I am so sick of these last 20 lbs of "baby" weight. The baby is now almost 2 years old...I don't have an excuse at this point! To finally get rid of the extra baggage, I signed up for the iVillage Beach Body Challenge. See the deets below: Spring has sprung and that means swimsuit season will be here before you know it. Make sure you’re in top shape with our Beach Ready Community Challenge! Bob Harper, fitness expert of The Biggest Loser, will coach you through our free diet … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Health: Nature’s Path Granola Bars
September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I have become a complete health nut. I practically live in Whole Foods and Trader Joes...nothing but the best for my babies' developing bodies and minds. I was fortunate to be selected to do a video review of I have become a complete health nut. I practically live in Nature's Path Granola Bars for SocialMoms. I had never tried them before...I selected the Pumpkin-n-Spice flavor with flax seed....but when I tell you that I was pleasantly surprised at the taste, texture, and rich flavor, I … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Beauty: Eucerin Skin FIRST Giveaway!
March 24, 2011 By 21 Comments
Guess what?! I have been selected to be a part of Eucerin's Skin First Blogger Network! YAY!!! Did you know that your skin is your body's largest organ AND your body's first line of defense? The Eucerin Skin FIRST Movement is designed to help educate consumers to put the health of their skin first. The movement demonstrates ways and encourages people to treat skin care as part of their overall healthcare. The goal of the program is to educate consumers about the importance of … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Health: New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions
January 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Happy New Year...again! As you all know, I am an iVoice for iVillage. Check out our newest iVoice, Liz Henry from Philly, PA, as she navigates through the weighty issue of losing weight in the new year: Keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Health: Quick Ways to Fit in Fitness
September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Happy Friday! If you're schedule is somewhat like mine, you have a rough time squeezing in any type of physical activity, let alone a full workout. A consistent exercise routine relieves stress, gives you more energy, and leads to better heatlh. Check out these tips from Cindy Hauss, M. Ed., Certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach: How to Fit a Workout Into a Busy Day - 5 Tips 1. Take iPad or reading material to the gym and combine work related reading with a … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Health: the Activia Challenge Finale
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
So I took the Activia challenge---and I think that I won! Not only did it aid in my digestion, it truly helped me in ensuring that I had my daily dose of calcium and protein--which I needed for a growing baby! I admit that the Jamie Lee Curtis Activia commercials were a bit cheesy--but I can now actually attest to its benefits. I suggest that you take the challenge...and let me know how it all works out! Keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Health: Take the Activia Challenge
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I'm always up for a challenge--and Dannon has challenged me to do the 14-Day Activia Challenge. As a woman on the verge of birth in a few weeks, yogurt is a staple in my diet--and I need the easiest digestion possible. Let's see how I feel after 2 weeks...I'll check back in from day to day and let you all know how it is working out! Click on the pic below for more info: Keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Health: Do your body good!
July 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Since I'm 7 months preggers, I really have to watch my eating habits. I'm much more prone now to eat ANYTHING that tickles my fancy--whether I'm hungry or not--and this could wreak havoc on my growing body--and baby. I still have to maintain a healthy balance of carbs, fats, proteins, veggies, fruit, and my daily dose of recommended vitamins. To curb my seemingly overwhelming sweet tooth, I invest in fruits by the gazillion.: strawberries, cherries, apples, peaches, pears, … [Read more...]
Happy Monday: Get your summer workout on
May 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Summer is coming soon--is your body ready for the beach? If you're like me, you are working out to every fitness DVD on the market, counting calories, and getting those bodies tight....if that were me about 5 years ago. I take it much slower now and favor quality over quantity, i.e. I don't work myself out to the point of exhaustion anymore. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; … [Read more...]
The Year of Chanel: The Hottest New Nail Color of Spring 2010
January 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Last Fall, Chanel debuted a new nail color, Jade. The sea-foam green hue barely stayed in the display cases and spawned a slew of copycats. Now, the must have color for the Spring is Particulière, otherwise known as the color gray (with a purple base). According to Stylelist: And this putty-ish shade (According to Style.com, its name is Particulière) is similarly complementary, acting as a smart accessory to the mainly monotone beige, gray, ivory and black nubby weaves in the Spring … [Read more...]
