The days are growing shorter. There’s a nip in the air. You want to cuddle on the couch with a book or movie and a warm mug of cider. But before you grow too smitten with the changing of the season, don’t forget that it’s not all perfect. As you try to keep up your healthy active lifestyle, autumn has other plans in mind. Less light and colder temps now stand in your way. With … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Tailgating Tips to Keep You on Track
‘Tis the season for touchdowns! Whether you’re a fan of football or can’t tell a play-action pass from a punt, you may still be invited to a tailgate--and who doesn’t love a party? Oh yeah, anyone trying to watch what she eats and drinks, most likely. Nothing screams temptation like brats, beer, nachos, and bloody marys on a crisp fall day. The only kind of fat burning going on … [Read more...]
Top Female Fitness Gurus You Love
They sweat it out with us, tell us we're going to feel better than we already do, and pretty much always manage to look flawless. They're our favorite female fitness gurus, and who knows where the exercise world would be without them. Let's take a look at some of the most famous female fitness gurus, what makes them awesome, and how they've helped shape the women's health and … [Read more...]
Turn Over a New Leaf This Fall
It’s said that it takes 30 days to make a habit stick. If that’s true, then fall is the perfect season to make changes for the better instead of waiting until after the holidays--a time typically spent playing damage control thanks to stress, family drama, overindulgence, and lack of routine. You know the drill, it starts with a piece of candy meant to go to a petite pretty … [Read more...]
Answers to Your Questions about Quinoa
Love pasta and rice, but wish you could switch your dish to something having more of a protein-packed punch? If so, quinoa is the food for you. Don’t know what quinoa is, how to say it, or what to do with it? Do you seem to have more questions about this superfood than you do interest in eating it? That’s normal. No worries, though; we’ve got the answers. How do I pronounce … [Read more...]