It’s that time of the year again. It seems as if it’s been snowing outside for an eternity, and the sun has taken a too long of a vacation. But now that the weather is starting to get warm again, it’s easy to want a quick fix for that pale winter skin. But is being […]
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Why BMI is BS
For years, people have been counting on their Body Mass Index, or BMI’s as a measure of how overweight they are, and how much weight they should lose. With so much emphasis on BMI, it comes as no surprise that so many people, beat themselves up over a simple number. Everyone must to be within […]
Strong Is Sexy: 10 Female Athletes Who Break Traditional Standards of Beauty
Women are constantly at the crux of societal pressures to look and act a certain way. Female athletes, especially, are in the juxtaposed position of being both ridiculed and revered for their bodies and its abilities. Whether it be that they’re “too masculine” or don’t “play as well as a man” it seems that their […]
Fitness Friday: A Quick Full-Body Strength Workout
Winter break: a magical couple of weeks filled with food, friends, and stretchy pants. As much as we love the holidays, our waistline doesn’t. Indulgence can be good, but if you’re like us, constantly stuffing your face quickly becomes a bittersweet type of discomfort. Exercise might be the last thing on your mind, so here’s […]
6 Workout Helpers to Kickstart Your 2017 Exercise Resolution
It’s the new year and the second most popular resolution this year—you guessed it—is to exercise more. Lucky for you, you probably have some down time before school starts back up to kickstart your new healthy habit. If you don’t have a gym easily available, exercising might seem like a huge chore. But no need […]
11 Underrated Products You’ve Never Tried But Should
There are so many new products out there on the beauty market that some killer moisturizers and eyeshadows can often be overlooked. Here are some hidden gems that should definitely be on your holiday wish list this year. For soft skin to start… Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream | Basically the stuff your grandma […]
Gift Guide: Our Top 7 Picks for the Fitness Freak in Your Life
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite fitness junkie this holiday season? Check out these eight items perfect for hitting the gym or the streets! S’well Water Bottle This water bottle is perfect for working out because it can keep drinks cold for 24 hours. The gym can get pretty dang hot, so […]
4 Hacks for Feeling Your Best This Winter
We all know it’s coming: day by day the night gets longer, our hands feel colder, and the huff and puff of our warm breath becomes more visible in the crisp air. There’s no way to hide from the inevitable winter. Snow will fall to no end and the wind will continue to sweep across […]
Here Are All The Ways You’re Sleeping Wrong
After a long day, there’s nothing better than coming home and having your bed call to you for a great night of sleep. Tucked underneath our cozy blankets with our head cushioned by our soft pillow, sleep is definitely on every college student’s list of favorite things to do. But even if you love hitting […]
Here’s How to Keep Your Skin Healthy All Winter Long
As the days get shorter, the season of matte finishes are coming to an end and our skin is also changing with the leaves. Our face starts to dry up, our lips chap, and our hands crack and stiffen. Skin care is easily dismissible, especially in the midst of fighting the cold winter breezes, but […]