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Summer Just Got Better with Nike Plus Training

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I am super excited about this major announcement by Nike. This Summer Nike is bringing us (workout fiends, fitness lovers, and anything in between), an amazing new technology Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training. Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences connecting digitally enabled footwear with interactive mobile applications that together deliver a revolutionary sport […]

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2012 New York Giants Parade – Commuting Info

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Congrats to the NY Giants on winning the Super Bowl!!! Now it is time to celebrate. The NY Giants Ticker tape Parade will be happening, today, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 11am – 2pm. Parades are fun and all but it is a major inconvenience when they are held in the middle of a work […]

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Vibram FiveFingers Shoes: For An Amazing Workout

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A year ago I was introduced to these strange looking shoes, Vibram FiverFinger Shoes. I first saw them on this Canadian couple that happened to be vacationing in the Dominican Republic at the same time as I; they wore their Vibrams to a waterfall tour we did together. The tour required water shoes and theirs […]

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Books HealthAndWellness

Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It – Book Review

Why We Get Fat book

Why We Get Fat? Has that question ever crossed your mind?! It crossed my mind when I saw this book and it made me want to find out the answer as I read it. You would easily assume that the answer to this question is simply because we eat too much. True, that was my […]

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The No Excuses Jogging Stroller

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image source: The Licensing Company This year has been a baby booming year, I think I’ve attended more baby showers this year than any other year. As a matter of fact, I just attended a baby shower today. Baby showers are fun because the mom-to-be gets showered with tons of baby stuff, baby clothes, towels, […]

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A Runner’s Interview – Tips and Pointers to Get You Moving

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Everyone knows I’m not much of a runner, but I do like to workout, lift weights, do cardio at home using my Nike Training Club app or trying out workout programs that I find fascinating. On the other hand, I find runners to be very inspiring, and from time to time, I would go out […]

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HealthAndWellness

How I’m watching my Weight Using WeightWatchers Online

Lately I’ve been working out and trying new workout programs and routines to stay healthy and in shape. Workout programs such as NTC, 10 Minute Trainer and Zumba Fitness  help me stay fit, happy and motivated. A few weeks ago I realized that my workouts will only pay off if I also watch what I […]

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HealthAndWellness

Fiber-Up Your Mornings with Kellogg’s FiberPlus Cereal

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This year I have changed my eating habits a bit especially when it comes to my favorite meal of the day, breakfast. I’m a cereal eater; I love cereal with milk, without milk, and sometimes with ice cream (don’t ask). But there are times when I tell myself, let’s pick a better, much healthier cereal […]

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HealthAndWellness

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Fit Body

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A few weeks ago I attended a McDonald’s First Taste Event in NYC, where I got to taste an awesome addition to their Premium Salads menu, the Asian Salad. McDonald’s Asian Salad is a mouth-­‐watering blend of vegetables including premium greens, tender edamame and snow peas, red bell peppers, and sweet mandarin oranges, as well […]

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Get Fit Right Before Summer with Nike Training Club

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Summer is right around the corner and that means these are our last months/weeks/days to get beach body ready. You all know how I feel about diet and fitness, I want results, I want it fast, and I want to still eat what I want. Hmm… I learned that I might be able to get […]

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Stay Fit While Tracking Your Steps

I live in one of the fittest city in the US, New York City. Where commuting to work is common and walking 10-20 blocks is nothing to be shocked about. NYC is also known for its 26.2 mile marathon, also known as the ING NYC Marathon, where everyone that’s a runner or not preps up […]

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The Best Yoga App for your iPad

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Article first published as The Only Yoga App You’ll Ever Need on Blogcritics. I’ve recently started a yoga program using an iPad app called All-in Yoga HD for iPad, (this app is also available for the iPhone). First of all I must admit that I never really enjoyed Yoga. I always thought I never had […]

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Fit Fridays

Mi Bra – Sports Bra plus More

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There are three main things I look for when shopping for a sports bra: Comfort, Fit and Price. In today’s Fit Fridays, I will talk to you about the Mi Bra, a sports bra that has everything I look for plus more. I first heard of the Mi Bra at a networking event, where I […]

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HealthAndWellness

Spa Week Spring Media Event – Recap

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Twice every year, Spa Week announces $50 dollar treatments at participating spas throughout the US. Spa Week also hosts an exclusive-list media-only event, where bloggers, journalists, and other press/media people get quickly pampered for one night prior to Spa Week. This Spring’s SpaWeek event was absolutely amazing, this was my first time attending and hopefully […]

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Want to Lose Weight and Look Great? Carry a Water Bottle!

Aquafina water bottles

If you pay any attention to mainstream media, it should come as no surprise that water is good for your health.  For years, doctors and dieticians have been spouting the ubiquitous “8 glasses a day” missive (despite the fact that almost nobody follows it).  However, if you’re looking to lose those few extra pounds you […]

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5 Ways to Motivate a Great Workout

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At this time of year, there’s probably nothing you want to do less than work out. As the cold weather sets in and the stress of the holiday season takes over, you are probably more motivated to climb under the covers and fall into a food coma for the next couple of months like a hibernating bear than to throw on your gym clothes and hit the treadmill. But this is exactly the season when you should try to stick to an exercise routine.

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Fit Fridays

Start Early: 5 Reasons to Get Fit before the New Year

The fact that most people have weight loss at the top of their list of New Year’s resolutions is not too surprising considering how much food we wolf down between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. With feasts galore, family gatherings full of snacking, parties packed with plates of hors d’oeuvres and high-calorie cocktails, and a slew of treats that you need a shovel to wade through, it can be pretty easy to gain a few pounds.

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HealthAndWellness

Thanksgiving: How to Avoid Packing on the Pounds

As Thanksgiving once again draws near, so do the decadent desserts and succulent dishes that accompany the holiday. From the delicious turkey to the massive mounds of mashed potatoes, the Thanksgiving feast is a time-honored tradition for households across the country.

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A Runner’s Perspective – ING NYC Marathon

NYC marathon runner holding her medal

On Sunday, November 7, 2010, over 44, 000 runners registered for the ING NYC Marathon and amongst them was my friend Karen Lui and I’m proud of her. After her race I had to ask her a few questions that we might all want to know the answers to, I love her answers, even more motivation to start or to continue running. If you have any questions to ask Karen please leave a comment, but she seems to covered every question we might have:

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20 Minutes on the Treadmill is All You Need

A few years ago I posted this post: 20 Minutes to a Great Bod, at that time I was really into fitness and keeping my body weight constant. I slacked off for about a year and then got back to it again this year and I couldn’t be any happier. I am not a runner/jogger, I find it boring, annoying and pointless to run on a treadmill straight for 30-60 minutes. However, after I found this great workout by FitnessMagazine.com I found a new love for the treadmill.