Dallas - July 14, 2009

Lean Girls

2009 Health and Wellness Guide

Sadly, only the shoe department at Neiman’s gets your heart racing. Since the gym is clearly not your style, try these healthy kicks.

Go Nuts
Shell out at Austinuts, the budding gourmet market with so much more than cashews, pecans, and almonds. The cute country shop stocks sugar-free, low-carb, and kosher snacks, as well as dozens of local foods from prickly pear cactus jelly to jalapeno pepper mustard.

Clean and Clear
For a limited time, The Face Place (5460 West Lovers Lane, suite 238; 214-350-8898) is the exclusive Texas locale for Darphin’s Black Pepper Slim and Detox body treatment. From an exfoliating massage to a warm body mask and wrap, the 90-minute service drains toxins and decreases water retention.

Healthy Choice
Fill up at new family owned fro yo shop SpoonFull (2220 Coit Road, suite 560, Plano; 972-596-3855) on mostly nonfat flavors (pomegranate, cookies and cream) and healthy toppings (shredded coconut, granola, fresh fruit).

Relaxation Therapy
Sleep off stress at laid-back hideaway NYLO Dallas/Las Colinas. Rooms at the affordable, newly opened hotel are stylish and serene, and the R&R-packed amenity roster includes a swanky outdoor pool area, spa treatments (apple and paprika facial, anyone?), and a library packed with coffee table books and games.

Pool Time
You’d do laps for cardio, but your apartment’s lagoon is swimming with STDs (translation: swarmy, tatted dudes). Through Labor Day, make a splash at the Hilton Anatole’s Verandah Club, which now offers monthly memberships for its outdoor pool and hot tub.