Ashley Fern

Is there anything more boring than running on a road that leads to nowhere? That's exactly what it's like trying to get some cardio in on the treadmill. Don't get me wrong, I love working out -- but I absolutely detest anything that involves running…

As I sit here writing this, I am attempting to eat soup for lunch without spilling it all over myself. This is the third day in a row I haven't been able to eat solid food thanks to an emergency root canal I had done earlier in the week. There…

I've always been into fitness. I've tried pretty much every workout there is and I have a package of spin classes at a variety of studios, so when I heard about Flywheel's 28 Days to Fit I knew it was something I had to try. I have never done a…

When my boyfriend and I started dating, we (he) made the decision that I couldn't write about our relationship on the Internet. But now that we've passed the one-year mark, signed a lease and moved in together, I don't really see him going anywhere,…

These days, being true to yourself is a concept people can't fully grasp. Instead, they are living their lives fixated on the reactions of others. When did it become a crime to speak what's on your mind? Why are we so worried about offending…

Handling stress in life is never easy. While everyone has -- and prefers -- different coping methods, I believe that a universal release exists. What is this lovely, cathartic method, you ask? Cursing, of course. We f*cking love to curse -- whether…

Waking up with a massive hangover is probably the worst thing in world. Week after week, the pattern repeats: After a night of drinking, we hate ourselves and swear we're never doing this again. But we never really truly our lesson, and we continue…

Did you ever think that listening to people go on and on about bullsh*t could relate to exercise? Maybe you never thought about it in this way before, but hearing crap come out of people's mouths is draining and tiring. Unfortunately, you don't burn…

As I cancel yet another vacation to attend a friend's engagement party, I'm starting to realize this is now my new reality. At first I was annoyed, but then I realized this is new for everyone, so why not make the most of it? I mean,…

For as long as I can remember, I have been called a slob by every person who has entered my apartment, seen my work space or watched me eat a meal. I used to try to defend myself. But it's time to embrace the cold, hard facts. Though I may be a…