The lights are low… the music’s thumping… and it’s time to take it all off! Err… actually the music may be thumping, but the lights are the usual brightness of an aerobics studio, and the only thing taking off is the popularity of Strip Aerobics.
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Over here, you got to read Tosca Reno’s thoughts on preservatives in our foods and why she says Clean Eating is the way to go. Now you can win her new book, The Eat-Clean Diet for Family & Kids - it’s filled with information on how to make the transition to Eating Clean, how to [...]

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Congrats to FFTV members - Kari, Anita, and Katie - for winning last week’s giveaway! They each get a bottle of GymSoap, an antifungal, antibacterial body wash for athletes. Thanks, everyone, for playing! And if you haven’t already done so, check out some of the interesting germy comments over here.

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Here’s proof that you don’t need fancy equipment to get a good workout. Last night in Boot Camp, all we used was a towel and a partner to do several arm exercises like lateral raises and these tricep extensions you see Susan doing in the pictures.
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I always feel a little germ-laden after a workout at the gym. Even if members disinfect the mats and machines after they use them, (and you know not everyone does) I just can’t wait to wash my hands STAT and take a shower as soon as I get home. 
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Congrats to FFTV members - Debbie, Caroline, and Zandria - for winning last week’s giveaway… a coupon to try one of Starbucks’ new Vivanno smoothies for FREE! Enjoy! And thanks to everyone for playing - the comments were filled with fabulous ideas for smoothie concoctions. Can’t wait to try them out!
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12,000 calories. That’s how much Olympic Gold Medalist, Michael Phelps eats on an intense training day! The calories vary for other athletes at the Beijing Games, depending on their size, sport, or event. And they get to choose from several international cuisines at the Olympic Village dining hall, which seats 6,000. I just saw this [...]

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I got this plea for help from FFTV member, ladyjay. And she asked me to throw it out to all of you. Great idea, I thought. Just leave your suggestions for her in the comments.
Maybe other members have ideas for me…….here’s my problem….
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Ever since I tried Starbucks’ new Vivanno Nourishing Blends last month, I’ve been hooked. They’re yummy smoothies with lots of protein and fiber… and no artificial colors, artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup - yay!
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Congrats to FFTV member, Chris Rodgers, who won this week’s drawing for this Nike Duffel Bag. Enjoy! And thanks to everyone for playing!

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