I kept hearing about Stacy's Boot Camp and I couldn't fit it into my schedule, but two Beauty News writers were up for the challenge. They tried Stacy's workout and boy did they get two COMPLETELY different experiences! Have fun reading about both and then decide if you want to try Stacy's "boots" on <... >
Dr. Bruce Nadler, author of “The Nip Tuck Workout” cleverly takes his readers through his fitness regime using the analogy of eateries and culinary choices to modalities and levels of fitness, for example Hor’ D’oeuvres = Symmetry and Proportion and the after dinner mints = Thoughts to take away with you. After reading “The Nip <... >
It is officially summer and that means it’s time for outdoor activities. Whether it’s a leisurely walk across the Brooklyn Bridge or cycling on the path down the Westside Highway here are some routes to checkout to see the Big Apple in all it’s glory. The Central Park Loop Central Park is one of the <... >
Turn off your alarm clock, click on the DVD player and let’s go. Now there is Yoga in Bed: 20 Asanas to Do in Pajamas. No need to roll out of bed put on workout clothes and go to the gym. “You’ve got to be kidding,” I said, when I first heard about this book <... >
Studies have linked poor oral health such as periodontal (gum) disease to cardiovascular disease and pulmonary disease. Researchers from USC add Alzheimer’s to the list of diseases associated with oral diseases. The real culprits are bacteria, not sweets. Brush and floss after meals and visit the dentist on a regular basis for better chances of <... >
I visited Westerly’s Health Food store the other day to pick up a few items. To my delight, Gaby Sherrow was sampling her two homemade Gaby’s Granola flavors, Chai Spice Blend and Pine Nut Anise Blend. A bit skeptical of the unusual combination, I nonetheless popped a cluster of the Pine Nut Anise Blend in <... >
Summer. Beaches. Skimpy bathing suits. It’s that time of year, again. Who doesn’t love summer, but loathe getting in shape for it? This year, why not work toward six-pack abs, toned arms and a firm tushy while having fun? – Power walks on the beach are great for burning calories. Walking on the sand will <... >
A vast assortment of exercise classes are popping up these days. The “what to take dilemma” can make a girl’s head spin. I remember, back in the day, the only decision we had to make was whether to take the high or low impact aerobic class. A few years later, if we were really daring, <... >
Don’t let planning your wedding turn you into Bridezilla. Stay composed and unruffled with some yoga. Yoga is a great form of exercise that creates a harmony between your body, mind and spirit. It is also an excellent way to attain relaxation and relieve stress. For this reason, yoga is great to practice when preparing <... >
I have trained many brides and something they all share is their unstoppable determination to get in the best shape they can for their wedding day. The day where all eyes are on her, the bride wants to glide, proudly down the aisle as her guests look on with awe. What a pleasure it is <... >
I have to get up very early in the morning so the last thing I have time to do is make breakfast, let alone have an appetite for it. I started drinking a natural food supplement called Emerald Balance, touted as the “Ultimate antioxidant body tonic”. Without eating breakfast, I knew I needed something to <... >
Choosing the wedding gown that is right for you can be overwhelming and frustrating. The dress that you fall in love with might not look so hot once you put it on. Here are some tips to help you find the dress that will accentuate the positive and camouflage the negative, giving you a beautiful <... >
When it comes to jump-starting your weight loss campaign, prepared foods can be an absolute Godsend. Life in the Big Apple is hectic. Most of us work more than we’d like…and an active social life seems inevitable when there are so many activities available. I mean, it would be almost an insult to the city <... >
Eggs-ellent Facts A popular misconception about eggs is that they are high in cholesterol. The truth is eggs are inexpensive, contain the highest-quality protein on the planet and are loaded with small amounts of a variety of vital nutrients, including folate, riboflavin, selenium, B12 and choline. After all, the egg is life renewing itself. And, <... >
Penelope Nino, a Personal Fitness Trainer, has a very personal and inspirational story of change and new beginnings, apropos for springtime, a reminder of the rebirth that comes after winter. I wanted to bring you Penelope’s story to show you how, no matter what happens in your life, with goals, determination and desire you can <... >
With one taste of Jana’s Skinny Water I was turned off by the unpleasant chemical aftertaste. The chemical flavoring with a dash of lemon was not something I could imagine quenching my thirst after an hour of Pilates or a run on the treadmill. Touted as a dietary supplement with a 100% natural appetite suppressant, <... >
It is springtime in April, for many the observance of Easter and Passover, the season and holidays commemorating miracles and new beginnings. An appropriate topic to think about this time of year is Spontaneous Remission. Spontaneous Remission is the body’s miraculous self-healing without medical help and no really logical explanation of how it happens. Spontaneous <... >
Lately, I’ve been hearing more and more about the Glycemic Index (GI), a nutritional system that ranks foods according to how they affect blood sugar levels. I’ve known about the Glycemic Index for years, in fact, the Glycemic Index has actually been around for over 20 years. Some tout its use as a new approach <... >
I admit, I decided to try this detox program because I had model envy and holiday guilt. After a Thanksgiving feast, a Christmas hot pot, and a New Year’s drinking binge, my body was sending all sorts of messages. I assumed detoxing was the same thing as cleansing, I was wrong. Cleansing products often consist <... >
Ellen Barrett is a busy, busy woman. Yonkers-born Barrett is a certified fitness instructor who owns and operates her own exercise studio in Connecticut, appropriately named The Studio, where she personally teaches several classes a week. In addition to opening her studio, in the past few years she has also developed several videos, including Crunch’s <... >
