Gyms, Goals, and Girl Power: Why Do You Work Out?

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I went to the gym with a friend last night – instead of a drink and appetizers to catch up, we use an elliptical machine and ten minutes in the sauna – and as we were standing in front of the cooler trying to decide between drinks with ridiculous names like Muscle Milk and Monster [...]

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Inside Out: In This Skin

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Even though I didn’t know it, I was definitely a lucky teenager.  I sprouted breasts* early, was well-liked but under the radar (no drama, thanks!), and had clean, clear skin. Then I grew up. I still have the boobs, of course, and other than a period in my early twenties I’m drama-free, but the skin – [...]

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In Another’s Nest: Link Love

First thing’s first: if you haven’t done so already, check out Karla’s Closet.  We’ll say it again: Karla’s Closet. Both of us absolutely adore her.  She’s the epitome of personal style: from her cropped hair, to her platform shoes, to her sexy, muscular ex-dancer legs.  Whenever we need a boost of inspiration, she can always [...]

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From the Birds: A Body Mantra

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Think back to a day when you felt amazing.  Your waistline was playing nice, your body had perfect proportions, and your skin seemed to glow.  What was it that brought on that effortless beauty?  What experiences and words created the type of grace that let you put on your shortest dress and reddest lips, without feeling [...]

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