You + Dog + Yoga = Doga--Would You Try It?

A lot of women I know have taken their babies with them to yoga class. I've never gotten into the baby-mom-yoga thing (sorry, this does not sound like fun to me!), and I don't know that I could get into a new trend that pairs people with dogs on yoga mats.

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Maybe the idea of exercising with your pooch sounds appealing to you. If so, you might be into "doga," a newish yoga spin-off that is raising eyebrows and, um, wagging tails (sorry, couldn't resist).

Here's how doga works: Grab a mat, grab your pooch and use him as a prop, of sorts, during your poses. The dogs get in on the action too--you give them massage and acupressure treatments during the hour. (If this is sounding a tad weird to you, you're not alone.) The New York Times wrote about the trend recently, too. Funny photos, here.

You Know How Guys Ogle and Cat-Call Female Joggers? Well, Today I Got Sweet Revenge

I can't stand being ogled while jogging. While it doesn't happen all the time, like any other woman out there, when I'm out jogging on the street, I occasionally get the random guy who rolls down his window and says something sleazy, like "hey baby, nice a#*"--that and the infrequent holler or howl. Grrrrr. But, gals, you will never believe what happened to me today after a guy started shouting stuff at me from his car while I was out for my daily run. I. Got. Revenge. And, it's not what you think ...

I was jogging along my usual route when a red sedan approached. The driver had his window down, so I could hear his music blasting. Moments later he started shouting "hey honey ... " in my direction (I'm not exactly sure what he said, as my iPod was playing, but I noticed him motioning at me to look his way--gross.) Then, guess what happened? The guy drove his car right into a parked car on the street! Oops! Yep, that's right, because of his idiocy, and distracted driving from hassling me, he wrecked his car--big dent and a side mirror that went flying off into the air--and damaged the parked car on the street, too.

You Don't Have to Be on a Gluten-Free Diet to Love This New Cookbook (I'm Hooked!)

An estimated 1 out of every 133 people have celiac disease, a condition, as you know, that makes the body react, sometimes quite severely, to gluten ingredients. Still more are believed to be gluten-sensitive. But, even those who don't have gluten issues will love the new cookbook from food writer Elana Amsterdam. Her almond-flour chocolate chip cookies are proof!

In the market for a new cookbook? Check out Elana Amsterdam's beautiful book, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook from Ten Speed Press. A publicist sent me a copy and I had a chance to peruse, but it wasn't until Elana, out of the blue, sent me a box of cookies from the cookbook, that I really realized that this book is incredibly special. (By the way, re: the cookies in the mail--these are the moments when I think, yep, I love my job!)

You Are Entering a No-Dumb-Questions Zone! Having Trouble Reaching Your Fitness Goals? Ask Us Anything!

Gals, the editors at Glamour want to know: When it comes to your fitness goals, what's troubling you? A tush you just wish you could tone right now already!? A less taxing way to do cardio? Something else? Share!

Hey, we hear you! It's tough keeping up with a fitness program, and then when you're not seeing the results you want, yeah, motivation killer! So tell us, what's concerning you about your fitness or weight loss goals these days? We'd love to hear--and better yet, help you reach your goals!

Please leave your question or story below, and it may be answered in an upcoming issue of the magazine! Let's commiserate, shall we?

Your Fitness: Need a Cute New Active Jacket for the Cold Months? Love This One

When I talk to women about their exercise habits during the fall and winter months--especially in places like my city, Seattle, where it gets chilly and rainy--I often hear "it's too cold to go jogging/biking" or "I don't have a good workout coat"! So, let's fix that, shall we? A cute, lightweight, active jacket may be the key to get your butt out there for a winter workout. May I suggest this adorable number?

I know, I know--when the weather is bad, you'd rather curl up on the couch with a book, a cup of hot chocolate and, well, hibernate, rather than hit the pavement for a jog. The dark nights don't help much, either. But if getting out for a run, or just walking to your car or the bus for the gym has you shivering--consider a cute, lightweight (but warm), active coat that can motivate your fitness this fall and winter. Call me crazy, but a cute new workout top, jacket or pair of leggings always motivates me. You?

Your Fitness: How Do You Spend Your Free Time? Beware of Too Much of This ...

After a long day at the office, you're finally home. Whew! How do you most often spend your precious downtime? Be honest! Researchers have an important warning for everyone...

After a long, stressful day, it's easy to want to do what the woman in the photo above is doing--chill out in the couch with the TV, your laptop (in your underwear, even!). But if you work at a desk and are mainly sedentary each day, that's a big no-no say researchers in London.

They found that people who came home from work and spent four or more hours of their spare time sitting in front of the computer or TV instead of doing active things, were 48 percent more likely to die earlier and 125 percent more likely to have heart problems than those who limited their sedentary leisure time to 2 hours per day and worked in some psychical activity in their downtime.

Your Fitness: Found! The World's Most Flattering Sports Bra

I've had a hate-hate relationship with sports bras since the first time I slipped one on as a teen. They were either too tight, not snug enough, hard to take off, or flimsy. And, universally, all had the same effect: uni-boob. Want to find a flattering and comfy sports bra? I did! And, I think I found it...

I recently tried out a Le Mystere "320" Sports Bra, and thought ahhhhhhh. Not only was it comfortable and supportive (thanks to the cross back), but it was flattering--no uni-boob! Bonus: The wicking fabric keeps you dry and this baby was easy to take off (gals, we shouldn't have to wrestle with our sports bras).

Your Fitness: Exercise at Anytime Is Awesome, But This Time Can Really Help You Burn Fat

My dears, what time do you exercise? Fitness experts are quick to remind us that any exercise--at almost anytime--does a body good. But, if you want to amp up your efficiency and burn some serious fat (not to mention improve your mood), here is the #1 time to work it out ...

Before breakfast!

I know it may sound nuts that I'm already thinking about/getting excited about my return to fitness, but after my baby is born in February, and I get the all-clear from my doc, I plan to wake up at 6 a.m, feed the little guy, then tuck him in his daddy's arms and go for a run, pre-breakfast. Call it my New Year's resolution!