These fitness tips by Equinox’s Area Group Fitness Manager Julie Valenti really hit home for me!  They came just in the nick of time to get toned and fit for summer fashion – and swimwear. (Gulp!) You know how summer in Chicago sneaks up on you? This year you can be ready by doing something about your fitness right now.  [...]

So what’s so wrong with see-through pants? I see bums every time I go to the gym. Yet, Lululemon Athletica, who famously recalled shipments of women’s pants for being too sheer last month, has given their Chief Product Officer Sheree Waterson her walking papers. Guess there is no surprise there. According to the NY Post Waterson will leave April 15, [...]

I’m always on the hunt for athletic wear that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg, but performs well. I beat the hell out of my workout wear. I love my Lululemon items because they last forever, yet I find it a little pricy for what it is, and everyone at my gym wears it. So I normally find items [...]

Last week I had the fabulous opportunity to take a Master Class with San Francisco-based founder and creator Jill Dailey McIntosh of The Dailey Method at their Bucktown location. We were warned this class would not be easy, but she really kicked our butts – in a good way! During the class I could tell the small oppositional movements were [...]

There are certain experiences that we encounter in life that give us a better understanding of an issue. Just because we go through something once doesn’t mean that we automatically become experts on said topic. Most of us average folk understand this, we take what we learn and implement it into our lives. However, there are those few that use [...]

The beautiful NTC (Nike Training Center) Lincoln Park just opened at 833 W. Armitage in Chicago. This new facility is geared for Lincoln Park women, with fabulous Nike workout gear for all athletes (and shoes of course) and FREE fitness classes! What better way to have have a GNO (Girls’ Night Out) than to meet at NTC Lincoln Park, take [...]

Without fail, the theme for at least the first month of the new year is all about getting in shape. Whether people ride the bandwagon for the entire year or jump off at the first stop, there’s always an incentive to look great while working out. Now, H&M is making it a lot easier and more affordable to do so [...]

I have tried teeth whitening strips and trays and toothpastes. They all seem to work alright, but trays are a bit uncomfortable to use, some toothpastes irritate my gums, and I got away from using strips. Why? I was “too busy” to take a half an hour to use whitening strips! And they are gummy and just not something I [...]

There are thousands of beauty products out there that claim to make you beautiful. While they can work temporarily, they are just quick fixes. Stay beautiful from the inside out by forgoing the anti-aging cream and deep conditioners, and instead eat the right kinds of foods. There are many good foods for your body, but here are some of the [...]

Halloween is quickly approaching and it can be easy to excuse unhealthy eating habits. However, If you don’t take control of your diet this holiday season, the scariest sight this Halloween could be you not fitting into your jeans the next day. Keep the pounds off while still enjoying the holiday with these expert tips from Manhattan Medical Weight Loss [...]