exercise
Fall date ideas to get you active and enjoying the outdoors.
For a lot of people, exercise and dating don't really go well together. Working out is something you do at the gym, either by yourself or in a room full of sweaty classmates. Going on a date, on the other hand, usually involves sitting, eating, watching movies—and maybe a long walk on the beach if you're lucky.
OK, so maybe you're too old for mini golf and batting cages, but there are other ways to enjoy quality time with your sweetie while still being active. (And if you ask me, the batting cages are still a blast too.) Here's our guide … Read More
Love handles, hungry butt, and ten other things not to say to your more-to-love man.
In all your concern about cellulite and bikini body, you may have lost sight of the fact that guys are also self-conscious about being overweight. Seriously—nearly 45 percent of men claim to be dissatisfied with their bodies for one reason or another. And considering there's an obesity epidemic going on, there's good reason for that.
So, while you may think that guys can take a little extra teasing about love handles, bingo wings and hungry butt, don't be so quick to call him out on those extra pounds. Specifically, avoiding the following oversize offensives will help you keep from leaving … Read More
How does losing 400 pounds affect your love life?
All teenage boys want to get laid: there are books that gaily depict their wanton needs, as well as an entire genre of movies devoted to the subject. It seems that TLC decided to jump on the bandwagon with The 650-Pound Virgin—the story of David Smith, a (once) 650-lb. outcast—that premiered on Sunday night. It was a shocking piece of television, but not for the reason you might think.
The program was … Read More
More sleep and other obvious, but overlooked tips to a healthier relationship.
Everyone always seems to be on the constant search for more sleep. But catching a little shut-eye can also be the first thing discarded and overlooked when "life" gets in the way. According to a new study, however, getting enough sleep and the quality of a relationship are very much intertwined.
Basically, it was found that not sleeping enough negatively affects relationship quality the following day. Conversely, negative relationship interactions during the day have an adverse affect on the quality of sleep that night. A vicious cycle to be sure.
ScienceDaily reported that the principal investigator recommended that, … Read More
A pre-wedding work out for one Girl Next Door and baby news for a Brazilian supermodel.
Here's a quick rundown of what didn't make this week's Celebrity Love Blog but is just too juicy to miss.
Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima and her husband, NBA star Marko Jaric, are expecting their first child this winter. [People]
Kendra Wilkinson her fiancé, NFL player Hank Baskett, stay fit by biking, hiking and having lots of sex. [Fox News]
Celebrities are haunted by their past relationships. Who can't let go of Brad, err, their ex-boyfriend? [Star Pulse]
While Jennifer Aniston tries to get back in the game with other celebs who clearly don't … Read More
The American Idol judge proves why staying in shape at 40 is better than a boob job at 20.
Who knew that American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi had such a killer set of...pipes? She clearly blew away 21-year-old "bikini girl" Katrina Darrell in last night's season finale when she emerged with a microphone during Darrell's rendition of "Vision of Love."
DioGuardi, a noted record producer, surprised over 30 million viewers when she belted out the lyrics and then ripped open the buttons on her dress to reveal a killer set of curves.
Darrell's facial expression, upon realizing that the 38-year-old both out sang and out stripped her, was priceless. Good thing because the Idol castoff is probably down to … Read More
Send your partner flying with these new acro-yoga moves. Watch the video instructions here!
Remember how much fun you had playing the airplane game as a child? There you were airborne, hoisted onto someone else's knees. Well, you can relive the fun now with your man through this acro-yoga workout. This relatively new variation of yoga starts with standard poses and then adds layers of influence from Thai massage and circus tricks. The Washington Post puts its newest fitness columnist, Leonard Bernstein, to the newbie test with this acro-yoga routine made for couples. It was his first time ever trying any sort of yoga—and we'd say he passed with flying colors.
Bernstein … Read More
Want a cheap date? Pump those endorphins with exercise.
With the exception of minor things like a two-front war, out-of-control healthcare costs, crumbling infrastructure, a nasty addiction to dwindling fossil fuels and a somewhat less sanguine global outlook*, the biggest problems most Americans face are obesity and a cash crunch.
Every week or so, this space throws out a fun relationship suggestion that's easy on the wallet. This time around, it's exercise.
First of all, exercise is a virtual panacea. Per research that I have no way of substantiating, sedentary lifestyles cause more deaths than smoking. A little exercise (say, sweating 3 times per week for 20-30 minutes per … Read More
This workout is custom-made for two.
Maybe you and your partner are effortlessly committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Or maybe you, or your partner, could use an extra dollop of motivation to get you in the mood to put on your workout gear and rev up your heart rate.
Either way, the workout duo slash columnists, the Misfits, from The Washington Post have come up with a solid fitness plan you're going to like. Why? Because a) it will save you money; and, b) you can do these stretches and exercises together. Yeh, more playtime with your man.
How it works: This workout does … Read More
Overweight partners prompt some women to withhold sex in hopes it might encourage weight loss.
Liz and Danny* have been in a committed relationship for more than a decade after a serendipitous meeting at a Mexican restaurant while both were seated at different tables. At the time they met, she was a sprite-like redhead with a quirky sense of humor; he was tall and thin with a mop of curly black hair. Physically attracted from the moment they locked eyes, emotional intimacy came later and grew over time. Fast-forward 10 years. At 41, Liz remains slender. But Danny, 46, is no longer the lean, dark, handsome type she fell for. Now, she says, his … Read More