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If you have made a decision to improve your health, but still struggling, then you are in the right place. Keep on reading to discover some useful and practical motivational hacks that will boost your persistence and help you become a healthier person. WHAT DOES HEALTHY MEAN TO YOU According to Essaygeek knowledge, it’s crucial to determine your own definition …
Yoga’s become a really popular form of exercise in recent years, and can be done by people of all ages. It’s got obvious appeals – it doesn’t really require any specialist equipment, and it’s accessible to everyone, even those who are only just beginning their athletic journey. Of course, that’s not to say it’s easy – because it’s not. Here …
If you ever felt guilty about starting your day with a steaming cup of Java, you definitely have cause to celebrate! A University of Kent study has found that a simple cup of coffee can actually help you stick to your fitness plans, because coffee helps your workout seem like less of an effort. As noted by researchers, one of the most frequent …
photo creds https://unsplash.com/photos/28S1UBUM7aQ You’re walking down a city block or a suburban sidewalk at night. One moment, there are plenty of people around, and you’re happy to be out in the evening air. Then you turn a corner and find yourself unexpectedly alone. The streetlights are dim, and you hear someone behind you, getting closer with each step. You glance …
By Jeni Oyen 4 jobs, a house to maintain, and a step daughter to help raise made my energy level pretty much non existent. I needed to get my workouts in and I needed to feel refreshed afterwards. I also knew that drinking all the pop I was drinking was not helping my weight loss goals. So I looked into …
Whether in a group or individually, participating in sports has many benefits. Whether it is for the individual or for the generality, the participants need the perfect shoe. Many hidden myths however surround the athletic shoe. Let’s explore, shall we? 🛑Myth One: Buy The Best on the Market “What’s the best running/crossfit/athletic shoe in the market this year?” We can’t …
The challenge of Valentine’s Day is finding the perfect gift for that special someone. Thankfully, if your partner is a fitness fanatic, your V-Day shopping just became significantly easier. For the fitness-obsessed, a sporty gift is a perfect way to show that you support their goals and interests. Plus, it allows you to buy them a present they’ll actually use, …
Effect on the body: How it helps to enhance your mood By Curtis Dean A fine link has been found between neuroscience and music. Scientists are continuously evolving and expanding to understand the different benefits it can provide. A good song can affect brain function by enhancing the mood, emotion, learning, memory, attention, and neuroplasticity. If you have ever thought …
Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water content can degrade your exercise or sports performance by as much as 10-20% according to a study published on the National Center for Biotechnology database. An average athlete loses more than 2% percent of water through sweat as he or she plays a sport or exercises. One way to keep your …
Shew, talk about a sensitive area. You spouse is the most special person in your life. You mean well and are coming from a good place and certainly don’t want them to feel bad or humiliated in any way. If he or she is overweight, it may be your responsibility to encourage them to get healthy. It just may be …
Our mind and body are interconnected; to become genuinely grounded, connect with our higher selves, and anchor our minds into the present moment, we must first realize that balance is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Aiming for a balanced life is what makes us complete. Finding the sacred masculine and feminine connected within you is what awakens you. Living …
Many of us find that the most difficult part of exercising isn’t the press-ups, the cycling or the squats, but it’s finding the motivation to get started. Our brains are fantastic at coming up with excuses, I’m too tired, the gym is too expensive, or I haven’t got time. Trust us, you’re not the only one who feels that way! …
Creativity is one of the most amazing gifts a person can have. The sheer ability to create something out of nothing is amazing and wondrous. However, sometimes you want to create and think of new things but creativity just simply isn’t there.Thankfully, there are a lot of ways you can boost your creativity and improve it more than ever. We’ve …
By Angela Christine Do you remember Newton’s Third Law? I didn’t know it either until I hit a wall when it came to my physical progress. According to Newton, whenever two objects interact with each other, they exert force upon each other. Example: If you throw a ball at a wall, the ball will bounce off the wall and come …
Everybody’s talking about the perfect macronutrient ratio. These perfect foods you should be eating to consume this amount of protein vs that amount of carbs, but how much thought have you given to vitamins and minerals? How do these little beauties affect your long-term health and fitness? If your answer is “not much”, don’t worry, you’re not the only one. …
We live in a digital era that allows us to perform most of our daily activities without much physical effort. We can order our food online, entertain ourselves, or communicate with our friends without leaving our room. However, there is a downside to this story. When our body is young it feels as if nothing can harm us but as …
Users claim that cannabidiol, or CBD oil can reduce pain, treat depression, and may even promote heart health. But is the hype just hype or will this make Big Pharma simply green with envy? Let’s explore the two most common questions surrounding this relatively new player in the world of health. What is CBD oil? This dark sticky substance extracted …
For those of us who love coffee, it can be frustrating – or just downright sad – when we hear our friends tell us that coffee isn’t good for us. Now if you’re someone who loads your Cup o’ Joe with sugar, cream, and lots of flavoring, then there’s some truth to that statement. But if you drink black coffee, …
By Laura Bialecki Growing up there was never any indication that there was anything wrong. I was relativity healthy as a young child and as a teenager. In high school I played sports, got good grades and had a lot of great friends. I felt like I had the perfect life. Then I went to college and everything changed…. College …
By Trevor MacDonald It’s a fact; you are what you eat. The foods you eat steer the direction of your mood. Eating healthy foods gives you a positive state of mind and the opposite when you eat foods that are bad for you. Here’s a roundup of the best and worst type of foods that affect your mood along with …
Your Brain On Exercise: Fighting Mental Illness with Fitness By Trevor MacDonald When we think about tackling mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and even stress, most people think of medications. But in reality, nature is our best source of mental, physical, and emotional health. Staying active can help fight mental illnesses. Your brain on exercise is a beautiful thing. …
By Melanie Prew THE WOD I look at the WOD (Workout of the Day) and it is: 5 rounds of: 50 Kettlebell Swings 20 Wall Balls The fear settles in a bit. I shake it aside and set my timer. Before thinking twice, I push the start button and hear, “ 3,2,1,Go!” I grab the Kettlebell and start my swings. I …
A new pair of workout capris, a cool twisty-back tank, the latest, ‘has-everything’ treadmill… the fitness world is full of spending opportunities. It is not hard to indulge in the trendy fitness craze and it is super tempting when a product claims it will make you fit and healthy for good! In the long-term being healthy should actually save you …
By Grace Carter There’s a lot to know about the human body, but most of us will only ever find out a tiny percentage of it. Have you ever been curious as to how your body works? Read on for some highly useful facts, and how you can use them to get the most out of your health. Fitness facts …
By Jane Sandwood Breathing is the only autonomous mechanism of the body that we can control. How and when we breathe dictates much of our overall health. In fact, inefficient breathing is linked to not only lung and chest pain, but also upper-body muscle aches and fatigue. Strong breathing practices are especially important for workouts (of any variety), because your body needs to …
By Kathy Lange Making healthy meals from scratch (that everyone likes) while juggling work, kids and other activities can quickly become overwhelming. Plus there is the whole issue of grocery shopping. Making the list and reading labels can take forever and what are those big long words? Who has time for all of that? Making healthy meals easier I am …
By Michael Morelli As teenagers, there are a lot of benefits that you can get from regular exercise. Not only does it help you stay physically healthy, it also makes you feel more comfortable about yourself. If you are serious about integrating some exercises in your daily activities, you need to consider the effectiveness of the routine that you will …
By Ashley Lipman Want to climb to new heights in your regular exercise session? Effectiveness depends on your warmups a lot more than you probably realize. Dynamic warmup techniques are now the gold standard when it comes to warming up in the world of sports, cheerleading squads, dance teams, and a host of other high-intensity team efforts. …
If you have been working hard to lose weight and achieve your fitness goals but still can’t see any positive changes, we may be able to help. Fitness is not only about the obvious things such as exercises and diet. It must be done holistically. It is also important to look at the small details because those can affect your …
BREAKING BAD HABITS By Constance Ray Each day millions of Americans suffer with some form of substance dependency. This could be alcohol, nicotine, prescription medications, or illegal drugs. For many addiction is part of a downward spiral that never seems to end. But it does not have to be a life sentence and through counseling, treatment, and self-care, addiction is …
BALANCE YOUR HEALTH BALANCE YOUR LIFE By Jane Sandwood When it comes to achieving optimal health, you get exactly what you give your body in return. As humans, we strive to achieve happiness, good health, and overall wellness. We want to become the best versions of ourselves rather than the average Joe. However, not everyone understands the importance of optimal health. …
ESSENTIAL OILS & YOUR WORKOUT By Jane Sandwood, Guest Blogger One under utilized way to incorporate essential oils into your life is in your pre/post workout routine. When used appropriately, the right essential oils can make your workouts healthier and more effective. The key is knowing which oils to use for your desired results. Explore three ways that essential oils can take …
STILL TIME TO REACH YOUR FITNESS GOALS By Helen Bradford, Guest Blogger Fitness goals – the top priority point of so many New Year’s Resolution lists. However, as it usually goes, most of us somehow forget about the promises we made to ourselves as soon as February takes place. And then we soon realize that the half of the year …
Everyone knows that a successful workout routine is much more than just sweating it out at the gym. Do you know what really needs to be done before or even after, in order to get the most out of your workout? If the answer is no, you’re at the right place! Here’s our guide to pre and post workout routines …
SUMMER FITNESS KICKSTART By Jane Grates, Guest Blogger Now that we’re heading into summer, we can finally safely say that we’re putting a long, cold, and dreary winter and spring behind us. Soon our days will be packed with abundant amounts of sunshine, lots of toasty warm temperatures, and the lovely sounds of children playing outside all day long.
EASY EFFECTIVE GLUTES By Jessica Allion Grab your nearest barbell and get to work on those glutes. These glute exercises are going to take you back to the basics. Quick & easy when you just want it…quick and easy. BARBELL HIP THRUSTS You have seen hip thrusts on stability balls, on various machines, etc. We’re going to take you …
SWEET INSPIRATION By Heathyr Marie Stanics “How did you get started in yoga?” “I’m not flexible at all. I can’t even touch my toes. Can I still do yoga?” “Can you give me instructional advice? I want to do what you’re doing, but don’t know where to start.” CURIOUS ABOUT YOGA These are all questions that are sent to …
By Kristi Romero January 1st is right around the corner. Have you made your New Year’s Resolution? Is it the same resolution as last year? And the year before that? Does it have something to do with losing weight or getting in shape? If you answered yes, you are definitely not alone. Why is it that you are making this same resolution, once …
GET IN THE ZONE By Jane Sandwood To get the results that you want, you have to exercise right, but you also have to eat right. Therefore, you need to have the perfect balance of nutrition and exercise.
It’s overwhelming when you first decide to commit to a health, wellness and fitness regimen. It’s almost scary enough to completely deter you. Some of you, may be thinking more is better – more cardio, more supplements, and the unfortunate part, less eating. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Supplements can be a scary thing. As a female, there …
Are you looking for a super easy gift for everyone on your list? Christmas Gift Granola is a great gift to have ready for those spontaneous holiday pop-ins or to give your kid’s teachers! This recipe is highly flexible. If you don’t have an ingredient simply substitute it for something you do have. INGREDIENTS ½ cup dried cranberries …
Nicole Wilkins knows how to stay on track and wants to share with you her tips and strategies to Get Back on Track! Did you overdo it a bit too much over the holidays or at a party last night? Worrying about it won’t help. No one is perfect. Beating yourself up is a complete waste of time. You …
3 Reasons to Drink More By Jane Sandwood How far would you expect your car to go without gas? Not very far, right? So why do we often expect our body to perform at its best when we’re not hydrating ourselves properly? Staying hydrated when working out can make or break a great workout! The recommended daily water intake is …
A positive thought process often leads to a greater chance of a positive and successful outcome. Furthermore, a negative thought process often leads to a greater chance of a negative and unsuccessful outcome.
Mug cakes are a great way to get those cake cravings in check without having to make a whole pan of tempting treats!
And of course, we had to figure out a way to make one that tastes like your favorite fall favorite! This mug cake tastes just like a fresh baked pumpkin pie!
What contains 362 times more bacteria than a public toilet?
What has been known to have 79 times more bacteria than a water faucet?
The answer may alarm you! But don’t sweat it…we have some ideas for you that will keep those creepy crawly germs away!
Halloween treats can be very haunting to the waistline but they don’t have to be! If you know just how many treats you can have it will keep you on track and those treats won’t play tricks on you! Also includes tricks that will help slay away those pesky temptations!
Did you know that you can reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back by exercising during and after treatment?
We have taken the wonderful ingredients of cinnamon coffee cake and made it even better with the addition of protein …of course!
We made it with the delicious CTD Sports IsoLicious flavor of Cinnamon Cereal Crunch and we have also made them portable!
This mug cake recipe is for the serious choco-holics out there! The lava is the hand full of decadent chocolate chips added in the second half of cooking! Worried about the macros? No sweat… …just omit the chocolate chips! We promise this Chocolate Protein LAVA Mug Cake will still be absolutely satisfying!
September 29th is National Coffee Day!
Thank goodness we can have it every other day of the year too, agreed?
Have you ever wondered how coffee got its magical powers? Take a moment, grab a cup of joe and let Jane Sandwood explain it all for you right here…
It is wonderful nowadays to have so many products available to help us reach our goals. Unfortunately, with so many choices it can get quite confusing and overwhelming as to what is the best to help us reach them.
We did the hard work for you and broke down the Top 5 Best Proteins for Post Workout, Meal Replacement & Baking!
Okay, so there are a million and two recipes out there for granola bars. I know. BUT this one is like the easiest and tastiest granola bar you will ever try!
This recipe is pretty versatile. You could really change quite a bit if you would like to add chocolate chips or dried fruit such as cranberries, dried pineapple or mango…yum.
Sure lifting weights is probably the easiest and most convenient way to build muscle but what if you don’t have weights available? …or what if you just need to change up your workout? There are other ways to build that muscle find out now!
Whether you have been dreaming of your wedding day bliss since you played the lead as Cinderella, or you waited until the last minute because that is how you roll. HerSUPPZ has several products and ideas that you can take advantage of to make the journey and your special day as magical as it can be!
IT ALL STARTED WITH A BREAKUP By Heathyr Stanics It all started with a breakup.Now I know that’s not a positive way to start a bio, but I swear it gets good. In 2011 I split from my then fiancé, and as it neared it’s ugly end, I turned to food and alcohol for comfort, as many women do. I …
Are your kids glued to the tv while the summer is wasting away? Do you want your kids to step A-WAY from the videos and toss the controller?
Are your kids already busy playing outside but want some fun new activities that YOU can be involved in too?
…sometimes it’s important for us to take a step back and not be so hard on ourselves about getting to the gym. Which Gym do you have a relationship with?
MY LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH COMPETING I reluctantly start by telling you, I do not have my Pro Card in Women’s Bodybuilding. Nevertheless, I have gotten asked why I want to compete and sometimes wonder the same thing. So, this will be quite therapeutic for me and I hope it can help someone understand a little more of what competing is …
Why aren’t “healthy foods” healthy? I was asked that question last week and it has really stuck with me. Companies market things as health food because that is how they make money. Consumers like feeling that they are making healthy choices, so companies cater to that good feeling. HEALTHY FOODS vs PRICE Two boxes of crackers on the shelf; one …
BAKING WITH PROTEIN POWDER Learning how to bake with protein powder seems to be a science in itself for sure! It takes some trial and error and I have had my share of errors believe me, but the nutritional value of figuring out what works is definitely worth it! I love that people are paying attention to what they are …
Although most things in moderation are fine, if you can make a healthier version why wouldn’t you?
HOW I BEGAN MY 200 lbs of FIGHT originally published Jan 2015 I wasn’t overweight growing up but I certainly did not eat very well and was definitely not in good shape. I am quite sure my story is like many other women who have given birth and struggled with the weight that comes with having babies. Before even realizing …
By Jessica Allion Holiday eating can be quite tricky to reel in. The temptations seem endless but despite differences in ability, desire, and commitment, there are a number of guidelines that remain the same. Following some simple dietary guidelines can help keep off the unwanted weight gain that is often associated with this time of year. Simple Holiday Eating …
By Kristi Romero Surviving the holidays is possible and we are smack dab in the middle of the craziness of the Holiday Season. Comfort foods, family recipes, eggnog, pumpkin and peppermint are welcomed with open arms. However, the extra holiday pounds that may tag along are probably not as welcomed. How can you enjoy the rest of your holiday season complete with your …