At some point in 2015 my mind turned on me. I had no clarity. I became forgetful. I lost my keys. Yet, I continued to spin my plates on sticks: work, kids, exercise, laundry, grocery shopping, book writing, do-gooding….did I mention grocery shopping? Heading into the holidays with the task of magic-making positioned squarely on […]
Boy, do the chics at Lavendar in Mooresville know how to have a sale. 50% off on Shoes, denim, sweaters, jewelry. Oh wait, let me summarize. Evvvverything. It’s the time (trust me, I speak from experience) to stock up on whatever makes your heartbeat faster. As most of you know, for me, it’s shoes. DV shoes […]
The New Year makes a new you, right? Start off the year with the winter wardrobe you’ve been dreaming about. Despite the fact that the temperature just started dropping, tons of Fall and Winter clothing is on sale across Charlotte. Shop in stores and online. CAPITOL KK BLOOM LUXE ANGEL SHOWER ME WITH LOVE (Morrison) […]
Now that the parking lots have cleared and store lines have shortened, it is the perfect time to do some shopping for yourself. Don’t be surprised to see Spring fashions hitting the stores. Grab these items before anyone else to ensure you’re the best dressed. MONKEE’S COPPER PENNY THE PINK HANGER KK BLOOM NITSA’S […]
It’s pretty much accepted fitness wisdom these days that you can not stay in top shape with cardio alone. Strength training and weight bearing work really do need to be combined with cardio for fat loss and the metabolic boost your body needs to effeciently burn calories throughout the day. Not to mention the toning […]
We’re a few days into the new year … how are those weight-loss resolutions going? If you’re eating your third donut of the day while reading this, don’t panic! It’s not too late to turn things around. For some professional advice, we chatted with Wellness Director Catlin Rankin from PartnerMD, a concierge health practice in the Arboretum. Catlin […]
Uptown’s First boutique indoor cycling studio is officially opening this Monday, January 11th. Meet CycleSouth! CycleSouth’s Grand Opening Special is a rocking’ good deal, with 5 classes for $75 ~ available when you set up your account here. . CycleSouth is located in the Transamerica building, next to Rock Bottom Brewery, facing the courtyard. CycleSouth is a 5 […]
Shawna Baker and the instructors at Xtend Barre fitness studio know all too well that one of the first things sacrificed in the first 6-12 months of having a baby is exercise. New moms know exercise is super-important, but finding time alone to head to a class or out for a run is tough. To […]
The lights have been taken down, the ornaments packed and the holidays are now just memories. Don’t let the post-holiday blues get you down, because the after Christmas sales in the local stores are just heating up. With the weather finally cooling off, now you can stock up on all that cold weather gear that didn’t make […]
Looking for another reason to kick start the new year with a commitment to fitness? How about turning back the clock to a younger you? The New York Times reported this summer on a Norwegian study that determined “that people with above-average cardiovascular fitness generally had longer life spans than people with lower aerobic fitness. So […]
It’s that time of year again. We’re kicking of 2016 with a renewed focus on healthy living, just like everyone else. Yes, yes, we know it’s a 24/7, 365 day commitment. But after the holidays, it just feels right to jump back in with both feet. Join us as we SHARE THE HEALTH for 2016 […]
Been dreaming of an cycle studio convenient to work? Wish Granted. Uptown’s first boutique indoor cycling studio is opening on January 11th. SOLD OUT!! And here’s a pre-opening PREVIEW ride, free for scoop readers! Ride free with other scoop fans on Saturday, January 9th at 11:00 am at the new CycleSouth Studio Uptown. Just email team@cyclesouth.com with […]
