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Exercise And Weight Lifting Routines For Extreme Fitness

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in Fitness | Comments Off on Exercise And Weight Lifting Routines For Extreme Fitness

Exercise and Weight lifting Routines for Extreme Fitness If you want a toned and fit body, then you should work for it. Day in and day out, people wake up feeling sluggish and blaming themselves for putting on weight. What most people fail to realize is that the journey to extreme fitness begins with their goal to become healthier.If you are looking for an effective way to tone up and get along, then you should familiarize yourself with the best weightlifting routines that will get you closer to your goal. Here are some exercise and weight lifting pointers that you can utilize in order to remove excess fat and tone up the key components of your body. Tone Your Upper Body For you to bring more definition on your upper body, you should subscribe to weight lifting routines that...

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Healthy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Posted by on Nov 25, 2013 in Breakfasts, Holiday, Holiday, Recipes | Comments Off on Healthy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

I love making special meals for the holidays – any holiday – so it probably comes as no surprise that I wanted to share some healthy Thanksgiving breakfast ideas with all of you. Breakfast Turkey You don’t have to eat Turkey to eat this yummy Breakfast Turkey! That’s right, it’s vegetarian and if you prefer, you can use a vegan cheese for the beak and feet. It’s super easy, fun, and healthy. win-win-win.   Pumpkin Pie Parfait by simplyorganic.com I am all about simple, healthy ingredients that make something truly delicious. This is it. My only change to the recipe would be to use organic coconut sugar rather than organic cane sugar – it’s a much healthier choice…which is what we’re going for, right? ;)   Paleo Pumpkin Pie by thehealthyfoodie.com There’s nothing wrong with eating pie for breakfast…if it’s healthy!...

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A Non-GMO Thanksgiving Guide

Posted by on Nov 22, 2013 in Holiday | Comments Off on A Non-GMO Thanksgiving Guide

Here’s a great infographic by the Non-GMO Project, which shares how you can have a Non-GMO Thanksgiving this...

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Healthy Thanksgiving Menu

Posted by on Nov 18, 2013 in Desserts, Holiday, Holiday, Lunch and Dinners, Miscellaneous, Recipes, Sides and Snacks | 1 comment

You can have a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving dinner – check out these recipes! Turkey and Stuffing by primalpalate.com The turkey is easily one of the focal points of any Thanksgiving dinner (unless you’re vegan/vegetarian). If you are going to eat turkey and stuffing, make sure that it’s healthy!   Paleo Chicken Gravy by healthstartsinthekitchen.com This Paleo gravy will work well with your Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. Yum.   Green Bean Casserole by urbanposer.blogspot.com It’s time we all ditched the canned beans, canned cream of mushroom soup, and fried/processed onions when making our beloved Green Bean Casserole. Make it homemade, without any processed ingredients, and I promise your body with be just as happy as your taste buds will be.    Sweet Potatoes by SkinnyTwinkie.com (me!) Growing up, my favorite part about Thanksgiving dinner was the “candied yams” (sweet potatoes)! As I became...

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The Price of Sinful Pleasure

Posted by on Nov 14, 2013 in Health | Comments Off on The Price of Sinful Pleasure

I know I’ve talked about how bad smoking and alcohol is for your body…but here’s an infographic that shows you upfront what it’s costing you. That’s right, this infographic doesn’t even go into what long term health costs you pay for these nasty little habits…but maybe the thought of paying extra taxes will make you think twice. Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Happy Veterans Day!

Posted by on Nov 11, 2013 in Holiday | Comments Off on Happy Veterans Day!

I just wanted to take the time today to say THANK YOU to all of the Veterans who have served or currently serving this country. I am grateful for my Grandpa who served in World War II, my dad who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, and my brother-in-law and sister-in-law who are serving or have served in the U.S. Marines. Thank you for ALL you have done and currently do for our...

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What are Antioxidants and Why are they so Important?

Posted by on Nov 4, 2013 in Nutrition | Comments Off on 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 only use local children

Posted by on Oct 28, 2013 in Holiday | Comments Off on I only use local children

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

Posted by on Oct 22, 2013 in New Mom, Weight Loss | Comments Off on 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?

Posted by on Oct 21, 2013 in Fitness | Comments Off on 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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