tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28755871719053352712012-02-02T15:54:31.528-05:00Alison Fosterhttps://profiles.google.com/105408791883568704240noreply@blogger.comBlogger5131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875587171905335271.post-46307340097299771552012-01-30T16:47:00.002-05:002012-01-30T16:47:52.544-05:00

Due to the President's address, The Biggest Loser only ran for one hour as it does every so often.  I feel this just proves that the show really could be one hour, even with in show plugs!  But NBC must make a fortune in advertising from this program- how many other reality shows are two hours?  Besides The Bachelor? Because it was only one hour, there wasn't even time to mess around with the

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Don't you wish it was this kind of Face Off? This week of No Excuses is "I have no time to be healthy". I don't know why this was the theme because all it tied into was one super lame Subway plug.  Subway is my healthy option when I don't have time to make a good choice?  FAIL.  Yes, it is healthier than eating a pepperoni pizza, I guess.  I thought we would have had some good recipe segments,

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQQ2TZBNzmc&sns=emhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQQ2TZBNzmc&sns=em- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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I was contacted by Shine from Yahoo, a website that "covers family, health, fashion, beauty, finance, career, food, relationships and much more", to review Zumba's Total Body Transformation System for their at home fitness segment on their Get It Guide.  How did they know that I am Zumba obsessed?  And that I love at home workout DVD's?  I'm as happy as a little girl!I have only taken Zumba in

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The lovable scamp from The Biggest Loser:  GAIL! Ah, the dreaded week 2 on The Biggest Loser!  Everyone knows that on the second week of the show it is notoriously hard to lose weight after the first week's big numbers.  Everyone knows EXCEPT Kim and Kimmy from the red team who gamble in a challenge that the red team will lose a total of 94 pounds at the weigh in.  That's a little over 10

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The hottest new weight and fitness trend!  It's not to be believed.

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The sexy new face of The Biggest Loser, KIM!!! Here we go again!  Not even two weeks have passed since the finale of season 12 of The Biggest Loser and NBC is throwing us another action packed season full of weight loss, tears, and puke.  Hopefully this season will have the drama that makes the show so fun to write and tweet about! Instead of a long winded recap, I've decide to cherry pick

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My very first video blog!!!

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My hero, Patricia Moreno, has developed a new program of accountability! No time like 2012 to have the best year of your life so far, right? Here are the details in her words: http://www.satilife.com/warrior_training.html It's very inexpensive ($75 for 6 months) and a powerful tool to make some serious changes in your life! Please check it out! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Another reason why I sometimes love this wierd and wacky city. Behold: http://parkhere.info/

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Dietsinreview.com gives us the skinny on Shay Sorrell and where she is now. http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/01/the-7-deadly-sins-that-caused-shay-sorrells-post-biggest-loser-weight-gain/ - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Want to try that again? http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/20-people-who-dont-know-what-a-new-years-resoluti - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Alison Fosterhttps://profiles.google.com/105408791883568704240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875587171905335271.post-75682906053108071212011-12-18T09:00:00.000-05:002011-12-18T09:00:01.642-05:00

Stick your head out the window and see how good you feel! Dogs in Cars from keith on Vimeo.

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So, the finale.  It was pretty uneventful.  The ladies looked good, the guys looked good.  But the real question was who was going to beat John? Apparently no one.  Boo.  John wins the title of The Biggest Loser (I already thought he was one) and Jenn takes the at home prize.  DietsInReview.Com sums it up perfectly. Tune in in a couple of weeks for next season where Santa Claus is coming

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The finale of season 12 of The Biggest Loser is upon us!  I can smell the scale, feel the confetti in my hair, and see Ali in a bandage dress of some kind!  I also want to shout out that Jen of @TheBLBlog is going to be actually there as we are actually watching from the comfort of home.  So tune into her twitter feed and read her site because she will have the inside scoop. Me?  I'll just be

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I bet these cookies taste like steak. buzzfeed.com

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The other day at work I had a really negative experience and I felt like I needed to share it.  I realized lately I haven't been able to share much personally due to being busy.  I have been sitting on this experience and felt if I could share it maybe I could gain some perspective. And if you are reading this and you would like to comment or share, please feel free! At work we have  a great

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John is Kevin.  Kevin is John. I am behind with my Biggest Loser recaps due to the Thankfulness of my own life:  I am thriving at the gym with my personal training and about to start my dream of group fitness instruction.  YAY!  With a busier life, though, comes the lack of time to fully rewatch an entire episode and write my comprehensive analysis you have all come to know and trust. ;) So

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This chick makes the treadmill look like FUN.  That is a major feat!

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Early trainer beating his client while he uses a medicine ball. The Biggest Loser is all about the game play this week- literally!  Ali announces the contestants will be competing as individuals and against each other in a 5 legged race.  Whoever gets the most points wins!  To the winner:  immunity!  To the loser:  a one pound disadvantage.  Wee woo. Ramon tells us it is time to see who the

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Hilarious.

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This week's episode of The Biggest Loser wasn't super tweet worthy.  There were no slip n' slides, very little Bonnie moans, and no frank sex talk from Anna.  Upon second watch, this episode is where the s*%t hits the fan game play-wise. Up until this point, everything has been pretty hunky dory on the ranch.  Maybe John ate some extra donuts, or Bonnie sent Coach Mike home instead of Becky,

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Week 6- They all lost. Wee woo. Did someone go home? Oh! Courtney. Courtney? Yeah, Courtney. Week 7- I went to a taping of Conan O'Brian last week! So I watched the show on DVR. Here is a photo! And here is me and the fiancé! Anyhoo! How did I miss the most tweet-worthy show EVER!?!? Slip and Slide. Come on! And just when I thought Bonnie may be sent home, Jessica was voted off

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A little pick me up!

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Where does the candle go? Halloween is tomorrow!  And if you need some inspiration for your pumpkin carving party, look no further than artist's Ray Villafane's creepy and funny carvings.  You'll never look at a pumpkin pie the same way again.

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or rather drinks for thought.  I recently published a post about how far you'd have to walk to burn the calories in one sugary soda.  Here's a visual reminder about how far the walk could be. And while you are walking around town, maybe you'll be tempted to buy some Halloween candy for trick or treaters or yourself.  ACE Fitness (my certification organization) has broken down the worst choices

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Ever wondered how much work it takes to burn off a sugar filled soda or sports drink?  Now you can know how far you'll have to walk to visit all sorts of NYC landmarks to burn off JUST ONE SODA!  Just one.  Fat Alison used to drink 8 plus glasses of soda a day!

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This is still on my bucket list. Okay, so my week has been busy.  And yes, I fell asleep last week during the end of The Biggest Loser and I couldn't even remember who was eliminated!  So I quickly watched last week's show and I have a quickie break down for you, my loyal readers. Here it goes, in 15 easy steps. 1.) This week's show was decided by Plinko.  Sunny won.  Her weight is the only

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I don't disagree with this video.  I just don't agree with it.  And why does it feel like something out of the Red Shoe Diaries?

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This week's episode of The Biggest Loser is all about leadership and believing in yourself and believing that you can achieve most anything if you put your mind to it.  And the teams need this kind of encouragement, especially the Red team, who just let Patrick leave. Ramon has taken the loss of Patrick the hardest, and can't seem to live with himself that Patrick was voted off. . .even though

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Artist Ron English changed some of cereal's most famous faces to what they might look like if they actually ate the contents of their own boxes.  He then put the boxes onto supermarket shelves at a Ralph's in Venice, California. It is said if you find one of the boxes, you can mail it to the artist and he will sign it for you. I like Sugar Diabetic Bear.

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Model Katie Halchishick, creator of the site Healthy is the New Skinny, was photographed for O Magazine to show how much plastic surgery would be required for her to achieve Barbie's physique.  It's scary. How do you all feel about plastic surgery?

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Take a former NFL player, make him a contestant on The Biggest Loser, and then you get to have NFL week!  Take a former Olympian, make him a contestant on The Biggest Loser, you get to have Olympic Training week! I see a pattern here. Week 3 of The Biggest Loser starts with a very dejected Blue team down 2 players and Anna in fear for her job.  I mean, I really didn't know how they were going

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I really can't believe that someone invented this and didn't get in on the joke. Introducing the Free Flexor.  Make your muscles cry. . .when you don't call them the next day.

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Brandi from DietsinReview.com gets the inside scoop from newest trainer Dolvett Quince.  Personally, I think it is Old Man Witherspoon. http://www.dietsinreview.com/videos/dolvett-quince-in-his-element-as-a-biggest-loser-trainer/

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My friend Caroline informed me October 2 is Sunday. Not Saturday. Don't go to Union Square on Saturday.My bad!!!!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Hey New York readers, if you are available this Saturday, SHAPE Magazine is hosting Pilates for Pink to raise money for breast cancer research in Union Square.  One of my fellow co-workers and friend, Caroline Leone, will be demonstrating her Pilates magic for instructor Julia Starobin, in her "Elite Pilates" class, held from 1-1:45pm. It will be an open class designed to challenge all levels.

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I believe this is the book Anna got that quote from. It's a new week on The Biggest Loser:  New theme song, new challenges, new drama!  Usually the contestants wait a few episodes in to start talking about GAME PLAY, but not season 12.  Let's get it on. Ali introduces the first temptation challenge of the season:  DONUTS!  A room full of sweet donuts that need to be eaten so control can be

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I had the jingle pop into my head the other day and I just HAD to share. . .and yes, I owned all five sets.  My parents should have known that that, coupled with my love for Richard Simmons, would lead me to where I am today.  Get in shape, girl!

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Grr faces, everyone. After a nice long break, The Biggest Loser roars back to life complete with US Marine helicopters and hummers to drag the 12th season competitors to the brink of Death Valley (literally) and back. We know the 411, so lets jump into my first impressions of the 15 contestants: Courtney: 24, "Single Girl" Joe: 46, "Big Daddy" Becky: 50, "Daddy's Dieing" Jessica: 26, "

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Katie Boyd kicks some pageant butt. Yes, the 12th season of the Biggest Loser is starting tonight on NBC, but if you are in the mood for something new, check on Wicked Fit starting October 23rd on the Style network.  You know I always try to bring you the latest and greatest weight related reality shows, and this one looks like fun!

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If you can't fit into the booth, maybe that's a sign? http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/man-sues-white-castle-because-over-booth-size-160126946.html

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I was watching America's Got Talent and saw the new ad for The Biggest Loser with Bob, Anna, and DQ.  Plus:  No more boxing workouts!  Con:  All tennis workouts. Of course, I totally miss Jillian.  Here's an article from FitPerez.com to tide you over! See you in a couple of weeks!  This is gonna be an interesting experiment!

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The one in the middle? 6'3"!!! I have to thank Project Runway for introducing me to two new shows:  Dance Moms, which is horribly wonderful, and Big Sexy, which is really fantastic!  If it wasn't for Lifetime and their wonderful advertisers, I wouldn't know about this little treasure of a reality show that knows how to handle a "real" woman. Big Sexy is actually on TLC, but there isn't

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Oh, Denny's.  Why do you keep finding yourself in my blog?  Why are you so bad?  And why do you have a menu item called Moons Over My Hammy? According to food blog Eater, Denny's is launching a new "Let's Get Cheesy!" campaign and have introduced a new sandwich:  The Mac n' Cheese Patty Melt. I think that's a tomato. What's on this one, you may be thinking.  It couldn't be any worse than

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I have been watching a lot of Mad Men lately.  Here is an ad campaign for sugar versus artificial sweeteners that would make Don Draper proud. I wonder if this P.O. Box is still operational. . . For more "truth" about sweeteners, click here.  HILARIOUS.

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I just read this post on FitPerez.com about the website MyBodyGallery.com.  It is a collection of "real women" body photos. What do you all think?  Is this site meant to encourage positive feedback?  Is it a reference guide for other women?  Why are all the faces blacked out?  What I took away from it was that at 5'4" and 160 pounds, everyone looks different. Tell me what you all think

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It's me!  I got engaged to the boyfriend yesterday.  Now he will be known as the fiance.  It is on like Donkey Kong!

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If colonics make you look as young as Richard Marx does, then count me in.

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I have been watching a lot of shows about food addictions lately.  What a hard thing to deal with!  If you wanted to quit smoking or stop drinking or stop smoking crack you could separate yourself from those habits. Everyone has to eat.  How does one overcome this issue? I watched an episode of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition where the trainer on the show actually gave up on a client and

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And I complain about running three miles. . . Anyone going to sign up for this?  Here is the link! http://toughmudder.com/events/worlds-toughest-mudder-series-finals/?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=FBWTM0001

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And it rhymes.  Come on, that is an awesome title. :) I wanted to post how excited I was to read in the local morning paper two things that I feel so passionate about:  Happy Meals being made healthier and calorie counts on menu boards making a difference in people's dietary choices. Don't get too cozy with that smile, Happy Meal. McDonald's is downsizing their Happy Meal size fries to an

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Applebee's- why do you have a fruit in your name? If you are not Ron Swanson, please don't eat these things.  Notice how Denny's grilled cheese with cheese sticks sandwich makes it onto my blog AGAIN.  How's this thing not being banned!?! http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzbrewery/ron-swanson-approved-8-xtreme-eats-397c Want to see some of Ron's other favorite foods?  For your consideration.

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He was an old man who fished alone in a skiff in the Gulf Stream and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish. Ever wanted to see Ernest Hemingway in his Old Man and the Sea get up?  Want to know why Sylvia Plath was depressed?  It probably wasn't because she looked great in a bikini.  Click on the link below to see some literary greats in their bathing dresses, courtesy of

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I'll be on you like a spider monkey. An energy drink that's the equivalent of 11 croissants? C'est non! I've always thought that "energy drinks" are naughty, but here is the proof. Read on! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/grace-nasri/energy-drinks-sugar_b_876409.html#s291399&title=1_Full_Throttle

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Warning:  Extreme Adorable Factor.  Do not watch if you hate cute babies.  Happy Father's Day!

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Chris Powell on the first episode of EMWLE I have been trying to figure out how I want to blog about EMWLE.  It's tricky:  It's only an hour long, it's real interview heavy, and it only covers one person per episode. One year for a weight loss transformation is amazing, and much longer than The Biggest Loser.  And you well know that I think slow and steady wins the race in the weight loss

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Take a breather. see more dog and puppy pictures

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An apartment complex that promotes weight loss.  They should have called it "The Loser". http://blisstree.com/live/anti-obesity-housing-poll/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+b5media%2Fblisstree+%28Blisstree%29

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Or CryDay.  Debbie loves running.

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The only thing I love more than being fit is not having to pay for it.  This week, BEFITNYC.COM has launched to let you know all of the free goodies that are going on this week and all summer! CHECK IT OUT!  And for all the goings on, check out their page on Facebook, too.

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If you are feeling down, out, or overwhelmed by life today, please take a look at this motivating and inspiring video.  You'll be glad that you did! http://news.yahoo.com/video/detroit-wxyz-20910802/teen-walks-across-the-stage-25477225

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Put it on your skin! Let's face it:  We all want to grow old gracefully, but when you look in the mirror and see the haggard lines and wrinkles of a life lived well, maybe we want to be a little less graceful. Venomous, maybe. Good thing Spa Lab in NYC has a little charmer of an anti aging treatment. Snake Venom. Oh, yes. Just like the venom found in the bite of a cobra, Snake Venom has been

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Emphasis on trainer.  Check out the "breaking news" from DietsinReview.com! Behold, Dolvett Quince! Or DQ, as I would like to call him.

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The only time it is okay to be slothful. Meet the sloths from Lucy Cooke on Vimeo.

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It was all ladies all the time on the season finale of The Biggest Loser!!! Winners: 1.)  Irene beat Jay in America's vote to be apart of the top 3. 2.)  Deni (Baby Muscles mom?  The one who didn't go to her daughter's wedding?) won the at home prize of $100,000 by losing 125 pounds and 48% of her body weight. 3.)  Hannah for looking HOT in her finale dress. 4.)  The Oklahoma Twins for

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 In the MetroNY paper today, I saw a huge one page ad:  An open letter to the CEO of McDonald's from Corporate Accountability International.  Apparently, McDonald's has it's annual shareholders meeting tomorrow where they make big announcements and changes.  Over 550 health professionals and institutions in all 50 states have signed the letter, begging McDonald's to be more responsible in it's

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Remaining 5.  Biggest Loser.  Montage.  Jay.  Irene.  Austin.  Hannah.  Olivia. It is Final Exams Week (another week I've never heard of!) on the Biggest Loser ranch, and the final 5 need to fight for the right to call themselves the final 4. How to pass your exams: 1.)  Be a spin instructor for Bob. 2.)  Answer Brett's health and fitness questions correctly. 3.)  Punch Cara in the face. 4.) 

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If you live in NYC you may be familiar with Arnold Diaz, undercover reporter for Fox 5 News who shame shame shames people and businesses who are doing others wrong.  This particular segment caught my eye.  Ever wonder if the wonder "ice cream" you are eating is REALLY as low in fat and calories as the store you bought it from promises?  Yeah, me too.  Watch on, my fro-yo loving friends.

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TGIF!  It is slowly but surely becoming spring in NYC.  If you are looking for something free and awesome to do this weekend, come out to Central Park Saturday mornings for some Central Park Intensati! Lindsay Davis says YES! Amazing Lindsay leads class out in the cheap showiness of nature- and you know that Central Park is beautiful this year.  The class meets at 10:15 am at the corner of

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THIS WAS THE BEST MAKEOVER WEEK EPISODE OF THE BIGGEST LOSER EVER!!! 1.)  Tim Gunn.  I don't think I can adequately express how I love Tim Gunn wielding a Fairy Godfather wand and transforming the contestants into real life Cinderellas. 2.)  Pumpkin coach.   Yes.  Drawn by a team of milk white horses. 3.)  Tim Gunn saying things like "I'm witness to the epiphany!". 4.)  The not so subtle

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It is Spring (finally!) and many advertisers know that we want to tone up and look great before we ditch our dowdy duds for more warm weather fare.  You'll notice an abundance of commercials for weight loss drugs, flavored waters, cereal diets, etc. with lovely women traipsing about in sarongs and over sized sun hats. While you are out and about looking for delicious lighter food items, don't be

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www.toothpastefordinner.com Personal Note:  First of all, I want to apologize to my loyal readers who have become my friends for not being around more since I started my new job as a personal trainer.  Starting your own business is hard, y'all!  The hours are wackadoodle and I am pulling energy out of thin air that I didn't know was possible.  I miss being able to have more days off in a row,

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It's mostly water weight. This episode of The Biggest Loser must have been created just for Earth Day because it was made of all recycled materials.  New Zealand?  Check.  Jumping off of tall structures?  Check.  Brett?  Check.  Kaylee speeches about believing in herself?  Check.  Hannah living in fear. . .again? Check. I love The Biggest Loser, but this episode was really boring.  Maybe I'm

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SKY TOWER!!! No Winter Olympics, no Hop tie ins, no Subway sandwich commercials on The Biggest Loser this week.  We are taking a trip down under. . .to New Zealand!  Land of the Hobbits and Flight of the Conchords. I always love Loser on the Go, and this week's episode proved not to be a disappointment.  After a quick recap of Courtney and Brett saying bye-bye and Cara realizing her ass may

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I avoided the tweets, the Facebook posts, the INTERNET so that I would not have the end of this week's Biggest Loser spoiled for me.  I would never, EVER have imagined that it ended like it did.  EVER!!! Sigh.  What a disappointment. Don't know how it ended or want to recreate it for yourself?  Read on, friends. We know that the H is O for Courtney, whose last remaining teammate, Jen, was

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Please tell me that none of you think this is a real way to work out. I keep seeing this on TV more and more and I want it to STOP. NOW!

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Shameless Promotion. This episode of The Biggest Loser is a cautionary tale.  Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. Kaylee kicks it off by apologizing for her weak attempt at throwing the weigh in and sending Justin home by mistake.  Oops!  "I learned a really good lesson," she says. Moses than proceeds to scold the group for game playing.  Call Alanis Morisette.  I

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Why Emily, your apron is spotless! I am once again cleaning my apartment in anticipation for a spring they may or may never come (come on!) and I remembered this post I wrote about the calories you can burn while cleaning!  Pull out the broom, whistle while you work, and get your sweat on!

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Deal with it.  I am calling you out. This week's episode of The Biggest Loser was both inspiring and frustrating.  I loved that the all Blue team was separated into four teams.  What I didn't like was that some of the Losers are SO attached to their trainers they aren't looking at the big picture:  The opportunity to change up their routine and not reach a plateau. It is simple, really.  If

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Eat with your eyes, chew with your mouth. I have a confession.  Last week when I was live tweeting during The Biggest Loser I was so tired that I fell asleep before the last 5 minutes.  The crucial who is going home moment!  As I started to take notes for the blog, I realized I had NO IDEA how this week's episode ended.  So, if you didn't watch the episode either, I won't ruin it for you. 

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A 6 Pack has never been easier.

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Don't get caught!

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One of my favorite reality television shows, Too Fat for 15, is back for it's second season on the Style Network.  I love this show and the positive message that it sends about kids trying to overcome obesity at a boarding school in North Carolina.  You can help them fight with just a click of your mouse!  Go to www.mystyle.com/toofatfor15 , click on the "commit!" link, and show your support

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The "C" is for Charles in Charge! Fresh off the loss of Arthur, the Black team and the Red team join Ali in the elimination room to begin this episode of The Biggest Loser.  What could she possibly throw at them?  It is Team Captain week!  The teams must select one person to make all the decisions for them for the week.  So, like normal but now it's all official like. The Black team chooses

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Hello friends!  What a ridiculously busy week it has been.  I miss regularly blogging, and hope that as my schedule at the gym opens up I will have more time to reach out and be ME.  Writer me.  I wanted to share my good news!  One of my New Year's Resolutions was to be promoted to the Tier 2 level of trainer- and it has happened!  Today I have been officially promoted!  YAY! There has been

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Take the stairs!

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A winner has been crowned! I have to apologize to you, dear readers!  As you know, my new job as a personal trainer is amazing and awesome, but as far as the time to blog the way I usta, it is a major feat of time management.  I mean, seriously.  If there was an 8th day of the week to just blog and clean my apartment, I would feel so on top of things. So first off, I want to announce the

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You can do it on your own. Cyanide & Happiness @ Explosm.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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For lack of a better word. "The Kids are Alright" This week's episode of The Biggest Loser was so FULL of crap.  It actually made me angry, really angry! This week there was the red line/yellow line business.  The Red team went to a new and exciting location to box.  BOX!  Can you believe it?  We learned the Scorpion Flip.  The Black and Red teams played with their balls. This is what really

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Maybe it won't be THIS exciting when you win my giveaway. Or maybe it will!

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I am nearing the second anniversary of my blog and I have never, ever given anything away except my advice and hilarious insights.  :)  I thought this was enough, but the folks at General Mills have reached out to me and given me an offer I couldn't refuse:  The ability to give one lucky Foster Fitness reader a MultiGrain Cheerios prize pack. Alison, tell them what they'll win!  One lucky

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A touchy feely episode of The Biggest Loser this week, folks.  No major drama and no chocolate fountains.  What we do see is a little more about certain characters we haven't focused on this season and the ability of both teams to step up and stop relying on one person to carry it for everyone.  Nothing too exciting, but we do see Brett and Cara attempting some Mind Bullet action for the first

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