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A 5-Minute Workout for Busy Girls
We're pumped to present our favorite story of the week from our pals at POPSUGAR Fitness! Can you spare five minutes? Of course you can. (Even during this hectic holiday season!) This workout is just five basic exercises, 20 reps of each, done three times a day. Pick three times that work for you such as before getting in the shower in the morning, right before eating lunch at noon, and before hopping into bed at night. That's all, and you'll soon notice a difference in strength in your entire body. (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 25, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Fitness POPSUGAR Fitness fitness routine fitness tips toning moves workout Source Type: blogs

Merry Christmas! Celebrate With One of These Low-Cal Cocktails
It's obvious to you guys by now that we're big into the holidays. Have we wished you a Merry Christmas yet? MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Anyway, we're planning on having some people over tonight, and are making some items from our skinny holiday recipes: specifically the Turkey Meatballs and Toasted Sesame and White Bean Hummus. But now our thirst needs to be quenched -- which is where these palate-pleasing cocktail recipes come in. (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 25, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Recipes cocktails drinks holiday Source Type: blogs

Winter Skin Rx: Hydrating Face Masks
Winter means dry, flaky skin. Even for those of us who suffer from acne outbreaks during the summer. (Really!) So rather than try to fix our flaking skin with harsh products, give your face a break with a well-deserved drink. You know, a surge of moisture. And what better way to give your face one than with a seriously hydrating moisturizing mask? (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 25, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Beauty beauty products face hydration skincare winter Source Type: blogs

Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas Star Tika Sumpter Shares Her Happy Holiday Secrets
Hey, do you guys know who that smiling beauty on the left is? It's Tika Sumpter, who can be seen in the holiday flick Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas as well as in the OWN TV series, The Haves and Nots. We chatted with Tika for our December issue about how she stays stress-free (well, as much as anyone can stay stress-free, at least) during the holidays. Here are a few more of her thoughts on all things healthy, happy and her signature cocktail. (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 24, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Celebrity Daily Burn Tika Sumpter barre celebrity beauty celebrity fitness holiday pie skincare stress zumba Source Type: blogs

10 Great Foods and Treats to Mix in Your Mug of Hot Chocolate
As soon as the winter chill hits, we all trade our Venti iced coffees for something a bit warmer. And when we're off on vacay, we'll forgo our morning caffeine rush altogether -- even if we're looking for the same feeling we get from a cup of joe. Enter hot chocolate: Tasty, delicious and holiday-perfect, this warm treat only gets better with extras. (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 24, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Nutrition dessert drinks food Source Type: blogs

How Can I Pull Off the Racerfront Style?
The Look: It's the clothing equivalent of your Speedo. Not too revealing (no visible cleavage) but sexy, thanks to the tight front and hint of side boob. Fit is everything. Shop for a top with a neck that lies flat and is tight, but without sausaging. Visible bra straps? Never! (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 24, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Want It Now arms beauty products chest fashion fitness tips shoulders toning move Source Type: blogs

Look Like You Do Yoga Everyday -- Without Ever Hitting the Mat
As a fitness editor, I pride myself on lots of healthy accomplishments, like PR'ing a recent half-marathon. But that old thing called flexibility, well, it's my greatest shame. Listen, I know it's important (keeping those muscles supple makes you better at everything else, be it running, lifting, Kama-Sutra-worthy sex). But stretching and regular yoga rank near scrapbooking high-school photos and organizing my sock drawer on my list of priorities. Friends? I found a workaround, a way to get limber just lying there: A Sunlighten sauna! (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 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Fitness fitness news fitness tips recovery sauna stretching study yoga Source Type: blogs

#FitGirl Finds New Ways to Get Her 30 Minutes of Exercise While on Holiday
Hey Fit Girls! How was your weekend? After fighting a fever for a few days, I got back on track -- and now I feel a lot better. Although I thought I had rested (and let me body rest quite a bit, I tallied my workouts for the week last night and managed to squeeze in five sessions! But remember, as I am traveling, not currently in a major city, and don't have easy gym access, I'm being liberal with my workouts -- counting a long walk I took yesterday as one of my sessions. I mean, we were out and about in the fresh air for about two hours! It was so lovely to be immersed in nature, and even the gorgeous winter sun made an a...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - December 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: FitGirl Elettra Wiedemann exercise holiday recovery travel vacation walking Source Type: blogs

Hair How-To: John Barrett's Must-Do Waterfall Braid (It's Perfect for Christmas Eve!)
We've been looking for the perfect Christmas Eve hairstyle (we're spending the holiday with our boyfriend's family), and we couldn't decide. That is, until, we stumbled upon NYC hair genius John Barrett's Instagram -- and particularly this hot waterfall braided 'do.Not only does this baby perfectly balance pretty, feminine and awkward-family-photo proof, but it's also not a total pain to do. The trick is to learn this lil "flip of the wrist," the Infinity Knot.  (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 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Beauty beauty how-to beauty products hair hairstyle Source Type: blogs

Country Singer Jana Kramer's Travel-Friendly Plank Circuit That Tones Her Entire Bod
Actress-turned-singer Jana Kramer, who scored the top new female artist honor at the Academy of Country Music Awards this spring, is closing out a pretty stellar year, don't you think? But all the excitement that comes with a jam-packed schedule (read: lots of road time) and its fair share of stress, which she remedies with a healthy dose of exercise. "My coping mechanism and a way for me to relax and focus on myself is when I'm training," says Kramer, who'll pop in as a special guest on Lady Antebellum's tour in January. "It's a very strong stress reliever." Fortunately for the gorgeous singer, working out the stress pa...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - December 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Celeb Move to Steal Jana Kramer abs celebrity celebrity fitness plank toning move Source Type: blogs

The Weekender: Three Things to Do, Try and Make
TGIF! As with every Friday, Adriane and Claudia Kiss of TheKissters.com, the sisters' website, which features entertaining tips and tricks to help you "live large on small change," give us fun ideas to try, make and do over the weekend. You know, those fun days. Get ready to start filling up your calendar -- fast. (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 20, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Weekender alcohol cocktails entertaining holiday party shoes Source Type: blogs

Presenting SELF's Eight Days Too Late, But Still Totally Effective, 12 Days of Christmas Workout
Need a quick and easy workout you can do at home over the holidays, no-gym needed? We've so got you. Our friends at Throwback Fitness, an indoor rowing and fitness studio in NYC, created this holiday themed workout to keep you from puttin' on the party pounds. (No promise of a weigh-in with a Santa hat, though.) (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 20, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Fitness fitness routine fitness tips holiday toning move workout Source Type: blogs

50 Amazing New Year's Eve Party Dresses All Under $100 (Seriously!)
We're stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our sister mag, Lucky! Happy almost 2014! Are you guys excited to celebrate the impending New Year -- but worried about looking great while out partying? (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 20, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Fashion Lucky shopping Source Type: blogs

SELF's #FitGirl Fights a Bug -- and Finds an App to Get Her Back on Track
Hey #FitGirls! How has your week been? I landed in London earlier this week and let me say, it's wonderful to be back (I lived here while attending grad school a few years ago). I got on my flight from NYC feeling totally fine and landed in London a mere six hours later with a pounding headache, sore throat a lost voice and other signs of fever. Interestingly, I recently downloaded this really cool iPhone app that measures your heart rate and I noticed the past week that my heart rate upon waking was about 10 BPM faster than my usual resting heart rate is. I thought it was a misread initially, but when I asked my husband...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - December 20, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: FitGirl #FitGirl Elettra Wiedemann fitness tips travel Source Type: blogs

Get a Rock-Solid Body Like Olympic Snowboarder Kelly Clark
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! Thinking of taking up snowboarding this ski season? Get inspired by Kelly Clark, a board legend at 30 years old. Clark is prepping for her fourth Olympic games and will be competing in the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix finals this weekend . (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 20, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: One-Minute Master Class 2014 Olympics abs fitness fitness tips snowboarding sports toning move Source Type: blogs