Too busy to work out?

10/23/12 08:05 AM

By Anne Parker annep@smu.edu With Homecoming being this week.. many of you may think you have no time to hit the gym. I know we are all busy, but everyone has 15 minutes to carve out to do something, right? And if you ask me... pomping your float and painting your peruna isn't a bad way to get in some exercises. Constantly moving, squating, etc. you might just surprise yourself! However, try to make time for at least something. 1. Wake up a little earlier each day this week to squeeze in a gym session. 2. Do a 20 minute workout DVD. 3. Go on a quick run around the block. 4. Walk to the warehouse for pomping instead of driving. 5. Walk for 10 minutes 3 times throughout the day or do 3 10 minute circuits. For example: 20 jumping jacks, 20...

Healthy lunches on the go

10/18/12 10:36 AM

By Anne Parker annep@smu.edu With midterms, tests, papers and more, you are most likely running around like a crazy person and barely have time to even think about a meal. Before you know it, you have been sitting in the library for hours and you have not even had a bite to eat. Wait. Stop!! Do NOT run to the nearest fast food place. I promise you will regret it. Not only will your waistline start to suffer after a week of fast food, you will feel sluggish and even more exhausted than you were feeling before. Prepare ahead. Pack your lunch before you leave the house along with a few snacks! You will thank yourself. Here are a few links to healthy lunches (or dinner or even as a big snack) for on the go:  1. Healthy Fast Brown Bag Lunches 2. 22...

Pumpkin Obsessed

10/09/12 07:48 AM

By Anne Parker annep@smu.edu It's fall y'all! Can anyone else not get enough of pumpkin these days? I love everything about it. I found a few recipes for you guys that will allow your to stuff yourself full on pumpkin without all of the calories. Enjoy!! 1. Pumpkin Amazeballs 2. Low Fat Pumpkin Pancakes 3. Low Fat Pumpkin Oatmeal Spice Cookies 4. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting 5. Low Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake Enjoy!! ...

Skinny Tips from Bethenny

10/01/12 22:41 PM

By Anne Parker annep@smu.edu Okay guys... sorry but today is all about my girl Bethenny Frankel. Come on girls, you love her right? She is so inspirational, looks amazing and you are lying if you say you don't eat her skinny tips up like, Partying without Putting on Pounds or 5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Working Out . Her are some of my favorite recipes from her for fall comfort foods: 1. Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes 2. Cinnamon Spice Coffee 3. Roasted Garlic Flatbread Pizza 4. Low-cal Grilled Cheese and Bacon Do you love Bethenny?!? Photo credit: Health Magazine ...