December 2010
87 posts
He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.
– ~Arabic proverb
My mass editor inspires me :)
http://www.tumblr.com/mega-editor/healthandlove
Boosting Calorie Burn by Jillian and Bob :)
1. Crank up the Incline
Jillian says, the next time you’re doing your treadmill workout try boosting the incline. You’ll change the muscles you’re training; you’ll up your calorie burn by increasing the intensity; and you’ll add some variety to your cardio so you don’t get bored.
2. Hold that Position
Core workouts focus on improving strength and stability of...
Is it better to workout in the morning or evening?
There have been studies done as to what is the best time to exercise. Some scientists believe the ideal time for your body is in the afternoon (between 2 and 6 PM) when your body temperature is usually highest, your muscles are looser, and flexibility peaks. A study from the Mollen Clinic in Phoenix, however, reported that after 1 year, 75% of morning exercisers were still sticking to their...
Top 10 Foods to Avoid for a Flat Belly
1. Salt
Water is attracted to sodium, so when you take in higher than usual amounts, you’ll temporarily retain more fluid which contributes to a sluggish feeling, a puffy appearance, and extra water weight.
2. Excess Carbs
Unless you’re running a marathon tomorrow, you don’t need all this stockpiled fuel. Decrease your carbohydrate intake to temporarily train your body to access...
Flat Belly Diet
I am currently reading The Flat Belly Diet written by the authors of Prevention magazine. It starts the diet with a 4-Day Anti-Bloating Jumpstart. The goal of it is to start your diet off feeling successful and to make you feel better about yourself not having the bloat. Plus, right after all those Christmas parties sounds perfect. :)
Never compare your life to others. Love yours, live yours. You know nothing...
– Tiffany William (via thediarists)
Heart Spirit Mind: 2011 →
heartmindspirit:
A new year is upon us, which is itself a blank canvas, ready to be painted with YOUR thoughts, and created with your focused energy. Will you continue to run away from that which you know will help you in your personal evolution, or will you slow to a walk, and turn around to face what will give…
But your problems are not going to continue for the rest of your life…They’ll...
– Toru, Norweigan Wood by Haruki Murakami (via thindividual)