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Although I'm on the computer blogging daily, I'm a bit of a Luddite but trying to move away from paper journals for tracking my calories. Maybe because I'm a fan of Lance Armstrong or because the DailyPlate is one of my go-to sites for nutritional information, I chose the MyPlate feature at LiveStrong.com for my first foray into online food and fitness journaling. I've been using the site for two Read more
Squeezing a workout into your busy schedule is challenging enough that most people don't take the time to reflect on a job well done afterward. Luckily, there are plenty of simple techie tools that can keep count of your efforts, whether you're working on your fitness, carefully tracking your calorie intake or just curious about how much ground you are covering in your new favorite run. Just like Read more
You know that I'm always in the mood for a nice relaxing cup of tea. Now your health can benefit from all the healthy antioxidants found in tea while you benefit others with these tea kettles from a couple of great causes! Here is the LIVESTRONG kettle by Chantal (for $39.95). A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of this will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which provides funds Read more
Lance Armstrong, the most famous cyclist EVER, created the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) after battling and beating Stage IV testicular cancer - he was diagnosed at age 25. His amazing story offers hope and inspiration to everyone; he is fast becoming the face of cancer survival. In May 2004, we all started seeing these yellow LIVESTRONG wristbands everywhere. The LIVESTRONG wristbands must Read more
A recent study from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that there are tried-and-true strategies to losing weight — and yes, they are exactly what you expect. The report tracked 4,000 obese adults for one year to see what worked and what didn't on their quest to lose weight. After a year, 40 percent of those on the study had lost over five percent of their weight, and 20 Read more
With the Oscars and all its afterparties only days away, celebrity trainer Valerie Waters and her Red Carpet Ready workouts are in high demand! Valerie, who also serves as a fitness expert on the LIVESTRONG.COM advisory board, still managed to find time to create a full-body strength circuit exclusively for us. Start incorporating this workout into your weekly routine, and you'll be able to hit Read more
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth joined up with fellow Hollywood couple Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves at last night's Art Mere/Art Pere benefit for Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation in LA. We were there on the carpet for the big arrivals, and we chatted with a few famous supporters of the cause. Take a look inside the event in today's PopSugar Rush! Read more
Have you been convinced by the constant barrage of HCG diet testimonials? The diet has recently become the talk of the Internet, even though it was developed over 60 years ago. The HCG diet claims this: HCG (or human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone found in pregnant women, is supposedly responsible for releasing stored fat to feed the baby in utero. By restricting your caloric intake while Read more
Quitting cigarettes can be tough to endure; nicotine is so addictive. That's why we're thrilled to hear Jennifer Aniston is putting herself on the nonsmoker list. People reports that in a recent press conference Jen said: "And rumor Number two: no, we're not pregnant. It's just I quit smoking, so I've gained a couple of pounds." It's common when quitting smoking to put on a little weight since Read more
Reese Witherspoon embraced the cool temperatures in NYC Saturday and layered on a scarf and sweater for some light shopping around town. She was reportedly checking out furniture stores in the Big Apple and also picked up a few items from Derek Lam. Her trip to the East Coast was timed with Avon's annual Walk for Breast Cancer. Reese, wearing pink, joined 3,500 walkers from the tri-state area to Read more
