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Why Being A Vegetarian Is Awesome
As someone who has been a vegetarian for her whole life, I am a walking testament to the fact that yes, you can survive without meat for more than a few hours. There have been...
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The Perfect Quick Cardio Workout
If you find yourself short on time, but you have a lunch break or even a long break between classes, all you need is 20 minutes to get a great interval cardio workout that will...
How to…Tackle (and Look Good at!) the Gym, Pt. 1: Dance Class
The scenario: One of your girlfriends has been begging you for weeks to go to a Zumba class with her. You’ve been hesitant in the past because you don’t know how well you can “shake...
10 Hot Workouts to Try Out
Starting to feel the pressure of bikini season sneaking up on you? Don’t fret! Spring is a perfect time to get active, and start kicking your own butt into shape. You can hit the machines...
How to…Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner, and this probably means some traveling, family time, and stuffing yourself more than you could stuff a turkey. If you’re the type of person who loves...
How to…Avoid Colds This Fall
It’s that time of year: chilly evenings, trees changing to hues of burnt orange and auburn, slipping into your favourite fall ensembles without worrying about your perfectly-straightened tresses getting spoiled by humidity. Oh, and apparently...
Three Websites for a Better Body
If you’re like me, you may have let your physique slip a little bit over the summer. While other girls are fretting over the perfect bikini bod, I’m fretting over trying every flavour of ice...
Important: 4 Ways to Prevent Cancer Now
Editor’s Note: This post was written by Ashley Bell, from The 15-40 Connection, and I felt it was important to share with all our readers. Did you know that cancer is the number one disease...
3 Ways to Work Out On Campus
You are back at college, and after a summer in swimsuits and short shorts, your jeans might be feeling a bit snug after all the post-summer-dieting binging; those ice creams, sugary drinks, and...
Guest Post: Easy Green Beauty
The following is a guest post from Charmaine of Glamology. Many of us don’t give a second thought to our daily beauty routine – cleansing our face, moisturizing our bodies, applying makeup, or painting our...
How to… Beat a Craving
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s that time of the month or just a well-produced magazine ad that does you in, every now and then a college girl is faced with a craving for a...
Why You Should + How To Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Sleep is one of those precious commodities we all wish we could have more of. It may be super important to your health, but most people put getting the right amount of sleep on the...
Why You Should + How To Take Shorter Showers
Who doesn’t love a nice long, hot shower on a cold morning? It can wake you up and make you feel energized and ready to tackle the world. The trouble is, long and hot showers...
How to…Avoid Dangerous Situations and Use Basic Self Defense
As young college women, we should all be aware of how to stay clear of danger, and if we have to, how to defend ourselves. Whether you go to school in a big city or...
Itty Bitty Beauty: Beauty Tips for Tiny Bits
As girls, we so often assume that smaller is better. Who hasn’t looked in the mirror and whined over her desire of a smaller ________ (waist/butt/thighs/feet)? However, every now and then, bigger truly...
Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Summer
Without the pressure of papers and the stress of studying weighing on us, we often give ourselves a free pass in the summer to waive any responsibilities whatsoever. However, just because you’re not hitting the...