My New Workout Plan
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on August 30, 2010
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<p>My gym ID used to mock me every time I opened my wallet.</p>
<p>Over the years, I must have spent thousands of dollars on memberships because my husband, John, likes to go. I’d end up going maybe three or four times. Those visits probably came to about $850 each! Getting to the gym felt like pressure, and I have enough of that in my life. And the whole endorphins-make-you-feel-good stuff? I thought it was B.S.</p>
<p>Then last summer, when I was 40, I had surgery to remove a cyst from my vocal cord. The easy part was the operation; I was in and out of the hospital in three hours. The hard part was going from talking nonstop 12 to 16 hours a day to having to shut up completely for three weeks! I had a ton of pent-up energy. In just the first two days, I went through four notebooks, writing down everything I would otherwise have been saying aloud and all of the ideas that I wasn’t able to talk to anyone about.</p>
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<p>Betting money to increase gains isn’t a new concept. Betting money to beat the bulge, however, is. Enter, StickK.com, a site designed to motivate people to meet a wide array of lifestyle goals, ranging from weight loss to quitting smoking. StickK launched nearly three years ago and has handled over $4.7 million in stakes for nearly 50,000 contracts in that time.</p>
<p>Sound crazy to you? Well, it just might work if you’re trying to lose weight. Financial incentives can increase success rates in dieters more than four times over, according to a study in the <i>Journal of the American Medical Association</i>.</p>
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<p>You’ve been obsessing over sexy abs for almost two decades. That ends now. We’ve tried and tweaked the best fitness workouts out there to create a foolproof plan to kick those elusive buggers (your abs) out of hiding. Finally. </p>
<p>The best part? You can print the entire workout and start building your core today. Learn more about the workout or get the printable version now.</p>
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<p>Attention makeup junkies: Those testers you like to sample in stores are likely to be teeming with bacteria, say researchers at Rowan University in New Jersey. “You could become infected with pink eye or break out,” says researcher Elizabeth Brooks, D.P.M., a former biological sciences professor at the university. Here are safer ways to try new products.</p>
<p><b>When trying on lipstick…</b><br />
Wipe off the top layer with a tissue. Dab the color onto your lips with a cotton swab.</p>
<p><b>When trying on eye shadow…</b><br />
Use a cotton swab to brush the color onto your brow bone. Steer clear of your eyelids.</p>
<p><b>When trying on lotion…</b><br />
Avoid the jarred variety. Stick with lotions that are in a tube or a container with a pump.</p>
<p><b>When trying on blush…</b><br />
Spritz an alcohol-based spray onto the communal makeup brush, let it dry for a minute or two, and then swipe the blush onto your cheeks.</p>
<p><b>When trying on solid foundation…</b><br />
Remove the top layer with a tissue, then use a disposable makeup sponge to apply the product to your skin.</p>
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WH Latest ItemsDrinking Alcohol to Shrink?
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on August 25, 2010
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<p>Alcohol and your weight have a tricky relationship. So tricky, in fact, that experts have had a tough time nailing down exactly why some women wind up with a beer gut (or butt) while others drink daily and never seem to gain a pound.</p>
<p>Here’s what we know: Your average drink—beer, wine, martini, pick your poison—is usually a combination of carbs, sugar, and ethanol (pure alcohol). When it goes down the hatch, it makes a pit stop at your stomach, where some of the alcohol is absorbed through the lining and into your bloodstream, giving you that initial buzz. The carbs and sugar go the traditional digestive route, while ethanol, a toxin, is diverted to the liver.</p>
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Karen Ansel, R.D.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
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<p>The secret to scoring a dancer’s trim and toned shape is to work your muscles less than you’re used to. Yep, you read that right. Dancers practice concentrated movements that function as deep-sculpting tools to create long, lean muscles. Those coveted results are what have inspired dance-infused fitness programs. </p>
<p>This total-body home workout combines Pilates, yoga, and dance to target the body areas all women struggle with—core, hips, butt, and arms.</p>
<p>The best part? You can print the entire workout to take wherever you go.<br />
Learn more about the workout or get the printable version now.</p>
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<p>Grocery shopping just got a whole lot easier! Our team of nutritionists tested aisles’ worth of items for our annual roundup of the healthiest, tastiest, and most convenient supermarket finds that won’t break the bank.</p>
<p><b>SWEETS & TREATS</b><br />
<i>Indulge in these flavor bombs without OD’ing on sugar and fat.</i></p>
<p><b>1. Haagen-Dazs Fat-Free Cranberry Blueberry Sorbet</b><br />
A refreshing new fat-free treat made with antioxidant-loaded cranberry and blueberry purees.<br />
<i>Per 1/2 cup: 100 cal, 0 g fat, 25 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, < 1 g fiber, 0 g protein</i></p>
<p><b>2. Skinny Cow Truffle Bars</b><br />
Decadent ice cream bars drizzled with creamy chocolate ribbons.<br />
<i>Per bar: 100 cal, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g sat), 19 g carbs, 50 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein</i><b></p>
<p>3. Smart Ones Mint Chocolate Chip Sundae</b><br />
If you love Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies, you’ll luv this.<br />
<i>Per serving: 150 cal, 3 g fat (1.5 g sat), 28 g carbs, 130 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein</i></p>
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<p>Scary stares and fang flashes just don’t cut it anymore. Take the characters from Twilight, for example. In the third installment of the blockbuster series, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, these undead creatures of the night have to run, fly, and do battle with the forces of evil–all while looking impossibly gorgeous</p>
<p>Actress Ashley Greene was up to the challenge. To play the part of vampire Alice Cullen–kin to Kellan Lutz’s character Emmett and the brooding Edward (Robert Pattinson), as well as loyal pal to the human object of Edward’s desire, Bella (Kristen Stewart)–she had to sculpt her 5′5″ frame into a lean, mean bad-guy-fighting machine.</p>
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<p><b>How to use them:</b><br />
Blend 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries with 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup ice, and a drizzle of agave nectar for an energizing, low-cal smoothie.</p>
<p>Jazz up your humdrum spinach salad by adding a handful of fresh raspberries and a few avocado slices. Top it off with a few drizzles of balsamic vinegar and olive oil.</p>
<p>For dessert, give classic peach melba a healthy makeover by topping poached peaches with raspberry sauce and skipping the ice cream. To make the sauce, blend fresh raspberries, a bit of confectioners’ sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. </p>
<p><b>Raspberry-Pistachio Crusted Chicken</b></p>
<p><i>What you’ll need: </i></p>
<p>1/2 cup raspberries<br />
1 tsp Dijon mustard<br />
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice<br />
1/4 cup whole-grain bread crumbs (about 1/2 slice)<br />
1 Tbsp coarsely ground pistachio nuts<br />
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley<br />
1 dash white pepper<br />
1 pinch sea salt<br />
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness<br />
1 tsp olive oil<br />
1/2 head kale, leaves trimmed and washed </p>
<p><i>How to make it:</i></p>
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