of this post, will be your last chance to enter…

Gratitude & Happiness: Just Say Hey, I Love You!

November 21st, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

What an amazing birthday week this has been so far, and today I want to talk about gratitude, a key to happiness. And at the end, you’ll get a chance to win a pair of Joe’s Jeans (gals or guys),…

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November 20th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

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Guy’s perspective: Comparing yourself to others may make you vain or bitter

November 19th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Since you all enjoyed pal Nathan the last time he posted here, “Guy’s perspective: The Skinny on Botox, Boobs, and Chicken Breast”, I invited him back. I’m trying to convince him to be BISJ’s “Jake” ala Glamour as I think…

Better Than Nothin’: You’ll be okay. You have support

November 18th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Today’s post is special because you could win a pair of Joe’s Jeans. Read on…Better Than Nothin’ Tuesday is the day when we hip-hip-hooray for making even the smallest of changes or steps towards your health goals. You see doing…

Swirly fit links from healthy living bloggers around the skinnysphere

November 18th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Susan is a runner who runs for her 7-year-old friend Elijah, a two time cancer survivor who is unfortunately amidst battle number three. She spent most of 2008 recovering from a torn Peroneal tendon but is back running/walking for two….

What I’ve learned in 3 years of blogging about healthy living

November 17th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living, Steph's life story from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Woo-hoo! Back in Skinny Jeans celebrates her 3rd birthday and post #2,043. Wowza! We are so grateful to still be going strong and better than ever. Really, because in interweb time 3 years is like 24, we added one more…

Enter to win fabulous giveaways from Joe’s Jeans, Steaz, and Sephora during BISJ Birthday Week!

November 17th, 2008 — , Skinny shopping/cool finds from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Back in Skinny Jeans celebrates her 3rd birthday and we would be nothing without you our fabulous readers. To show our gratitude in a FUNTASTIC way, this whole week, Nov. 17-21, we’re giving out some fabulous giveaways to some lucky…

Friday Fun: Guess which one of these things Steph wasn’t

November 14th, 2008 — , Skinny humor, Steph's life story from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

For some light Friday fun and to get to know a bit about my past, I thought we could play a round of that drinking game where you have to guess something that someone was not. If you guess wrong,…

In pictures: Having an oatilicious time with healthy living bloggers

November 13th, 2008 — , Interviews & Cool People, Skinny commentary & news, Steph's life story from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Thanks to Quaker Oatmeal and their Living Proof blogger event, not only did I get to eat and learn more about oatmeal than I could have ever imagined, I got to finally meet in person some very cool rock star…

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November 13th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

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Heartalicious super pokes from healthy living bloggers around the skinnysphere

November 12th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

I’m still recovering from the cold/flu-ish thing dearies, so while I’m getting back up to speed, please enjoy these healthnormous vibes from fellow healthy living bloggers: It’s really refreshing to know that men too can feel the freak-outishness of mysteriously…

Quote on motivation

November 12th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

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Enjoy this while I eat soup and blow my nose

November 10th, 2008 — , Steph's life story from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

This weekend, I was in Chicago with a group of amazing healthy living bloggers courtesy of the wonderful folks at Quaker Oatmeal. Mine eyes hath seen a new vision of the oaty Quakers. The weekend was long and fun, but…

Smoochie reminder: You’re not dried up

November 7th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

You know I love me a good smoochie. Your assignment this weekend is to kiss your sweetie or some cutie like you mean it…so you feel it tingly down to your toes.Remember back when I asked you if you caged…

Fears of success: Why do we kill the things we love?

November 6th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

In Monday’s post on “Self Sabotage: When you play the role of Punisher,” I alluded to some of my fears of success so I’m going to expand a little more today on what I’ve been learning from what these fears…

Quote on reflection

November 6th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

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Details: Meet Stephanie and other Fit Bloggers in Chicago!

November 5th, 2008 — , Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Okay gang, here are the details for meeting moi and these fabulous fit bloggers in Chicago this weekend. Best part is that you have two choices, or you can come to both! Food and drinks are pay as you consume….

Nosh delights: Adding nutritional bling to your oatmeal, Scharffen Berger chocolates, and Creamy Garlic Prawns

November 5th, 2008 — , Nosh bits from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Over at Noshtopia for your eating wellness pleasure, not only am I talking about some good eats, but there are LOTS of pictures. We know ya’ll love the food glamoramas! Yeah, we’re working on keeping healthy in our skinny jeans,…

Better Than Nothin’: Tame versus Conquer Your Cravings

November 5th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

This week we’re doing Better Than Nothin’ Tuesday on Wednesday because everyone was preoccupied with the elections yesterday. Today, we act as virtual cheer leader and rah-rah you as you take even minisucle actions towards achieving your health goals like…

Since today is a GINORMOUS day for elections…

November 4th, 2008 — , Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

…we’re going to take a “rest” day since everyone will be glued wanting to know who are next elected officials are going to be, what new laws will pass, and big time, who’s going to be our next President of…

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November 4th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

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Self Sabotoge: When You Play The Role of Punisher

November 3rd, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

I got a big dose of reality check this weekend when a wise one said to me:”Self sabotage, the act of undermining your own wellness, happiness, and success, whether conscious or not, is you taking on the role of punisher,…

Tips for a Happy & Safe Halloween For You All!

October 30th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

My lovelies have a wonderful and safe Halloween tonight! Here’s some last minute tips: Brush your teeth or swish around some mouthwash before you go trick or treating. The minty fresh clean flavor may help cut down the candy over…

Fit Flashback: Move Your Jazzercise Boogie Body

October 30th, 2008 — , Skinny humor from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

This Jazzercise video clip is from 1982, and I sware if no one told me this was real, I woulda thought it was some SNL fitness spoof skit because of the spandex outfits, bare feet, and the seriously cheesy lines….

An open letter to female celebrities about body image

October 30th, 2008 — , Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Kelly from Grounded Fitness is guest posting today. Enjoy!—————Stephanie and I decided to do a joint open letter to female celebrities about how their attitudes towards weight and fitness send both positive and negative messages. Its seems somehow “thin” and…

For Halloween, here’s how to be Don Draper

October 30th, 2008 — , Skinny humor from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

I love Mad Men! Wasn’t that some season finale on Sunday?In case you missed it, Jon Hamm, was on SNL last weekend, giving satirical tips on how to pick up women as his deliciously naughty yet ad brilliant Mad Men…

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October 29th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

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Wanna meet Stephanie and other top Fit bloggers in Chicago!

October 28th, 2008 — from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

On the weekend of Nov 7-9, yours truly and her skinny jeans will be rolling into Chi town along with 15 other fabulous fit bloggers courtesy of Quaker Oatmeal. We bloggers are planning some kind of blogger/reader meet up so…

Who are the famous fitness and wellness gurus of color in the US?

October 28th, 2008 — , Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

The other day I was at my favorite Barnes & Noble perusing around the Diet, Health, and Fitness sections to see what is currently on the shelves. I find that what may be popular on Amazon may not necessarily be…

Quote on beauty from Sophia Loren

October 28th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Joynormous tips from fit bloggers around the skinnysphere

October 27th, 2008 — , Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Laura is re-introducing animal proteins into her diet again after some guidance from her doctors. She’s been reading up on the health benefits of eating local, organic, grass fed beef where she “can honor my value of health while, at…

Better Than Nothin’: When tempted to stress eat, create a decadence list first

October 27th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Tuesdays are the day when we applaud all of you for making even micro itty bitty steps in the direction of your health goals because doing anything even if it’s just 1 minute of abs or one less can of…

5 Ways to Avoid or Stop Stress Eating

October 26th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

It’s no surprise that with all the economic tension many people are relieving stress by over eating or eating when they really aren’t hungry. Stress eating is a common issue when it comes to weight management, so here are 5…

Easy 10 minute stir-fry recipe, Whole Foods changes their Rice milk recipe, Frozen enchilada dinner review, and other nibbles

October 23rd, 2008 — , Nosh bits from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Over at Noshtopia for your eating wellness pleasure: I love stir-frys because they are easy and can be made lickety split. Here’s one my favorite stir-frys with brown rice, veggies, and chicken (or tofu for vegetarian version) that require virtually…

Fit Flashback: Alyssa Milano’s Teen Steam Workout Video

October 23rd, 2008 — , Skinny humor from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Back in 1988, a 16-year-old Alyssa Milano came out with her Teen Steam Workout Video. Remember this? I’m sure betting a grown-up Alyssa is hoping that we all forget this video cuz it’s really cheesy and slightly jail baity. I’m…

Reality check: It’s easier to get & stay thin when you’re rich

October 22nd, 2008 — , Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

I’m going to do a Chris Rock and say this out loud and point blank, rich people have an easier time being thin because they can buy skinny. That’s right, and here’s what I’m talking about. What does it mean…

Why did Italian GQ choose this startling Helena Christensen cover?

October 22nd, 2008 — , Celebrities & the media from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

This September Italian GQ cover really troubled me. I would like to know what the Editor-in-Chief was thinking when he/she approved this shot because the skeletal image is frighteningly unhealthy on so many levels. Is it a cultural point of…

Quote on acceptance

October 22nd, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

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Will belly dancing “fry the fat off your hips” and other tiddly bits around the skinnysphere

October 21st, 2008 — , Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

The concept of “Vogue = Fitness” makes me guffaw like the reminder of Jane Fonda aerobics videos. So, when Julie Grau, co-publisher of Doubleday’s Spiegel & Grau, writes in Vogue about “the definitive ab-sculpting workout” in which belly dancing will…

Feeing stressed? Here’s some relief

October 21st, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans

Plenty of people are feeling very stressed out and overwhelmed right now, and if your inner overachiever is kicking into high gear stressing you out, remember this: Go ahead and print this out, and tape it somewhere as a reminder….

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