February 2012
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60lbsless asked: Hi, I was wondering how many days does the salads mantain fresh! (: ?
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25 Ways To Burn 500 Calories Easily!
Fidget! fidgeting can burn up to 350 calories per day, just by being restless. try it for yourself; move around while talking on the phone, tap your feet to music, etc.
Avoid eating too many nuts. Although they have heart healthy fats, they are also high in calories (3 handfuls have 525 calories) if you really crave them, eat pistachios. 2 handfuls is just 159 calories, and shelling...
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16 Minute Cardio Surge........Amazing, Fast...
Quick ‘N’ Dirty: 16 Minute Cardio Surge!
If you’re short on time this is a wicked, calorie scorching circuit that you can do in less than 20 minutes! You’ll need a set of light-medium dumbbells (5-12lbs recommended), a timer, a mat and a killer attitude.:) If you don’t have dumbbells, you can still do the circuit, but push yourself!
The workout consists of 4 exercise combos (A & B)....
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Another Amazing Product To Make Life Easier
Lipstick, scribbled directions, GU energy gels, or dollah dollah bills, ya’ll whichever you choose to stash in your bra, you can make it happen with The North Face Stow-N-Go A/B High Impact Sport Bra. Made from a double layer of 100% tricot mesh, this sports bra offers a double layer chest pocket at the interior center-front panel to put your goodies, as well as key mesh panels for...
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Portion Control Solution
I’m on a huge kick about portion control unfortunately once you start looking at this issue you realize how out of control it is. My husband currently is not loving me at the moment because I’m constantly getting on him about giving the kids proper portion sizes. I feel my children along with myself must correct these out of control portion sizes that are plaguing America right now....
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You Can Do This......50 Great Ways To Stay...
Here is 50 great ideas to keep you on track and motivated to reach your weight loss or fitness goal!
1) Think wellness not weight loss. Do you only make good food choices when you are trying to lose weight? This could lead to rebound weight gain if you go back to your old habits once you’ve reached your goal. “You have to eat every day, so why not eat better every day?” advises Rania...
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lostforthenight asked: so, i've decided to start a couple months early on getting my swim suit body, smart right? ahha thats probably common sense though. anyway, one week i'll be so committed and work out alot one week and the next week i just wont feel like it.. basically what im trying to say is that i cant keep myself motivated enough to work out.. do you have any tips? :) i love your blog so much btw....
greentea-ecology asked: I love your blog SO MUCH! I use the workouts everyday. and your informational posts (like the sleep smoothie one. excited to try that) are wonderful. thank you for being such an inspiration to live better
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The Sleep Doctor's Sleep Slim Smoothie
Doze off and keep your metabolism burning through the night with this delicious smoothie courtesy ofDr. Michael Breus, PhD, The Sleep Doctor. Cherries are one of the richest known sources of melatonin, the sleep hormone that recent studies have shown can also help reverse the effects of aging, while bananas contain loads of magnesium, a calming mineral. Lastly, soy milk is high in tryptophan, the...
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turtlady asked: I am writing a news article for the newsletter put out by the El Dorado County Master Food Preservers program, and I'd like to use your idea for the Salad Shakers. I wanted to quote your second paragraph. Would that be okay?
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January 2012
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Top 12 Ways to Increase your Metabolism
You hear it all the time - “metabolism”, but what is it? It’s the process of converting food to energy (movement and heat). Metabolism happens in your muscles and organs and the result of it is what we commonly refer to as “burning calories”. Metabolism is essentially the speed at which your body’s motor is running.
“Basal metabolism” is the metabolic rate (BMR) or caloric expenditure...
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The Secret To successful Weight Loss
Finding a quick diet that really works is like the Holy Grail for so many weight-conscious people, yet most of them are ignoring the hard reality…there is no such thing.
Fad diets offer temporary results
An endless number of fad diets have sprung up over the years, each one claiming to be “the” answer, yet the end result is always the same…a quick fix that brings only...
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lostforthenight asked: this isnt a question.. but i just wanted to compliment your blog. i LOVE it so much! it's helped me alot with my diet and weight. keep the updates coming girl! <33
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100 Healthy Snack Ideas
1. Frozen Grapes (I used to eat these in college all the time- they are amazing) 2. String Cheese 3. Banana 4. Frozen Banana (peel it first, stick in the freezer overnight- it’s like a yummy popsicle) 5. Low-fat Yogurt 6. Sugar-free or fat-free pudding 7. Apple dipped in Peanut Butter (or spread peanut butter on top of apple slice and top with pecans … so good!) 8. 100-calorie...