Physique57
Yesterday I took my first Physique57 class at their 57th street studio here in Manhattan. As I sit here writing my review, abs still tight from the killer core segment, I have to wonder… is the “57″...
View ArticlePRE-WORKOUT SNACK
Somehow if I workout in the morning, I’m fine with just a cup of coffee in my belly. But if I workout later in the day I need something warm, carb-rich and filling to keep my energy level up enough to...
View ArticleRefine Method
Before I take a new class I like to stalk the studio’s website first to mentally prepare myself for what’s to come. This particular stalk session lasted much longer than I anticipated; The Refine...
View ArticleRD-APPROVED MENU OPTIONS: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Last night Rory and I went to Outback Steakhouse for my brother-in-law’s birthday. Going out to eat while dieting can be stressful and frustrating. And, if you don’t know what to order it can...
View ArticleRED FLAG MENU DESCRIPTIONS
Just a little tip-list to go with the Outback review from yesterday. {click on the image for the printable/savable PDF version} Xo Jenny The post RED FLAG MENU DESCRIPTIONS appeared first on PureForme.
View ArticleRD-APPROVED MENU OPTIONS: OLIVE GARDEN
Who doesn’t love Italian food!? Even the ambience of an Italian restaurant is enough to keep people coming back. Too bad the menu at Olive Garden is not something you should “keep coming back” for. I...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW: FOOD RULES
Last night as I was digging through old NYU folders/piles/stacks in search of my food photography class manual, I stumbled upon a little gem of a book that I had forgotten I owned. When I first bought...
View ArticleRD-APPROVED MENU ITEMS: APPLEBEES
This was another tough one. Last week I thought Olive Garden was bad… I had a really tough time finding anything under 1,000mg of sodium on this menu. I even found one pasta entree with a whopping...
View ArticleFISH MCBITES
If you watch TV at all, odds are you’ve seen the new McDonald’s Fish McBites commercial. An exciting new product launch for them, I’m sure. For consumers, not so much. Don’t let the super-cute...
View ArticleRD-APPROVED: CHILI’S
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Enjoy all the celebrations and cocktails and foods, just be smart about what you choose. After all, you still need to fit in your jeans on Monday. When in doubt, share it! Any...
View ArticleSUPPLEMENT BREAKDOWN: GREEN COFFEE EXTRACT
The “Q” for this week’s Q&A Wednesday is all about green coffee extract (GCE). Is it worth it? Is it healthy? Should I try it?? With all the GCE buzz lately, a big, fat, supplement-breakdown “A”...
View ArticleALL ABOUT XYLITOL
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in plants like fruits and vegetables. It doesn’t have much of an impact on blood sugar levels, making it an acceptable sugar alternative for anyone...
View ArticlePRE-WORKOUT SNACK
Somehow if I workout in the morning, I’m fine with just a cup of coffee in my belly. But if I workout later in the day I need something warm, carb-rich and filling to keep my energy level up enough to...
View ArticleSATIS-WHATS??
I just read a USA Today article last night introducing Burger King’s latest culinary (if you can call it that) creation: Satisfries. My initial response: What the ____?! So what are they? The article...
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