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Sweating with Harley Pasternak at the Coca-Cola Workshop

I was compensated for my participation in Coca-Cola’s Balanced Living Workshop, but my thoughts and views are my own.   Wake-up call. That’s how I would sum up my two-day Coca-Cola Balanced Living Workshop in Chicago last week. I can’t … Continue reading








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Extreme Measures to Look Skinny on Your Wedding Day

This past weekend a story appeared in the New York Times about women going to great lengths to lose weight for their wedding day. Women are walking around town with nasogastric tubes, doing colonic cleanses and getting daily injections of … Continue reading








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Is It Time to Go Gray?

When color touch-ups get to be a bit too much on the schedule and budget, many of us wonder when to do it – go gray, that is. And, more important, how exactly do we transition from our current color … Continue reading








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Discounted Spa Services Offered During Wellness Week!

Girlfriends, I’ve got exciting news. Next week is Wellness Week™ 2012 (March 19-25, 2012). Throughout the week, over 700 businesses nationwide will offer massages, facials, yoga and Pilates classes, nutrition counseling, fitness assessments and other wellness services for half price … Continue reading








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10 Tips for the Countdown to Spring

I’ve seen the sun a few days in a row now. Our Chicago temps have soared past 60 degrees, and I’m toying with the idea of slipping a bright color into my otherwise drab winter wardrobe. If you live in … Continue reading








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Find Your Best Fit Jeans with Me-Ality™

Is there anything worse than going from store to store trying on jeans? (Well, maybe trying on swimsuits.) But really, jean shopping is one of the most frustrating experiences for any professional hypochondriac. Finding the right fit for your body … Continue reading








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Latisse for Eyelashes That Speak

Is it just me or do you also notice that your eyelashes are thinner and more sparse than they once were? Eyelashes do lose luster with age. I decided to find out more about the eyelash lengthening treatment called Latisse. … Continue reading








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Senator Uses Twitter to Shed 50 Pounds

Hats off to Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo) who Tweeted her way to a 50-pound weight loss over the past five months. It all started with a tweet in May: “I’m tired of looking and feeling fat. Maybe talking about it … Continue reading








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Hearty and Gooey Ratatouille

With the cooler weather upon us, our taste buds begin to change. I for one am starting to crave comfort food. Here’s a recipe for a hot stew that’s terrific as a side dish or main course. With all these … Continue reading








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Hair Extensions a Lifeline for Some With Hair Loss

Let’s admit it. If your hair isn’t working, so many other things in life can suffer. Sad, but true. For women who are losing their hair or find it thinning – due to chemotherapy, thyroid disease, stress, hormones or just … Continue reading








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