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Avocado Tuna Salad

Posted by on Jul 29, 2013 in Lunch and Dinners, Recipes, Sides and Snacks | Comments Off on Avocado Tuna Salad

Paleo Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe Ingredients:  • 1 avocado • 1 lemon, juiced (to taste) • 1 tablespoon chopped onion (to taste) • 5 ounces cooked or canned wild tuna • Redmond Real Salt (to taste) For full recipe instructions, feel free to visit cookeatpaleo.com Feel free to follow Skinny...

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Pros and Cons of Juicing

Posted by on Jul 22, 2013 in Nutrition | 2 comments

There has been a lot of hype lately about making your own vegetable and/or fruit juice, and I think it is time I finally discuss the pros and cons of juicing with you. Pros of Juicing There are a lot of pros to juicing, but let’s discuss some of the highlights: • You will be able to consume a lot more vegetables and/or fruits in a day. For my friends who have started to juice, I hear the same comment over and over again “I’ve never eaten so much vegetables/fruit in my life!”. Such a great thing to hear! • Fast and easy way to eat your vegetables and/or fruit! • Encourages you to eat your vegetables RAW – which has many health benefits! Cooked veggies still have their benefits, but many would argue that eating raw veggies is...

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Funny Fitness Tees

Posted by on Jul 15, 2013 in Fitness, Store | Comments Off on Funny Fitness Tees

Have you been looking for some unique and funny fitness tees? Look no further! We have PLENTY of fitness inspired shirts to choose from! Here are some of our newest designs: 1. Gymaholic (comes in black, blue, and red text – and a whole lotta different types of shirts for guys and ladies, too!) 2. Smart Girls use Dumbbells (comes in pink, yellow, and blue text in a variety of different shirts and sweaters) 3. Gym Junkie (comes in black, red, and blue text in a variety of shirts and sweaters for guys and ladies, water bottles, phone cases, etc!) 4.  Suck it up now or suck it in later  (comes in different text designs in black, blue, and another design in black text) Which design is your favorite? Be sure to check out the Skinny Twinkie Store for more...

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How To Boost Your Metabolism!

Posted by on Jul 8, 2013 in Weight Loss | Comments Off on How To Boost Your Metabolism!

Healthy Ways To Boost Your Metabolism Check out this helpful infographic showing you how you can rev up your metabolism – the healthy way. Feel free to follow Skinny...

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Berry Trifle With Coconut Flour French Pound Cake

Posted by on Jul 1, 2013 in Desserts, Holiday, Holiday, Recipes | Comments Off on Berry Trifle With Coconut Flour French Pound Cake

With Fourth of July coming up, I thought this was the perfect recipe to share with all of you! Berry Trifle With Coconut Flour French Pound Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp coconut flour, sifted 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 5 whole eggs (2 of them separated) 1/2 cup coconut oil/ghee, softened or liquid 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/2-2 cups washed & diced strawberries (cut large if using a traditional Trifle bowl) 1 1/2-2 cups washed blueberries 1 1/2-2 cups washed raspberries 3-4 cans full-fat coconut milk, cream only (Try Aroy-D for great cream) Honey or choice of sweetener optional to taste For full recipe instructions, please...

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Exercise Is A Reward

Posted by on Jun 24, 2013 in Fitness | Comments Off on Exercise Is A Reward

  Exercise is a REWARD – not a Punishment for eating! Whether you eat healthy or not, exercise is essential to your health! It just so happens that if you eat healthy AND exercise…you’ll be amazed at your results. Not only will you be healthy, but you’ll look pretty darn good as well. I know what I am telling you probably isn’t new, and it sure isn’t rocket science either. However, we all need that little reminder that we just gotta keep moving forward. Keep eating healthy. Keep exercising. Keep it up. Consistency will go a long way. By the way…have FUN with your exercise! Go for a bike ride! Go swimming! Do whatever it is that you LOVE that will keep you MOVING! It’s good for your body and good for your soul. Enjoy life! :) Feel free...

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Annoying Gym Habits

Posted by on Jun 17, 2013 in Fitness | Comments Off on Annoying Gym Habits

I thought this was a funny infographic that shows the Most Annoying Pet Peeves You’ve Noticed At The Gym! In your opinion, which gym pet peeve on this list is the worst? Feel free to follow Skinny...

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Arugula Salad with Mango and Avocado

Posted by on Jun 10, 2013 in Recipes, Sides and Snacks | Comments Off on Arugula Salad with Mango and Avocado

Arugula Salad with Mango and Avocado Recipe Salad Ingredients:  • 6 cups arugula leaves • 1 mango, peeled and cut into long slices • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced • ½ red onion, sliced • 1 tbs lime juice Salad Dressing Ingredients: • 1 tbs champagne vinegar • 4 tbs orange juiced (about ½ orange) • 2 tbs lime juice, about ½ lime • 4 tbs olive oil • ½ tsp cumin • 2 tbs finely chopped cilantro • 1 red chili or hot pepper, sliced • Salt and pepper (to taste) For full recipe instructions, please visit: laylita.com Feel free to follow Skinny...

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