Monthly Archives: May 2011

Little Bribes Aren’t Always Bad, or, How Rewards Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Article first published as Using Rewards to Reach Your Goals on Technorati. Almost five months have gone by since most of us made a New Year’s resolution or two. What has become of yours? Hopefully you’re among the lucky few … Continue reading

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Ten Minute Toner Tuesday: Tummy, Part 2

Two weeks ago I wrote about how what we eat can derail our efforts to achieve a flat stomach—I hope you’re all feeling a bit less gassy and bloated now! This week I thought I’d give you some exercises that … Continue reading

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Fun With Food Friday: Brownies With A Twist, Part 2

Way back in February you might recall that I grossed a lot of you out when I made brownies using black beans as a fat substitute in brownies. Hey, I thought they were good! Anyway, yesterday I was in the … Continue reading

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Help Keep Your Girls Perky: Buy a Good Sports Bra!

I can’t tell you how often I’m out running when another woman passes me and I find myself cringing and thinking, “boing, boing, boing,” with every step she takes. Sure it’s a great way to attract attention if that’s what … Continue reading

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Ten Minute Toner Tuesday: Tummy

Bathing suit season is quickly arriving and one of the questions I get most often is, “How do I make my tummy flatter?” First let me tell you what won’t work. Endless crunches won’t work. They will make your abdominal … Continue reading

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May Playlist: Motown

This month I thought it might be a fun change to sweat to some popular Motown tunes. These 13 songs will give you a 43 minute workout, complete with cool down and stretch. If you’re inspired to add them to … Continue reading

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Boot Camps: Some Pros and Cons

Boot camps are everywhere these days, and now that summer is on its way it will soon be high-season for these popular exercise programs. But before you run out and sign up for just any old boot camp, let’s briefly … Continue reading

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