exercise
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FOF #1137 - Scott Herman Wants You to Work Out
Here's a challenge: be a 10 in 2010! On our podcast we recently interviewed the very handsome Scott Herman from MTV's Real World Brooklyn where he shared his secrets on getting into shape. Scott's leveraged his appearance on Real World into a popular website and video blog where he...
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What's your favorite transit iPhone app?
University of Illinois--Chicago computer scientist Jakob Eriksson has developed a CTA Bus Tracker iPhone app, according to a UIC press release. What's your favorite Bus Tracker app and why?Eriksson's product is called "TransitGenie" and it promises to "use the phone's Global Positioning System feature to pinpoint your location, then searches...
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Staying in shape, free fitness classes with Chicago Park District end Jan. 10
Yoga pants are my favorite around-the-house attire. If you're one of those people who is sitting around thinking, "I need to lose weight" or "I want to tone up," the Chicago Park District wants to help you out. I just found out yesterday that they are having free workout...
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This might hurt: Sitting disease can wreak havoc on your body
Chris Barry's body was out of whack. An education specialist for children in the suburbs, he spent long hours--sometimes three to four hours a day just driving--sitting in his car and at his office. He hunched over his laptop at his desk and slouched in the driver's seat. He cradled...
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10 Winter Workout Tips
If you're trying to lose weight, you have two challenges: the holidays and now, the winter weather. What's a "dieter" to do?!?! We are amidst a blustering winter day here in Chicago and the thought leaving the apartment, never mind putting on running sneaks, sounds nutty. Here are my tips...
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Don't let the snow stop you from getting your exercise
Our first real snow has finally hit our great city of Chicago. I have found that some people truly love the snow and how beautiful it makes this city looks. And some...cannot stand the cold wet snow whatsoever! I am in love with the snow. I love the way it...
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Training for my Luvabull poster shoot
When I have a photo shoot or competition I stick to a strict diet to keep myself lean for my photos. Every body is different, and depending on the person, it can take two weeks to upwards of 3 months (if not more) for someone to lean out. When I...
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Tailgate: Bears Imploding; Rose Bringing Sexy Back?
The Bears season limps toward the finish line: Urlacher rips the team from the sidelines, the blogs rip Urlacher, injuries mount and Lovie Smith feebly tries to hold it all together. Stick a fork in it. Things haven't been much better for the Bulls, despite the steady play of...
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Work off those Thanksgiving calories
If you're like most of us, you may have had a little too much of your favorite things over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Most of the time that extra weight is from added salt and you may be feeling very bloated. To combat this you need to make sure you...
