Exercise Can Be Fun!
Exercise doesn’t have to be boring. You don’t have to physically walk into a gym to burn extra calories, lose weight, and become healthy. Did you know that you can make exercise fun? Check out the video below and you’ll understand what I am talking about! What other fun exercises can you come up with? Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Five Years Without Soda!
In December 2006, I made one of the best decisions to positively influence my health. I stopped drinking soda completely. It was a rocky road in the beginning, but every step of that journey was well worth the effort. My Name Is Twinkie, And I’m A Soda Addict It all started at an early age. When I was growing up, I only had soda “every once in a while”, such as special occasions like birthdays or holidays. Not all that bad, really, but as I got older, in middle school and high school, I started to drink soda on the weekends. I didn’t stop there. I remember getting my first job working at a bank and I had access to cheap (sometimes free!) soda thanks to the gas station within walking distance. I started drinking soda every single day, and...
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Raspberry Fig Bars by Barbara’s
If you love fig bars but don’t want to eat all of the added sugars, you should give Raspberry Fig Bars by Barbara’s a try! Health Benefits of Figs First, let’s talk about some of the health benefits associated with figs. Figs are full of important nutrients including fiber, potassium, calcium, and antioxidants. Figs have been shown to lower triglyceride levels, which helps prevent obesity and heart-related diseases. Why Barbara’s Fig Bars? The reason I originally bought Barbara’s Fig Bars is because of the ingredients list at the back of the package. There are only natural fruits and juices to sweeten the fig bars rather than high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and sugar. I checked out the ingredients list of other brands of “all natural” or “organic” fig bars in the health food store, but didn’t end up buying them...
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Few Die Of Hunger…
Many more people die of their eating habits rather than the lack of food. Think about it just for a second. Many diseases are caused by us, whether it be over eating, eating all of the wrong foods, or a combination of the two. “I saw few die of hunger; of eating, a hundred thousand.” – Bejamin Franklin Yes, lack of food is a serious problem, but right now big Corporations are trying to profit from the obesity epidemic rather than truly resolve the issue. If you’d ask me, the lack of education about the food we eat and the lack of acting on that, is perhaps a bigger issue that goes unnoticed until it’s just too late. Educate yourself on what’s healthy and how much you should be eating. Don’t be afraid of the kitchen, and learn how to...
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Real Wealth
Everyone seems to be searching for what they call “wealth”. The older I get (and yes, I know that 26 isn’t “old”, but I have learned quote a bit about health in my years…) I have come to realize that good health is one of the most valuable things. “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” -Gandhi Health is something that money can’t buy. Good health is something that doesn’t come to everyone, and every day we are healthy, we should be truly grateful. Don’t take it for granted. Now that you know what real wealth is, what are you doing to obtain this precious gift? Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Panda Licorice
I love black licorice, and I’m so happy that I found Panda! It’s the only brand that I am aware of (hopefully not the only one) that makes black licorice that I can eat without the guilt. Other “all natural” licorice that I have found are loaded with corn syrup or other junk. Panda’s all natural licorice is a great low calorie treat that has no white sugar or artificial ingredients added! The soft texture and delicious taste isn’t anything to complain about either. The only reason someone wouldn’t like this is if they just aren’t fond of black licorice. Panda has been producing the world’s leading premium quality, soft licorice with real licorice root extract since 1927. Panda Licorice is made from All Natural ingredients. It doesn’t contain fat, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or white sugar. It has...
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Find A Way, Not An Excuse!
When you make a goal to improve your health, do you focus on all of the obstacles you are going to face, or the positive aspects of achieving your goal? Bottom line is, you can either make excuses for yourself or you can find a way to make it happen. “A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn’t will find an excuse.” – Stephan Dolley Jr. You probably know the basics of improving your health. It’s easier than you think it is, but most people make it harder on themselves. Check out ways you can eat healthier, discover new healthy products, find new healthy recipes, and learn how to exercise efficiently. You can do it, and Skinny Twinkie is here to help! Feel free to follow us, however you like: Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Image Credit: Glamour.com...
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Creamy Yogurt Dressing by Bolthouse Farms
Do you sometimes (or all of the time!) have trouble eating your veggies? If you need a little help enjoying your raw veggies so that you actually eat them rather than some greasy chips or french fries, then you have come to the right place! Bolthouse Farm’s Motto “At Bolthouse Farms, we believe that the great tasting food should also be good for you. That’s why we were the first to launch an innovative line of dressings with less than 45 calories, crafted with premium yogurt to create a rich, creamy taste in 7 enticing flavors. With at least 75% less fat and 55% fewer calories than other brands, it is a must have for those desiring great taste and a low calorie/low fat combination.” -Bolthouse.com Creamy Yogurt Dressing: Classic Ranch I am actually not a big fan of...
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Twinkie’s Challenge: Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Every holiday season we are bombarded with loads and loads of extra calories that are nothing more than sugar, fat, and simple carbohydrates that help us gain more weight than we’d care to admit. We first get slapped with Halloween, which most people are sugar loaded before October 31st even comes. A short couple of weeks later, we get to enjoy Thanksgiving which is a day we consume a single meal that has more calories than what we normally consume in an entire week, not to mention the pies and other treats for dessert. One month later we get to enjoy Christmas, which is full of holiday traditions that are full of sugary hot cocoa, stocking stuffers, and making a whole house made out of candy (and buy extra candy so we can eat as we build)! It’s no...
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