As summer rapidly approaches (yay) we've become more and more inundated with "shape up" questions for our resident exercise/nutrition guru, Ashley Borden. Here, Borden tackles four of your most pressing concerns. Question: If I want to lose weight do I need to cut out all the fat from my diet? Answer : "Absolutely not! Good fat is essential in your daily food plan. Healthy fats…  

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Expert Q&A, Body, Ashley Borden, Spring

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The Product : Olay Quench Plus Touch of Sun Body Lotion The Price: $8.99 The Promise: "Moisturize skin and gradually enhance its color to enjoy a beautiful sun-kissed glow all year round." The Real Deal: Cards on the table: I spent way too many years lying in the sun. Oh, who am I kidding? I still lie in the sun more than I should. Can't help it. I just like being tan, sue me. But,…  

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Body, Spring

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No matter where you live, it's finally warm enough to show off some skin. But before you even think about lying in the sun to get a little color, just think about the damage -- those little lines, wrinkles, and brown spots -- that "real tanning" will cause. As far as I'm concerned, the only good glow is a faux glow and, with that, here are my personal favorites that I use when I want to get a…  

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Rebekah George

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In an effort to get in shape for spring/summer, it seems that everyone is thinking about toning up and/or slimming down. Case in point: Kristin J. from Salt Lake City, Utah who sent us a question for celebrity fitness and lifestyle coach, Ashley Borden. Kristin, who like a lot of us out there is having issues with excess abdominal mass, asks, "What's the best exercise to [help me] find my abs…  

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aborden

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The Product : Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil The Price: $54 The Promise: "Firms and tones, improving skin elasticity to help prevent slackening. This oil leaves skin soft and satin-smooth to the touch." "Also recommended to reduce appearance of stretch marks." The Real Deal: I have twins. I gained 96 lbs. when pregnant with said twins. I used this oil (which soaks into skin in a…  

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Body, Spring

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