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Don't get scared by the title, this is not some crazy cardio workout that involves getting off the treadmill and actually building something. The term "build it up" is more of a metaphor for how you progress as the time moves along. Basically you run one minute then rest, you run two minutes then rest, you run three minutes then rest and so on. Enjoy! 00:00-05:00 WARM-UP, Speed 2.0 05:00-06:00 Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
A new kind of design competition in New York has just caught our eye. A new MetroLoft luxury building, 116 John St., got creative and hosted its very own interior design competition. Six up-and-coming designers traveled to the building and put their personal touches on model homes. Each of the designs is absolutely lovely, and interior design extraordinaire Deborah Berke is going to have a tough Read more
As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow Read more
That fact that it's National Bike Month and the warmer Spring days may mean you have cycling on the brain. Whether you're participating in your city's Bike to Work program or you're starting a commuting routine, here are some solutions to your newbie concerns. I don't know my route: Finding a bike-friendly route is especially crucial if you're a cycling newbie, so before your actual commute, Read more
Reese Witherspoon made a fashionable outing in LA yesterday. The pregnant star sported a cute polka-dot dress and Havaianas flip-flops while walking into a building, and flashed a huge smile along the way. Reese is gearing up to be a mom for the third time, and the little one will join her older siblings Ava and Deacon later this year. Though Reese was spotted jetting out of LAX last week, her Read more
Memorial Day is approaching, and we've got warm weather on the brain, but it's not just about getting in shape for the beach. Hiking is a great cardio and muscle-building workout — and you can burn 180 calories in just 30 minutes. Hiking trails vary in difficulty, yet no matter where you go it's a common sight: once-enthusiastic hikers having to stop halfway through, too exhausted and out of Read more
How I Met Your Mother's season seven finale brings us one step closer to finding out who the mother is, but the more important coupling highlighted on the episode has nothing to do with Ted. We finally see whom Barney marries — and it's Robin! The season has been building up to this big reveal, tossing us a few red herrings, like his relationship with Quinn, to whom he proposed in the finale. Read more
Everyone makes mistakes. Business Insider shares solutions for some common money mistakes people make. Recently, two friends confessed they live check to check — a revelation worsened by the fact that they only check their bank balance once or twice a month. RELATED: How This Writer Clawed Her Way Out of the Black Hole of Debt We called in the finance experts, and here's what we decided they Read more
You started running months ago, yet every time you hop on the scale, you're let down by the results. What gives? While running does burn mega calories, here are some reasons you may not be seeing the weight-loss results you're after. Postrun Pig-Outs Burning tons of calories can cause a famished feeling afterward, but it's important to fuel wisely. Choose junk food as your recovery food and not Read more
