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Fit Tip: Keep It Up Long After Summer Ends

Dr Joe — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:59:20 +0000

Last-minute Summer shape-up plans may help you shed pounds and tone fast, but they do involve a lot of hard work and dedication as you race against the warm-weather countdown. So as you ramp up your healthy routine in time to don that bikini, make an even better resolution: stick to your new healthy resolutions, even after the Summer season fades. Whether you’re detoxing with a debloating meal plan or kicking your workouts up a notch, Summer prep can be the best time to jump-start a commitment to a healthier lifestyle, not only because you’re making healthy eating and exercise a habit, but also because waiting until the last minute to prep for a beach vacay can be stressful! Insanity’s Shaun T says it best: “Make it a lifestyle change so next Spring you’re not cramming for the test,” he recently told us. (In the meantime, you can read his tips for last-minute Summer prep here ). Does this season’s frantic shape-up routine have you vowing to make a healthy diet and exercise routine part of your regular life? Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone; follow our tips on how to stick to an exercise routine , and this time next year you can rest easy knowing you don’t have to beat the clock!

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Weight-Loss Success Stories From Women Like You

Dr Joe — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:54:38 +0000

Real-life stories from women who lost 10 pounds in two months – Self Office water? Think twice. The germiest places in the workplace – HuffPost Healthy Living CrossFit fanatic Bob Harper helps get your upper arms ripped – Fitness Tonight’s easy (vegan) dinner: spinach hummus pitas – Healthy Happy Life Road trippin’ this Summer? Steer clear of these fast-food sandwiches – The Daily Beast Want to save $4.6 billion? Uh, yeah you do! Just another reason to bike . . . – Blisstree Just in time for Summer: five ways to become a better swimmer – Shape

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Playing Sports Makes Bones Healthy

Dr Joe — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:23:33 +0000

Young individuals who play the load bearing sports like volleyball and basketball have decreased threat of osteoporosis later in their life, as per the recent study. The investigators measured the mass of bones of nearly 800 males who fell in the age bracket of 18-20 and gathered entire information concerning their exercise habits. After five Rating: 0.0/ 10 (0 votes cast) Related posts: Leukemia Cells Toxic To Bones Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Centre have now… Reviews Deny Vitamin D Supplements Contribute Bone Density Vitamin D supplementation to healthy children lacking standard vitamin D… Optimistic Feelings Makes Heart Healthy For last few years, many researches have shown a pessimistic…

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The Right Way to Eat Breakfast For Weight Loss

Dr Dreams — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:24:46 +0000

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, because of so many reasons. But you need to make sure that you’re doing it right. If you’re trying to maintain or lose weight, here are some things to consider when enjoying your first meal of the day. Eat it soon: Studies have found that eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, and not only that, it can help ensure that you don’t feel so starved later, you make bad eating choices for lunch or dinner. To take advantage of your body’s fat-burning potential, try to eat breakfast soon after waking up . Go for filling: Stay away from foods that can lead to a midmorning crash. Instead, opt for meals that are full of slow-digesting nutrients to help keep you satisfied throughout the morning; high-fiber, high-protein breakfast options are a good choice for feeling full and energized. And make sure your breakfast doesn’t have too much sugar in it – here are seven low-sugar, high-protein and fiber breakfast ideas that fit the bill. Watch out for portions: A big breakfast can help fill you up, but you don’t want to overdo it. Check out our handy chart of what servings sizes should look like , and keep calories in check with this list of the amount of calories in typical breakfasts .

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10 Minutes to Bikini-Ready Abs!

Dr Joe — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:12:02 +0000

Celeb trainer Teddy Bass knows you need to work the entire torso and all four layers of abdominal muscles to create a sleek midsection. In this 10-minute workout, Cameron Diaz ‘s longtime trainer mixes plank variations and roll-ups with standing ab exercise for a complete core workout. Press play and get ready to feel your belly burn – in a good way, of course!

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Brides and Bacne: What to Do

Dr Dreams — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:30:19 +0000

Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You’ve been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you’ve been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face – on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things you can do to prevent bacne from ruining your special day. Always wear clean workout clothes. Make sure to wear a sports bra and top that are made of wicking fabric to pull moisture away from your skin. Avoid clothes that don’t let your skin breathe. Take a shower immediately after exercising to wash off sweat and bacteria. When you shower, use Cetaphil or some other antibacterial cleanser on your back since exfoliating helps unclog blocked pores and get rid of dead skin cells. Use either an exfoliating scrub or bath gloves once a week. After showering, allow your skin to dry completely and then apply a topical cream that contains either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat and prevent blemishes. Be careful of bleaching your clothes if you go the benzoyl peroxide route. If your problem persists or you have severe body acne, make an appointment with a dermatologist.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Miranda Kerr Talks Healthy Snacks and Going Organic

Sean Duffy — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:26:39 +0000

Working out, organic baby food, and more: get the dish on Miranda Kerr – Fit Celeb A rock-climbing gym in your house? You betcha! – Houzz Learn how a little stretch can improve your life – Real Simple Mice get slimmer and sexier from eating yogurt. What about humans? – Self How Smash’s Katharine McPhee stays in Broadway-worthy shape – Fitness The lunch bell is calling! 10 sandwiches all under 300 calories – Shape 7 things to do now, which help prevent Alzheimer’s in the future – HuffPost Healthy Living

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Our (Yummy, Guilt-Free) Lunch With Jillian Michaels

Martin Neumann — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:16:25 +0000

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Ever wish you had a personal chef to deliver diet-friendly meals right to your home? Us, too! That’s why we had to catch up with Jillian Michaels at her recent event at the W Residences in Hollywood to get the skinny on her new partnership with Freshology, a food delivery program that brings gourmet, calorie-controlled meals straight to your door. “I’ve been wanting to get involved with something like this for a long time, but either the food sucked or it was packed with unhealthy preservatives,” says Michaels. “It’s not just calories – the quality of the food matters when it comes to health and weight loss, which is why I really clicked with the Freshology’s commitment to fresh, clean food.” Teaming up with Freshology’s five-star chef, Michaels used her nutrition principles to create a total weight-loss plan that delivers healthy, wholesome, and delicious food with no preservatives, no hormones, no artificial sweeteners, and no trans fats. On the program, you’ll receive a twice-weekly delivery stocked with daily meals totaling 1,400 to 1,800 calories: breakfast (240 to 475 calories), lunch (230 to 470 calories), dinner (303 to 536 calories), and a dessert. The 28-day rotation ensures you’ll never experience taste bud boredom. And all the food is precooked, chilled, and ready to go, so at the very most, all you have to do is zap it in the microwave. For added “thinspiration,” you’ll also get Michaels’s fitness DVDs , texts to keep you motivated, and a copy of her book, Master Your Metabolism . Keep reading to see if Freshology passed our taste test. More from Fitness Magazine: Five Moves to Get Jillian Michaels’s Amazing Arms Bob Harper’s 20-Minute Fat-Blasting Circuit The New Diet Rules: Eight Easy Steps to Eat Better

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3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Belly Fat

Sean Duffy — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:53:32 +0000

A nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight loss goal, but you’re still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly. When eating: Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule. Your belly might not be caused by fat, but by air trapped in your digestive system. If you’re not getting enough fiber (you need 25 to 30 grams a day), constipation can cause bloating. Here are some common reasons women don’t get enough fiber and how to overcome them. On the other hand, overdoing it on fiber or eating too many gas-producing foods like broccoli, apples, or beans can also make your belly stick out. There are also foods you can eat, like blueberries, that are proven to diminish belly fat, so be sure to include these five fat-blasting foods in your diet . When doing cardio: Studies show that including interval training in your cardio sessions is proven to diminish belly fat. If you find that you normally stick to a consistent pace when running, biking, or swimming, mix it up by adding 10- to 60-second fast-paced or sprinting intervals. When strength training: Basic crunches can help tone your abs, but they only target certain abdominal muscles. Incorporate full-body exercises like side planks as well as balancing moves on a ball or on one leg to target all the muscles in your core.

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What Healthy Living Advice Did You Learn From Your Mom?

Sean Duffy — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:12:07 +0000

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and appreciate your mom, and what better way than to reflect on all the good advice she’s given you over the years? That’s especially true when it comes to healthy living advice. Many times, it’s our moms who we turn to when it comes to diet and exercise, whether that means following in your mom’s sports-playing footsteps, or heeding her advice about eating all your vegetables. My mom always encouraged me to be active, whether it was disappearing for hours with my friends on our bikes or joining the track team later on at school. She also always made sure I had healthy meals to eat, all while whipping up the best chocolate chip cookies and cakes for later. I loved the balance she taught me about food – that it should be kept healthy, in general, but in the end should be enjoyed. What healthy living advice did you learn from your mom? Celebrate your mom by telling us in the comments below (or tell us how you are teaching your kids to be healthy)!

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