Melissa McCarthy will be the first to tell you that her weight has had it's ups and downs. Mellissa has recently shocked fans by dropping a whopping *50 pounds! So, what's the secret to her weight loss? The star of the new show "The Boss," let's everyone in on how she dropped the weight. How … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Cook Your Food To Perfection Via App – Mello – Sous Vide
When I saw this new product online I was instantly draw in by the sleek design and this new term "Sous Vide." That phase seemed to be mentioned over and over again on the home page. Sous vide is a way of slow cooking food in water to give you food that maintains is integrity and preserving the … [Read more...]
Balance and Brighten – Make Your Own Turmeric Face Mask
On a recent trip to Kiehl's, I noticed a new face mask in a glowing orange glass jar. Upon reading the ingredients I quickly realized that most of the ingredients were in my pantry. Chances are, they're also in yours! It's simple to make, and can be created and applied within 5 minutes. Who needs … [Read more...]
Reduce Bloat, Re-Energize, and Restore – Digestive Enzymes
For years I've suffered from slow digestion, bloating, swelling, and the inability to absorb vitamins from my food. I've supplemented with everything from B12 shots, to iron, to high does of Branch Chain amino acids, zinc, vitamin D and probiotics. While all of these have helped I never really … [Read more...]
Refreshing Cucumber Salad – Give Your Salad a Makeover
Salads and vegetables are a staple of any healthy diet. However, eating dressing after dressing for fresh green salads can get mundane. I personally grew tired of looking for new dressings and flavors to give my greens better flavor. I made this recipe with my mom and was pleasantly … [Read more...]
Ultra Endurance Events – Do You Have What It Takes
Many kinds of runners from casual to serious run a 5K race or even a half marathon. Fewer have tried to conquer the 26 miles of a marathon, but the challenges don’t end there. Ultra endurance events have proliferated in recent years, but for years the definitive extreme event was the Ironman … [Read more...]
Got Sleep – Healthy Nutrition Plays a Part in Restful Sleep
Healthy nutrition is one of the foundations of fitness and overall good health. But without restful sleep it’s hard to have a productive day or productive workouts. Many people are familiar with the advice to avoid caffeine and tobacco, but nutrition’s role in sleep is sometimes overlooked. Foods … [Read more...]
Maximize Your Time and Fitness – Cleaning Schedules
When things get overwhelming, the first thing to go is your workout. If you're like me, you do all of your own housework and try to balance the stresses and strains of life, work, and your daily chores. However, life gets in the way, things get unbalanced and the house work can … [Read more...]
Low Carb Recipe – Roasted Cauliflower, Looks and Bakes Like a Turkey
I couldn't pass up posting about this roasted cauliflower that resembles a golden turkey! The best part about it, is that it has very few steps and almost no clean up! Simple, filling, and it will feed you for days! Just dunk it, roast it, and slice … [Read more...]
Intense Exercise Could Preserve Cognitive Functions
It’s common knowledge that exercise helps maintain or even improve our physical capabilities as we get older. However, a growing number of studies indicate that exercise can help preserve cognitive functions for as long as 10 years. Abilities we take for granted when we’re young such as forming … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts Before and After Your Workout
So you've got your workout plan all laid out and you're ready to go. The problem is, you could be doing more harm than good if you aren't thinking things through. Be cautious of what you do before and after you exercise. It's never smart to simply jump into your workout without some preliminary warm … [Read more...]
How Gal Gadot Got Wonder Woman Fit
As a former Miss Israel, Gal Gadot is well known for her beauty, but it takes more than looks to take on the iconic role of the Amazonian princess known as Wonder Woman. Getting ready to appear in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice gave her the opportunity to show off the work ethic and toughness … [Read more...]