The other day I was with a friend when she buying jeans at Forever 21. While I waited for her, I looked through the clothing in the plus size section next to the dressing rooms. Did you know that if you wear a size 12, Forever 21 considers you a plus size? I’m a size 14, size 12 when I’m at my best. I wish I was closer to a 10, but I’m unwilling to go without a meal in order to have the body that I did when I was in my 20s. My 6th grade daughter wears a …read more

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, …read more

It’s not too late to get in shape for Summer. Women’s Health magazine has the Belly Off Club going on now. The Belly Off Club is an 8 Week program.
You can watch a short video with trainer David Jack (cute boy, of course) where he outlines the workout requirements. You can download the workouts straight to your iPod, download them to your computer, or print them out.
In addition, real womenfrom around the country have thier information – starting weight, goal weight, age, personal motivation – posted for inspiration and support. Pretty cool.
I’m starting the program today. I plan to do …read more