Fashion Flash Jan 14th 2013

  I’m hosting the Fashion Flash this week and have some great posts for you. Take a look: First up, I have a fun post called ‘I Can Do Anything, (so can you)’ where I share a silly story along with a great video workout. Dear Crabby from MenopauseMakeover.com has birth control advice during perimenopause. … Continued

Abs Four Sure Ab Finisher

I was recently in Miami with some cool fitness pros. One of my best friends is Mr. Finisher, Mike Whitfield. As you can see, we get up to no good together… When he’s not busting me up with his shenanigans and silliness, he’s really got some great workout ideas he shares with me. In this … Continued

Q and A Jan 11, 2013

  Question: I have enjoyed reading your emails and your posts at challenge fitness this past year.  I appreciate your enthusiasm to help others with their fitness goals.  So I wanted to take the time to say Thank You! Now to my little challenge.  I am 43 years old and was overweight for years but … Continued

Smoked Salmon Mousse with Crackers

This is a great appetizer for holiday parties and dinners-it tastes so good, your guests won’t believe that it is low in fat. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 2 ounces smoked salmon 1/4 cup nonfat cream cheese 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 10 multigrain crackers salt and cracked black pepper to taste 1 … Continued

Spicy Veggie Stir Fry

When you want a healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor—here’s your dish. This vegetarian recipe calls for chicken substitute, but you can use real chicken if you want. Bake or grill real chicken before adding it to the recipe.  Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 3 cups hot cooked instant rice (cooked as directed on … Continued

I Can Do Anything (so can you;)

Guess what? I can do anything (and so can you)… I was once again thrown out of my comfort zone and relied on my ‘I can do anything’ attitude that helps me do challenging workouts and even do my own plumbing repairs. I swear, pushing myself in the gym has amazing cross over potential to … Continued

Fashion Flash Jan 7th 2013

Happy New Year! We have some great posts today from our fabulous Fashion Flash women! CLICK HERE TO READ ALL THESE GREAT POSTS Fab Over 40 shares with us some wintertime skincare tips from Dr. David Bank, Director at the Center for Dermatology in Mt. Kisco, NY. Smile your way into 2013! Jackie Silver at AgingBackwards.com … Continued

My Favorite ‘Go To’ Workout

The big three…. When I’m not doing pull ups, (believe it or not, I don’t do them all the live long day…) I like do the three basic lifts: squats, bench press and dead lifts. You can’t go wrong with these basics when it comes to strength and making your physique look great. Girls, did … Continued

Some Scary Numbers

It’s about time for a fix from Mr. Finisher himself…. I love to hate this man. I have clients that love to hate him as well. But no one hates the results they get with his workouts. I’ve got a post from Mr. Finisher, my friend Mike Whitfield for you 😉 Take it away Mikey: … Continued

Eat More Do More

January is here and I know that many of you are starting to think about ‘going on a diet’.     I want you to STOP right now and re-think this whole ‘diet’ idea.   Let me tell you what happens when you go on a diet. I know you’ve probably read it before, but … Continued