Shecky’s

We confess: we’re bored with our Zumba rut, and that dark, dreary treadmill just doesn’t motivate us to jog for half an hour. So, we set out to find the latest workout trends, hoping for a bit of inspiration. For some of these routines, you won’t need anything but your own body, and for others you’ll have to find a... CONTINUE READING 10

Fine, we’ll admit it: We use the same dark purple yoga mat every Wednesday at our Laughing Lotus yoga class. It’s safe! And, well, totally boring. With fewer outlets for our sartorial creativity now that winter layers obscure all our cute clothes, we’re going to treat ourselves to a new, possibly ridiculous, potentially cool mat. Let’s take a look at... CONTINUE READING 11

With the flu season in full swing (and apparently scarier than ever!), take charge of your health this winter season with 11 nutritional finds we can’t seem to get enough of. From cold and flu zappers to detoxifying shakes that don’t taste like cardboard, don’t you think it’s time to rejuvenate that medicine cabinet? - Courtney A. Leiva 1. Vidazorb PLUS Probiotics... CONTINUE READING 11

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because we get to eat an amazing, home-cooked meal full of our favorite dishes. That said, it gets a little complicated when you’re trying to enjoy the holiday and stay slim. But don’t worry—just because you’re trying not to pack on the pounds doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a seat at the table.... CONTINUE READING 6

Ever walk into a room only to totally forget why you walked in there in the first place? Us too! We don't know about you ladies, but in our hectic, harried day-to-day lives, we can't seem to remember anything anymore. No matter what age, we could all use a little boost in the memory department, so here are five fun... CONTINUE READING 13

There may not be a cure for breast cancer just yet, but there are a slew of super foods that you can add to your daily diet not only to promote general good health but also as an easy way of reducing your risk of cancer. Foods rich in vitamins, omega-3s, fiber and certain acids can be your best ammunition... CONTINUE READING 21

You’ve heard it a million times—breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yeah, we get it. But sometimes it’s just impossible to cram everything into your early morning routine and unfortunately, breakfast is usually the first thing bumped off the priority list. To celebrate Better Breakfast Month, we unearthed 10 super healthy breakfast recipes that can be whipped... CONTINUE READING 22

Mom once said "beauty starts skin deep," and chances are you didn’t believe her back then, but in this age of beauty shortcuts, hopefully you believe those words of wisdom now. Now that your relaxing summer vacation has left you bloated, cramping and plain-out exhausted, sip your way back to gorgeous with these beautifying drinks, recipes and tips you won’t... CONTINUE READING 30

Want a body like an Olympian? Now that's a pretty lofty feat, but if you just want to get more toned and trim this summer, our favorite way to get our fitness on is at the beach! You basically get the best of both worlds—you get to spend the day in the gorgeous sun, sand and surf while burning off... CONTINUE READING 11

It's National Junk Food Day folks, and what's our favorite junk food over here at Shecky's? That good ol'  salty goodness known as the potato chip. But because we're watching our figures for summer (it is bikini season after all!), we've decided to lose those crispy, crunchy, but often grease-filled fried snacks in favor of healthier, but no less delicious... CONTINUE READING 18