February 2011
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thecollectedworksofjdh-deactiva asked: Hello!
I'm 22 and must admit, I've never been to a gym. Im going to change that today and I'm wondering if you have any advice for me as to what kind of workout I should start with, questions I should ask when I get there? I'm happy with the weight I'm at but want to start treating my body better, living healthier, be fit and healthy and happy :)
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I'm 22 and must admit, I've never been to a gym. Im going to change that today and I'm wondering if you have any advice for me as to what kind of workout I should start with, questions I should ask when I get there? I'm happy with the weight I'm at but want to start treating my body better, living healthier, be fit and healthy and happy :)
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Get your fitness questions answered LIVE today at...
MTM Trainer Jeff Halevy will be streaming live here to answer any questions you might have about fitness, dieting, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
If you miss him, always feel free to post questions in the comments here or email him.
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Who Needs Butter for Baking When You Have Avocado?... →
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30 of the healthiest foods to add to your regular...
“We consume way more protein than our bodies need and get less than half the vegetables and fruits we should,” says Marissa Lippert, a registered dietitian and the author of The Cheater’s Diet.
So what should you be eating and buying???
Real Simple put together a list of the 30 Healthiest Foods.
Mushrooms
Barley
Walnuts
All-Natural butters
Avocados
Quinoa
...
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What I Buy at the Grocery Store
— By Nutritionista
People always ask me what I buy when I go grocery shopping, so I thought I’d shed some light on what items always make my list!
Grocery shopping can be brutal: expensive, time-consuming, and confusing. But to me, it’s mostly just fun and relaxing. That’s because I usually buy the same things every time and don’t branch out into the dubious...
Are you old school or hi tech when you read?
Just wondering out of curiosity, how do you read books? Do you actually buy the paper, carry a kindle, or download on your iPad?
If and when I actually read a book, I go to the store (not Amazon) and buy the book. Something about holding it in my hands that I still really enjoy. The same holds true for The New York Times and magazines.
You??
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How To Set Up An "Easy-Breezy" Date Night
Every dating book I’ve ever heard of says that you shouldn’t put too much noticeable effort into cooking for your date for the first time. You don’t want to create unnecessary pressure on yourself to cook perfectly or on him to love the meal or on the relationship based on the outcome, yaddah yaddah yaddah.
Sunday night I went over to Kim’s for dinner, and she has the...
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canttuchthis asked: hi! regarding your last post about red lipstick, i'm dying to try it this season. the issue is that i'm a brunette with olive skin, and fear that i may look like a freak while wearing it. can i pull it off? if so, do you recommend any particular tones? thanks! (love your blog, by the way)
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The Andrew Woj Spring 2011 Style Guide - ONLY on...
Mary Note: Guys, pay attention to Andrew’s notes for your spring style below. If you chose to accept his advice, you’ll spend less time shopping (which I know you love) and save a huge chunk of change (which I know you love more!) in the long run.
— Andrew Woj, the Straight Guy’s Stylist
Men’s fashion trends are subtle, which is why you guys have to make them...
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What am I getting myself into??
Last week, I watched it. Today I make it. Beef Bourguignon that is.
Don’t ask me why, but it’s been stuck in my head, so I’m taking this bad boy on (or a version of it anyway). I just wish it was still cold outside…
Thankfully my friends are forgiving so if I have to call Domino’s no one will be upset.
Keep your fingers crossed!!!! And maybe alert the fire...
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Florida makes a comeback??
Every travel magazine I’ve read recently has featured Florida as THE domestic destination for 2011.
Hmm…
Is this new trend a result of Florida’s tourism department spending a lot on PR or are people really heading down to the peninsula for quality experiences? You know, other than Disneyland and all-night raves.
Out of all of the articles I read, Conde Nast Traveler did the...
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Wordpress can kiss my...
Sorry I’ve been MIA today.
I can’t seem to upload pics! Ugh.
In all honesty, I’m not sure if WordPress is solely to blame. It’s very possibly might be my MacBook bogged down with videos…or the fact it’s almost 2 years old.
I don’t have anything earth-shattering to post… But foodie Thursday is one of my favorite days! And yours too, I’ve...
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All You Ever Needed to Know about Spaghetti Squash
—By Nutritionista
It’s true: There IS a healthier way to eat your favorite pasta dish — with spaghetti squash instead of empty carb-rich spaghetti. But before you get too excited, know that spaghetti squash doesn’t have the same texture, taste, or general mouth-feel as spaghetti. But! It does taste neutral enough — and act enough like spaghetti — to be a very...
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My daydream....
Natural
Simple
Quiet
Peaceful
Uninhibited
(photo by Sally Mann via Steve)
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T-minus 365 days until I'm 30.
You know how when people ask you, “Happy Birthday! Do you feel a year older?” you put a pensive look on your face and reply, “um…I don’t know…not really.”
My answer this year is, without a doubt, “yes, I feel older.”
The last year has brought about so much change in my life. I’m not going to bore you with the details, but let’s...
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5 Favorites from New York Fashion Week Fall 2011
Because I’m not at the tents this season I’ve enlisted fashion enthusiast Sarah Fredoef to give you the lowdown on the collections she’s seen flash before her eyes for fall 2011.
Sarah writes:
While most of us are waiting for the warm spring days, the design world is two seasons ahead. It’s Fall Fashion Week in New York, and Lincoln Center is bustling with energy, as...
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Mixing it up for Spin
My friend Reilly and I both teach spin on Tuesday nights. Except…. he’s rocking out at the Equinox Weho to a room full of riders on the beat and I’m pushing intervals to Houstonians who have some sort of inner hatred of beats. Ok, sorry guys, you aren’t bad, but you could stand to pull a little more focus.
Anyway, here’s one of Reilly’s playlists, very...
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The never-ending battle with bra flab
A reader wrote to me last week asking about exercises she could do to get rid of that pesky flab that hangs over her bra and strapless dresses.
The answer here is the same one I gave to the reader who has trouble losing her love handles.
Unwanted flab can only be reduced with
DIET and CARDIO.
If you’re serious about getting lean, you need to cut down on processed foods, carbs, and sugar. ...
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Where the cool kids hang out in Brooklyn
Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! I get it, it’s the hottest place to be even when it’s freezing outside.
Unfortunately the hipster border patrol wouldn’t let my bleach blonde, Ugg wearing butt over the bridge, so I’ll defer to one of my most trusted sources Sam Sifton of the NY Times to fill you in on the local favorite spots.
Check out his weekend guide slide show here.
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Delicious Dish: Macallan Apple Fritters
Chocolate is so cliche. This sounds like THE PERFECT dessert to keep you and your honey warm on valentine’s day.
It’s from the mastermind of Mario Batali himself, so it should be amazing.
The Macallan Apple Fritters
You’ll need:
2 large eggs
¼ cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1/4 cup The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old whisky, plus 2 oz for topping
8...
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What's in Your Food: Six Additives to Avoid
—By Nutritionista
By buying food without labels, you can successfully avoid the worst of the chemicals in processed food. But you can’t use that as your only guiding principle (after all, baby carrots technically have a label!). So if you do have to buy food with a label, here’s what you’ll want to watch for:
Trans fat
On the label: partially hydrogenated oil (of any...
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Fall in love with Lucite.
Mary Note: I’m a huge fan of lucite! So simple and sleek. Ashleigh has some great tips here on how you can incorporate it on a large or small scale.
— By Ashleigh, MTM Interior Decorator
Lucite, also known by uglier names such as Acrylic and Polymethyl methacacrylate, is my little love muffin these days. Once considered the material of the future back in the 70’s, when it...
