July 2012
3 posts
“Get some exercise. If you don’t, you are missing out on an easy and effective...”
June 2012
1 post
The BeneFITs of Flexibility & Mobility Training
Everyone can beneFIT from a little extra stretching, rolling and relaxation here is why:
Reduce your risk of injury
Decrease muscle soreness after exercise
Improve your posture and your confidence
Reduce the risk of lower back pain
Increase blood flow and nutrients to tissues
Increase muscle coordination
Enhance your enjoyment by relaxing the mind and body!
Bottom Line: Simply Stretch!
May 2012
2 posts
Have those late at night cravings?
Get rid of them with fennel tea! Drink fennel tea after dinner to help ward off those nightly cravings. By not bingeing on unhealthy foods late at night, you will also prevent thoserebound breakfast calories too. Its a win win!
How it works?
Fennel tea helps relax the muscles of the digestive system and relieve spasms. It is even gentle enough to give to children. It also has many important...
Naturally Outsmart Indigestion
If you experience heartburn, try drinking a cup of milk or eating a banana.
These foods will help neutralize the pain-causing acid. No need to reach for the drug store antacid!
Whats even better is reaching for some alkaline leafy greens like spinach and making sure to drink plenty of water!
April 2012
14 posts
Superseeds
1. Hemp
Hemp seeds are loaded with digestible, vegan protein: Just two tablespoons have 24% of your daily requirement (impressive, huh?). It’s a high-quality protein, too, with a balance of all the essential amino acids. They’re also loaded with fiber (yay, digestion!) and packed with other nutrients, such as omega-3 and omega-6, vitamin e, the b vitamins and folic acid.
2. Flax
Flax is...
“Stress reduction requires a profound, deep relaxation, which is not something...”
Best Protein Cookie Idea!
I found this cookie recipe and I just had to share it! It is made from chickpeas and protein powder!
double rich chocolate protein cookies
gluten free, no sugar added
makes 12 golf ball size cookies
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and peeled 2-3 tablespoons water 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon protein powder 3/4 cup chocolate chunks
In food processor or blender, puree chickpeas. Add water and protein...
“Boost health and productivity with a wellness program
Over the last 20 years,...”
– http://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/boost-employee-health-and-productivity-with-a-wellness-program-19628
The 10 most significant BeneFITs of Exercise
1. Reduce the risk of Cardiovascular Disease
2.Decrease risk of Diabetes
3. Reduce Insulin Sensitivity
4. Glucose Metabolism
5. Reduce Hypertension
6.Lower levels of Blood Triglycerides
7. Lower Cholesterol levels
8. Lower LDL (low density lipids)
9. Reduce the risk of Stroke
10. Lower your risk of developing cancer including; Colon, Breast, and Multiple Myeloma
Check out more at...
“Start noticing and living in the present. – Right now is a miracle. Right now...”
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“Motivation for weight loss
More than two in five adults, and 51% of women...”
– April 2012 issue of Reader’s Digest, on stands March 13th, 2012, andonline at Yahoo! Healthand Reader’s Digest Online
Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health →
Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. Walking is a form of exercise accessible to just about everybody. It’s safe, simple and doesn’t require practice. And the health benefits are many. Here’s more about why walking is good for you, and how to get started with a walking program.
Benefits of walking
Walking, like...
Superfoods To Eat Today!
1. Wild Salmon. Why? Because it has omega-3 fatty acids. You’ve got to eat the right kind of fat in order to beat fat! A study in Public Health Nutrition found that women who ate fish 2-4 times/week had the lowest basal metabolic indexes and the lowest body fat percentage
2. Apples. They have 4-5 gams of fibre to help fill you up and water to help keep you hydrated. Apples may also help you...
Why Hire A Personal Trainer?
1. You will get the results you want!
A personal Trainer is there to help you accomplish your goals. They help you set realistic goals and give you tips to get there. They also help keep you on track, ensuring you successfully reach your health and fitness goals.
2. You will get results FASTER
WIth a personal trainer on your side, you will challenge yourself you run faster and harder or to...
Drink H20
Try drinking a glass of water directly before and after a meal (before you have a second helping). It will help fill up your stomach and may keep you from eating!
Some people eat when they are actually thirsty and drinking 2 cups with every meal will help you feel satiated.
Drink Water. Your body will love you for it!
March 2012
22 posts
What Not To Do During a Workout
Exercise on an empty stomach: Used as a common weight-loss technique, exercising on an empty stomach can actually prevent weight loss. Without fuel in your system, calories burned will come from muscle instead of fat. Eat before your sweat session and it’ll provide energy for your workout, boost your metabolism, and studies show you’ll consume fewer calories throughout the day.
Gulp water:...
Start today!
Why put off something until tomorrow, when you can start today!?!? Whether it is taking the first steps to health and nutrition or maybe a new exercise regiment? Every little bit counts. Start now! There is no better time than now! Even if you fall off the wagon, don’t waste anytime getting back on it. Start immediately. They say it takes 14 days to create a new habit. I believe you can...
50 fun facts about the human body →
World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO created a holistic, multi-dimensional approach to health and well-being. They created a continuum because health is not simply the absence of disease.
On one side you have the Illness continuum that leads to Pre-Mature Death. Since no one wants to die prematurely, why is it that our health care system only functions on the left (illness side)? The health care system works on the...
Im Sexy and I know it by LMFAO is the best workout...
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you...”
