High Intensity Interval Training is my new favorite workout. It confuses the body, keeps the heart pumping and allows those much-needed rests. It seems like everyone has the IT version of this workout. However, you can create your own that meets your goals and abilities following these guidelines below.
Category: Health and Fitness
Healthy Detox Recipes
Staying hydrated is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Drinking gallons of plain water can be hard and mundane. I've tried many different ways to perk up my water and detox the right way. Here's a few great ones to try. Metabolism Booster Cucumber + Mint + Lemon (2 slices lemon, 3 cucumbers, 6 mint leaves) Lemons … Continue reading Healthy Detox Recipes
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Flexibility 101: Scorpion
Ever see those amazing yoga pose photos on Pinterest and Instagram and ask yourself, is that even humanely possible? Well, yes, yes it is. After lots of practice, stretching and building your muscles, you'll achieve this super impressive pose. As I'm building to ascertain a social worthy photo as well, I'll be providing simple tricks … Continue reading Flexibility 101: Scorpion
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Healthy Easy Dinners: Stuffed Sweet Potato
I've recently realized my husbands obsession with sweet potatoes. After planning a meal for every night of the week, I've learned to get creative. Checkout this exciting recipe that is completely open to substitutions and additions. Ingredients Large sweet potato 1 lb of turkey (or meat substitute of choice) 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder 1/2 … Continue reading Healthy Easy Dinners: Stuffed Sweet Potato
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Healthy Easy Dinners: Turkey Skillet
I am all for Pinterest recipes, but let's be honest. They don't always turn out like the picture. However, this super simple skillet turned out perfectly and allowed for my own little additions and substitutions. Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 tsp clove garlic 1/2 onions, diced (optional) 1/2 … Continue reading Healthy Easy Dinners: Turkey Skillet
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Tea Party Anyone?
If you are as much as an avid tea drink like me, finding the right tea is imperative. Here are a couple of my favorites and why they're just what you're looking for. Green tea: Chock full of antioxidants, keep positive, lose weight and feed your brain. So drink up! Black tea: Need a morning pick-me-up? … Continue reading Tea Party Anyone?
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Healthy Recipes: Baked Mac and Cheese
Although healthy mac and Cheese sounds like an oxymoron, with a few minor substitutions, this feat is possible. Check out this delicious recipe that has become one of my new favorites. Ingredients: 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese 1/2 head of cauliflower finely chopped 12 oz fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup fat-free shredded cheddar 1 bag … Continue reading Healthy Recipes: Baked Mac and Cheese
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Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
Cold weather calls for homemade soups. Here's an easy recipe I discovered for tomato soup! What You'll Need: 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 5 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth *Optional*1 tsp. lemon pepper Preparation: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium. Add … Continue reading Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
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Healthy Holiday Treats: Mini Apple Pie
What you'll need: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tbs chilled butter 2-3 tbs water Granny Smith Apples 1 lemon 1 tbs honey 2 tbs sugar 2 tbs chopped walnuts 1 tbs cinnamon 1 tbs milk Get cookin! Whisk flour, salt and butter in a large bowl. Mix until consistency resembles coarse … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Treats: Mini Apple Pie
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Staying Fit Through the Holidays
Bring on the stuffing and brownies, holiday season has arrived. Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas treats while staying in tip-top shape with these few tips. Find a workout plan. As upset as it is to hear, there is no magical six-pack over night routine. Staying fit requires hard work. But, working out doesn't have … Continue reading Staying Fit Through the Holidays
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