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Some women think biceps are GROSS

I like my biceps

I've been told my arms are too big (my biceps above).

Seriously.

And, not only are they too big, but they're too "muscle-y". And muscles on women, specifically biceps and triceps in this case, are gross.

That's not my opinion, but the opinion of some women.

In fact, just today, I received an email from one of my boot campers stating that she was concerned about her increased arm size. She says that since February when she started taking bootcamp classes from me, that her arms have gotten bigger and other women have commented her on it. They've said, "Your arms look stronger" and that has bothered her.

She said that when she looks down...

The Only Healthy 100 Calorie Snack Pack

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Of the snacks that irritates me the most, "100 Calorie Snack Packs" takes the prize.

Whether it be 100 calorie Oreo cookies, Pringle potato chips, Hostess Twinkies (seriously, what the heck are those?), or Organic Ginger Snap cookies, there isn't much good that can come out... read more

Morning Mommy Workout

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I never thought I'd be an early riser, let alone a 4am riser, but with my new job as a mommy, I've had to make some changes so I can get more accomplished in the day.

One of the changes I've made is waking up ultra early to both... read more

Breastfeeding and Weightlifting

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It's been almost 12 weeks since April's birth and for 9 of those weeks, I've been lifting, teaching boot camps, doing interval training and walking as much as I can. But, for anyone with kids knows, sometimes getting time for yourself, especially to exercise, can be challenging. Plus, in my... read more

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The New Rules of Lifting for Women

Finally, a weight-training book that doesn't treat women like weaklings! The New Rules of Lifting for Women is for the woman who's ready to throw down the "Barbie" weights and start a strength and conditioning program that will give her the body of her dreams. The book puts to rest the shop-worn notion that women who train with heavy weights will bulk up. Nonsense!

Perfect Body Diet

Cassandra Forsythe is the author of Women's Health first-ever diet and fitness plan book. In the Perfect Body Diet, she helps you understand why women are different from each other and how they can address these differences with a personalized meal plan to help them achieve their own perfect body. She's incorporated a revolutionary hunger-reducing aid, that will help women feel fuller, eat less, and stay satisfied while losing weight safely and effectively.

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