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How Do You Find Your Style Again After Major Weight Loss?: Three Tips From the Designers of Valcarcel
Hey Guys! As you know, I've been thinking quite a bit lately about updating my look. I want to make some changes to accompany the drastic weight loss, and more importantly, the fact that I feel like a completely different person on the inside. I started by getting a new pair of glasses a couple of w
- Healthy Living
Fitness Milestone: I Survived the Philadelphia Half-Marathon!
So yesterday was the big day…the 2009 ING Philadelphia Half-Marathon! I'm sure you're wondering how I did. The weather was perfect, the course was gorgeous, and good friends were there to cheer me on. It was, without a doubt, one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I don't think words coul
- Healthy Living
Health Controversy: Are Soy Products Bad For You?
Hey guys! Are there any soy lovers among you? I'm sure there are. As someone who is mildly lactose intolerant, soy-based products have been my alternative of choice for years. Gotta love it. Plus everyone touts the health benefits of soy, (full of protein, rich in vitamins…) right? That's what I t
- Autumn In New Jeans
Fall Means New Fitness Opportunities! Here Are Four I’m Looking Forward To
Well my friends, as Cheryl over at Smitten noted this morning, Labor Day weekend has come and gone. While the unofficial end of summer is indeed a sad thing, I'm excited: Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year! It means a fresh start, cooler weather (thank goodness!) fresh apple cider, the
- Healthy Living
How Do You Snap Back from Shape Up Failure? Here’s What I’m Doing
Dear Shape Up! readers, I feel like I've lost sight of my goals. You've all witnessed my struggle in the last couple of weeks: the frequent mad searches for fro-yo; the infamous cheeseburger and fries encounter and the emotional night I polished off an ice cream carton…And then, after a weekend o
- Healthy Living
I Can't Believe It--Peanut Butter-Stuffed French Toast for a Flat Belly?
Let's talk about our beloved bellies. Are you trying to lose belly fat? I am! My stomach is super-resistant to weight loss. But check this out: According to the experts at Prevention who wrote The Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook, yummy ingredients like peanut butter and chocolate will help you lose weight
- Healthy Living
Are You Prone to Overeating at Night?
Have you ever struggled with overeating at night? I used to be a HUGE night eater. In college, I would easily pack on 5 to 10 lbs during the couple of weeks of finals because I was up late and eating ALL the time. Luckily, I've managed to keep it under control for the last few months. Of course, the
- Healthy Living
The Photo That Inspired Me to Get Over It and Get Into a Swimsuit. Finally.
Do you remember how terrified I was of wearing a bathing suit a few months ago? It had been three years since I last ventured to the beach because of my body insecurities. But this past weekend, when my family invited me to the Jersey Shore, I surprised myself (and everyone else) by accepting the in
- Healthy Living
How Obsessed Are You With Food Labels?
I recently discovered an "all-natural" honey almond yogurt from generic line at an undisclosed department store that I thought was perfection. It was fat-free, thick in texture, (almost like pudding) with very little sugar, but just right flavor-wise. I was in yogurt heaven. Seriously. I was plannin
- Healthy Living
3 Tips for a Healthier Body Image
We all struggle with body image. I know that there will be days, even after I've reached my weight-loss goal, (I'm not there yet) when body image issues will STILL get the best of me. And I'm sure many of you, dear Shape Up! readers, feel the same way. So what can we do about it? I recently stumbled
- Healthy Living
FOUND! The Sneaky Culprit Behind My Recent Weight-Loss Plateau
Have you hit a weight-loss plateau recently? I have. It's true that I lost a couple of pounds the weekend of my friend's wedding, but I haven't made any significant strides in the weight department in over a month. I'm relatively good about what I eat and I'm more active than ever, so what gives? I
- Healthy Living
Can You Still be a Foodie if You Want to Lose Weight?
Do you watch cooking shows? Or read food magazines? I used to be a Food Network junkie, but I quit tuning in, right around the time I gave up on peanut butter…Here's why:
- Healthy Living
Sick of Running Indoors? How to Take Your Gym Workout Outside.
I'm away at wedding festivities, but I've left you in good hands: Judy Molnar, Vice President of Iron Girl, a national all-women's athletic event series, put something together just for you, Shape Up! readers! If you're tired of the treadmill, or just need a break from your regular routine, she has
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One Woman’s Detox Diet Diary
Shape Up! Readers, have you ever considered trying a detox diet? I have (but I love food way too much)! I know tons of people who went on one after Beyonce announced she lost 20 pounds on the Master Cleanse a couple of years ago for her role in Dreamgirls. Recently, GLAMOUR's assistant managing edit
- Healthy Living
The Food Epiphany That Helped Me Lose Weight Fast
Hey guys! Remember how I told you last Monday after running the 10K that I was going on a week-long challenge? After 11 weeks on Body by Glamour, I felt like my body was becoming resistant to weight loss. And food complacency was definitely settling in, so to shake things up a bit, I issued myself t
- Healthy Living
Four Ways to Spice Up a Boring Salad
Eat salad much? I do! Or at least I try to--but my usual lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot combo can get old fast. Lately though, I've been inspired--maybe it has to do with that seven-day challenge I'm on? Whatever it is, I've been looking forward to salad every day this week, and that's rare! Here
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10 Things I Learned From Running My First 10K
Happy Monday, everyone! I know you must be wondering how the 10K went on Saturday: It was AMAZING! When I woke up yesterday morning, I had a fleeting thought--"Wait, I ran a 10K yesterday? Me?" I still couldn't believe it! Here are ten things I learned from the experience: 1. I still love pasta.
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Are Your Surroundings Causing You to Overeat?
I love Sarah over at Vitamin G, but she really did me in last week, when in an innocent-sounding P.S., she wrote about that cookie-cake-pie over at Cake Spy. I had to restrain myself from running to the grocery store to buy all the ingredients to make my own delicious little (a term of endearment, n
- Healthy Living
The Skinny Fat: Which Kind of Oil Should You Eat to Lose Weight?
We all know we need to limit the amount of fat we consume on a daily basis, but I worry sometimes that people take this to an extreme and try to cut fat completely out of their diets. I hope that's not any of you, dear Shape Up readers! Our bodies need fat. But they need good fat. One reader asked:
- Healthy Living
How Grody Are You At The Gym?
I have spent the last month with major eye problems. I've had a couple of infections, and major irritation most of the time. The only common factor is that I get them after working out at the gym. I've had to throw out three expensive pairs of contact lenses, three mascaras and about five different