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Women’s Health – Are You Game Event

Michelle Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:27:38 +0000

If you are going to be in the New York City area this Saturday, July 11, 2009, or Chicago on July on 18th, then grab your girlfriends and head over to the Women’s Health Are You Game? event.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to experience fun events like Euro Bungee, Rock Climbing, Beauty and Spa Treatments, a variety of workout classes, fashion shows, and more. Be sure to wear something comfy!

Here are the specifics:

Are You Game? New York
SATURDAY, July 11th, 2009
FROM 10 AM – 5 PM
Manhattan’s Hudson River Park at Pier 46
(Charles Street and West Street)

Are You Game? Chicago
SATURDAY, July 18th, 2009
FROM 10 AM – 5 PM
North Avenue Beach

Image credit: Michelle Smith

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Jinx: You Owe Me a Coke

Noel Boehm — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:49:45 +0000

Check out this article on Planet Green about how to have great looking skin the natural way. Sounds very similar to what someone else I know said a while ago…hint, hint. Nothing I said was revolutionary or new, it’s information that is readily available but people just choose to ignore it. Maybe if it comes from a more reputable source, as opposed to me who is barely credible, more people will take note. Although I’m thinking it’s like preaching to the choir. People who eat Fritos and drink Coke and Red Bull daily aren’t likely to be on Planet Green or TreeHugger. I hate to generalize but you know I’m right. Send the article to someone you know would never read it on their own and see what they think. Be the sweet fragrance that draws people near. Don’t be the foul stench.

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New Year’s Resolutions

Noel Boehm — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:44:45 +0000

After an uneventful New Year’s Eve, my thoughts turn today to the year ahead. I’m not a resolution type of person but I do like to take stock each year and make a plan of action that I think I might be able to stick to. There’s power in numbers so I am encouraging anyone who is interested to join me. I’m going to try to be as conscious of my lifestyle choices as I am with my skincare. The first thing on my list would of course be the standard, lose some weight. I never pay attention to the number on the scale because to me, it’s more important how I look and feel. So after a seemingly endless supply of pies and cookies this holiday season, I would just really love to fit back into my pants. That’s all. There’s no specific number I’m trying to reach, just fit into my pants comfortably again. Oh, and less back fat squishing out over my bra.

There a a few others like, use fewer paper towels and keep to my cleaning schedule *snort*. Whatever. Back to something that really matters, my ass. So I think I am going to incorporate a daily walk/run into my routine to help the jiggle. During the frigid winter here I will need to protect my face with something. We usually smear some Baby Balm by Balm Balm on the bug’s cheeks before going out, so today I used it too. We went sledding (okay actually us running like idiots through the snow dragging the baby) so it was a necessity. It’s really the perfect substitute for any situation when you might need Vaseline. It’s petroleum- free and certified organic so while it will create a barrier to lock in moisture, it won’t be too greasy. Of course, I could always bundle up like the kid brother in A Christmas Story but then how would I even be able to run. Oh the joys of winter. Happy New Year from the bug!

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All the Beauty Advice You’ll Ever Need

admin — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:31:52 +0000

Want to know why articles about drinking water, eating right and exercising are in every, single magazine every, single month? Because they are the truest methods to your best health. For busy people, including busy moms, it’s almost impossible to figure out how to get time to exercise. This month in Self magazine there are two articles on how to sneak in exercise–how to do it while you’re watching tv (141 -145) and a tear-out on page 75 on how to hop around. This past month saw a sharp decline in childcare for me and a sharp incline in responsibilities. If I thought I had no time to exercise before, I really don’t have any now! With breast cancer awareness month reminding us how important it is to buy pink products it’s also clear that we need to move more. I walk about a mile three days a week but soon I will not be able to do that because of the cold. I commit to doing one of these exercise routines (or my crazy core fitness cd I got while on my anniversary date) at least 4 days each week for a month and see what the difference is in my health, my hair and my skin.

Anybody want to join me?

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