Text yourself skinny!

Now this is cool! OH and FREE! The Medical University of South Carolina has created a service that provides daily tips for weight loss! It's called cell-U-lite (like your "cell' phone...get it?). Basically you go to their website and schedule a TEXT reminder when you need it the most. For example, a text in the morning that tells you to use the stairs going to your office instead of the elevator. These are super useful and you actually look forward to receiving them lol:) Oh and did I mention it's FREE! The only thing you could possibly lose out of the deal...is some weight yay! Click the pic for more info and to sign up!

IT'S HERE!

FINALLY!!! The Hungry Girl Book is officially in stores TODAY! Click the pic for all the details and GO GET IT! You won't be sorry:)

Self tip!

Visualize visualize Visualize!!! That's what it's all about baby! I get these SELF tips (via text message) that help you stay on track with diet and exercise. The tip I got over the weekend totally works too! It says while working out, visualize yourself thin (looking hot in a bikini, fitting into those old jeans , etc.) and it will give you that extra push to keep going (run for five more minutes, eat a salad instead of something fattening). It's a great mental trick! Try it out! You'll be surprised what a little positive thinking can do!

Comcast Workout!

So FINALLY I've been getting off my ass and starting to workout again! Yay! I'm easing back into it, which is why I love my Comcast On Demand Sports and Fitness section. I can workout in my PJ's if I want to. OMG I tried this new workout the other day and it kicked my butt hardcore! It's called 3 BikiniBodyToning and it's a series of lunges and other exercises that shape your legs, thighs, hips, and of course the bootie! Oh and it works lemme tell ya. I did it two days ago and my thighs are STILL sore! They got a workout and a half. So if you have Comcast hit up Channel 1. If you don't have it, click the pic above!

HOW TO FIND IT!

3BikiniBodyToning:
On Demand
$0.00 Available until Mon, May 26
Bikini Body Toning is designed for anyone who wants flatter, firmer, abs, shapelier hips and thighs, a lifted rear and toned upper body.
TVPG 19 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Exercise TV > 2 Weeks. New You > 3BikiniBodyToning

Honey can heal blemishes!!!

I swear to the Lord up above this works!!! I read online that honey will get rid of blemishes blah blah...but I didn't really buy into it. Well last night I started to get a zit (ewwww...not fun) and I have crazy events this week (of course) and I HAAAD to get rid of it. Well...I grabbed some organic honey put some on top of the zit and covered it with a bandaid before I went to bed. When I woke up...THE ZIT WAS GONE!!! GONE! I was shocked! Naturally I want to share this secret with you...so enjoy! It does work!!! Yay to stopping zits dead in their tracks!

Go Greek!

So was at Trader Joe's the other day and found Fage Greek yogurt! I used to get it all the time in Philly (of course HG introduced me to it), but totally I forgot about it when I moved here. I would use it as a mayo substitute on sandwiches and in tuna fish. So good! One container is 80 calories and FAT FREE! Click the pic for more!

Jump Jump...

So jumping rope doesn't sound like a lot of fun...trust me I know. Still tons of athletes jump rope in their training, because IT WORKS! Now I know this may not be possible to do in the comfort of your own home, so thanks to my HG email I came across this gadget. It's a Pink JumpSnap, The Ropeless Jump Rope! PLUS...it comes equipped with a calorie counter, DVD workouts, and hand weights. Yay! It's about $50.00, which sucks...but that's about the same price of some of those bogus wonder pills we buy so why not splurge on something good for you? It would be nice if we could be a size 2 by sitting on the couch eating cookies, but it just ain't so...dammit. Click the pic for more info!

24 baby!

So my good friend, Juliet, swears by this. She invited me to the hip hop class at 24 Hour Fitness last week and I totally didn't go because I'm not gonna lie...I'm a white girl with no rhythm. Well she loves it and promised me you don't have to be a great dancer at all! It's just a fun way of doing intense cardio. Hey you've seen how great dancers look right? I'm totally going next time! Still if dance isn't your thing, there are tons of awesome classes at 24 you should check out. Click the pic for info and class schedules.

Curly SEXY hair!

I LOVE this stuff! It works so well and it's not sticky either!!! It's about $10-$13 depending where you go. I know J's Beauty Supply on 23rd and J in downtown carries it. Most places should, so go get some and enjoy your gorgeous hair!

Be happy...

...and this will help! My fav site, Hungry Girl, sent out a great email today about mood foods. To read the entire post, click the pic above. For example, to put yourself in a happy mood...strawberries will do the trick! This works because folate-rich foods

(like strawberries and salmon) cause a boost in serotonin levels in the brain. So help cheer yourself up by grabbing some strawberries to chow down on. Oh and right now it's buy one get one free at Safeway (and they're organic strawberries to boot)!

Work work out!

How many times have you used work as an excuse for not working out?

"Oh I want to hit up the gym today but I'm just soooo...exhausted from work I can't." Hey we've all

done it haha. Well those excuses won't fly anymore! Here's a stellar list on how to work out at work. Enjoy and get burning those cals!

Get cookin'

So if you're on a diet and don't know how to cook...life can be a little frustrating to say the least. Well here is a cooking 101 site for you. It's called startcooking.com. It shows you how to pretty much do everything, from cutting an onion to *gasp* preparing an entire meal! If you're an experienced cook, there are great tips and yummy recipes up there as well. Click the pic for more. You'll be surprised how much easier it is to lose weight when you cook it yourself (instead of eating out all the time). Bon Appetit!

Bagels for everyone!

Yum Yumaroo! These Kraft Bagel-fuls look so delicious! I can't wait to pick a box up!

They kinda look like fattening Twinkies, but don't worry...they're bagels filled with Philadelphia cream cheese. Plus there are tons of flavors to choose from! One Bagel-ful is 200 calories or less and 4 - 6 grams of fat. You can find them in the frozen food section and click the pic for more!

eaT, eAt, EAT!!!

You know when you wait all day to eat because you know you're going out to a restaurant later??? Then you go out...stuff your face with bread, appetizers, martinis, the WORKS right? Hey...we've all been there! Still, if you're trying to drop some pounds that's not gonna fly. So here's a little trick I read about online. I've tried it out a few times and it works like a charm:) Eat something before you go out. For example, I'll eat a huge Fuji apple or a small salad with greens, balsamic vinegar and almonds. Any healthy snack that's high in fiber is a great way to go. Then when you get to the restaurant, you make better and healthier choices when ordering! Try it out, you'll be surprised:)

Peanut Butter BLISS!

So Hungry Girl mentioned these in their daily email today and I cannot wait to pick them up!
Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Bliss Mini Bars!!! Don't they sound delicious?!?! They're crispy and chewy bars with chocolate and peanut butter layers mmmmmm. Oh and since they're a WW product...1 bar is only 70 calories, 2 grams of fat, and 1 POINT! Only downside is you have to buy them at Weight Watchers meeting locations (which you can find by clicking the pic above). Enjoy!

Because SELF said so...

So I get these text tips from Self.com every couple of days and I thought the one I received this morning was pretty neat.

"SELF says: Get out of that chair! Standing revs metabolism and doubles (yes, doubles!) your calorie burn during workdays. More slim-down tips in April SELF."

Easy and effective! So get off that bootie haha! Hope you enjoy the rest of your day:)

Strike a pose!

How many times have you dodged a camera because you think you look fat in pictures? I am the QUEEN of that, so I totally understand. Imagine how great it would be to actually enjoy taking pictures...well with these skinny tips...you WILL! They tell you how to pose in photos. Eliminate the double chin, how to turn your body etc. Click the pic to find out more and channel your inner MODEL! Have fun:)

On a budget!

If you're in college...chances are you stock up on the Ramen noodles all the time. Hey they're cheap, yummy, and filling. Why not right? Well now they can also be HEALTHY for you. Choice Ramen (the herb chicken is so good) is 80% fat free and has 25% LESS sodium. Click the pic for more info!

Dress yourself skinny for Spring!

So who would of thought wearing white or a tankini makes you look heavier? It surprised the hell out of me. There's this cool article I came across that helps you look 10 pounds thinner and it shows you how to incorporate the latest Spring fashions for your body type:) That's right girls...rock those hot curves! Click the pic for the article.

Challenge yourSELF!

I have tons of friends that swear by this. I think I'm gonna give it a try, it is free afterall! Click the pic to sign up!

Could this really work?

Eat chocolate and get a flat tummy??? Say what? There's this new fad diet out there that's starting to generate buzz. It teaches you tricks to play on you mind, like eating with "too-small" clothes on display while you eat, to help change your attitude towards food. It's actually really interesting! Click here for more info and to purchase the diet!

FINALLY!!!!!

It's about time!!! Hungry Girl has finally put out a cook book!!! It's called Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World (whoa try saying that ten times fast). It has over 165 delicious and HEALTHY recipes! Plus they'll be going on a book tour too! Click the pic to pre-order the book online (it's comes out 4/29). Oh and the book is under $11.00. Worth every damn penny I tell ya!