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With new motherhood on the horizon, you’re ready to get back into shape and return to your old body. However, when you can start working out, how hard you can push yourself and more are all critical components of getting back into action. Consider all these things before your first trip back to the gym […]

It’s no secret that lifting weights is a great way to get in shape. When you combine weight training with cardio work, you have an awesome combination of fat-burning components all happening at once. Isolating one from the other will never yield the same benefits as combining the two together. But do you know your […]

Good habits don’t just come naturally. With planning, time and focus they become part of your every day life. For many, what used to be a chore becomes so normal they can’t imagine life without it; things like having a smoothie for breakfast or running after work. Here’s how you can make those good habits […]

Your time is valuable, and time is often referred to as “money”. However you view time, whether you have plenty of it or never enough, it is precious. Your time at the gym is equally as precious and valuable, as gyms provide an excellent escape from the stresses of work and responsibility. These stresses and […]

Kale is one of the “freshest” of the super health foods being talked about and consumed everywhere. Kale is not new, but it’s health benefits are being noticed everywhere. The benefits of kale are so superior to many other vegetable that it is earning nicknames like “the queen of greens”, “a nutritional powerhouse”, and “the […]

With so much to do already the idea of regular exercise can seem daunting. The truth is, it might just be easier to tackle all the things on your to do list when it includes a few regular workouts each week. Exercise boosts your energy levels and brain power while reducing stress, anxiety and insomnia. […]

Everyone says patience is a virtue, and when you’re sitting in traffic, waiting to see results from a new diet or arguing with your significant other—that statement couldn’t be truer. See how you can become more patient in every area of your life with just a little practice. Meditate  The best way to practice patience […]

Staying consistent is an important key to cultivating healthy lifestyle habits. When practiced regularly, your new behaviors will quickly become habits that you do as automatically as you brush your teeth. Set yourself up for success For many people, watching a movie sets up the expectation that there will be popcorn or some other snack. […]

You may have been given the compliment by an admirer, “Your smile lights up the room.” You may have even noticed your afternoon perk up when you lighten up the mood at work by telling a joke, or smiling at your best friend’s bizarre dream she recently had. Have you ever noticed that when you […]

As a child, did you ever get your hands on a freshly sliced lemon, stick it in your mouth and suck it dry in an effort to impress the neighborhood kids? Ah, childhood. Try doing that today, and your (in)ability to eat a lemon might result in some funny looks.  However, there’s no doubt about […]