Category: Fitness
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This Millennial Fought (and won) the Fight Against Breast Cancer
At 23 years old, Markie thought she was facing some difficult times. She was adjusting to a new town, a new home and life as a new mom—her daughter, Braylee, was just 3 years old. She had a lot on her plate, and the word “cancer” was not on her radar. Follow us @FoodvsEvil Also: Jennifer…
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Detox Orange, Carrots & Spinach Juice
You attended the biggest party of the year and bid farewell to 2016. The drinking, eating and party-hopping hasn’t stopped probably since Thanksgiving and your gut is feeling it. Time to detox friend, so you can start the New Year on the right foot. Don’t know how? We have a delicious and effective juice right…
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Squat, You’re It?!
You hear the word squat and your first instinct is to run the other way, trust us, you’re not alone! Squats are probably the hardest exercise to master because they require a strong core, legs, back, arms and stamina. Don’t know you, but last time we checked those things were in short supply. Fortunately, there are…
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Gluten-Free & Happy Through the Holidays
There’s a lot of hubbub about gluten these days. The most frequent questions I hear are, “What is gluten?” and “Why is it put into food in the first place?” Gluten is the name for proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and triticale, which is a cross between wheat and rye. It’s put into foods…
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Pink Power!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end, but there’s still time to enlist in the war. October is when millions of women and their loved ones come together to spread the word and raise funds to battle the disease. This is the month we all focus our attention on breast cancer, but we…
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How to Look Ageless Forever
Youth owes its magnificent beauty to hormones, collagen and sleep. You’ve heard it a million of times, “sleep is beauty’s best friend”, yes, because while we snooze, our body liberates hormones and our skin regenerates collagen. Collagen is the protein that keeps our skin looking and feeling younger. The more collagen stored in our cells,…
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How to Easily Master the Plank Pose
Fitness is very trendy these days, everyone and their mothers have some sort of workout routine they do several times a week. There are plenty of fitness classes, techniques and centers dedicated to get you in total shape, but you have to spend a significant portion of your paycheck. No pain, no gain, right? But how do you…
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Just Like That You Get More Sleep
A good night of sleep is key to maintaining our beauty and health, but it’s easier said than done. There are plenty of things that keep us awake at night, and fortunately there’s always a solution. We rounded up some of the most common triggers and fixes to help you get more Zs… Follow us…
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Calorie Blasting Kale & Avocado Smoothie
You’re still eating, drinking, and celebrating as if you’re on vacation. My friend, Fall is upon us and it’s time to detox. If you have a blender, veggies and a tall glass you’re in luck. There’s nothing like a green, protein filled smoothie to cleanse your system and remind your intestines who’s boss! Follow us @FoodvsEvil Also: How to…
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Yoga Ball: Sexiest Workout of Them All!
Some of us like to exercise, but only if we have support. It’s awesome to have a workout buddy or attend a fitness class, but sometimes that’s not possible. Luckily, there are the physioballs, you know, the big yoga balls you always see at the gym?! You probably don’t know what to do with them and we’re here to…
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Nutrients that Trim Bad Fat Off Your Life
Everything we eat impacts the way we feel and look. If we eat junk, saturated, fatty, and artificial flavored food, our system will eventually shut down. Our digestion will become challenging to say the least, and problems like constipation, irritated colon and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) will surface. On the other hand, healthier foods have…
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Youthful Ingredients Your Diet is Missing
You probably have a pretty balanced diet filled with vitamins, minerals and nourishing ingredients that maintain your weight on point. You feel healthy, full of energy, but you don’t understand why your skin and hair don’t look their best. The thing is, you’re probably missing key ingredients that renew your cells and keep you young. What’s…
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Medicine Ball Workouts For a Sexier Bod
We all crave a fit body with toned abs, arms and firmer butt and legs. There’s no reason why we can’t have it. Some of us are ‘allergic’ to weights and get bored easily doing reps. What to do? Well, fortunately medicine balls are available at most gyms are the perfect tool to increase resistance, endurance and strength.You…
