Summer's slowly creeping up on us and for some of us, so is our weight! But who said that our outlook on working out had to be a bad one? Sure, some of you may think of exercise as one of the most torturous and dreadfully boring activities you could ever participate in, but I've got some great news for you ladies! Recommit to those forgotten NYE weight-loss resolutions with fun workouts from Zumba to Hoopnotica to Strip Aerobics—you won't even realize how hard your body is working because you'll be too busy having a great time! -Nicole Debari Zumba If you love... CONTINUE READING 21
Today's HEALTH & WELLNESS Guilty Pleasure
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Personalized Weight Loss On Your Wrist!
We know we just announced our Beauty at Its Best Awards which are about looking and feeling great. We also know that you (and us too!) feel our most beautiful when we're fit, which is why we were psyched when our girlfriends at Girls in Tech wrote in about this revolutionary, smart and FUN way to lose weight. See... CONTINUE READING 14
Halloween Detox
As we get older, indulging on Halloween shifts from candy to candy’s older and slightly more evil counterpart, booze. Weekends in general usually mean more party and less sleep, and the fiesta atmosphere is amplified on a holiday weekend like the one that just passed! Basically, it's Monday morning, I know you're hungover and at your desk feeling scary-sick. So, I... CONTINUE READING 22
This Chocolate Trail Mix Is Addicting
GirlieGirl Army has the scoop on green living...and delicious, healthy food finds. See their latest obsession—we're loving that it's a chocolate brand created by a woman (more celebration of Women's Small Business Month!). Read on. This chocolate trail mix is like crack. ...Or as addictive as life must be on the pipe…but the incredibly good for you version. Bet you are... CONTINUE READING 20
Rock Your Body with Revamped Workout DVDs
The temps they are a-dropping and there's certainly no reason to don a bikini anymore (unless you're a supermodel or going on vacation, at which point, I'm jealous). As the Fahrenheit drops even further, it will just get harder for non-gym members to get motivated to stay in shape. This fall, this Rocktober in particular, muster up the strength to workout…at home!... CONTINUE READING 16
How Are You Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness?
We’ve covered a few ways to support breast cancer awareness, research and fighting for a cure, but we haven’t really filled you in on exactly what some charities do to help. Here’s the quick scoop on four top charities. PLUS, tell us how you're supporting breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Set up and run by Evelyn H. Lauder of Estée... CONTINUE READING 28
Breast Cancer: A Personal Story
My grandma died from breast cancer when I was only six years old, so aside from her silver hair with the most perfect Aquanet-ed flip at the bottom, I don't really remember her. Though times were different and knowledge of breast cancer and its awful effects were far less progressive than today, I know from stories filled with regret and... CONTINUE READING 12
Should I Forgive My Ex-Best Friend?
Yeah, National Girlfriend Awards are all about celebrating how great your girlfriends are, but while we’re nominating our amazing pals, we can’t help but think about some of the friends who’ve done us wrong. One of our Staffers went through a pretty bad BFF break-up. Now her friends want her to get back together with her former friend. Should she?... CONTINUE READING 85
A Healthy Thirsty Thursday
It’s Thursday, which means the week is almost over and we could really use a drink! But it’s not the kind of beverage you’re thinking of...it’s a non-alcoholic one. These drinks do your body good, just like today’s Best Girlfriend Making a Difference (don’t forget to nominate in our National Girlfriend Awards!) does good for everyone. Honest Tea. A full line of all-natural... CONTINUE READING 20
The Ultimate Workout Playlist
Each stride in a jog or repetition in weight lifting becomes a lot easier with a great playlist. These health club–inspired hits can get your heart pumping and encourage just about anyone to get off the couch and head to the gym. Olivia Newton-John, “Physical” The “Physical” legacy demonstrates Olivia Newton-John’s transformation from good girl to sweaty siren. A song with such... CONTINUE READING 17
Tried ‘n’ True Hangover Cures
Summer’s here and so is going out for al fresco happy hours, day drinking jaunts to a local beer garden and barbecue boozefests. Whether you’ve over-imbibed or are just feeling a little under-the-weather on a weekend morning, our Staffers may not be experts, but we certainly feel your hangover pain. Read our tried ‘n’ true remedies and tell us how... CONTINUE READING 24













