A few tips and tricks to incorporating a healthy lifestyle
There aren’t a whole lot of variations for the bicep curl, so when I discovered this one I was quite happy. It had been a while since my biceps had actually been sore, and this exercise did the trick. Grab two dumbbells and stand with …
I LOVE caramel popcorn. It’s been a treat my mom has made ever since I can remember. Popcorn is a great snack that is low in fat, full of fiber, and even has some protein. Dousing it with butter, refined sugar, and karo syrup isn’t …
I always like to read the MSN health section that pops up when i open my computer up at work. I don’t know how scientifically correct all of it is, but i find it interesting none the less. They listed reasons why you might not …
I LOVE the plank! It is a great way to work the core, getting your upper and lower abdominals, your lower back, and your glutes. If you’ve mastered the basic plank position here are some ways to step it up, and challenge yourself a little …
Because I have a genetic disposition to snacking I’m always trying to help myself out by finding things that won’t ruin my whole day by eating them. Hilary asked for some good snack ideas, so i thought I’d post some new ones that I love. …
My fabulous friend Emilie Nuttal’s equally fabulous husband Todd has started a website called Fitness @ Lunch. It is a website all about fitness, weight lifting, and proper nutrition, (right up my ally i know!) It is geared more towards men, but has great information …
I have mentioned making substitutions in your recipes in the past, but I wanted to touch a little bit more on the oil for applesauce trade out. When baking its easy to cut out calories and fat by making this switch. Most recipes call for …
This is a recipe that I got from my mom a LONG time ago. This is another great recipe to double and throw in the freezer. I highly support breakfast, and this is a great way to have something on those quick mornings. Ingredients:1 3/4 …
Heather requested some new tunes to workout to… I have a list of some new great ones I love. (For those of you who didn’t see my previous post I gave another list of favorites in my March posts.) Happy Sweating!! Mercy – Duffy Elevator …
There are so many variations of squats and lunges you can do, and I’m all about mixing it up. I showed these ones to Nichole this week, and I think she gave me the two thumbs up! 😉 You can do these with weight or …