Half Baked Harvest - Made with Love You know what is really weird? My parents have been married since they were eighteen (while my mom was eighteen and my dad was twenty-one) and not one of their seven kids are even close to being married. I just asked my nineteen year old brother and three of his friends (sorry for those awkward conversations guys) if they had a serious girlfriend. Not one of them did – let alone a girlfriend at all. Actually, I was probably thinking about this topic because my parents 30th wedding anniversary was last week, but we didn’t really get around to celebrating it until my mom’s birthday on Sunday. I find this rather INSANE. And now you probably find me rather insane for talking about such a random topic. I have to say though, I’m sort of having fun messing with him. ANYWAY, let’s talk about this coconut almond cream chia pudding. I know this whole chia seed pudding concept may not be anything new for some of you guys, but I’m just now discovering it’s textured deliciousness. Ingredients
8 rules for losing 2-to-4 lbs. each week doing intervals Your interval workout should last for 10-to-40 minutes so… Any workout lasting longer than 40 minutes IS NOT an interval workout and it's really just a slower fast loss cardio workout no matter how hard you think you're working out so if your workouts are lasting longer than 40 minutes… You need to go here to see how to make your interval workout so tough that you will not dare go over 40 minutes &… If intervals are too hard for you then start of by doing easier (but longer) cardio workouts like walking at a normal pace for 3 miles. Each time you do an interval workout you want to push yourself that extra inch each time to keep burning more & more fat each time so for example - If you did an interval workout on the treadmill where you ran at 7.1 mph for your hard parts then the next time you want to run at least 7.2 mph 5 Reasons why high intensity interval training burns fat faster… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. High Intensity Interval workout videos you can do to burn fat faster…
Nutrition - The Ornish SpectrumThe Ornish Spectrum Nutrition What you include in your diet is as important as what you exclude. Spectrum of Choices Foods are neither good nor bad, but some are more healthful for you than others. Based on the latest science, while recognizing the limitations of research, I have categorized foods into a spectrum ranging from the most healthful (Group 1) to the least healthful (Group 5). I started to say “most indulgent” to describe Group 5, but that’s part of the problem. You can make Group 1 and Group 2 foods that are good for you and also taste great and feel indulgent. What matters most is your overall way of eating. If you get on a diet, chances are you’ll get off a diet. Even the word “diet” conjures up feeling restricted, deprived, controlled—all the manipulative, fascist feelings that are not sustainable. In contrast, the Spectrum approach is all about freedom and choice. The Spectrum is based on love, not willpower. OK, here’s how it works: It’s not all or nothing. Spectrum Food Choices: Recommended: 2.
Burn Fat: 8 High Intensity and Interval Workout Options - Men's Fitness - Page 2 If your goal is to burn fat, interval training should be part of your workout program. Interval training is a great way to hammer out a quick workout, and it's extremely effective for transforming your physique. By incorporating intense periods of work with short recovery segments, interval training helps you give maximum intensity while still maintaining your exercise form. The magic of high intensity interval training (or HIIT, for short) is that it keeps your body burning fat even after you leave the gym. 7 Amazing Benefits of Interval Training, Backed by Science >>> Intense circuits also stimulate muscle-building hormones like growth hormone and IGF-1. The Supercharged Fat-Loss Workout >>> When creating interval workouts, focus on including difficult movements that challenge your entire body in a single exercise. To jumpstart your routine, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite interval workouts from top trainers. 8 Cardio Workouts for the Guy Who Hates Cardio Workouts >>> Rest 1 minute
20 Detox Salads to Put You Back On Track - foodiecrush If you’re anything like us, you’ve been eating well lately. You’ve consumed many a cookie and canapé, and chances are you’re struggling to pull yourself out of the crazy indulgent carb overhaul that was the month of December. Now, our bodies are craving fruits and vegetables. It’s time to assess the damage we’ve done and wipe the slate clean with the proverbial January detox salad. These salads are just ticket to redeem all your gluttonous follies and get you back on track. Let’s grab the new year by the horns, and dig in! Detox Salad from From Calculus to Cupcakes Revitalizing & Raw Cauliflower-Tomato Detox Salad from Blissful Basil Super Food Detox Salad from Fit Foodie Finds Detox Salad with Lemon Dressing from Homemade Levity Green Monster Detox Salad from Honey & Figs Kale Salad with Edamame, Roasted Cashews and Miso Dressing from Domesticate Me December Detox Salad from Back to Her Roots Glowing Skin Salad with Detox Dressing from Hello Natural Inner Goddess Detox Salad from Iowa Girl Eats
Interval Training: Follow This Training Plan and You Could Become One Of Our Weight-Loss Success Stories Less time in the gym doesn't mean you have to sacrifice fitness if you know this secret: Interval training. Research shows that interval training—workouts in which you alternate periods of high-intensity exercise with low-intensity recovery periods—increases fitness and burns more calories over a short period of time than steady-state cardio (you know: just doing the same thing for your whole workout time). So how do you get the most out of interval training, and how long should each push and recovery be? One of the many great things about intervals is that there's no single hard-and-fast rule. Different lengths of work and recovery bring different benefits—and they're all good. Start with these three interval training plans. RELATED: Train Like an Angel: Alessandra Ambrosio's Cardio Workout Tips 1. 2. RELATED: Lose Fat Fast: HIIT Bodyweight Workout 3. Jason Karp, Ph.D., is an exercise physiologist, a nationally-recognized running coach and founder of Dr.
10 School Lunches That Totally Trump Sandwiches Lunch art is all the rage. As we scroll through meticulously crafted works of art made with sculpted veggies and colorful condiments, we feel a desire to wow our kids with similar masterpieces. Alas, our laborious attempts end up looking like this. We've partnered with Ziploc® , who understands that making lunches just can’t take all day, to create a list of simple yet out-of-the-box lunch ideas. Scroll down for some ideas that are cute, creative, and that you don't have to be Picasso to execute. 1. For your little sophisticate, a nouveau take on a lunchtime classic. 2. Classic, easy-to-make hard-boiled-eggs get a whole lot more adorable with these moulds. 3. Get out your cookie cutters and use melon or even cucumbers to make these fruit flower pops. 4. This simple take on a summertime favorite will definitely make your little guy or girl crack a smile at the lunch table. 5. Freeze these babies and defrost them any morning for the simplest and most crowd-pleasing lunch ever. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Melissa Bender Fitness: Full Body Fitness Workout Hi Everyone, Today was a great workout day for me. I did some running with some of the girls from the cross country team I coach. We alternated an easy pace with 100 yard strides up and down the football field. Then I came home and filmed this workout. This workout got me very sweaty. Enjoy the workout. MelissaBeginner: 10 repsIntermediate: 15 repsAdvanced: 20 repsRepeat 1-3X1. An Easy Health Plan and Workout Plan Editor’s Note: This guest post was by Mike O’Donnell a professional fitness coach and trainer. His blog can be seen at The IF Life Fred Flintstone is not my idea of a real caveman as he had a car (albeit powered by a foot engine), worked sitting on a dinosaur, and got his food from a drive-thru (we have all seen where the brontosaurus ribs tipped over his car). But if you look at the overall health and fitness of the Paleolithic (or “hunter and gather” period from 10,000 years ago) cavemen, they were all pretty strong, not overweight by today’s standards, and did not suffer from modern degenerative diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancers. Most people will argue “Well they had an average shorter life span compared to today,” which actually is true but not for the reasons some think. Cavemen lifted heavy things Caveman sprinted and walked for survival Survival meant making sure they had something to eat and not being the dinner for something else. Lift heavy stuff
Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner's Guide Editor’s note: This is a guest post by John Berardi, PhD. When we were kids, Mom was always looking out for our health. Chew your food. Eat your vegetables. As busy grown-ups, a good breakfast often falls victim to the time crunch. Of course, deep down we know it’s not right. So what’s a guy to do? Lately, some really fit guys–men with muscles, visible veins, and abs so sharp you can grate carrots on them–are doing something a whole lot different. This practice is called Intermittent Fasting–IF for short–and it’s challenging everything nutritionists, dieticians, and your Mom ever told you about healthy eating. Going Against the Grain Typical dietician dogma involves eating small meals spread two to four hours apart, starting with a nutritious breakfast. It’s sound advice that’s been field-tested by thousands of fit, healthy, hard-bodied people. Proponents of IF, on the other hand, eschew the idea of small, frequent meals. The experts are skeptical. I was also a skeptic. Wow is right! 1.
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