Author Archives: Kelly - UMass


The Body Blog: Eat Right in ‘09

You’ve been meaning to eat healthy for awhile now, but between the parties and the holidays and the study snacks during finals, it just hasn’t happened. And now your pants don’t fit and you feel like hell. You may not be one for resolutions, but January is a good excuse to reevaluate your eating habits […]

The Body Blog: New Year’s Resolutions That Work

Now that the holidays are over and my jeans are extra tight from the cookies and cakes I stuffed in my face the past week (I know you’re feeling it to0, ladies!), it’s time to start thinking about how to improve (and drop the holiday weight) for the New Year.
Instead of making that vague “I’m […]

Kickin’ my Habit: The Smokers Diary Week 8

Well, if you remember correctly, I was fed up with my smoking-only-when-drinking rule, so last week I went cold turkey. It went decently for a few days, until I craved and had one during a SERIOUSLY stressful day at l’office. I have had a few here and there, but I must say, the thrill and […]

The Body Blog: Carbs - The Good, The Bad, and The Really, Really Ugly

[Exercise, health and fitness are an important part of every woman’s life. But how do you know if you’re doing it right? And what new findings, tips and advice will help you reach your health fitness goals? Kelly, our fitness guru, will keep you updated every Monday with the latest and most beneficial news and […]

Kickin’ my Habit: The Smokers Diary Week 7

I have come to the conclusion that I will never actually stop smoking if I continue to let myself smoke at all, even if it’s just when I am drinking. For example, I went out to a Japanese Steakhouse on Friday night and had myself a lovely eight cigarettes, but justified it because I had […]

The Body Blog: Pole Dancing Classes – A Workout?!?!

[Exercise, health and fitness are an important part of every woman’s life. But how do you know if you’re doing it right? And what new findings, tips and advice will help you reach your health fitness goals? Kelly, our fitness guru, will keep you updated every Monday with the latest and most beneficial news and […]

Kickin’ My Habit: The Smokers Diary Week 6

So, I know I’ve been gone for a little bit, but that doesn’t mean I have given up on my quest to quit smoking.
It just means that I have been really busy/stressed/having a harder time reaching my goal.
I was doing pretty well there for awhile (I even had a few cigarette free days!), but between […]

Easy Tips for Saving a Little Dough

I’m sure we’ve all felt the effects of the current economic crisis; I know I have. Between my commute to work, the standard bills, and the want to have a normal life, my bank account is rarely flourishing with funds. More like, depleting drastically. People are losing jobs, industries are crumbling, and, lord knows, if […]

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