Exercise like a child–just don’t call it that. (guest post)

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As a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I’ve managed to acquire a rather impressive collection of portable exercise equipment. Assorted dumbbells, various yoga blocks and straps, skipping ropes, stability balls, Bosu, ankle weights, elastic tubing and (my personal favorite), a TRX. Usually these objects reside in the trunk of my car, waiting to be ferried to the home of a client. Or ... Continue Reading

The Evolution of Fitness from Dreaded Task to Lifestyle (guest post).

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While writing Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom, we surveyed more than 200 moms and learned that those moms who already make fitness a habit aren’t in it for weight loss or a tighter tummy. Surprised? Oh sure, many of us start out for those reasons, but that’s not why we stick with our workouts. Over time, what initially gets us motivated (like the extra weight) becomes less ... Continue Reading

The bucket list (guest post)

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This is kindasorta the non-guest post guest post. I received the email below and, well, it made my year. As a result, Im sharing and passing along so we can all get bucket list inspired and cheer Cassy on in her new venture. Well I guess you'll probably be disappointed when you read this as it looks like this is where important-types contact you for things that result in monies or goodies, ... Continue Reading

If it’s not fun, it’s not getting done.

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How can a map, some painter’s tape and a couch turn into fun fitness? You’d be surprised.   When I was having trouble fitting exercise into my schedule, I had a look at the different parts of my day and realized that my best plan was to try to work with the kids instead of around them.   That’s why our family goal for the summer is to visit all 54 playgrounds in our city and, ... Continue Reading

The blind food critic

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My name is Dan Aronoff and I am New York City’s only blind food critic.   Staying healthy and fit in this environment can be tricky at times, but I have found effective ways to accomplish such a goal. I am 31 years old and happen to be totally blind.  I had a brain tumor at the age of three which is the reason I am blind because it was wrapped around my optic nerve which had to be removed.  ... Continue Reading

Avoiding the train wreck.

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I have well engrained habits of no-breakfast-no-movement-no-water days fueled by caffeinated-whacked-out-blood-sugar-and-adrenaline. And I can tell you that I was a wreck - a train wreck actually. But, I'm happy to report that eating this elephant, one tiny bite at a time, has resulted overall in a MONUMENTAL shift in my lifestyle. Little by little. A shift here and there counts. Big ... Continue Reading

Yoga for all sizes.

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It’s the third Friday of the month and you’re out for cocktails with the usual group.  Early into the evening you notice one of your friends has lost some weight and initiated a self imposed one drink limit.  You ask what’s up.  Her eyes light up as she begins to eagerly espouse the benefits of yoga.  You spin the conversation over to a recent episode of Jersey Shore as quickly as ... Continue Reading

Breaking News: Exercise-Hating Author Seen Exiting Gym, Smiling.

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I love every single thing Kim Brittingham.  From her blog to her book Read My Hips to the fact she's 1000% Unapologetically Herself.  Im kindasorta pinching myself to be sure it's REAL she agree to guest post for me again.   Once upon a time I wrote a guest blog for MizFit called “An Exercise Hater Finds Love”.  You might have remembered me confessing that: I’ll never be one of ... Continue Reading

Juicing with SpaBettie

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hi everybody - it's Kristina from spabettie and I am SO excited and honored Carla asked me here today! Since she was rhyming and blogging in the produce section the other day, I thought a post about juicing would be timely. why? I recently completed a juice fast. why? health - a cleanse. discipline - to prove (to myself) that I could! I'll be honest, the first couple days were ... Continue Reading

Be A Bulldog (Ovarian Cancer Awareness mth post)

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Thanks so much to Abbe for sharing her story: September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I started off writing this blog with all the difficult details of my experience 10 years ago with ovarian cancer. But then I decided that I really should just boil it all down to what I learned from being diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer at the age of 35. And what I learned was this: ... Continue Reading

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