I’m a bear if I don’t exercise. I get moody and irritable and cranky. If I’ve gone too long without working out, my family is the first to know and it’s not pretty. Luckily my husband knows the warning signs of exercise withdrawal,... 

Sporty and causal clothes retailer Athleta usually hits the fashion mark, but I am not sure about the Bettona Bermuda , now $35 marked down from $54. Styled to look like jeans, rivets and all, these long shorts are intended for yoga practice. Made from... 

I must admit I am not much of a vitamin taker. I strive to eat my nutrients in a daily, well-balanced diet. However, I do think supplements are great for people worried about reaching their recommended daily intake of essential vitamins and minerals,... 

I am hosting Thanksgiving this year, and while I am truly excited to have a house full of family and friends I am already a little stressed. The things causing me grief are minor (do I have enough wine glasses and bedding, etc.) but they are starting... 

According to Christian Louboutin, Barbie has cankles – but she’s not the only one who needs a makeover to fit her stilettos. Apparently, donning perfectly crafted sky-high heels means women need perfectly re-crafted feet to match. In fact,... 

Signing up for a gym membership is one way to help you get in shape. The hardest part, though, is motivating yourself to actually go. So tell me . . . Do You Use Your Gym Membership? Yes, and I’m getting my money’s worth. I use it, but not... 

I definitely indulged this Halloween and enjoyed a few of my faves throughout the day – a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup , a packet of Raisinets, and a packet of Peanut M&M’s. What about you? Source: Flickr User terren in Virginia How... 

When I work out on my own, I am all about lunges and squats – anything to work my legs. I might throw in a few biceps curls or some push-ups, too. When working with Hannah, my trainer at Equinox , we do a lot of upper body work – I feel like... 

Since the H1N1 virus was going strong all Summer, I am not sure if and when cold and flu season officially began or if it is just ongoing these days. Even though we are only a little over a month into the Fall season, I know many people who have come... 

When the concept behind the ” Smart Choice ” food labels was introduced, it sounded like a good idea. The goal was to provide easy to digest nutritional information on the front of food packages and the products bearing the label were to...