Category Archives: Weight loss

We’ve Been Body-Camped!

Photo from left to right: Chris Borders, Dawn Borders, Bonnie Pfiester, Julia Fitzgerald, Scott Herman, Radhika Ramadoss, Chee Gates. Lower: Steve Pfiester Maybe you think it’s crazy to voluntarily spend the first five hours of your morning bear-crawling through sand, …Read More

Chee Gates is a FitStudio sponsored writer
Tags: BCx Boot CampConfidenceExercisefitnesshappinessHealthMotivationWeight LossWellness

The Couch Potato Cure

You know that sofa surfing is not a sport—you know the weather’s getting way to hot to schlep around in oversized sweatpants. Still, you can’t seem to peel yourself off that plush pad. Do yourself a favor: Try these five …Read More

Andrea Metcalf is a FitStudio sponsored writer
Tags: ExercisefitnesshappinessMotivationWeight Loss

Honestly, Bonnie: Let’s Talk Stress

Stress: We know it all too well. Yet, we still can’t seem to deal with it in a healthy way. Some of us search for solutions at the bottom of a shot glass or pill bottle. But the answer is …Read More

Bonnie Pfiester is a FitStudio sponsored writer
Tags: ExercisefitnesshappinessMotivation

Reader Question: Do I Need To Lift Weights To Lose Weight?

Well, there’s the drive-yourself-crazy way, and there’s the smart way. Weight-training is definitely the smart way. Heavy cardio workouts and calorie deprivation often cause your body to break down muscle and use it as fuel. That’s what you don’t want—muscle …Read More

Lisa Johnson is a FitStudio sponsored writer
Tags: ExercisefitnessStrengthWeight Loss

A New You: The Director’s Cut

Oh, snap! It’s spring! The harsh realities of forgotten New Year’s resolutions and bikini season converge. What emerges next? Panic! Before you bury yourself in an air-conditioned cave until October, remember that there’s no shame in retakes. That’s what do-overs …Read More

Joyce Cherrier is a FitStudio sponsored writer
Tags: ConfidenceExercisefitnesshappinessMotivationWeight Loss