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Fit Tip: Ladies, focus more on strengthening your upper body! It is a misconception that upper body resistance will cause women to bulk up. A strong upper body is essential for anything from good posture and daily activities like putting the groceries away, to injury...
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Fit Tip: Say no to sports drinks! Sports drinks are often cleverly marketed as a refreshing way to replenish your nutrients after a workout. But the truth is, if you are not a pro athlete who competes in a high-level sport that requires prolonged periods of intense...
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FIT TIP: Know your waist-to-hip ratio! Let’s talk about belly fat. Nobody wants it, and once you reached your forties, it accumulates around your waistline way faster than when you were in your twenties. That’s mainly due to hormone changes, the decline in muscle mass...
Butternut Squash Stew
Here’s a seasonal squash dish that's - almost- as beautiful as flavorful. Butternut squash, kale, quinoa, lentils, and sun-dried tomatoes give you all the fall feeling. Make extra with your Sunday dinner tonight and bring it as a lunch to work as well.
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Kick-off crock pot season early with this turkey chili recipe. It’s loaded with beans, veggies, and lean turkey. It’s the perfect meal for game day, a cold day, or any day! And the best part? The crockpot does most of the work. It’s such an easy and delicious recipe!...
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Elevate your legs more often! Staying active is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but relaxing and elevating your legs can improve the health of your veins and circulation. That’s especially important after a long workday of sitting or standing because: - Sitting for...
Nutrition Label 101
Are you reading nutrition labels? They can be confusing and generally don't tell you everything about the food you're about to put into your body. Here's a quick guide to help you to make good choices: Serving size – The serving size is not what's in the packet. Take...
Lunch Idea!
Eat the rainbow This convenient bento box from @lunchbots makes it easy to eat healthy at work, on the go, or even at home. Which compartment is your favorite? Garbanzo beans with feta cheese, tomatoes and green peppers Ezekiel bread sandwich with turkey, green...
Best Cardio!
What is the best cardio exercise? The best cardio is the one you like and keep doing! Everyone, regardless of their age or goal, benefits from regular cardiovascular exercise. The recommendation is to get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly. If...
Volume Eating!
We're back home and a couple of pounds heavier. The food was amazing and always fresh, but we had way too much bread, cheese, dessert and wine. It's time to clean up our diet and instead of "eat less move more", we decided for “eat MORE and move more". Volume eating...
Nothing better than a Good Night's Sleep! Quality sleep is essential for good health AND your weight loss goals. Did you ever notice that after a short nights sleep, you feel hungry all day and have a craving for simple carbs? It’s not in your imagination - the...
Wall Squat Workout!
When was the last time you performed a wall squat? It’s a great low-impact exercise to work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core. Holding it for 30 sec. can be a challenge, but once you add some movement to it your legs will be on 🔥🔥🔥. Try these 4 variations to...
Before leaving home each day, I have a mental checklist of everything I need: Keys Wallet Phone Water bottle That's right, water bottle! My reusable water bottle is just as essential to me as my wallet or key. Do you use one too? If not, you should consider switching...
Let’s talk about belly fat
Nobody wants it, and once you reached your forties, it accumulates around your waistline way faster than when you were in your twenties. That’s mainly due to hormone changes, the decline in muscle mass (fat burns fewer calories than muscles), and lifestyle changes....
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Don’t believe every fitness tip you see on social media! I think it’s fair to say that social media plays a massive role in our lives today. Unfortunately, you don’t have to go far to find conflicting health and fitness advice. Here five fitness myths that aren’t...
Healthy Taco Salad in a Jar!
Meal prep made easy with this healthy taco salad in a jar. It’s easy to put together and convenient to bring to work or to eat on the go. Here the recipe from @evolvingtable: Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Olive oil ¾ cup red onion finely diced 1 lb. lean ground beef 93/7 Taco...