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Deliciously healthy restaurants in West Loop in Chicago

5 Deliciously Healthy Restaurants in West Loop

While a rigorous workout at FFC West Loop can leave you feeling energized and content, dining out in the area shouldn't make you nervous about derailing your healthy eating habits. After all, getting out and enjoying a meal (or a happy hour…
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Best bars in Chicago's South Loop

Best Bars in Chicago’s South Loop

Narrowing down the best bars in Chicago’s South Loop is like trying to choose your favorite group fitness class -- it can be done, but it sure isn’t easy! For instance, some days you need that extra blast of cardio, while other days…
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Nutrition 101: how to balance macros - nutrition

Nutrition 101: How to Balance Macros

It’s 5 PM and you’ve almost hit your daily 60-gram macro limit for fat (or some other type of macro), and you haven’t even had dinner yet. What’s a flexible dieter to do? How do you balance macros? This is a question I get from my…
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Better fitness: 5 things you should stop doing at the gym

Better Fitness: 5 Things You Should Stop Doing At The Gym

From myths and “advice” that has been taken way too far to poor workout habits, here are 5 things you should stop doing at the gym that will help you gym better and see better results. Trust us! Easy does it, Road Runner! High-intensity…
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6 best coffee spots in Chicago's Loop

The 6 Best Spots for Coffee in Chicago’s Loop

Whether you need a morning cup of coffee to start your day or afternoon pick-me-up to power through, stepping out of the office for coffee in Chicago's Loop is a great way to inject some energy into your routine. While there are arguments…
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Plate of breakfast or brunch food at a restaurant

Best Weekend Brunch Spots in Lakeview

Between Boystown and Wrigleyville, the Lakeview neighborhood has a lot of nightlife to offer, so it makes perfect sense that weekend brunches in this community are also a big hit! To help you keep the weekend going in delicious style, we've…
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Top 12 ways to burn body fat

Top 12 Ways to Burn Body Fat

Generally, fat loss is one of the most popular goals for those following an exercise and diet program. With all the information available at our fingertips, however, the sheer amount of best practices, tips, and tricks out there can be overwhelming.…
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4 Best Happy Hour Spots in Chicago's Loop

4 Best Happy Hour Spots in Chicago’s Loop

There’s a reason they call it happy hour – that time of day when you can unwind with friends or coworkers after a full day of productive work and forget the stress – or just relax a little bit. And even in the fitness world, we know…
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How a Plant-Based Diet Helped Me Overcome Food Addiction
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How a Plant-Based Diet Helped Me Overcome Food Addiction

I recently joined the Fitness Formula Clubs team as a group fitness instructor at FFC Boystown. While walking into FFC for my audition prior to starting classes, a memory of how I began my journey to following a plant-based diet was sparked…
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The 30-minute squat workout and why they're so amazing for you fitness tips

30-Minute Workout: The Squat (And Why They’re So Amazing For You)

I LOVE the squat! Not only do squats provide a complete full-body workout, but they also tone and strengthen the muscles in the lower limbs (especially those glutes!), and burn a ton of calories too. Squats are simply great for sculpting…
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5 things you are doing wrong at the gym and how to fix them

Things You Are Doing Wrong at the Gym

You’ve finally made the commitment of getting to the gym regularly - and you’ve probably got your routine down to a T. But are you unknowingly sabotaging your own efforts? Read on for 5 common things you are doing wrong at the gym - and…
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Best bars in Chicago - in Gold Coast

The Best Gold Coast Bars in Chicago

When it comes to bars in Chicago, the Gold Coast neighborhood is full of go-to spots favored by locals and tourists alike. Bars, boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife make this neighborhood ideal if you're looking for something fun and different. From…
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