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For most of us, the #1 challenge in the quest to stay in shape and/or lose weight is not exercising itself but being able to actually fit an exercise program into our busy schedules. So how do you do it? How do you balance the demands of family, career, important errands, relationships, organizational responsibilities, and working out? I have found that there are five keys that will help you to be able to fit a consistent workout plan into your...
When you start eating healthy whole foods... ...something incredible happens a few weeks in. I’m sure you’re with me on this one… You start to actually like it. Craving dates and almond butter instead of a candy bar feels like victory. Finally... you’ve effectively trained your body to ask for what it needs. However, it doesn’t solve all of your problems. Sticking to healthy foods doesn’t make you any less busy. So what’s the...
When was the last time you felt confident enough to leave the house without any makeup? Sometimes, we’re just tired. Others, we can’t really pinpoint what’s off, but our skin just isn’t looking its best. Even if we have no breakouts and minimal redness, the need for foundation and concealer remains. The cause is discoloration. Ranging from the obvious sunspot to the barely-perceptible acne scar, these little imperfections add up to an uneven...
Are you still considering a fish oil supplement? They’ve become very popular over the last decade, but a lot of us are still on the fence. That’s because many of us... ...myself included... are concerned about overfishing, bad science, and heavy metal toxicity. Seriously, the more you read, the more confusing it becomes. It gets better/worse: It gets better/worse: We have to weigh those concerns against the fact that we need omega-3 fatty...
The Sirtfood diet has been around for a long time, previously known primarily as the Cabbage Soup Diet. However, recently it has become more popular due to celebrity Adele's significant weight loss to which she has lost almost 100 lbs. So what is sirtfood, you ask? Sirtfood is a food high in sirtuin activators, which is a type of protein that protect the cells in our bodies from inflammation. Some research has shown that they can help regulate...
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....
Do you have skin problems? You do?! Then this will be the most exciting article you will ever read about root skin problems cure secrets. When I was overweight... ...there were days I was sure I couldn’t feel any worse about my appearance. And then I had cystic acne breakout. Have you been there before? You research what products others recommend, and along the way, see amazing before and after photos. You learn...
Have you ever heard of kefir? Do you know how much kefir to drink for weight loss? If you’ve been following me for a while, you must have. Almost every time we discuss probiotic foods, kefir gets a mention. Not quite yogurt, not quite milk, kefir is usually a dairy product that contains gut-healthy bacteria. Still, a lot of people haven’t heard of it, or don’t have a clear understanding of what it is. Today, we’re getting the skinny on...
Have you ever had a pimple that was especially angry? You know - one that’s not just a bump, but a LUMP. It sits further beneath your skin, and seems to have a heartbeat all its own. It hurts, it itches, and it won’t go away. Few things are more damaging to our self confidence than cystic acne. While we let other imperfections slide, cystic pimples have us scrambling for a cure. Today, we’re talking about how to treat cystic acne at...
The secret ingredient to my healthy recipes. Have you ever tried a Mediterranean diet? It wouldn’t surprise me if you had. It was pretty trendy around the turn of the century. But unlike most fad diets, this one is something worth sticking to. It involves little (if any) red meat, quality olive oils over animal fats and plenty of plants. It also includes lots of ripe, vitamin-packed tomatoes as a foundation. Today... ...we’re going to...
Let me ask you a question... ...would you like to know the best blender for juicing vegetables? How big is your kitchen? I know, that’s a rather personal question. Is it? Allow me to explain... Listen... ...I have been there. Prior to moving into my current home, I had a kitchen with extremely limited storage space. On one hand, I got to practice a kind of minimalism. Forced minimalism. On the other, I didn’t have room for as many...
Are you amongst those folks, and there are many of you, who believe that for one reason or another you just canít do yoga? Maybe you think you weigh too much. Or maybe you just donít think youíre flexible enough. Well, guess what…anyone, including you, can do yoga. Letís take a look at the common reasons for avoiding yoga and how you can overcome them. Not Flexible Enough To be honest, most people arenít flexible. Most people spend their lives...
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Health
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Dieting
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Exercise
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Nutrition
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Weight Loss Tips
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Mental Health & Well-being
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