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In The Gym with Nick Schultz of Red Brook Health & Wellness Center

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. NS:  My name is Nick Shultz, Executive Director at Red Brook Health & Wellness Center in Owings Mills, Maryland.  I oversee the fitness division for David S. Brown Enterprises and our main facility, Red Brook Health & Wellness Center. FFFC:  How did you get started in fitness ...

In The Gym with Wayne of Next Level

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. WM:  Hello. Im Wayne Mundell II , founder of NextLevel Training & Wellness LLC. FFFC:  How did you get interested and started in fitness? WM:  I have always had an interest in athletics and sports since I was a child. I transitioned into personal training after getting injured in football. ...

Featured Fitale Jenica

  FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). J:  I’m Jenica, wife and stay at home Mom of 2 (ages 4 and 2.5). FFFC:  What sparked your weight-loss transformation journey? J:  I was playing around with my daughter (then almost 2 yrs) while my newborn son took a nap. I decided to pretend ...

Do You Know What You Are Drinking

I remember watching Oprah and she having a segment on her show with Dr. Oz about inspecting our poop.  I also remember reading articles in Essence and Ebony about human excrement and how to read your waste.  I read this infographic and thought it would be great to share with you all so you can know how to read and listen to your body and most ...

In The Gym with Clinton Jiggetts

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. CJ:  My name is Clinton Jiggetts, I’m married and the father of 2 with 1 on the way. I’m 31 years old, and I’m born and raised in Baltimore. FFFC:  How did you get started in fitness and working out? CJ:  I’m always participated in sports my entire life. I had dreams of the NFL, ...

How To Read Your Waste

I remember watching Oprah and she having a segment on her show with Dr. Oz about inspecting our poop.  I also remember reading articles in Essence and Ebony about human excrement and how to read your waste.  I read this infographic and thought it would be great to share with you all so you can know how to read and listen to your body and most ...

Featured Fitale Kimberly Shorter

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). KS:  Hello! My name is Kimberly Shorter. I am a program analyst for the federal government, and a freelance writer. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, baking and traveling. FFFC:  What sparked your weight-loss transformation journey? KS:  I have ...

Featured Fitale Nancy McCaulay

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). NM:  Hello my name is Nancy McCaulay I work for a Consulting Firm in Northern Virginia. My hobbies are Graphic Design, swimming, running, etc. FFFC:  What sparked your weight-loss transformation journey? NM:  Taking a long hard look in the ...

Featured Fitale Tabatha

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). T:  My name is Tabatha and I am a 27 year old wife and  mother of 2.    I am a Spanish Teacher. My hobbies include working out, spending time with my family, and hosting extra curricular activities for my students.  FFFC:  What sparked your ...

Be My Guest!

Do you have a weight loss journey story you would like to share with others? Do you enjoy a certain physical fitness activity or class you want to spread the word about? Do you like to prepare delicious and healthy meals or have a special healthy recipe (with pictures) to showcase? Are you interested in contributing to the Femme Fitale Fit ...

Featured Fitale Georgina Graham

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). GG:  Good Day! My name is Georgina Graham.  By day I am an aviation expert, acting as an advocate and promoting excellence in safety, security and environmental issues in Civil Aviation.  By night,I am a shoe-loving, time-travelling scribbler ...

Bodyweight Exercise

    For centuries bodyweight exercises have been heralded as an excellent way to workout, get stronger and build endurance.  I have received the following infographic from my friends at Strength Stack 52 which highlights many of the bodyweight exercises available for anyone to do just about anywhere.  Click on each icon and you will see a ...

Featured Fitale Vee Bleu

  FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). VB:  Veronica Adegoriolu aka Vee Bleu. Currently I work for a telecommunication company. My hobbies, as of late have been working out and trying to inspire and motivate others to share in a heathy lifestyle as well. FFFC:  What sparked your ...

My New Normal

I have been working out regularly since 2008.  I started working out regularly again then because I went out with some friends, one of whom I hadn't seen for a year, and she looked FANTASTIC.  Small waist, petite physique ... all that.  I wanted to learn how she got that way.  I found out she had been working with a personal trainer.  I knew ...

Featured Fitale Marquita Taylor

I have always been bigger than my peers. In middle school I was the first girl to have to wear a bra and I failed gym class in high-school because of my disinterest in physical activity outside of the sport of competitive swimming. The need to be well changed my life. So many times African-American women attribute our “assets” to genetics ...

Guest Blog on FFFC!

Do you have a weight loss journey story you would like to share with others? Do you enjoy a certain physical fitness activity or class you want to spread the word about? Do you like to prepare delicious and healthy meals or have a special healthy recipe (with pictures) to showcase? Are you interested in contributing to the Femme Fitale Fit ...

Ninja Blender Product Review

Product:  Ninja  NJ600 Pro Blender Price Point:  $70 - $100 Purchase Outlets:  Amazon.com, Target, and Walmart Review I'm visiting with my mother and she recently purchased a Ninja blender from Belks here in South Carolina.  This is her way of stepping up her blender game in order to blend more fruits and vegetables for smoothies and ...

We Hit 700 #LIKES on Facebook

The Femme Fitale Fit Club public page hit 700 likes on Facebook!  I am truly amazed, humbled and excited about this major milestone.  We are well on our way to 1,000 LIKES, 2,000 LIKES and then 200,000 LIKES!  Wooo hoooo! If you haven't already, join us on Facebook and LIKE and SHARE our page by going >>>>>>>HERE<<...

Where Have You Been All My Life – Polar FT4 Review

If you have been following this blog you know I had an HRM I used that gave me less than stellar results.  You would also know I have been participating in boot camp since like August 2012 and am still in my last session (I plan to take a break for April).  Anywho - based on reading so many other pages and posts, I finally found a heart ...

Featured Fitale Cherie Steffen

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). CS:  Cherie Steffen, NASM-CPT. I’m a Leasing Consultant by day but my passion and what I would love to make my full time job would be fitness/motivational coaching & personal training. I am already certified personal trainer and working ...