Israel bans underweight models

We’re getting ready to throw a party. Why, you ask? ‘Cause the Israeli government just passed a law banning the use of super skinny and underweight models in runway shows and advertisements. For many years the fashion industry has thought the skinnier the...

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6 sneaky ways to be a lean machine

The workout time you clock does make a difference, but so does the movement you do (or don’t do) every single minute of the day. Studies have found that overweight people were more prone to sitting, while leaner people were more likely to...

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Beat the post-feast pooch

You spent all weekend scarfing down your favorite holiday foods—honey-baked ham, gingerbread cookies and a pile o’ sides. But today? Today, your tummy is more pooch than perfectly toned. Ditch the bloat and get your ab-fab body back in just a few easy...

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Feel the turkey burn!

Let’s face it: Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around food—delicious, mouth-watering, carb- and fat-loaded food. And for a holiday that comes around just once a year, that’s A-OK! But loading up on your favorite dishes at the dinner table can make ya feel sluggish...

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Gobble, gobble: Foods to pass over on Thanksgiving

This Turkey Day, avoid those foods that will leave you feeling just as overstuffed as the bird itself. Yep, Thanksgiving is the day of feasting, (yum!) but by substituting a few traditional sides you will end the meal feeling perfectly satisfied—not bursting at the...

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Bike to a better you

Cardio plays a major role in any girl’s workout, but there are other ways to get your heart pumping besides going for a run. Biking is a great way to get some cardio in without exhausting your muscles. So grab your helmet and pump...

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3 ways to get in a last-min pre-Halloween workout!

Piles of candy can make a girl feel sluggish. Skip the slog and try these 3 fab ways to feel amazing before the caramel-apple crush on Monday. 1. Try this spooky workout from the Tone It Up girls OK, it's not that scary...

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When's the best time to workout?

Daily exercise is important to stay healthy, but the time of day you fit in your workout can also impact your well-being. The ideal time differs from girl to girl, so you’ve gotta figure out when it feels best for you. It takes a...

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Have a healthy Halloween!

We don’t know why we didn’t think of this ourselves. Recently, we got an invite to a healthy Halloween bash at the local Y. Ingenious, right? We l-o-v-e the idea and have a few ways you can replicate this sort of soiree on your...

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Swap out sneakily bad-for-you condiments

You might think that choosing a salad or a sandwich over a burger and fries is a good option, but once you put on dressing or condiments, these "healthy" choices can often be worse for you. Condiments may taste yummy...

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