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Dear Fit, I have an embarrassing problem that I really need to address. My smelly feet. Not just your regular stinky, sweaty smell after a workout — my tootsies seem to reek all the time. It was the kind of problem I thought only I knew about, but the other day at work, it was rather warm and I slipped my feet out of my flats. My co-worker got a whiff, covered her nose and said, "What's that Read more
I love doing yoga on a mat. It feels special to have my own private "island." I also love the sticky surface which allows my hands and feet to stay firm. The squishy texture offers my bones some cushion from the hard floor. A yoga mat is also a barrier from the dirty ground, so you want to do what you can to keep it as clean as possible. When it comes to yoga mats, there are some unwritten Read more
In honor of Freaky Friday (today's Friday the 13th!), I thought I'd pull together a list of 13 freaky foods. Even if you don't have triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13), you may be afraid of some of the things on this list. I know there are a bunch of other freaky things out there (how about almost anything Andrew Zimmern eats on his show?), so if you think something's missing, we want Read more
Tea has plenty of beauty benefits, but drinking it isn't the only one way to get them. So don't throw that bag away after your next cup. Instead, use it to perk up your eyes, give your body an antioxidant boost, and more. You'll never want to waste a bag again once you keep reading. Read more
In weird news: wash up because mosquitoes like stinky feet — Blisstree Take it back to the schoolyard with this 15-minute jump rope workout — Real Simple The six things your trainer wishes you didn't do — Spark People Five workout myths that are doing more harm than help — Prevention Skip the freezer aisle and make this recipe for veggie burgers — Oh She Glows Heidi Klum takes it to Read more
In the Summertime, I'm all about wearing sandals. This can prevent sweaty stinky tootsies, but it can also make the skin extremely dry and callused. If you enjoy running, the pressure of pounding your feet on the ground when you run can cause heel fissures, or cracks in your dry skin. If you continue to run, the fissures can split open further and become deeper. Youch! When that happens, the Read more
