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Resolve to get fit in the new year

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The new year is creeping up on the world. The new year’s arrival also means the arrival of new year’s resolutions. Many people will promise themselves […]

Brains, talent and brawn at Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, the contestants not only have to demonstrate they have brains and talent, but that they live a healthy lifestyle to keep […]

New York had a mighty LAM

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Legends Are Made, LAM, brought its brand of street warrior fitness gear to the Runway 7 catwalk at Sony Hall on Sept. 9 as part of […]

A little bit of fit at Miss Connecticut Teen USA

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss Connecticut Teen USA contestants demonstrated that they weren’t going to be held by the COVID-19 quarantine 15 as they participated in the fitness wear […]

New year means new resolution to get fit

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When new year arrives, the New Year’s resolution isn’t too far behind. And fitness almost always seems to fit in the plan of those seeking to […]

She’s been working it

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut model Erika Porras has been sharing her fitness journey all across social media. When you’ve nearly reached your goal, you just have to show the […]

5 minutes a day

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Whether you’re an established “yogi” or someone just starting out and beginning your yoga journey I want you to commit to getting on your mat every […]

Things were hopping for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Lindiana Frangu jumped in head-on in the second night of preliminary competition at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen contest in Orlando Wednesday […]

Do it for the ‘gram? No, do it for yourself

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I’ve recently been on an in-studio hiatus when it comes to taking a yoga class. Not that I’ve been avoiding the local studios on purpose but […]

Recovering from a burnout

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com You might think “yogis” wake up each day with a sunshine worthy personality, green juice in hand, and a confident sense of self-awareness. But truthfully not […]

The Judgment Cure: An open-minded practice

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com How long has it been since you last passed judgment on something or someone? I find it’s sometimes impossible to go through life without making certain […]

March into mindfulness this month

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com We are still at the beginning of 2019, breaking into the start of spring, and waiting to get outside into the nicer warmer weather. Many of […]

New practice for a New Year

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com 2019 is here and I’m sure everyone is seeing #newyearnewme. It’s the time of year where everyone sets goals and makes promises to themselves about hitting […]

Miss Connecticut USA maintains its swimsuit tradition

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com While the Miss America Organization has moved away from a swimsuit category, the Miss USA system has steadfastly clung onto its swimsuit tradition. At the Miss […]

How to finish your year strong

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com It’s the final lap of 2018. As you look back on your year can you say you accomplished all your goals you had back in January? […]

Beginning your yoga practice

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com You do not need to do yoga in a sun-drenched studio lit with soy candles to find your inner Zen. You don’t need to drink green […]

Have you tried something new?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com It’s June and we’re about halfway through the year. It’s around the time when we start becoming uninterested with our regular routines and our fitness schedules. […]

Eating healthy on Memorial Day

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Here is a tasty and healthy recipe for Memorial Day. This this gourmet garden tomato salad: Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds red, yellow and/or orange tomatoes cut into […]

Listening is a part of practice

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com No matter where you are in your yoga journey you are taught to listen. Listening through mindfulness, creating a presence where you are, and looking deep […]

Some healthy, tasty recipes

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Here are some healthy tasty recipes to take you from now until Memorial Day. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Blueberry and Feta Spinach summer salad with sweet […]

Practice means patience

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Most of us are not patient people. We are always rushing to get somewhere, running around, forgetting things, getting aggravated, always becoming frustrated with the simplest […]

Clean eating doesn’t mean diet

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com In more cases than not, when people hear the word “diet” being used it could come across as a very sensitive and intimidating word. The word […]

It’s March, time for celebrations

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com It’s March everyone. In the past, March was always was a celebratory time for my family as we are Irish. My mother was the first generation […]

Let in the love during this Valentines season

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Everyone expresses love in different ways. Some of us give gifts, we can express our love by physical affections, we can express our love by giving […]

It’s Valentines season, so remember to love yourself

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Oh yes, it’s February once again , which means the stores are filled with the word “love” and balloon hearts, candy hearts, and lots and lots […]

Why it’s never to early to work on your summer body

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com During the winter season, you can only think about how cold it is and all those big, warm sweaters that you get to hide your body […]

New year, new practice

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com 2018 is upon us and I’m sure everyone is hearing “new year new me.” It’s the time of year where everyone sets goals and makes promises […]

The arrival of the new year is a chance for a new you

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As 2018 has just begun, you can only hope to see what the future holds for yourself. The beginning of the new year is the time […]

Give presence this holiday

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com As the temperature keeps dropping and the days grow shorter it’s easy to forget about the important things in life. From running around, trying to keep […]

12 days of takeaways for the holidays, New Year

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Ever hear that taking trivial steps to living a healthier life is key? Well, that is true. As the holiday season is at its peak and […]

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