All Entries Tagged With: "Health"
When it’s not all about you sweety…
OK, you know we’re all about self-love round here. And by that we don’t mean preening in the mirror telling yourself your gorgeous, and working your strut around the office…that just comes across as vain, and that’s not pretty. What we mean by self-love, is taking time out to take care of yourself, y’know making [...]
Don’t be a Teletubby!!
Now we know you’re an active bunch, but I’m not gonna lie…over the holidays, I did a bit of TV watching. You know, you watch a couple of films, your nice and snug on the couch, it’s cold outside, and thank goodness you don’t have to move an inch if you don’t want to. I [...]
I just want your extra time and your didle-idle-idle-idle-leh K.I.S.S
Life is complicated enough as it is, which is why we want you to K.I.S.S. it!! That would be to Keep It Simple Silly! After all, it is the simple things in life that are often the best. So here are some simple life rules to kick-start your 2010, you can complicate the rest if [...]
You gotta love the workout! LOVE IT!!
As we were taking down the Chrissy decorations at FG headquarters, we were chatting about the way people approach healthy living. There are the people that do healthy living, or aspects of it cos they think they should, and then there are people to whom healthy living is a definitive part of their lifestyle. There’s [...]
Ciao!! Where did you get your bellas??
The Italian Government says no to under-18 cosmetic enhancement
Smart Girls Practice Safe Sex
Wow, we were fairly outraged by research carried out in the States by the The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy of 1,800 unmarried men and women aged between 18 and 29. The survey found that most sexually active unmarried young adults believe pregnancy should be planned, but about half do not use [...]
Information Overload!
It had to happen! Scientists from the University of San Diego have found that information overload may be having a detrimental effect on our brains. They believe that we are processing so much data these days that we are developing shorter attention spans and are becoming more disconnected from one another. With shorter attention spans, [...]
Fit for Brains
You read Fit Girl so you’re obviously pretty smart, and you’re also pretty fit. We already knew that our readers were both body fabulous with brains to boot. However in case anyone didn’t believe the superiority of FG readers, a new study has shown that a sound body means a sound mind! A Swedish study [...]
The Festive Season Survival Guide Part 2 – Little Tipples…
What is the Fit Girl drink of choice??
Don’t break my heart, my achy breaky heart!!
One likes to think that we are all heart breakers around here and not indeed on the receiving end. Either way, it kinda hurts, the doing or the receiving. Researchers have discovered a genetic link between physical pain and social rejection…”but why doesn’t he love me any more?????” sob, sob, whilst keeping one eye on [...]
Stop the madness! Half of secondary school girls anticipate surgical intervention!!!
Research carried out on behalf of the Girl Guides to mark their centenary has found that almost half of all secondary school girls would undergo laser treatment, liposuction or some form of plastic surgery to make themselves look thinner or prettier! This was even more the case with girls who weren’t performing well at school. [...]
Why your boss should encourage on-site fat zapping!
OK this is how you need to sell it to your boss. A little sweat-busting at work will reduce absenteeism, meaning that we the employee, will make more money for you the employer. That should hopefully do it. However if that doesn’t work, lots of ego-rubbing and general words of “ooh you’re such an amazing [...]
Why a little sunshine is good for your breasts
A little sun love can go a long way
If I could create a magic little pill…
…now just what would that be?
The Fit Girl Flight Survival Guide
If you’re anything like me, you and planes don’t get on. Cooped up in a tiny space for God knows how long. The guy in front of you whips his chair all the way back as soon as the plane is cruising. You’re in the middle of two seats with a little old lady to [...]
Super Brains
I know we focus a lot here on being body beautiful, but you should know that all of our fitness and nutrition advice helps to feed your mind too. According to Dr. Nussbaum’s Brain Health Lifestyle, us gals have pretty much got it covered on keeping a sound body and mind: 1. Move it! Research [...]
