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Fixin' to be Fit

I felt like 50 Rocky Balboas were attacking me.

Most people avoid going back to middle school. Not me. At least in terms of exercise. Billy Blanks kicked my butt in middle school, and he’s still kicking it now…

Here’s one way to escape a trip to the gym.

Oh, weather outside is frightful. But home workouts are so delightful. Want to watch the video I did this weekend?

‘Pay to play’ takes on new meaning in college.

What’s the easiest way to make sure you get a workout every week AND earn credit hours? Physical education classes. But don’t let the name intimidate you. They’re nothing like high school gym classes.

Mom knows me (and my stomach) best.

Remember last week when I signed off saying, “Until then, I’ll just try to eat healthier?” Well, let’s just say that’s not going so well.

‘Just eating healthy’ is a novel concept.

Everyone’s doing extreme fad diets to lose weight fast. I even came close to trying one to see if it’s legit. Want to know the craziest one I found?

It’s a diet that comes in a box.

My roommates and I decided to try shedding a few pounds with a diet already in our kitchen — the Special K Challenge. We learned being strict with food puts us in bad moods. Maybe it’s OK to eat chocolate sometimes.

I used to be a high school jock.

When I was in high school, sports ruled my life. After arriving at Kent State last fall, I decided to hang up my track spikes and goggles.

About the Author

Rachel Jones is a sophomore magazine journalism major who was certified to teach swim lessons by the time she was 11 years old.