by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com As the temperature keeps dropping and the days grow shorter it’s easy to forget about the important things in life. From running around, trying to keep to schedules, holiday shopping, and holiday eating, our stress levels are through the roof. Many of us are so concerned
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by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Ever hear that taking trivial steps to living a healthier life is key? Well, that is true. As the holiday season is at its peak and the new year is on its way, it is never too late to begin your journey of living a healthier
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by CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Whether you’re a regular in the gym, set up your workouts at home, or have weekly sessions with a personal trainer you are still committed to that healthy and fit lifestyle you’ve always wanted to live. But something is still getting in the way of your
Continue readingby LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Fruits are full of nutrients that are essential for your health, and assist in preventing the risk of certain diseases. Fruits contains fiber, antioxidants and specific nutrients that attend to maintaining your health. Fruits that hold fiber helps relieve constipation and contribute in lowering cholesterol and
Continue readingBy LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As your relationship with your significant other progresses on through the years, it is possible that you catch your partner drifting off in a direction that was unforeseen. What exactly do I mean by this? As you feel more comfortable with your partner, it is easier
Continue readingBy CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Throughout your fitness journey you might question if you are seeing results. Has all your hard work been paying off? Do you keep going? As tempting as it might be to call it quits, don’t! It might not be noticeable right away but you are making
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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. I started about seven years ago with maybe 30 minutes twice a week. Those half hour at home sessions eventually
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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 is even more important when it comes to teaching your children about body acceptance and body image. It’s a normal
Continue readingby 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 go through the list of burgers, and chicken nuggets, and realize those are out of the question. So, you immediately
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by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As we are reaching the peak of summer, many parents are in the middle of bringing their kids to summer camp, organizing their family’s weekly schedules and chores, or are searching high and low for at least one day off from work to go to the
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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 event in Hartford. The competition, which is part of the Miss America Organization and leads to the Miss America’s Outstanding
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It’s been a long journey for the new Miss Connecticut, Eliza Lynne Kanner of Hamden. Kanner has a long history– 17 years– as part of the Miss Connecticut system, she said after the pageant. She had competed as an Outstanding Teen, representing the village of Milldale and the University of
Continue readingby 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? And who is thrilled for summer.? For summer motivation this season, there is much to hope for. New memories, and
Continue readingBy 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 we should take those bad days as learning experiences and a time for growth. Maybe you got stuck in traffic
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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 test, we would all line up and see who could or couldn’t touch our toes but what we didn’t realize
Continue readingby 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. Don’t fret, you still have time to transform your body into one that you are comfortable with, but most importantly,
Continue readingby 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 top in order to do any soul searching. You don’t need to do yoga in a sun drenched studio lit
Continue readingby 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 is difficult to resist all your favorite foods, there are many benefits to a healthy diet during your pregnancy. Making
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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 wanted to lose weight and eat healthier. The second highest item on the survey were resolutions people made to improve
Continue readingby 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 mentally you’re struggling to keep going with your routine. Don’t stress just yet. Here are some common roadblocks you might
Continue readingby 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 crucial for the development. Once your miracle comes home with you, it’s just the beginning. Keeping up with your healthy
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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 their fitness goals.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The 2017 Miss Black Connecticut USA pageant was held this past weekend with Charrisse Gudger, competing as Miss Black Stamford, taking home the title. Charisse Gudger was crowned the new Miss Black Connecticut USA by pageant director Kades Mode. This was the first pageant Connecticut has had.
Continue readingby LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com To all those Fit Mommies out there. I’m sure all of you have those fitness goals you have always wished you could have achieved. Getting back to that body you had before you had kids or if you want to make this time of your life
Continue readingby PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com I am 41. Yes, this December I turned 41. I decided at 41, I’m going to release myself from guilt. Guilt of not being enough, not doing enough or accomplishing enough. I realized that in little ways we are all telling ourselves every day, “I did
Continue readingby CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Finally 2017 is upon us and it’s that time to make those New Year’s Resolutions. If 2016 was a rough year for you sticking to your fitness routine, let’s hope 2017 will be the kicker. Of course, there’s no shortage of fitness advice you can get
Continue readingby LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As 2016 is coming to an end, you can only hope to see what the future holds for yourself. The end of the year is the time to celebrate all that has happened and to set new resolutions. Let’s start that resolution together. The only exception
Continue readingby PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com As I write this, I’m on a family vacation. A cruise, to be exact. Talk about a difficult situation and a learning experience at the same time. It’s not easy to be on a ship where delicious foods of all types are available 24 hours a
Continue readingBy CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I’m sure you’ve given yourself every excuse in the book to avoid working out this holiday season. You’ve probably told yourself things like “I’ll get back on track tomorrow.” Or “New Year’s resolutions are soon so why don’t I restart then?” I know there are times
Continue readingby CASSIE MCINTYRE Special to CTFashionMag.com It’s that time of year again where the temperature drops and the days grow shorter. The cooler temperatures and beautiful views make being outside worthwhile especially when it comes to your fitness routine. Fall running is the type of running that can keep your
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