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Tone Your Booty Like Olympic Hockey Player Julie Chu in One Move
Qualifying for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi has begun, and we couldn't be more excited for the Opening Ceremonies on Feb. 7. To get you ready for the games, we'll be showing you awesome fitness moves from some our favorite U.S. team all-stars. Get ready to get fit, Olympian-style! Want to get a better booty? Take a cue from United States women's ice hockey team forward Julie Chu, who will compete on the U.S. squad for her fourth time in Sochi. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Carrie Underwood Launches New Line of Bright and Shiny Nail Lacquers
Despite being a lifelong New Yorker, four years in college in Colorado made me have a love affair with country music -- and my gateway drug for the country addiction was courtesy of American Idol princess Carrie Underwood. (I heard Before He Cheats after a particularly bad breakup and was instantly hooked.) So when she teamed up with Nicole By OPI to create a collection of 14 shades released this month, I was tween-levels of excited.  (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Work Your Post-Holiday Abs Laughing at These Silly Workout Moments From Your Fave Shows and Movies
Just in case you're not quite ready to hit the gym post-holiday feasting... Our friends at People posted this compilation vid of funny workout scenes (think: Fat Amy "horizontal running," and the bride and maid of honor "stealing" a bootcamp workout in Central Park) that will surely tighten your abs from all the giggles you're bound to have. [Ed note: Sorry, People, I totally stole your joke. You nailed it. -JR] (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Panera Reveals Two Hidden Menu Items
Hey y'all! So remember when I spilled the beans about Panera Bread's hidden menu of healthier meals? Well, I have some awesome news -- starting this week, for a limited time only, two of Panera's most popular hidden menu items will be joining their regular menu board! (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Things to Stop Stressing About This Year, Rev Your Metabolism and More!
Guys, resolutions can be great, but there's no need to go overboard. Instead, work on kissing unnecessary worry good-bye in the new year with this light-hearted list of things to not stress about. [Huffington Post] Wanna burn more fat starting, like, right now? Follow these easy tips for boosting that metabolism -- from morning 'til night. [POPSUGAR Fitness] (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - January 2, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Lunch Break fashion fitness apparel health mental health metabolism stress technology Source Type: blogs

Catch the New Series Toned Up on Bravo Tonight (It Stars Our Girls Karena and Katrina!)
Whoever said watching TV can't make you fitter obviously didn't know about our newest TV show obsession. Flip on Bravo at 10:30 PM EST tonight, and you'll get serious motivation to move when our favorite pair of Cali beach babe trainers kick off their new show, Toned Up. Karena Dawn and Katrina Hodgson of Tone It Up have been besties of ours for years (maybe you used their moves from us to sculpt and tighten before?), and we're beyond psyched for the world to see their fun, positive, and, let's be real, kinda goofy back-and-forth. (Check out the Toned Up trailer to see what we mean.) (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from t...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - January 2, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Fitness Tone It Up celebrity entertainment fitness tips questionnaire television workout DVDs Source Type: blogs

Stressed Out By Your Boss? Follow These Tips for Success at the Office
Three out of four of you say the most anxiety-inducing part of your job is your boss. Sound familiar? Transfer out of the panic department and onto the fast track. First, flip your mind-set Take your work to-do list, then multiply it by 1,000. That's what your boss has on her plate, so while you're reading into every interaction you two have, being encouraging to you isn't (let's be honest) her biggest priority. "A boss might be curt because she's dealing with a big-picture crisis that day or her babysitter canceled," says Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness at Work. "It can be difficult to remember that bosse...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - January 2, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Just Shoot Me Now health stress work Source Type: blogs

Study Drop: New Driver? Read This!
Novice drivers may start out focused, but as the first few months of driving pass they become more comfortable multitasking behind the wheel (using their phones, eating, etc.) and increase their risk for accidents, according to a Virginia Tech study released yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine. That may be part of the reason why drivers aged between 15 and 20 represent 6.4 percent of all motorists, but account for 11.4 percent of deaths and 14 percent of police-reported crashes resulting in injuries. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Get a Vacation Glow Without Ever Stepping Foot on the Beach
The best souvenir from a trip: coming home looking radiant and relaxed. Here's how to score that, even if the only surfing you've done over the break is on Pinterest. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Start 2014 Right and Sign Up for Our 14-Day Slimdown!
Happy New Year, babes! Did you indulge last night? Maybe too much? Don't worry -- these hangover helpers will get you pretty in a flash. But if you're more concerned with starting 2014 on a super-healthy, weight-loss-inducing note, look no further and sign up for our 14-Day Slimdown plan! (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Boost Your Fiber Intake With These Totally Totable Snacks
We're stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our pals at POPSUGAR Fitness! Fresh fruits and veggies are full of fiber to keep your digestive system chugging along normally, but it's tough to pack fresh produce on road trips, especially if you need to travel light or can't keep those snacks refrigerated. Luckily, there are plenty of healthy, prepackaged foods you can bring along that offer the fiber you need. So if you have a vacation planned, hit the grocery store for some of these products. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Nike Relaunches the N+TC App, We Dig It
We're all about investing in exercise, be that buying personal trainer sessions, a new gym membership, or a six-pack of cool classes. And right about now, we're betting you've got some New Year's fit goals you're willing to spend cash on. But the thing? You don't have to. If you want to get a more sculpted look, lose some weight, or be able to bang out real pull-ups by this time next year, you can, for free. Just download the new Nike Training Club app, N+TC. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - December 31, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Fitness apps nike technology workout Source Type: blogs

Study Drop: Do Pals Help Pick Your Food Choices?
Headed out to dinner with friends tonight? Chew on this: In the first systematic review on the subject, researchers have found that our perceptions of social norms for food -- i.e. what and how much people around us are eating -- have a significant impact on our eating decisions. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Champagne? Sparkling Wine? Here Are Some Bubbly Options to Ring in the New Year
You're at the wine store, staring at the many options of bubbly. I mean, it is New Year's Eve, right? If you don't know much about the stuff, you may end up buying based on price, which isn't necessarily a good indication of quality. So we asked someone who knows a lot about the stuff, Master Sommelier Laura Maniec, owner of Corkbuzz Wine Studio in New York. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Superfood-Stuffed Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Salsa to Serve for That New Year's Eve Bash
Need the perfect snack to take to a NYE party? Then try this superfood-packed Pomegranate and Goji Berry Salsa. Pomegranates are only in-season until the end of January, so now's the perfect time to enjoy them. Plus there's also goji berries, which are not only packed with flavor but also have cancer-fighting, immunity-boosting antioxidants like vitamin C. And did we mention that the sweet-tart-spicy combo is bound to satisfy any craving? Pair with some whole-grain tortilla chips and you have the perfect party snack! (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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