08Apr 2015 by owner
5 #DietHacks for Bikini Abs in No Time!

5 #DietHacks for Bikini Abs in No Time!

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1.  SNACK at this "Magic Hour" Try eating a snack that contains PROTEIN between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Go for a protein shake or bar, a piece of low-fat cheese like string cheese, or some almonds paired with an organic apple. No matter what, do not miss that snack. It's important because it boosts metabolism and balances blood sugar. The more stable throughout the day you keep your blood sugar, the lower you keep your insulin levels, and excess insulin makes you store fat around your middle. Additionally, eating every three to four hours (small meal or snack) will keep your blood sugar even, but many people tend to go five or six hours between lunch and dinner without eating. 2.  Shake on the NATURAL SEA SALT Use natural sea salt or kosher salt,…
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01Apr 2015 by owner
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

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Here's a DELISH QUICKIE that's both LIGHT + FLAVORFUL!  This is actually a VERY SIMPLE + easy to prepare meal with relatively few ingredients, so you can throw it together fast after a long day at work or on the weekend for entertaining.  It's full of flavor + metabolism boosting PROTEIN, so you can still stick to your "diet" while enjoying yourself.  Add a glass of wine + Bon Appetit! Indulge in the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump shrimp tossed with lemon and pepper and served over a bed of orzo. YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup orzo mixture and about 7 shrimp) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined…
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01Apr 2015 by owner
5 BEST Fast Food Choices for on the go!

5 BEST Fast Food Choices for on the go!

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Sometimes you just have to MAKE DO with what you've GOT when you're super busy...but that doesn't mean you have to BACKSLIDE on your HEALTH + FITNESS goals! Let's face it - we're ALL busy!  In a perfect world, we would all employ private chefs to make every meal and snack fresh, organic, and totally in line with our fitness goals.  BUT since most of us haven't reached that level yet, here are some FAST FOOD HACKS from HEALTH Magazine (www.health.com) that can help make your day EASIER + still keep your nutrition ON POINT! McDonald's Kim Lyons, former trainer on The Biggest Loser and author of Your Body, Your Life My picks: Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich, fruit and walnuts, black coffee. "I don't just look at calories, but at…
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01Apr 2015 by owner
How can Drinking HOT LEMON Water help you LOSE WEIGHT?

How can Drinking HOT LEMON Water help you LOSE WEIGHT?

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Many of us have heard that drinking HOT WATER with LEMON is GOOD for multiple reasons...and most of us don't really know what exactly those reasons are... So here it is - the short version - on how drinking HOT WATER with LEMON as a part of your daily routine can help you achieve your weight loss + fitness goals! It helps you detox every day: While lemons may seem quite acidic, they're a surprisingly good source of an alkaline food that can help balance your body's pH.  The combo is great for waking up your liver and flushing out nasty toxins, especially first thing in the morning. It wakes up your digestive tract: This simple yet powerful beverage stimulates your gastrointestinal tract — improving your body's ability to absorb nutrients…
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25Mar 2015 by owner
6 Foods to help Burn more Belly Fat!

6 Foods to help Burn more Belly Fat!

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Whether you're looking to take your abs up to 6 pack status this summer, or just looking to lose the love handles, be sure to check out these 6 foods that can actually help to reduce that stubborn belly fat! Avocados: loaded with two nutrients that are key to killing belly fat: hunger-crushing fiber (11 - 17g per avocado) and monounsaturated fats, which studies have shown to actually "spot reduce" belly fat. Peanut Butter: not just peanut butter, but mostly any seeds and nuts: pistachios, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds. Why? They keep you full and satisfied for long periods of time and they are full of healthy fats and minerals. Healthy Oils: extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil actually help burn fat by supplying healthy oils your…
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24Mar 2015 by owner
FAST + DELISH BEEF BROCCOLI STIR FRY

FAST + DELISH BEEF BROCCOLI STIR FRY

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Looking for a FAST + DELICIOUS but still HEALTHY meal you can throw together, then throw on the stove for a few minutes, and have it come off looking like you're the next star on the Food Network... Here's one you can whip up in a jiffy to impress your friends, boyfriend...or just YOURSELF!  Feel free to substitute other varieties of meats and veggies in this dish.  After you get the hang of it you'll be stir frying like a rockstar! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound steak, sliced into thin, 2- to 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 3 cups broccoli, florets and stalks, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces PREP NOTES: Peel the stalks of the broccoli using a vegetable…
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20Mar 2015 by owner
DROP the DONUTS! 5 Healthy Snacking Options for Work

DROP the DONUTS! 5 Healthy Snacking Options for Work

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Don't do it - DROP the DONUT!  Step AWAY from the vending machine.  LEAVE the cinnamon rolls in the break room!!   While most of us know what we SHOULD eat...far too often we find ourselves not only faced with temptation, but vulnerable because quite frankly we are STARVING!!  It's like the saying goes, "Failing to PLAN is PLANNING to FAIL."  Research shows that eating every four hours helps to keep your metabolism charged and your energy level high.  Before you dig in your drawer for spare change and head to the vending machine, plan ahead and stash low-calorie, nutritious snacks in a cabinet, drawer, or your briefcase.  When it comes to PLANNING to eat healthy at the office, we've found the BEST thing to do is to KEEP IT SIMPLE,…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
#NutritionHack – 9 Foods to Eat to Boost your Metabolism NOW

#NutritionHack – 9 Foods to Eat to Boost your Metabolism NOW

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9 foods to eat / drink to turbocharge your metabolism, giving you MORE ENERGY while helping to shed unwanted pounds and KEEP THEM OFF! Greek Yogurt and Lemon:  This indulgently flavored dynamic duo will help you start your day with a mega metabolism boost. The vitamin C in the lemon can help your body absorb the metabolism-boosting calcium in the Greek yogurt. Sage Leaf Tea:  Compounds in sage leaf tea help move sugar out of the blood and into your cells, sending the message that it's time to start breaking down nutrients to use for the entire day. Having one cup of this tea with breakfast can help keep your metabolism revving all day long. Chili Peppers:  Chili peppers get their heat from a bioactive compound called capsaicin, which may help curb…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
3 Amazing At-Home Face Masks made from Coconut Oil

3 Amazing At-Home Face Masks made from Coconut Oil

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If you haven't already jumped on the #trending COCONUT OIL CRAZE, YOU NEED TO!  In addition to spreading it on your morning toast, mixing it in your coffee, and using it for cooking / baking, coconut oil offers a plethora of ALL-NATURAL BEAUTY BENEFITS that just can't be beat!  Here are 3 quick + effective do-it-yourself beauty masks that use coconut oil to help soothe your toughest skin ailments. Fight Oily Skin Combine two tablespoons of coconut oil with two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and apply to skin. Let the mask sit for a few minutes, then rinse off with warm water and pat skin dry with a towel. Hydrate Dry Skin Combine two tablespoons of coconut oil, two teaspoons of honey and one teaspoon of almond milk and apply to your…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
3 Easy Ways to BEAT the BLOAT!

3 Easy Ways to BEAT the BLOAT!

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It's 2pm...you're sitting in an important team meeting for the rest of the afternoon...suddenly your stomach starts to gurgle and your pants are feeling tight around the waistline... OH NO!  SOMETHING you ate for lunch just caught up with you in the worst way!  Feeling bloated and gassy is an unpleasant experience that can be prevented in a number of simple ways. Beat the bloat and stop that horrible feeling of gassiness with these simple steps. Examine Which Foods Might Contribute While it might seem that feeling bloated happens at random times, it’s important to try and look for patterns. Often difficulty digesting certain food types can contribute to a feeling of being bloated by increasing gas production in the intestines. Dairy is the classic and common example that many people are still not aware of.…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
Don’t Miss these 5 Core Daily Nutrition Needs

Don’t Miss these 5 Core Daily Nutrition Needs

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For most of us, in our busy days we have countless important things to remember and endless "to-do" lists that just seem to keep growing...  But we still want to make sure we keep our nutrition on point to promote a health heart, mind, body and skeletal system, as well as boost the immune system to fight against the effects of stress. To simplify your life, here are 5 core daily nutrition needs found in a multitude of sources that should be incorporated into your daily intake.  (At least this is a short "to-do" list!) Fiber:  Integral to digestion, fiber can be found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Fiber can also lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Add foods like raspberries, steel-cut oatmeal, lentils and cooked artichokes…
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