Jenn recently tried Zap Peanut Butter, and had I known that peanut butter counts as a paste and was therefore on the do-not-fly list, I wouldn’t have gotten my sample ganked by airport security before I could try it. I’m sure I would have loved it thou…

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This week’s FitLit on the book Mindless Eating serves as a reminder about how outside influences can affect the amount of food you eat and even how delicious you think food tastes. If I learned anything from the book, it’s that no one is immune to thes…

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Continue reading → What’s Your Food Philosophy?

With the presidential election just days away, the FBGs are curious if a candidate’s physical fitness is influencing your decision on election day. Obama is known for hitting the gym and trying to quit smoking, and Palin is a big-time runner. But, does…

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• Fitness Equipment Gym, Workout Yoga Exercise Fitness

Continue reading → How Much Does Fitness Influence Your Vote?

Here at FBG headquarters, we’re split evenly on the use of heart-rate monitors. While Jenn is diggin’ on hers, I’ve never actually used one that wasn’t attached to a cardio machine at the gym. Don’t get me wrong: I would totally feel like a bad-ass wi…

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With Hallow’s Eve just a mere two weeks away, I can only think of one thing: candy. (Dressing up as a witch and scaring young children takes a close second.) While I don’t recommend a full-out sugar binge (been there, done that and you will feel like h…

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Continue reading → What’s Your Fave Halloween Treat?

Sometimes, only name brands cut it. Like grape jelly, for example. Welch’s or Smuckers are really the only way to go. Store brands have a weirdness in consistency. When it comes to workout gear, I swing both ways. I have a wide catalog of name-brands i…

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Continue reading → What’s Your Favorite Wearable Workout Brand?

Now that it’s October, fall is definitely upon us. I’ve even reluctantly pulled out my closed-toe shoes and put my flip-flops in storage. Sad, I know, but at least autumn brings with it a number of things to be excited about. You don’t really have to …

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Continue reading → What’s Your Fave Fall Activity?

As I discussed Monday, one of my greatest workout dilemmas is figuring out the best time of day to fit it in. I consider early morning workouts to be evil, but I know they work for some people. I tend to fit it in during the late afternoons, and on occ…

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Even though Erin and I swore off letting the scale control our self esteem years ago, it’s still a good idea to have a ballpark idea of what you weigh in case you go to the doctor’s office for your annual check-up and learn that you weigh 15 pounds mor…

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As I mentioned earlier this week, Olympians and Navy Seals have been my inspiration as of late. They’ve really made me try to push myself to be all I can be. I can’t take credit for the Army slogan, but you get my point. What inspires you when you n…

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Continue reading → What are your fitness inspirations?

Earlier this week, Erin filled us all in on which fast-foods salads taste good and which ones disappoint. Like Erin, I have always been a Wendy’s taco salad fan, but, hey, I’m open to trying new things. So today, we ask you, our lovely fit bottomed rea…

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Continue reading → Who Makes the Least Sucky Fast Food Salad?

Yesterday, with your help, the Fit Bottomed Girls celebrated More Herbs, Less Salt Day. And, although I spent half of my Friday afternoon watching Salt-N-Pepa music videos from the early 90s, I have to admit that it was a pretty ridiculous holiday (esp…

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For the last few months, the Fit Bottomed Girls have been reviewing CDs we think might be good for working out. Admittedly, we’ve also been choosing CDs that we might, er, want an excuse to buy anyways. Well, that’s all over now, or at least for the ne…

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After a recent ab-centered workout that included most of the tried and true staples of stomach exercise, I tried to pick my favorite move. The plank is a good kind of painful. The stability ball is too much fun to feel like work. But the basic crunch n…

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Continue reading → ShoutOut: Favorite Ab Exercise

Over the years, people have eaten some pretty crazy stuff to lose weight. The Fit Bottomed Girls are not fans of crash diets by any means, but we want to get your thoughts on the issue.What’s the most ridiculous diet fad? The Cookie Diet: Cookies…

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Yesterday, the Fit Bottomed Girls gave you the low-down on the Sex and the City’s official movie soundtrack. Now it’s your turn to weigh in on the four girls’ workouts. If you’re a fit bottomed boy, we love you, too, so give us your fave male celeb in …

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Earlier this week, the Fit Bottomed Girls reviewed the July issues of Fitness, Self and Shape. On this beautiful Saturday, it’s your turn to chime in with your favorite fitness read. What’s your favorite fitness magazine? Fitness O…

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• Fitness Equipment Gym, Workout Yoga Exercise Fitness

Continue reading → What’s Your Favorite Fitness Mag?

The Fit Bottomed Girls love a good exercise DVD, but it’s not always easy to find quality options (for proof check out our new and retro reviews, none of which have received five stars). In a workout pinch, who’s your go-to workout guy or gal? We wanna…

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Earlier this week, Erin posted about a poll from Livestrong.com that found that 86 percent of Americans attempt to make healthy lifestyle changes, but less than half actually do. How about you?What holds you back most from being the healthiest fit bott…

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Happy first day of summer! In celebration, here’s a poll. What’s your favorite summer activity? Applying sunscreen Swatting mosquitos Wiping sweat from my brow Chugging sugar-free lemonade Splashing people in the pool Created on Jun 15, 2008 V…

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What’s closest to your workout mantra? This too shall pass. No pain, no gain. Rocky Balboa ain’t got nothing on me. Pump it up, biotches. I don’t want to fight no more (it’s time for letting go). Created on Jun 9, 2008 View Results more at …

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I was just talking with my friend, a personal trainer from Toronto and author of The Fit Bastard and The Fit Chic, Scott Tousignant, about his current goals of getting to 5% body fat.
I asked him what method he’s using to reach his goals and he r…

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Continue reading → Poll: How Far Ahead Do You Plan Your Meals?

I asked the question Do You Eat Breakfast ? back in October and of the people who voted, 79% said that they do. The benefits of eating breakfast are plenty and when Christina began the conscious effort to eat when she woke up, she found that she had m…

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Continue reading → Poll: What Do You Choose For A Liquid Breakfast