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What Do You Think? Want A Drink?

Hunger’s #1 impersonator is thirst, so next time you feel that pit in your stomach and instantly rip through a sleeve a crackers take a swig of some good old fashion Jesus juice. Dehydration is real in these streets y’all, especially if you are a full time FitGirl. So don’t be duped by the low energy, sleepiness and food cravings you may be experiencing post workout…grab a bottle and throw a few back instead. Aim for 16-24 ounces one to two hours beforehand, then have another eight ounces 15 minutes before you lace up your sneakers. And during, take a few swigs every 15 or 20 minutes.

Cardio Machines Be Lyin’

Overestimating how many calories you burned during your workout can be a setup for a binge fest girl. Clients always ask me, “How many calories do you think I burned doing XYZ?” Couple this with websites and fitness ads selling numbers to lure you in, this “calorie counting craze” can be more like a haze if you ask me. My rule of thumb however is, don’t focus on the number. And if you absolutely must know, know this: whatever the elliptical or your cray cray kickboxing instructor tells you you burned, it is probably off by 20% (at least).

Lower Your Standards

Eating meals that are low on the glycemic index (also know as GI: a measure of how quickly blood sugar spikes) can most certainly help you from feeling ravenous after Zumba. Eating a low GI breakfast can keep you full and by lunch you will be close to 44% less hungry. Think fruit, yogurt and oatmeal. So lower your standards in the kitchen and fill up on high fiber grains, healthy produce and less processed treats daily.

Robbie Ann Darby (RAD Experience) is a professional FitGirl, Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer in NYC. Follow her sweaty life on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more fun health and fitness tips!

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