March 2012
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Fitness journey: Move of the day! →
thefitnessjourney:
Windmill medicine ball slam!
Assume the lunge position holding a medicine ball. Hold the ball by your forward knee and with straight arms, raise it far to the side of the forward leg and up over your head and throw it down against the floor on the other side of you. Contract your core at all…
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February 2012
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365 Days of Kale - Recipe Blog
Our CSA keeps us stocked in Kale for most of the summer. I found this website created by Diana Dyer, a multiple cancer survivor, to help branch out our recipes. Not sure what to do with kale? How about kale chips, kale vegan lasagna or even kale cake! Along with kale are other recipes you may enjoy, too.
Check out this 365 Days of Kale
Atoraya is an occasional contributor and a classically...
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Fresh. Fit. Fashionable.: Should I hit the gym... →
healthylivingforyou:
The answer is no! It could actually make you feel worse or you may risk infecting others if you have something contagious. But here are 5 unexpected times that you should hit the gym!
After surgery. Post op cancer patients showed benefits after exercising again. Be sure to ask your doctor if…
Actually, one woman practiced karate until she was four months...
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The 20 Best Ways to Use Eggs
http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/554327-the-20-best-ways-to-use-eggs/?utm_source=articlebottom&utm_medium=1#slide-1
Submitted by mynuejeens
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Healthy Eating Tips For Eating Out
Enjoy the foods you love without a calorie overload
You’ll find dozens of ideas here for eating delicious restaurant foods without blowing your diet—but most importantly, remember these 2 tips:
If you are going to eat out, think about what you are eating the rest of the day so you can plan well and not blow your “calorie budget.”
Have it your way. Restaurants are in the...
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criticizing fashion media
lacedragons:
Fashion media imitates culture. We criticize the fashion industry for reinforcing prejudice or unhealthy lifestyles, but the fashion industry is an industry. Fashion makes money by selling the audience what it wants. We are not slaves to fashion, the industry is a slave to our desires and our culture is prejudiced and unhealthy. If our culture valued health and equality, the...
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Stay strong: Stretches! →
thinspiration4you:
In my online school I am taking P.E. The stretches that I have to do are AMAZING and I feel great after, so here they are for you all to do!
You should always stretch before you work out!
Straight Leg Hamstring Stretch
Sit on the ground with legs and knees straight, and slowly reach…
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How to Cook Wheat Berries →
dressagefit:
Recently one of our acquaintances and I went for shopping and got talking about whole grains. I mentioned about wheat berries and she looked taken aback – she asked me twice to what I said and said she just wanted to confirm if she heard right. I was curious and asked her why – and she said…
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For a Healthy Future: Turkey Mince Bolognaise... →
forahealthyfuture:
Ingredients
500g minced turkey 1 tin chopped tomatoes 2-3 shakes dried mixed herbs A little salt and pepper to taste Spaghetti
(optional: blended onion, carrot and celery)
Method
Put a large saucepan of water on to heat. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over a medium high heat and tip…
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The Truth About... "Raw" Almonds
Here is something I learned recently about “Raw” almonds and thought I’d share with those who spend the extra money to purchase what are labeled as “Raw” almonds in many grocery stores. In 2007 it became illegal to sell raw almonds in the US because of two salmonella outbreaks in almonds. What is marketed (and marked up!) as raw almonds in reality probably...
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Cosplay Fitness: MUFFINS!!!! →
lakefairyfitness:
So here is a recipe for some delicious muffins I made yesterday!!!
Carrot & Ginger Wheat Germ Muffins
These muffins are good for breakfast on the go.
Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 17
Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup…
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The 29 Hardest Ab Exercises →
livelaughlovehealthy:
We get it. You want lean body. And while no single exercise will ever flatten your belly or give you a six-pack (you need to adjust your diet for that), there are ways to work your abs even harder so that as you lose fat, you uncover a hard body. We asked Jim Smith, C.S.C.S, a strength coach at Diesel Strength & Conditioning, to identify the hardest core exercises. Try...
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"You HAVE to eat clean to lose weight!"
cleaningout:
One of my major pet peeves is when people tell you the reason you’re not losing weight is because you’re not “eating clean.” What does “eating clean” even mean? You can buy a ton of books on these “lifestyle changes” that involve cutting out sugar, soda, sometimes dairy, sometimes fruit, anything processed, etc. For some people that is hell on earth – you cut out 99% of some peoples...
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For the Beginner Runner: A Short List of Links →
notjustrunnershigh:
These links are pulled from everywhere: LiveJournal, Active.com, RunnersWorld and beyond. I found them useful when I was beginning running, and I hope other beginners will, too. This is not a full, comprehensive list of “everything about running ever,” but I hope to shed some light on good places to look for information for beginners. If you have any suggestions or...
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50 Things You Need To Give Up Today →
halfhissize:
Give up trying to be perfect. – The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists, it rewards people who get things done.
Give up comparing yourself to others. – The only person you are competing against is yourself.
Give up dwelling on the past or worrying too much about the future. – Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. Right now is life. Don’t miss it.
Give up...
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Watchhealthysoul:
want to learn scorpion pose?
it’s going to be a long road ahead, but this is a video of me showing you key moves and poses to practice in order to build up the strength you will need for the pose!
remember: you need to be able to hold a forearm stand with both legs straightened. how?
forearm plank. i recommend practicing this pose everyday. once you build up your time to around...
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Smoothie 101.
healthysexyhappy:
I make an awful lot of smoothies - and it’s all thanks to the Green Monster Revolution. I never thought that a simple smoothie could be a delicious, fulfilling meal in itself - but prepare to be amazed! Come with me on a journey through blenders and fruit…
Step 1 - The Base.
The most important component of your smoothie. What is it that’s going to make up the majority of...