Beauty/ Fitness – Page 3

Go ahead, have him ‘fade’ away

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com So your male significant other has let his hair grow long and shaggy. You wish he would neaten it up. You might want to convince him […]

5 Ways to be Happy NOW

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MARISA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com How many times have you heard the phrase that life is too short to be unhappy? If you’re like me, then you’ve heard it probably one […]

Practicing yoga every day

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I often get asked “How many times a week do you practice yoga?” Before I really started buckling down on my practice it was very minimal. […]

What to say to the kids post-weight loss surgery

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Often times when we think of body image, we only think about how it directly affects our selves after weight loss surgery. I find that parenting […]

Those salads aren’t what they’re cracked up to be

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com When you go to the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant for an on-the-go meal, there are only so many “healthy” options to choose from. You […]

After the operation, pre-planning essential

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com You are always going to run into a situation where pre-planning is essential. In every weight loss plan or program, pre-planning is essential. Post-weight loss surgery […]

No gym, no problem

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Nowadays some of us are finding it harder and harder to make time for fitness. Between school, work, kids, and whatever else might be filling up […]

Effortless fitness demonstrated by Miss CT’s Outstanding Teen contestants

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fitness of the contestants at Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen competition showed a great deal of effortlessness and energy at the latest installment of the annual […]

What happens when members of WLSFA gather

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Three-hundred-plus weight loss surgery patients gathered in Portland, Ore. to raise funds for the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America- a Peer to Peer fundraising 501c3 […]

Finding your motivation for summer

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com It’s officially that time of year to embrace the warm weather, and begin making official summer plans. How have you been enjoying the warmer weather recently? […]

Regaining your mid-year motivation

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Everyone at some point has a bad day. Sometimes it can happen more often than we’d like but bad days are a part of life and […]

Making the magic happen for Project X

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fantasy hair and makeup were the order for the day as Project X was held at Vibz Uptown in Hartford, Conn. on June 10. Joy Monroe […]

Supermodel Ashley Graham shares a story of modeling success

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The real world of modeling and fashion is filled with harrowing tales. And it wouldn’t be unheard of for a model to write a cautionary tale […]

Folding forward into fitness

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I think we all remember the sit and reach test we had to do in our school gym class. As a part of our athletic assessment […]

Getting ready for bikini season

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com It’s that time of year again. Beach season is approaching, and it’s the time to start shopping for your bikinis. Summer is just around the corner. […]

Traveling after weight loss surgery

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Where to begin? As we prepare to jet off to Portland and join 300 other weight loss surgery patients, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on […]

Supermodel Ashley Graham to promote her new book in CT Sunday

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Supermodel Ashley Graham, who has been in magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Glamour, Elle UK, and more will be in Connecticut Sunday morning to promote her new book, “A New Model: […]

espnW launches ‘Body Image Confidential’ that addresses challenges facing female athletes

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Today, in conjunction with the Women + Sports, Chicago event, espnW launched its newest multi-media platform, Body Image Confidential – highlighting the complicated balancing act of maintaining top physical condition […]

Yoga poses that will help you build strength

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Seeing all the powerful and amazing yoga poses in class and on social media can be intimidating enough for beginners and even for many seasoned yogis. […]

Worth the Weight: Giving back to save lives

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Why do I volunteer at the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America Conference every year and help the organization raise funds? Truth be told, I know […]

Wiping away that winter from your skin

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com This week, spring appears to have begun in earnest in New England. And with the cold of winter fading, the time is right to clear that […]

Yoga class intimidation and how to overcome it

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com The ultimate goal in yoga is not to get the perfect pose instead it should be self-realization. You do not need to hike to a mountain […]

Healthy foods fit for your pregnancy

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com To all those Mommies-To-Be out there, focusing on what you eat during your pregnancy is crucial to have the healthiest baby that you can. Although it […]

Keeping a resolution, even if it’s not for the new year

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Statistic Brain Research Institute released a study on Jan. 1 that reported the number 1 New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and eat healthier. Of those surveyed, 21.7 percent […]

Behind the scenes: A fashion fairy tale

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

A look at the preparations for a fashion editorial. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Beat the slump of a fitness bump

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com At some point in our fitness routines, we may be faced with a speed bump. Your motivation might be getting low, the gym is overcrowded, and […]

Defining what it means to be ‘active’

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com What is being active exactly? So many times we go through this journey after weight loss surgery and everybody’s advice is “Be Active.” “Be more active.” […]

Fit pregnancy: Importance of healthy exercise for mommy and baby

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com During your pregnancy, it was essential to focus in on your eating and fitness regime. The nourishment your baby received while you were pregnant was so […]

Forget Chocolate! Red Juices Are A Healthier Valentine Alternative

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

From Valentine’s Day to Heart Health Month, February is splashed with red. Although chocolates may rule as a popular Valentine gift, those in the mood for a healthier treat can […]

Making fitness goals for 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After the initial rush of resolution resolvers hit the gym on Jan. 1 and surrendered by Feb. 1, the dedicated few are bearing down to reach […]

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