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Shop It NowThis New NYC Gym Rewards You In Alcohol (They Read Our Minds)
So this may not be the most "effective" sounding workout to date but it'll definitely keep your endorphins flowing. Just-opened Flatiron district workout spot, Uplift Studios has combined many New Yorkers' two loves (getting buzzed and staying trim) in a series of classes that treats you with booze (we know! It's so good!). There's "Workout and Wine," "Cardio and Cocktails," "Tighten and Tequila," and "Bootcamp, Bloodies and Brunch." The best part? For $40 you get unlimited liquor and a motivating fitness class. Of course there are obvious precautions one should take when mixing business with pleasure, but if you're gonna sweat it out then go for happy hour anyways (yep!) this is a great option that allows you a little room to relax about your workout. Cuz, really, what's the point of burning cals if you can't drink them back again? (Huffington Post)
Uplift Studios , 24 W 23rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Floor 2; 212-242-3103
Uplift Studios , 24 W 23rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Floor 2; 212-242-3103
Mom Puts 7-Year-Old On Diet, Writes A Book About it
As if writing about her seven-year old daughter's diet in Vogue wasn't enough, Dara-Lynn Weiss will soon pen an entire book on the subject. Gently titled The Heavy, the memoir will chronicle her dilemmas in modern parenting and her struggle to do what she thought best for her daughter and her health. While it's obvious that daughter Bea's health and well-being is important, the way Weiss wrote about her seven-year-old was what we found most upsetting. Weiss says in the article, "that fat girl is a thing of the past," yet she continues to reminisce (and obvs. will continue to do so through the completion of the book).
We may not get around to putting this one on our reading list, but it promises to be a lively skim whether you're for or against her unconventional dieting methods. Personally, we can't wait to read the full story in little Bea's inevitable future memoir…or actually, maybe we can. (NY Mag)
Photo Courtesy of: NY Mag
Photo Courtesy of: NY Mag
Mom Puts 7-Year-Old On Diet, Writes About It For Vogue
In case you haven't gotten around to your April issues yet, be sure to check out this insane Vogue article about a mother's extreme efforts to help her daughter slim down to a healthier size. In yet another case of moms making questionable parenting decisions when addressing body issues, Dara-Lynn Weiss joined the crazy-overbearing-parent ranks when she took an unconventional (we hope) approach to addressing her daughter's early diagnosis with clinical obesity, putting her seven-year-old daughter, Bea, on a year-long diet. While Bea's health is the obvious priority, and risks of high blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes are certainly not healthy, we think this mom's methods were more brutal than beneficial.
Bea's juvenile diet doesn't emphasize playing outside or making healthy choices, and Weiss says that getting the seven-year-old to slim down was as easy as providing her with "less to eat" (though we should note that her daughter wasn't exactly scarfing down Twinkies in the first place, according to the article). In true One-Percenter style, Weiss writes of an incident when she limited her child's food intake after realizing she had indulged in "nearly 800 calories of brie, filet mignon, baguette, and chocolate" during a school celebration. But her mother also writes about a few of her own struggles, including issues with body image and how annoying it was to hear her daughter "complain of being hungry." Now 16 pounds smaller and two inches taller (plus, a reward of a feathered hair extension), Bea's mother says, "That fat girl is a thing of the past."
What do you think of this sticky situation — is this mom in the right by depriving her daughter to improve her health, or should she have weighed some other options? (Jezebel)
Photo: Courtesy of Jezebel
Photo: Courtesy of Jezebel
NYC Yoga Map: The Best City Dens To Get Zen
If you live or work in NYC — or just happen to be passing through — you know the joys of crowded commutes, high-stress work environments, and less-than-figure-friendly meals on the go. What you need to combat all of that is a little namaste in your life — some physical, spiritual, and emotional renewal that makes you feel OM-azing (if only for 90 minutes). Luckily, here in the Big Apple, there are nearly as many yoga studios as there are hot-dog vendors, no matter the 'hood. Whether you want to do some Bakasana in Brooklyn or get your Utkatasana on Uptown, just consider us your NYC gurus. We've found all the right spots to recharge your chi, perfect your most pretzel-like poses, and downward dog your way to a healthier, more peaceful mind. You can thank us later for that rockin' bod, too.
Additional yoga research by Desiree Paix
Additional yoga research by Desiree Paix
10 At-Home Manicure Essentials For This Brutal Winter Weather
Mittens or no mittens, cracked hands and gnarly cuticles are an (almost) unavoidable result of the cold. And believe us, we get that sleeping with Glamour Gloves on is not only a pain in the butt, but it's also less than glamorous. So, in order to help soothe your paws when they need it most, we've rounded up the best moisturizing, cuticle-taming, and nail-thickening products around. We guarantee that picking up just one of these creams will put the "cure" in your manicure without the need for an appointment. Just pick and choose your faves to give each of your digits a reason to do the happy dance.
Beauty Tips From Moms: Glam Advice These New Yorkers Actually Follow!
Of all the things that our mothers ever told us, ("Your face is gonna freeze that way," "Don't sit so close to the TV," and "Only introduce him to me if you think he's husband material"), we probably paid the closest attention to generational wisdom of the beauty variety. Sure, our moms may be nags when it comes to learning to cook and bundling up in the cold, but their (constant) reminders to wear sunscreen and take off our makeup before bed have definitely improved our skin. To capitalize on adult advice that clearly works, we found 11 cool NYC beauties whose effortless glows also owe much to their mamas. Since we wanted the dirt (or really, lack thereof) on their natural radiance, we hit up these girls to share the beauty secrets of the women who raised them. Turns out, mother really does know best.
Check out the tips, products, and pics of these beautiful gals and their equally glam moms (plus, one fetching grandmother)!
Check out the tips, products, and pics of these beautiful gals and their equally glam moms (plus, one fetching grandmother)!
Pamper Yourself: Our Super-Affordable Guide To NYC Spa Week
Today marks the beginning of Spa Week, or what we've aptly renamed: The Beauty Olympics. This is your opportunity to channel your inner uptown gal and indulge in all those treatments you've only ever dreamed of...without causing a major money meltdown. At $50 each, these rubs, scrubs, and primps are wellness that's, well, well worth it! To make it even easier for you to luxuriate in all that Spa Week has to offer, we’ve rounded up the best spots for your bod. But don’t forget to make a reservation before you cue that calming music, then let the glamorous games begin!
1. Bare it all for the experts at Completely Bare; the pioneers in vajazzling are offering Brazilian waxes, laser hair removal, and spray tans.
Completely Bare , 25 Bond Street (off Bowery); 212-366-6060.
2. Reverse the aging process with Perricone’s Quick Fix Facelift Express Facial or an Electro Stim Eye Lift—we won’t tell!
Perricone MD Facial Salon, 791 Madison Avenue (between 66th and 67th streets); 212-734-2537.
3. Scoot over to the Upper West Side for a purely plantific facial from the quintessential, organic beauty house. Invite your man, they’re offering dude specific facials, too!
Clarins Columbus Avenue Skin Spa, 247 Columbus Avenue (between 71st and 72nd streets); 212-362-0190.
4. Pamper your barking dogs with chocolate, peppermint, or almond hand and feet treatments. Your feet can thank us later!
The Back Room Hand & Foot Spa at Carol's Daughter, 24 West 125th Street (between 5th Avenue and Malcom X Boulevard); 212-828-6757.
Photos via Bold PR
1. Bare it all for the experts at Completely Bare; the pioneers in vajazzling are offering Brazilian waxes, laser hair removal, and spray tans.
Completely Bare , 25 Bond Street (off Bowery); 212-366-6060.
2. Reverse the aging process with Perricone’s Quick Fix Facelift Express Facial or an Electro Stim Eye Lift—we won’t tell!
Perricone MD Facial Salon, 791 Madison Avenue (between 66th and 67th streets); 212-734-2537.
3. Scoot over to the Upper West Side for a purely plantific facial from the quintessential, organic beauty house. Invite your man, they’re offering dude specific facials, too!
Clarins Columbus Avenue Skin Spa, 247 Columbus Avenue (between 71st and 72nd streets); 212-362-0190.
4. Pamper your barking dogs with chocolate, peppermint, or almond hand and feet treatments. Your feet can thank us later!
The Back Room Hand & Foot Spa at Carol's Daughter, 24 West 125th Street (between 5th Avenue and Malcom X Boulevard); 212-828-6757.
Photos via Bold PR
Weekend Workouts: NYC's 3 Day Slim-Down Schedule!
The weather's getting cooler, so you're eating more, you're looking for a hot new beau, and Thanksgiving is coming up and you're dreading facing those obnoxious cousins—whatever your reason for hitting the gym extra-hard these days, we're behind you 100% with an abs-olutely perfect weekend workout agenda. We definitely commiserate with the need to sweat it out; With all of the perks of food delivery at our fingertips, it's easy to indulge a little (it's not our fault S'mac is around the corner). But take that extra bite because you can spin, run, or dance it off this weekend (that's the way this works, right?). Whether you're into yoga, pole-dancing, or Zumba, this three-day gym pass will help you get rid of that little extra and still have a bit of fun. Plus, if you follow our devilish philosophy, each class you take this weekend equals one more guilt-free Martini!
10 Grooming Tips Even Lazy Guys Can Master
As you may have already guessed, we're really into ourselves—taking care of ourselves, that is. When it comes to finding the most-indulgent body scrub, most-unique soaps, and even artisanal toothbrushes, MiN Apothecary and Atelier is always our go-to shop when we want to pamper ourselves more than a Kardashian on vacation. MiN also has a show-stopping supply of products for men, with everything from old-school straight-razors with boxwood handles to "skin food" that'll keep your complexion perfect before and after you shave. MiN's owner Chad Murawczyk was kind enough to give us the lowdown on what every man needs to know about taking care of himself, as well as the products he just has to have. He says, "Gone are the casual dog days of summer. It's now time to suit up and get back to work with better products on your hair, body, and face." You heard the man—click through and check out Chad's top 10 grooming tips for the guys.
MiN Apothecary and Atelier , 117 Crosby Street (between Prince and East Houston streets); 212-206-6366.
MiN Apothecary and Atelier , 117 Crosby Street (between Prince and East Houston streets); 212-206-6366.
Top Secret: Skincare Tips From NYC'S Best Derms
What's up, Doc? The perfect combo of doctor-approved, medical-grade skincare and how-come-I-never-knew-that beauty tips from the city's top dermatologists, that's what. Because getting perfect skin can be, well, a challenge, we went straight to the source, getting the scoop from four New York City derms on how to primp and preen the medical way. In addition to the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing you're in the hands of a professional, these experts not only have the know-how and the access to the best skincare secrets and ingredients in town, they've got the skincare lines to back up their expertise. Want to know what doing shots has to do with sunscreen, or why you should be putting soy milk on your face instead of drinking it? Read on!
Check out the ultimate skincare secrets from New York's top dermatologists.
Check out the ultimate skincare secrets from New York's top dermatologists.
Get Skinny Fast With Super-Easy Tips From The City's Best Trainers!
We all get gym anxiety. You know the feeling: Are you lifting enough weights? Stretching wrong? Doing the right exercises? Or the right amount of reps? We know your time is precious and you want to get the most out of your workout (not to mention erasing that margarita guilt). So, instead of trying to make sense of those complicated muscle magazines, we hit up some of NYC's best trainers for insider tips on achieving the best summer body and safe weight loss training workouts. And, because you'd want to look better sooner than later (bikinis and board-shorts look better with sculpting), we made sure to get our experts to dish on getting definition on the quick, plus advice on what to eat and what not to do. Guess what: Cardio isn't that important. Crunches are a no-no. Intrigued? Best believe these super-helpful training tips are major bookmark material.
Click through for easy workout tips from four fantastic trainers!
Click through for easy workout tips from four fantastic trainers!
The Best Spray-Tans In Town For Getting Your Glow On
Solstice time! Summer officially starts today, and the beach weather is finally starting to pick up. We're hopping on the next Jitney out of here this weekend to do all the fun Hamptons stuff—shop, BBQ, booze, and yes, beach. We know you've been working your abs, but if you're like us, your color's more Casper than copper. Some of us prefer to avoid those rays (paging aging), so what's a girl or guy to do to get a glow around here? Fake it 'til you make it! A nice golden tone makes everyone look better, and with that in mind we're dishing on six spots with spray tans that won't have you looking like Snooki. From space-age treatments to an original that works, go ahead and get naked for that all-over bronze mist. When it sets in, you'll be ready to get naked...again.
Click through to see the best NYC spots to tan without those Jersey Shore streaks!
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