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Probiotics. We’ve all heard of them. They seem to be added to all types of food, from milk to chocolate. With “probiotic products” so readily available it can be confusing to know what is best for you and your family. WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS Let’s start with what probiotics are. This helpful bacteria is a broad term for a variety of …
I just got back from vacation in Jamaica a few days ago. I had a blast and got some much-needed relaxation, but I was so ready to get back to my pups and my normal routine! It did get me thinking though about some healthy travel tips. I still like to think about my health when I am traveling. Granted, …
We all try to achieve a certain level of health and to help with that there are simple changes we can make. A healthier way of life shouldn’t be a burden or dreadful. Their are some easy things we can do throughout our day that will take our healthy living to the next level. Let’s dive to find easy swap-outs …
(gif creds: http://gph.is/1GdRWyk) Happiness is perhaps the most sought after thing in the world. My colleagues express their never-ending desire for happiness frequently. In fact, it could be argued that happiness is the secret to success. Many people think of it in the opposite way: they think that success is the secret to happiness, yet there are many examples of …
I posted a survey a few weeks back about nutrition labels. It was interesting to learn what people are focused on as they choose their groceries. There was not one particular category that more people chose over others. Calories, fat, protein, sugar content, ingredients and other items were all important to different people in different orders. I was impressed to …
The top tips to reach your fitness goals are here and not as hard as you may think! Do them all at once or take baby steps and do one or two at a time. These are YOUR goals and YOUR in charge! Don’t worry about the whole year…start with today and they won’t seem overwhelming. 1. You can’t out …
You’re working out because you want a better body; but, that goal shouldn’t come at the expense of your skin. Read on to find out how to take care of your skin after each workout. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate You know the deal — drink lots of water before you exercise. This is a no-brainer as exercising naturally uses lots of …
We definitely have gotten used to the fast-paced world of today. Everything is at the touch of a button, as quick as a text and convenience is just expected. Do you remember when you would get gas at a gas station? …maybe grab a candy bar? Today, you can pick up a dozen eggs, a gallon of milk and even a …
There may be times in life when we feel so low that nothing seems to be important enough to get out of bed and live our life. Honestly, it’s ok to feel this way. It’s only an experience from which you have a lot to learn. This is an experience from which you have to learn how to overcome your …
Essential oils help relieve pain without the use of dangerous pharmaceutical medications Essential oils are multi-faceted providing relief for multiple symptoms Essential oils have little to no side-effects when taken properly As someone that suffers from back pain, rest assured that you aren’t alone in your battle. Up to 80% of people experience back pain at some point during their …
When I was young, I did what most other young people do: partied late in the night, slept in and found any excuse to continue this pattern. But eventually I had enough of the partying and it’s a pretty different story now. I have come to realize waking up early is so much more rewarding. Most night owls won’t get …
Committing to a clean and healthy life style is the hardest in the first 3 weeks. This it the time to create new habits and fight cravings. THE FIRST WEEK Basically at this time you will be in a sugar detox. You will probably get a headache and feel lethargic. Push through and stick to your diet, training and drink …
Mother’s Day…Birthday… for any day here are some great ideas for every Mom on the move! Choosing a gift for a mom isn’t difficult as long as you consider her hobbies, passions, and personality. If you’re picking out a gift for a mom who loves adventure you’re spoiled for choices—and so is she! Just think about the types of adventures …
I’ve always been a huge advocate for achieving balance in life. For years I struggled with maintaining a social life, healthy diet, exceptional performance professionally, and overall happiness. Along the way, I started to form 4 Non-Negotiable rules that I naturally began to apply that slowly contributed to my overall healthy living transformation and today I ffollow these general guidelines …
In an age of takeout and other restaurant experiences, the number of individuals and families having home-cooked meals is shrinking fast. Is it worth it? Living a health cautious life is expensive but not as costly as having poor eating habits combined with a lack of exercises. Eventually, we start struggling with ‘lifestyle diseases’. Although we have grown more health …
If you’re like most active girls, you are a genius at balancing work, study, and play—as well as the ever-present demands of home life. With so much going on, it can be hard to lead as healthy a lifestyle as you would like. To help you out, here are eight tips for building a healthier life that you can start …
gif creds: https://trainhardimg.tumblr.com/post/100071677038 There is a common misconception that the only way you can strengthen and build your muscles is by lifting heavy weights in the gym. But you might be surprised to know that it is possible to build mass without any equipment at all. You don’t even need a gym membership! The key is to build muscle with …
With summer close by, it’s time to start thinking of the ways you can prepare your body. By now, you should be familiar with the fact that summer bodies are built way before summer. This is the prime time to start working on your diet and obtain an actual, healthy, summer body you’ll be proud of. There’s no use in …
We can’t control every single aspect of our lives. Still, the thing we can manage on our own in some aspects is our health. Namely, the most important factor when it comes to our health is proper exercise and proper diet. And let’s be honest – with a bit of discipline, we are the ones who are completely responsible for …
Plant Power: Exercising Vegans Everybody knows that a big part of staying healthy is exercising regularly, but if you’re doing that it’s very important to make sure you’re providing your body with everything it needs to cope. Maintaining good nutritional health can be a challenge at the best of times, and if you’re looking to do it while vegan, it …
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 have ever felt guilty about starting your day with a steaming cup of Java, stop worrying! A University of Kent study has found that a cup of coffee can actually help you stick to your fitness plans. Coffee helps your workout seem like less of an effort. As noted by researchers, one of the most frequent reasons why we give up …
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 …
While it is still way underrated, yoga has a long list of physical and mental health benefits. It is a wonder people do not practice more often. But my hopes are to change this and inspire more people to perform this routine. Although I am a cardio-nerd and weightlifter at heart, I am too a yogi and proud of it. …
IMPROVE LOWER & TREAT Beet root has been gaining in popularity as a new super food due to recent studies. These studies claim that beets can improve athletic performance, lower blood pressure, help treat diabetes and increase blood flow. HELPS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE Both beets and beet root are high nitrate vegetables that could prove to be a low-cost and …
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, …
The new year brought on a mass of commitments involving new diets and workout programs. That would be great if people actually handled these commitments the right way instead of searching for an easy and quick fix. The thing about quick and easy is that they don’t last. Not only that, but if you don’t work hard for it, will …
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 …
How your clothing can impact your mental health “Clothes invade the body and brain, putting the wearer into a different psychological state.” According to a study conducted by Adam G. Galinsky, a professor at Kellogg School of Management, We can all relate to this in some way. We’ve all experienced those days when you leave the house feeling like you …
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! …
From embracing alternative milk products to utilizing versatile vegetables, 2018 held a number of fitness trends. It’s more rare now to go to a coffee shop that doesn’t have almond or soy milk options. People are open to trying their favorite dishes, think spaghetti or pizza, with a healthy twist by using vegetables in place of the starchy carbs. At …
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 …
The holidays are fast approaching and the search begins and ends right here for decadent healthy holiday recipes you are looking for. Holiday recipes don’t have to be filled with sugar and fat to make them taste good. With a little tweak here and a little switch there your holiday treats can be just as delicious as the alternative and …
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 …
One of the most asked questions is, “ How do I get abs?” The answer is probably far from what you think. We all have abs. Some of us just never see them because they are hidden under a layer of fat. Body fat levels are DIET. All the ab training in world won’t give you ab …
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 …
By Faith Ellis It’s that time of year again: cold and flu season. You have spent all year eating right and exercising regularly so your immune system is ready for the worst. Bring. It. On. Inevitably, even the healthiest of us get sick at some point. Before you know what hit you, you wake up one morning with a foggy …
By Tammy Patnode We promise no one will even notice! With the holidays quickly approaching, people get worried about holiday weight gain with all the tempting foods that surround them at family gatherings. Here are 6 super simple tips and tricks to cut fat and calories in your favorite dishes and we promise, no one will be able to tell …
The holidays can be pretty stressful and finding the perfect gift for some people can be really tough. I’ve put together some fun things that don’t take that much time and can be fun to give as well as get for any holiday or birthday! Trail Mix The balance of carbs, fat and protein make this a great snack. …
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 …
School bells are ringing long and hard, and once again parents everywhere are faced with healthy and no-so-healthy lunch choices. If you are like many, you tend to grab whatever you can easily toss in a plastic bag before walking out the door with kids. CEO’s of your fit family Always try to have a solid plan against the self-proclaimed glory of …
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. …
When fall comes around I tend to stock my pantry full of pumpkin puree. The only problem is my lack of recipes to use my beloved pumpkin! Pumpkin is delicious and packed full of nutrients, but constantly adding it to protein shakes or smoothie bowls can get a bit redundant. That’s why I opted to use it in a (n)ice cream …
October is Healthy Lung Awareness Month It is officially October, which of course means Breast Care Awareness month, but it is also National Healthy Lung month. Lung Health Day is October 28th, so this is a perfect time to bring awareness. Lung health is important to me because over the course of a year, I watched two very loved …
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 …
By Faith Ellis Vitamins are natural compounds in our bodies that are essential for proper growth and function. They are micronutrients that can be found in food and supplements and are necessary to consume since our bodies cannot synthesize them. While there are thirteen different vitamins our bodies need, we have compiled a list of the top 5 vitamins women …
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 …
The latest buzz in the health industry is CBD oil, but what is it and what can it do for you? CBD is a cannabinoid. It’s from the cannabis plant however, it doesn’t get you high like marijuana. “Marijuana contains many chemical compounds that create the different characteristics of the plant. Terpenes provide flavors and aromas, while chlorophyll in the leaves makes …
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 …
Social Media and Fitness: How the Online World may Damage our Health and Self-Esteem By Faith Ellis It seems that people exercise on social media as much as they workout in the gym. As you scroll through your newsfeed, how do you feel when you see gym selfies or girls posing flawlessly during a sweat sesh? Truthfully, your online feed …
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 Tammy Patnode Proper meal prep is essential to the success of your contest diet. It doesn’t have to take an enormous amount of time, if you do it efficiently. The following tips are essential to doing it effortlessly! First I suggest hitting up your local Sams Club, Costco or BJs Wholesale Club for the best prices on your contest staples. Chicken …
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 …
By Brenda Forsyth My eyes really are bigger than my stomach…sort of I always had a love for food. I remember my dad would say, “Your eye’s are bigger than your stomach” as I loaded up my dinner plate with heaping servings of my mom’s home cooked food. 11 ½ years ago I chose to have the Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery …
ALL THAT ZUCCHINI Recipe from Jessica Allion If you have a ton of zucchini in your garden like we do every year you are always looking for recipes to use them up! I can not waste all that deliciousness. Zucchini is so versatile and my favorite recipes to use them in are definitely all the different kinds of sweet breads. …
REFINE YOUR POWERLIFTING ROUTINE By Jane Sandwood The United States is seeing an absolute surge of women in powerlifting, and for good reason. Strength training such as squats, deadlifts and bench pressing builds and works so many different muscles, ramps up metabolism and even protects against diabetes, osteoporosis and arthritis. Harvard researchers also found that in a study of 10,500, weight …
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. …
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 …
MEASURING UP YOUR INNER CIRCLE By Desiree Hendrickson I’ve been told you are the “average” level of success measured by the 5 people you spend the most time with. If you sat down right now and wrote out the names of those 5 people, where do you stand in that inner circle? How is your time spent with each individual? …
5 NON-FOOD REWARDS By Faith Ellis Nailing your workout and sticking to your healthy meal plan is a major success and a sure way to hit your health and fitness goals. When you meet your goals, you probably have a reward in mind that keeps you motivated to keep going for the goal and treat yourself when you get there. …
TRUST YOUR GUT By Christine Anne Schmieden Poor digestion affects 70 million people every day. Think about it. Our digestive system manages a number of important processes from the breakdown of our food to nutrient absorption to running a two lane highway for communication to and from the brain. If our digestive system is in order, we feel great. If …
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 …
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. From winter sitness to summer …
WORKOUT WITH YOUTUBE By Faith Ellis There are so many workout channels to subscribe to on YouTube! And we know our FitGirls out there would love to subscribe to every single one, but all you need are a few really great ones. We have helped you narrow down that list to help you get started. Here are 5 of the …
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL WEIGHT? By Desiree Hendrickson If you’re like a majority of the population, you’ve probably tried some kind of diet or cleanse at one point or another that you believed would help you achieve your goal weight. You have also possibly gone through extreme highs and lows in search to find that perfect goal weight. That target …
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 …
HAVE YOU GIVEN UP ON YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION YET? By Desiree Hendrickson If you are one of the 80% struggling to keep your infamous New Year’s Resolutions, don’t worry. We are only a quarter of the way through 2018. It is totally okay to take some time to refresh those resolutions! So let’s see how you can get in …
THE NEW FITNESS TREND IN NEW YORK By Faith Engen Ellis If you workout at a gym, you probably have a routine that consists of carrying a gym bag with you, packed with extra clothes to change into after your routine and a shower. With the latest fitness trend taking over New York, you can skip a step…sort of. Instead …
**CAUTION: WILL CAUSE ROMANCE Out of the basic five senses our sense of smell is often the most under-appreciated and under-utilized. When we smell something it sends a message to and from the brain. You may find a certain scent reminds you of a familiar setting and bring about memories and feelings of another time and place. There are scents …
SALT101 We are always told to avoid sodium for the negative effects it has on the body. But what about the positive effects? WHAT DOES SALT DO Salt helps maintain the normal volume of blood in the body, and also helps keep the correct balance of water in your cells and tissues for proper function. It aids in digestion …
By Felicia Williams TRAINING WHILE INJURED Whether you’re just starting to find your groove in the gym or you’re a competitive bodybuilder, injuries can happen to us all. When you push your body, sometimes you can go too hard and have an injury – like cranking it out on that extra mile run or simply have a minor accident like …
MILLIONS OF ADULTS SUFFER FROM ACNE In fact, an estimated 70% to 90% of young adults, both males and females, suffer from acne prone skin. Recent studies show that there is an increasing amount of adults facing acne issues as well. Yet so many are unable to find a treatment that actually works! Most turn to medications and chemical treatments …
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 …
