..for those in the US (Happy July 4th!), because there’s a lot of good stuff to read here!
Here was an EASY, healthful dinner: from last night to inspire you:
Base of prepackaged cabbage salad + kale + shrimp + avocado + brown rice + Sabra brand “Texas Caviar” (beans, peppers, etc).
I give the Sabra (known famously for [...]
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* Summer BBQ ideas:
Grill Avocados! Split the avocados, remove the center seed and place each half directly down on the grill.
Grill Fresh Green Beans! Using a mesh basket is best (for obvious reasons). Grill these guys on a lower setting so they don’t char before getting carmelized and yummy
* This week’s salad postings:
Finely chopped: [...]
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Fit chicks, I apologize, but it’s back to intense yoga certification modules and I won’t be able to post starting Friday for a bit.
So instead of “FCF”, it’s “FCT” for this week. I’ll keep adding to this post as the day/weekend goes along as I can
She is 43. Yes, FORTY-THREE! And granted, she trains like [...]
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Here’s an article I wrote for livestrong
Unless you’ve been detached from society for the last 10 years, you are well aware that yoga is everywhere.
Yoga – Is it time to revisit this ancient practice?
In the athletic world, “yoga” frequently has a negative connotation. It is thought of as “too easy,” “meditative,” and a non-workout [...]
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Hey chicks- We have our first maxi dress sighting!
Last spring/summer, the maxi-dress seemed to be the travel go-to item.
I don’t think we’re done with leggings though.
Read on!
How cute are they? FAB
Fab.
Nothing too special.
FAB! I love everything about this outfit including the Chanel clogs that she’s been wearing to death. I [...]
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…who, in fact, is 64!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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…while it’s not quite Friday on the left coast at posting time, it’s FRIDAY SOMEWHERE:
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Yoga and weight loss
- is there truly a connection? I think so. READ HERE and see what you think.
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This week, some stars that credited their fab bodies to yoga include: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heather Graham and Miranda Kerr.
& remember when we [...]
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Sorry there was no FCFriday post but better late than never, chicks!
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Low energy levels? Check out how much fat (%-age) and what type you are really ingesting and what type of sugars.
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What is your LDL (Good cholesterol) level? It should be up over 50pts
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Did you know that your blood pressure will automatically lower if you [...]
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100302171531.htm
A new University of Illinois study touts the benefits of soluble fiber — found in oats, apples, and nuts, for starters — saying that it reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system…
Not all fat is bad, the researcher noted. The Mediterranean diet, which receives high marks for its health benefits, [...]
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…at least that’s what my friend’s email to me said this week. It just sparks the age-old discussion of whether fruit digests properly when eaten with other food types (like starchy carbs).
There’s more: Bloating after eating fruit allegedly will NOT happen if you eat fruit on an empty stomach. Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and [...]
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