Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 276
January 19, 2012
Have a Snack Before Your Workout
While you might think eating before a workout is counterintuitive (you are trying to burn calories after all), studies have shown that having a small snack that has protein, carbohydrates, and a little bit [...]
Would You Keep a Food Journal?
Let me put on my whiny 4-year-old hat for a minute: I haaaaaaate keeping a food log. And I'm an admitted food-log liar—if I eat something "bad," something off plan, I just don't write it down. [...]
Winter: The Ultimate Appetite Stimulant
It's 25 degrees and windy today in New York City. All I really want to do is stay under a warm blanket, noshing on equally toasty items like mac-'n-cheese, hot chocolate, and grilled cheese. Notice [...]
Manicures, Anyone? (How to Get Rid of a Tagalong Boyfriend)
A reader named idlemusings wrote to say it bothers her that one of her girlfriends always asks, before the two of them spend time together, if it's OK for her boyfriend to tag along. [...]
January 18, 2012
The 10 "Diet Devils"
I met with Heather Bauer at her offices (she has a busy private practice in Manhattan, called Nu-Train). I loved her instantly—she's warm and funny, and you feel like she's your best friend. Maybe [...]
January 17, 2012
How to Reseal a Plain Plastic Bag
Leave it to the folks at Lifehacker to share this smart tip on how to turn any old plastic bag into a "resealable" plastic bag with a common household appliance. To keep pantry staples [...]
21 Days to Better Eating Habits
Hi! I'm Lisa Whitmore, Real Simple's senior editor in the beauty and health department. I work on all of our fitness, diet, and nutrition-related stories—topics I absolutely love. So you'd think that my own [...]
Why Birds Make Good Pets
Cats and dogs steal the spotlight most of the time, but Petfinder.com is branching out in January with Adopt-a-Rescued-Bird Month, a campaign originally conceived with the ASPCA. Appropriately, my interview with Petfinder.com co-founder Betsy [...]
January 16, 2012
Heart Garland
I know it is a month away but I'm already thinking about Valentines Day. I love this heart garland. Such a clever idea for Valentine's Day party decorations. photo credit Filed under: Instant Entertaining
Paper Heart Garland
I know it is a month away but I'm already thinking about Valentines Day. I love this heart garland. Such a clever idea for Valentine's Day. photo credit Filed under: Instant Entertaining
