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About thefittrip_lindsey

freelance health & fitness writer

Behind barres

And… end radio silence. So sorry that we’ve been quiet all week! Between Beth’s due date (yesterday!) and Lindsey’s moving date (last weekend), we haven’t been focused on much else, to be honest. But we’re back. Now if only Beth’s … Continue reading

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Runner Up!

Today (6/1) was National Running Day, and we almost didn’t celebrate. Blasphemous. We had to turn an assignment in, worked all day, and barely wrapped everything up by 7:30pm. It was almost late enough to brush off our workout, but … Continue reading

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Happy Hydration

We love water, but sometimes you want to drink something with a little more, what’s the word? Flavor. The problem is that usually flavor comes with extra calories and/or artificial sweeteners that upset our stomachs. Finding something low-cal, all-natural and … Continue reading

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Love the Skin You’re In!

Our skin seems to be way more sensitive than it used to be. Last week we got burned while walking to brunch and having drinks outside with friends. No lie. We’re pretty convinced it has something to do with the … Continue reading

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Running with the Dogs

We’ve read several things lately about how, as obesity levels rise, our animals are becoming increasingly overweight, too. In fact, one recent study from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that more than half of U.S. cats and dogs … Continue reading

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Celebrity Fit Club, Part II

Since three workouts in one day clearly wasn’t enough for our friends in Santa Monica, we agreed to do three more the following day as well. Oh geez! Day #2 of our celebrity training trip kicked off with an outdoor … Continue reading

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Celebrity Fit Club

Hopping on a flight at 6:50am just two days after my marathon was perhaps a bit ambitious, but as soon as I (Lindsey) landed in L.A. on Tuesday morning, surrounded by sunshine, I knew that I had made the right … Continue reading

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Fit for a King

Note: Reading this post with a British accent will most definitely make it more amusing… We were all counting down the hours until the royal wedding began. What would Kate wear? Who would be in attendance? How hot would Prince … Continue reading

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Trouble, with a capital H

Sometimes, even something healthy can be hazardous to your health… You already know how we feel about S’mores. Basically, they’re delicious. What’s better than melted chocolate and gooey roasted marshmallows crammed between two crunchy graham crackers? Exactly—nothing. This is why … Continue reading

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We need a Spa, STAT!

Not sure how you feel coming into spring, but we’re feeling a bit beat-down. Winter definitely did a number on us this year—we’re sore, tired and in desperate need of some high quality spa time. It’s been way too long … Continue reading

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