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Flywheel is hosting a Sip & Shop on Thursday, June 11.

Jun 7, 2015 | Susu

I don’t know if you’ve noticed lately, but the new Fly Gear has been getting a LOT cuter. The April collection caught my eye and now the FLY FLORALS for June are at the top of my list. [PS – florals in fashion & decorating continue to be super hot for 2015 — we’ve scoped […]


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Clean Juice Bar Giveaway: A Free Smoothie to 5 scoopTheLake Readers

Jun 4, 2015 | scoop team

We’ve been watching the construction next to Pure Barre in Birkdale  for months now and we’re so excited that Clean Juice Bar is opening this Friday, June 5th. Clean Juice will offer a wide variety of organic juices, smoothies, Acai bowls, wheatgrass shots and more.   Clean Juice is owned by local residents Kat and […]



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10 Myths We Bust About Varicose Veins.

May 27, 2015 | Susu

With all there is to love about summertime, the one drawback is that there’s no hiding behind long pants and boots once the heat hits.  We welcome June’s shorts & mini’s, but I don’t love seeing those spider & varicose veins out from under cover again. While pondering whether aggressive spray tanning will effectively mask […]


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What do Charlotte’s Fitness Buffs Have for Breakfast?

May 11, 2015 | Susu

Well, it sure isn’t Captain Crunch. We polled our favorite studio instructors for what they start out the day with, and not surprisingly, there are definite themes running through their Power Breakfasts: Here’s hoping these tips, tricks & recipes will inspire you and yours to eat breakfast every single day and to make it a […]


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For the Love of Running – advice and tips on Long-Distance training.

May 8, 2015 | scoop team

Running offers the ultimate work-out.  Building cardiovascular health, strengthening and toning muscles, adding to your emotional health, burning fat & calories and even the social aspects drive those of us who carve out time for running.  It’s got to be the easiest exercise to work into your schedule – just put on a pair of […]


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Our guide to running. Shoes, Tips, Races & more.

Apr 30, 2015 | scoop team

Summer is almost here, and many of us are heading out to hit the pavement or trails with one last ditch effort to run off that winter weight and enjoy the glorious weather. We’ve worked with our client OrthoCarolina to compile this post with everything you need to get your summer running started including information […]


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We learn about the latest treatment for Uterine Fibroids.

Apr 22, 2015 | Ashley Kaufman

Along with girls’ nights out and romantic getaways, Scoop girls know our annual visit to the gynecologist is a must-have on our calendars. We may not joyfully anticipate a date with the stirrups, but prioritizing our health is essential to stay fabulous for decades to come. If you’ve heard your doctor say the words, “Uterine […]


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ScoopTheLake on Vitamins: What You Should Be Taking Every Day

Apr 22, 2015 | scoop team

If you’re anything like we are at Scoop, you’re probably trying hard to look and feel your best. You might be juicing a few times a week (or stopping at a juice bar) and working out almost every day. You also probably have your skincare routine down – retinols, antioxidants and of course, sunscreen! However, […]


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Tone Your Abs at Work: The Stability Ball Chair

Apr 8, 2015 | scoop team

Wouldn’t it be great if you could work your abs while sitting at your desk? With summer coming up, many of us are hitting the gym before the office and doubling up on weekend workouts. You’ve probably used the stability ball at the gym, but did you know you could benefit just by sitting on […]


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Why you should be drinking aloe vera juice

Apr 3, 2015 | scoop team

If you’ve ever had a nasty sunburn, you may have relied on aloe vera gel to relieve your pain. You might even have an aloe vera plant in your home. Well, you probably wouldn’t think so to look at one, but you can actually drink the juice from an aloe plant! Aloe vera juice is just […]


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Healthy Breakfast Muffins For When You’re on the Go!

Mar 30, 2015 | scoop team

Understatement of the year: I am not a morning person. Don’t talk to me, look at me, or touch me before I’ve been up for a while & had a big gulp sized coffee. That being said, you can assume I don’t wake up raring to whip up a healthy breakfast. I was giddy with […]


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