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1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
MB: I took a huge leap of faith when I came to NYC from Romania after I turned 21. I found a job fast and began my love affair with New York. Since coming here, I have become seriously interested in fitness, diet and wellness (just like most New York women!!)

2. How did you end up working at Lucille Roberts?
MB: I started working at the Lucille Roberts Grand Central location in July 2011 as a front desk girl. I really saw how much women struggle with weight loss and dedication. I began to love being part of an encouraging environment, it made me feel good about myself – just sharing a tip about exercise or diet meant a lot to me.

3. What are some personal fitness goals you have and how do you achieve them?
MB: My goals are, obviously, to stay in great shape, keep my body fat really low, work more on my posture and flexibility and become more muscular in my lower body. I try to take at least 2 High Intensity Interval Training classes a week, 1 Pilates session and I try to use weights every time I go to the gym. The muscle I get from doing a little weights each time helps burn off all the chocolate I eat. I’ve also learned that the most valuable piece of equipment is your body weight. I used to hate exercises like push-ups, side-planks, and burpees, but now I’m addicted to these tough exercises. They help you build strength in both upper and lower body while completely toning up these areas. Between these series, for cardio, I jump rope.

You’ve Got To Train Like A Beast To Look Like A Beauty. This Shake Will Get You There!

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped FRESH pineapple
• 1/2 a chopped green apple
• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 1 tablespoon Almond meal *for some extra “uumph”
• 6oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Blend all ingredients until smooth, and drink before or after your boot camp class!

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April is STD/STI Awareness month, and while we’ve all had to take a health class or two, you may need a refresher on the information you learned in school. Here are 10 facts you’ll need to know to keep your lady parts in check!

1.  Every year there are more than 19 million new cases of STIs in the U.S. By age 25, roughly one in two sexually active people will get an STI.

2. Women often confuse STIs with yeast infections and other conditions. That’s why it’s important to see a health care provider, who can determine what (if any) STIs you should be tested for.

3.  STIs, including HIV, often have NO symptoms. Zero. That’s right. So, many people who are infected don’t even know it!

4. Putting off getting care for an STI can have lasting health effects for both women and men. Left untreated, some STIs can cause infertility or increase your risk of getting cancer.

5. You can’t assume that you have been tested for STIs if you have had blood taken, given a urine sample, or had a pelvic exam or pap test. If you want to know, ASK to be tested.

Do you want to lose weight? How about build muscle? Maybe you just want to intensify your workout so you can spend less time at the gym and more time living life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then boot camp is for you!

Hard but not impossible, boot camp is the most effective way to whip anyone’s body into shape. It incorporates plyometrics or “jump training,” which increases speed and power by using a large amount of muscle power in a short period of time, and “interval training,” which alternates high intensity exercise with a low intensity recovery.  Some examples of boot camp exercises include power lunges, plyo pushups, burpees and jump squats. These moves are simple to do, but complex enough to keep your muscles engaged and working overtime.

Can you sleep yourself thin?

Not quite, but a study from the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests that the longer you sleep, the less important genetics become in determining what you weigh.

On that note, and in honor of sleep awareness week, here are 10 tips for a better night’s sleep.

1. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule.
2. Exercise during the day, but NEVER at night.
3. Avoid daytime naps. If you need to nap, keep it short.
4. If you can’t sleep, get up and do something and try again later.
5. Avoid looking at any screen for at least 30 minutes before bed.
6. Keep and cool, quiet and dark bedroom.
7. Keep nighttime meals light.
8. Don’t watch the clock.
9. No caffeine at least 4 hours before bedtime.
10. Establish a soothing bedtime routine, like a book and a cup of decaffeinated tea.

It kills more women than breast, lung, and ovarian cancers combined. Yet, most women don’t know that they are at risk for this deadly killer—heart disease.

Once thought of as a disease that only affected men, women are now more likely than men to be underdiagnosed and undertreated for heart disease.

Some risk factors, such as your age or family history, cannot be changed. However, you can lower your odds of developing heart disease with just a few changes to your diet, exercise routine, and lifestyle. Use this guide to learn what you can do in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s to keep your heart in tip-top shape. 

Heart disease may be the #1 killer of women, but having knowledge is half the battle. Here are 10 ways to prevent heart disease.

1. Exercise regularly.
2. Don’t smoke.
3. Maintain a healthy weight.
4. Reduce stress!
5. Drink alcohol in moderation.
6. Avoid trans fats.
7. Eat less saturated fat.
8. Reduce sodium intake.
9. Manage your blood pressure.
10. Get plenty of sleep.

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We all love to snack, but a little bit here and there can add up and throw you off track. Here are 10 snacks under 100 calories that will fulfill the munch factor but won’t tip the scale.

1. One bag fat-free microwave popcorn

2. ½ cup low-fat frozen yogurt

3.  2 tsp. peanut butter & half an apple

4. 14 almonds

5. ½ cup of cottage cheese

6. 1 cup of grapes

7. One 4 oz. package fat/sugar-free Chocolate pudding

8. 3 squares of dark chocolate

9. Low-fat string cheese

10. 25 pistachios

With the start of a new year come the resolutions to get healthy and lose weight. Besides exercising regularly, we all know that eating the right foods is the key to any weight loss program. Incorporate these “superfoods” into your diet and you’ll not only boost your body’s ability to shed pounds, but you’ll feel great too!

• Avocados: Loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and protein, this creamy fruit has oleic acid that helps lower cholesterol and may trigger your body to stave off hunger.

• Spinach: High in antioxidants, vitamins A, K, B, C, and iron, this leafy green is a great addition to your diet. It’s surprisingly filling despite having very few calories.

• Oats: With up to 5 grams of fiber per serving, oats will help you feel full throughout the day. The steel-cut and rolled varieties are best because they are minimally processed.

• Salmon: This fish is chock full of omega-3 fatty acids that improve insulin sensitivity and helps build muscle and decrease belly fat. A lean source of protein, salmon will help you feel full without the added fat.