Jackie Warner is fairly famous in the fitness industry. She’s a hard-bodied, tough-as-nails trainer who has had a couple of shows on Bravo (Work Out and Thintervention). I really like her training methods; instead of yelling at clients Jillian Michaels-style, she is very positive and encouraging. And let me tell you, her workouts are tough. [...]

Now that the weather is officially warm, I find myself drinking a smoothie nearly every day. Sometimes as a meal replacement, sometimes as a snack, or sometimes as a protein boost after a workout. I have a variety of smoothies in my repertoire: chocolate banana, fuzzy navel, pina colada, chocolate spinach (it sounds weird, but [...]

I’ve been a fan of raw-food chef Ani Phyo since she burst on the scene in 2007. Her fourth book, Ani’s Raw Food Asia, was just released, and like all of her other books, it’s filled with fantastic recipes and eco-living tips. This particular book focuses on raw recipes inspired by the cuisines of Korea, [...]

When I was reading the fitnessista this morning, I ran across a fashion post in which Gina describes her celebrity fashion muses. She not only factored in dressy and street style, but also how well the celeb’s overall appearance (skin tone, hair color, etc.) matched her own. She also pointed out wich celebs tend to [...]

As a vegetarian and part-time vegan, I have to be more conscious than the average omnivore about my protein intake. Don’t get me wrong; I think most people grossly overestimate their protein needs, while at the same time underestimating the amount of protein in leafy greens. Most of the time, I just try to eat [...]

I’ve mentioned before how much I love Sarah Addison Allen’s writing. Her books sparkle with magic, yet her characters are realistically flawed. In her latest novel, The Girl Who Chased the Moon, we meet young Emily, who, after the death of her mother, has gone to live with a grandfather she’s never met. A quiet [...]