I’ve been exercising a lot lately. My vocal cords, that is. I got Band Hero (aka the funnest game ever) for Christmas and have been belting out Duran Duran and Taylor Swift for days. Which got me curious as to whether singing will help me burn off all the Sugar Plum cocktails (a drink I’ve been mixing at home since I discovered it at Grace restaurant — a delish mix of prosecco, white grape juice and a tiny splash of pomegranate juice served in a sugar-rimmed flute) I’ve been downing over the holidays.
Alas, sadly, the answer is no. According to a 2005 study, singing is not the solution to slimming down, and might even be linked to a predisposition to weight gain. Gulp. Looks like I’ll have to pull on my sneakers for some speedwork after all.
December 29, 2009
Holiday greetings from Health & Swellness!
I’m loving the above holiday card from Naughty Betty — after all, who doesn’t want that lean, healthy peacefulness à la Christy Turlington?
I discovered their cards at Indigo stores in Toronto while Christmas shopping a few weeks ago. And while it’s a tad late to mail out holiday cards (although I think better late than never), check out their everyday line — it’s every bit as fun, too — a cheeky dose of goodness I’m sure your girlfriends will appreciate finding in their mailboxes amongst the sea of credit card bills all maxed out from holiday shopping.
This one here is another fave of mine, and my wish to you this holiday season! Check out Naughty Betty at www.calypsocards.com (The only bummer? The site lists only the U.S. store locations that carry the line but dash off on email to the ladies and they might get back to you ASAP — I heard back within hours of emailing them a question).
December 22, 2009
Still haven’t picked up a holiday gift for your workout buddy? Until Dec. 22, order gear from lululemon.com and get complimentary express shipping.
Although fighting your way through the last-minute shopping crowds would be a workout in itself for you, shopping online will help you save your sanity. A few clicks and you’re done. Now just sit back and pop open some bubbly (Didn’t you hear? Champers is good for you!)
December 21, 2009
I’ve been exercising a lot lately. My vocal cords, that is. I got Band Hero (aka the funnest game ever) for Christmas and have been belting out Duran Duran and Taylor Swift for days. Which got me curious as to whether singing will help me burn off all the Sugar Plum cocktails (a drink I’ve been mixing at home since I discovered it at Grace restaurant — a delish mix of prosecco, white grape juice and a tiny splash of pomegranate juice served in a sugar-rimmed flute) I’ve been downing over the holidays.
