What are Antioxidants and Why are they so Important?
We keeping hearing about how important antioxidants are, but do we really know why? Check out this infographic explaining what antioxidants are and why they are important for your health. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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I think these Halloween cartoons are hilarious! Enjoy! :) Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Kate Middleton’s Post-Baby Body
Kate Middleton looked great before her baby, so it comes as no surprise that she looks great after having her baby boy! You can see the Duchess of Cambridge hit the volleyball court at her 2nd official post-baby appearance at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. As you can see, she shows her athletic side and flashes her long and lean legs with flat abs. I am not trying to show these picture of Kate Middleton to make you feel bad about yourself or make you think, “oh look, another celebrity who looks perfect after having a baby”. I want to show these pictures to you to show that you can have a great body after having a baby. It is possible. Of course, it may take you longer than three months to achieve, but having a baby does not...
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The Best Time To Workout?
When is the Best Time of Day to Workout? One of the most common questions I get asked is, “When is the best time of day to workout?”. Great question…and I have a really simple answer for you. So simple, in fact, that you might not like my answer, but here it goes: The best time of day to workout is…(drum roll, please) whatever time of day that works best for you! This means, whatever time of day that you can workout on a consistent basis to reach your goal and maintain it. Everyone has their own preferences of when they like to workout, and I suggest exercising when it feels right for you. Don’t try to mess up the routine you already have going on because you were told a certain time of day helps you burn more calories or...
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Ruben Studdard on the Biggest Loser
Ruben Studdard, a former American Idol winner, makes his debut on the hit TV Show, The Biggest Loser. Ruben explains how he quickly packed on the extra pounds in 2012 when his personal life hit a bump in the road: “I got divorced, I started kickin’ it with my frat brothers again, hanging out, eating all the wrong things late at night, drinking…just livin’ like a college person, but I’m 34 years old.” – Ruben Studdard, The Biggest Loser At 462 pounds, Ruben Studdard is the heaviest contestant on this season’s The Biggest Loser. During the first week on the show, Ruben has already lost 21 pounds. With Jillian Michaels as Ruben’s personal trainer on the show, I am sure he will see the weight loss results that he is looking for. Keep up the great work, Ruben! Remember,...
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Kim Kardashian’s Post-Baby Diet
Kim Kardashian gave birth to her daughter North West in June, and since then, Kim has been seen out flaunting her post-baby body. Recently, Kim reveals her post-baby diet to a fan via twitter. Kim Kardashian’s Post-Baby Weight Loss Kim Kardashian had a fan ask her what her secret to weight loss was, after having a baby. Kim Kardashian tweeted back that she has been on the Atkin’s diet and is loving it. See the tweet below: The Atkins Diet is a low-carb diet, and I’m sure that with so many people seeing Kim Kardashian successfully losing weight after having a baby, more people are going to try the diet. But…should they? I am not going to encourage people to go on a specific diet, but I will say this: Focus on eating HEALTHY and EXERCISING on a consistent basis....
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Tom Hanks Reveals Diabetes Diagnosis
Tom Hanks recently revealed to Dave Letterman on ‘The Late Show’ that he has Type 2 Diabetes. Check out the short video clip where Tom Hanks provides the details of his diagnosis: As you can see, Tom Hanks is in good spirits about his Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis – even to the point of making jokes! However, we can tell that Tom Hanks is taking his health more seriously now, which is seen by Tom Hank’s recent weight loss. Healthy lifestyle habits can definitely make a huge difference to your overall health! For those of you who don’t know, Type 2 Diabetes is usually quite preventable (unlike Type 1, which is something you are born with). A healthy diet and regular exercise are major factors when preventing Type 2 Diabetes. I wish Tom Hanks the best of luck with...
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Healthy Halloween Recipes!
Hello, October! It’s that time of year again. As a certified health nut (ha!), I feel it is only my duty to share with all of you Healthy Halloween recipes that you can feel good about. I am a huge believer that healthy doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor, and during the holidays, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice any of the fun! So many people will say, “Oh, but it’s Halloween! You gotta splurge and eat junk food!” NO. You don’t have to eat any junk to have FUN and enjoy delicious Halloween treats! To prove my point, I searched the web (thank you, Pinterest!) and found a lot of super healthy and fun Halloween recipes that prove you can satisfy your sweet tooth, have a creative Halloween treat, AND be healthy. BOO- YAH! Click on the links for the full recipe!!!...
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