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Wegman’s Event – Enter to Win $50 of Organics at This Saturday’s Event!

Anyone who knows me KNOWS I totally enjoy shopping at Wegmans.  Granted, my husband does the majority of the family grocery shopping but on those rare occasions I go with him - Wegmans it is!!!!   And now they are having an event at their Hunt Valley store (actually at all of their locations) where we can go and "taste" their organic offerin...

In The Gym with Carla Douglin of Raw Raw Life!

When you watch this woman's videos or read her book 101 Juice-Fast Recipes you can FEEL her energy!  I mean she makes you want what she is having because she is super dynamic and full of energy.  I first came across her blog and book while reading up on the raw food lifestyle and I am happy I stumbled her way.  I think you all will see exactly ...

Can You Hang Workout

  What had happened was.  Last week I was sick and recuperating so no workout at all.  Do you think my trainer cared?  Heck NO!  She just added MORE weight?  Is she bananas?  I was almost done doing the squat/lunge/shoulder press combo!  But I made it and lived to tell the story!  Try this workout and let me know how you do by ...

Let’s Get It In – Lloyd featuring 50 Cent Video

I totally enjoy listening to this song while doing cardio intervals or really going at it with weights because the pace and beat just gets me HYPE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3bwD5O0FVA

Shot of Detox Anyone?

  I have been hearing about detoxing for years.  Quite honestly I have never done it myself but given the high demands of my job I thought it was something valuable I could do for myself to preserve my body given all of the external toxins I take in whether it be environment or emotional.  Sometimes you just have to clean your mind, body ...

How To Find The Right Sports Bra

Follow these tips which will help you find the right sports bra with the right support just for your needs.       I was born with a fairly petite frame at least in height and I am not overly endowed in the chest area.  When I work out - I can wear a medium-control bra and I am GOOD!  No wigglies or ...

Run For Your Life

Submitted by: Low Carb Tiki So you want to start running but you don’t know where to begin. It’s easier than you think.  Some people think they can’t start running because of various health issues but it’s not true. For a number of diseases running can help reduce the impact or reverse the condition. I know a number of people who were ...

Fitness Idol – Lori (Lolo) Jones

She is an American track and field athlete who specialized in the hurdle.   She has been making headlines lately.  She is a SERIOUS athlete (well what athlete isn't serious?) and she is Femme Fitale's fitness idol.  Check out her video on Oxygen Magazine.  She is also glossing the covers of this month's edition of Oxygen Magazine.  She is the ...

Featured Femme Fitale – Masani

Submitted by: Masani FF:  Please introduce yourself. MP:  My name is Masani Poinsette.  I am a mother, grandmother, wife, and entrepreneur. FF:  Why did you decide to join Femme Fitale Fitness on Facebook? MP:  I have always been an active person.  Fitness is fun to me!!!  I am concerned about the pervasive state of ill health among ...

Meal Monday: Thai Red Curry Vegetables Recipe

Try this easy-to-make Thai red curry stir fry recipe.  It's quick, healthy and a meal the entire family will love. I originally saw this Thai Red Curry Vegetables recipe on EarthCandy's youtube channel run by my friend Jamila Crawford.  We went to high school together and who knew so many moons later she would blow up like being a celebrity ...

Femme Fitale Does Youtube

I look a little crazy in the video (hey I work full time) but please enjoy and SHARE with family and friends.  :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_BvnN10LYo

Can You Hack It Workout

  I walked into the gym to workout with Heather Thursday that blew my mind.  She immediately had me work on what I consider the WEAKEST part of my body.  But you never know how strong you really are until pushed.  She actually went up on weight the entire workout and I hung in there.  Barely  - but I made it to the end.  I also ...

Do You Need to Detox?

There is this amazing and dynamic person named Chef Ahki who is awesome.  Her public Facebook page is chock full of healthy lifestyle promotion.  She isn't judgmental - just factual with her information!  She offers a detox called the Essence of Vitality which has an online presentation explaining why we need this and how to use it.  The ...

This Is Me

I am a regular career wife and mom who is inspired DAILY by strong men and women committed to a healthy lifestyle and fitness!  I even plan to attend my first Arnold Competition in 2013.  Too psyched!  With that said - here is my starting point I wanted to share with those of you who have not seen nor met me in person. I have 1 dress size to ...

You Can Do It Workout

Back to the grind again today.  This morning my trainer really amped it up and kept it mixed up and interesting.  My body is trying to recover.  :-)  Try this workout and let me know how you do. Equipment needed:  Hand weights Cable machine Leg press machine Squat machine Bench Print Workout Here: Exercise Reps Weight Leg ...

Monte Sanders Optimum Total Body Boot Camp

Who has participated in a fitness boot camp?  I have never done it and am quite intrigued by the idea.  As many of you know I work out with a trainer 2 times a week and have been doing so well over 14 months.  Every now and again I feel like I need and/or want an additional challenge.  Not saying my workouts are challenging - but I like to ...

FFF Challenge #9: Perform Push Ups Daily

We are now beginning with challenge #9. We are transitioning into the more physical challenges so buckle your seat belts - this is about to become a bumpy ride.  :-) Drum roll please..............this week's challenge is: Perform Push Ups Daily M-F People tend to mixed emotions about push ups.  Either they love them or they hate them but ...

Femme Fitale on Youtube

I am working to break into the world of youtube so that for future challenges, you will be able to see a person describe the challenges to you vs. simply reading through paragraphs of information.   I know it isn't difficult but I am committed to working towards creating some good videos for you all.  I am very direct so they won't be too fancy ...

Two Can Play This Game

Submitted by: Ramona First week of training is in the books!  I was on vacation in Memphis, Tennessee and it was around 105-110 degrees everyday and in the 90s at night! I had every reason to believe that no running was going down for me...but the first morning I was there I woke up with no alarm clock and had running on my brain! I sat on my ...