Wednesday 29 February 2012

Smoothie Recipes-Frozen Fruit-Almond Milk-Smoothies-Spinach

hi deidre! i finally got my mom to buy frozen fruit for smoothies (she's convinced that fruits lose their nutrients when frozen) and i today i made the one you posted with berries, almond milk, banana, and spinach. she doesn't like berries or almond milk and she LOVED the smoothie i made. she was in shock when i told her what i'd put in them, and now she wants me to make smoothies all the time! ju

Show her this, it’ll change her mind. Reading this makes me want to come up with new smoothie recipes to try out and post. That is really cool to hear! Of course! I hope you’re doing well with yoga (: read more..

Tuesday 28 February 2012

I'm 5'7 ish, 17 years old "I weigh 117 lbs is that good? My parents keep telling me I need to lose weight .

I'm 5'7 ish, 17 years old "I weigh 117 lbs is that good? My parents keep telling me I need to lose weight .

Yes, that is good. When I was 15-16 and 5’7” (only 3 cm under 5’8” now), I weighed around that (bounced between 115-118), and my body was still thin. Don’t listen to your parents. That is so rude of them to say. If you are not comfortable with your body, all you need is to eat healthier and do some exercise. That will help tone your body out nicely. There is nothing to worry about though. You are in a good, healthy weight range. Next time they tell you something like that, speak up and tell them that it’s rude and your body is perfect the way it is. read more..

Angelina Jolie-Gorgeous Gams

Put Angelina Jolie's right leg to shame! Get gorgeous gams of your own with this...

Put Angelina Jolie's right leg to shame! Get gorgeous gams of your own with this toning and strengthening workout.Get Lean Legs and a Tight Tush | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comThis workout will have you sporting a tighter lower body in no time. Learn how to perform these moves and hundreds more with the Exercise and Workout Finder. read more..

Monday 27 February 2012

I wanted to ask if there were an certain yoga poses that don't involve bending the knee's all the way, but still make your knee a bit flexible. The thing is when I was born my knees were dislocated, so now I can't bend my knee fully. I was wondering if there was anything I could do to try to make my knee's more flexible and stronger?

I wanted to ask if there were an certain yoga poses that don't involve bending the knee's all the way, but still make your knee a bit flexible. The thing is when I was born my knees were dislocated, so now I can't bend my knee fully. I was wondering if there was anything I could do to try to make my knee's more flexible and stronger?

That’s a tough one. There are a few poses on the link below with some poses that don’t have a bend in the knees. If you’re looking to gain a little flexibility, you can do things like downward facing down or do some toe toughing, standing or sitting. You could put together a little routine of poses that don’t have bends in the knees that you can’t do. Just make sure it’s safe for you to do and really listen to your body. If it’s saying no, don’t go any further.Yoga for Knees - Keep your knees strong and flexible read more..

Exercise Requirements-Video Game Systems-Active Video-Nintendo Wii-Video Games

Active video games don't mean kids exercise more

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - All that virtual boxing, bowling and dancing along with video game systems might not be helping kids meet their daily exercise requirements, a new study suggests. In the report, kids who were given so-called active video games to play on a Nintendo Wii didn't end up logging any more moderate or vigorous physical activity than those given games they could play sitting on the couch. Researchers said that it's still possible playing active Wii games instead of other video games or simply watching TV could mean youngsters burn a few extra calories. ... read more..

Workout World-Exercise-Fitness

Fitness DVDs remain hale and hardly over the hill

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite the brave new workout world of streaming videos and smart phone Exercise apps, the old-fangled Fitness DVD has never been in better shape. As people seek to live healthier, it remains the go-to workout aid for many who like their exercise accessible, inexpensive and private, according to a recent report. "Consumers are getting more and more advice from doctors to exercise," said Agata Kaczanowska, industry analyst for IBIS, which conducted a market research study of the $264 million-dollar fitness DVD industry. ... read more..

Class Prices-Yoga Books

Hello! wow, your blog is so inspirational and beautiful!!! I really want to start doing yoga again (quit due to the class prices). I was thinking about perhaps buying some yoga books or using you tube videos. Does it sound okay? by the way, you look so similar to Tara Stiles!!! haha :D

“p.s. I also have IBS too :(“^Putting your second message in with this one! Hello! Thank you very much for both the blog compliment and Tara comment. I never get tired of hearing I look like her, haha. (:Yes, of course that sounds great! Since you’re more experienced and have taken classes before, you definitely should have no problem doing it on your own. Maybe some Yoga dvd’s would work too so you don’t always have to go off of youtube and can do longer videos.Awe. It’s sort of nice knowing people, followers especially, can relate, but terrible because it sucks to live with. At least we are living healthy lives and don’t have to deal with how bad the problems get when we don’t eat well. It sort of helps keep us on track with our health! read more..

Yoga And Pilates-Videos On Demand-Youtube

should i do yoga and pilates on demand? or should i try it individually?

I’m not sure if they have it on demand anymore because Exercise Tv shut down but if they still have other videos up, go for it! You can always do some videos on demand and do videos on youtube. Either way works (: read more..

Yoga Routines-Pose

Do you know any yoga routines or poses to slim/tone the inner thighs?

Here’s a few video routines:Pilates - leg slimmingYoga for butt, hips, and thighsYoga tone butt and thighsA few good leg poses I like: Table pose with one leg straight back lunges, hair pose -against wall or not, warrior poses, wide angle pose. Try this warrior flow. Wide angle pose with the arms wrapped around (if you’re flexible enough to do that) is a good workout. read more..

Food And Drug Administration-Appetite Suppressant-Poor Substitute-Anticonvulsant

Qnexa Anti-Obesity Drug a Poor Substitute for Diet, Exercise

COMMENTARY | The Food And Drug Administration has approved the anti-obesity drug Qnexa for Weight Loss. Qnexa, an anticonvulsant plus appetite suppressant cocktail, has risks, says the LA Times. The FDA says being fat is a bigger threat to health than those issues, though. read more..

Sunday 26 February 2012

Yoga Pants

Just for fun... (Because it's Friday!)

Just for fun... (Because it's Friday!)None of my yoga pants have ever been to yoga.www.someecards.comFree, Funny, Custom Confession Ecard: None of my yoga pants have ever been to yoga. read more..

Back Pain

hey! I just had a question about back pain.. I tried yoga for the first time on Sunday and after class I had minor back pain and then the next day my back REALLY hurt. Is there something im doing wrong or is it just because I am a beginner? and do you reccomend me to stop? and last but not least I get tail bone pain too. thanks so much! :)

Hello! If it was a sore, over stretched kind of pain then you probably went further than your body was fully capable of. That’s happened to me before. If you have or have had back problems in the past, that could be the cause and you should take it more lightly and slow. You might be doing a few poses wrong, but I’ve never experienced back pain from doing a pose incorrectly. I looked it up and saw a few links that talked about back pain from forward bend, then I read Back pain after Yoga on Livestrong and it says the same thing there. So, that might be your problem. I suggest talking with the instructor about the pain and maybe asking them to watch you do the forward bend or any other poses that might cause that. Especially if they don’t walk around during the class helping people do the pose correctly. (: read more..

Yoga

fitnessloveaffair:Yoga for the SplitsDo this video 1-2 times...

fitnessloveaffair:Yoga for the SplitsDo this video 1-2 times a day on each side to get prepped for the splits. It helps to have a block. read more..

Good Morning World

livelovemanja:Good Morning World :) P.S. to purchase a...

livelovemanja:Good Morning World :) P.S. to purchase a YogaSanaRug click here. Manja +I want one of those rugs. Also, love yoga photography. read more..

Healthday News-Desk Jockeys

Desk Jockeys Urged to Take Small Steps to Get Exercise

FRIDAY, Feb. 24 (Healthday News) -- Spending long hours at your desk may boost your work productivity, but it can harm your health, an expert warns. read more..

Saturday 25 February 2012

Healthday News-Hot Yoga

Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga'

SUNDAY, Jan. 22 (Healthday News) -- Doing yoga in a room heated to between 90 and 105 degrees -- known as "hot yoga" -- is increasing in popularity, but it may not be for everyone, an expert warns. read more..

Young Adulthood-Healthday News-Young Adults

Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (Healthday News) -- Exercising in young adulthood boosts bone density, new research suggests. read more..

Exercise Schedule-Exercise Routine-Healthday News-Health Tip

Health Tip: Set an Exercise Schedule

(Healthday News) -- Adhering to an exercise routine can be a challenge, but creating a schedule can help you stay on track. read more..

Healthday News-Cold Weather-Safety Tips

Safety Tips for Cold-Weather Exercise

SATURDAY, Jan. 7 (Healthday News) -- If you exercise outdoors in cold weather, you need to take certain steps to stay safe, an expert advises. read more..

Spinal Manipulation-Healthday News-Prior Research-Home Exercise

Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise May Ease Neck Pain

MONDAY, Jan. 2 (Healthday News) -- Spinal manipulation and home exercise are more effective at relieving neck pain in the long term than medications, according to new research. read more..


Lots of Exercise May Boost Kids' Grades

MONDAY, Jan. 2 (Healthday News) -- A Dutch review of prior research reveals that the more physically active school-aged children are, the better they fare in the classroom. read more..

Physical Activity-American Adults-Healthday News-Exercise

More Americans Exercise, but Arthritis Can Get in the Way

THURSDAY, Dec. 8 (Healthday News) -- Exercise is good medicine, and the number of American adults who did no physical activity in their leisure time decreased from 31 percent in 1989 to 25 percent in 2008, researchers have found. read more..

Friday 24 February 2012

Physically Fit-Healthday News-Heart Disease-Exercise

Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart

TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (Healthday News) -- Getting and staying physically fit might help fend off Heart Disease even if you've put on a few pounds, new research suggests. read more..

Osteoarthritis-Healthday News-Exercise-Bones

Health Tip: Exercise for Healthier Bones

(Healthday News) -- Want to keep your bones strong and healthy? Make sure you get plenty of Exercise to help ward off problems such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and pain affecting the joints and lower back. read more..

Benefits Of Exercise-Healthday News-Muscle Cells-Mouse Study

Mouse Study Give Clues to Why Exercise Is Healthy

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (Healthday News) -- Researchers have identified a protein in muscle cells that triggers some of the health benefits of exercise in mice. read more..

Vigorous Exercise-Cancer Treatment-Prostate Cancer-Cancer Patients-Healthday News

Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer

TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (Healthday News) -- Vigorous exercise causes changes in some 180 prostate genes among men with early stage prostate cancer, a new study suggests. read more..


Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1 (Healthday News) -- Exercise can improve the health, energy and well-being of cancer patients after they've completed their main cancer treatment, a new review finds. read more..

Healthday News-Pregnancy

Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (Healthday News) -- Exercising at moderate or -- for very active women -- even high intensity during Pregnancy won't hurt your baby's health, a new study finds. read more..

Exercise Program-Exercise Goals-Pregnant Women-Healthday News

Dogs Can Boost Exercise Rates for Moms-to-Be

SATURDAY, Feb. 18 (Healthday News) -- Pregnant Women who own a dog are 50 percent more likely to get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day by going for brisk walks, a new study finds. read more..


Health Tip: Set Exercise Goals

(Healthday News) -- When you set goals for your exercise program, they can help you stay on track. But it's important to set goals that are realistic. read more..

Clumsiness

I'm eager to start yoga, but i'm kind of afraid to take a class and look like a fool (clumsiness). Would it be ok to start practicing on my own before attending a class? or should I face the possibility of humiliation and grin and bear it?

I understand that. The good thing about taking a class is the teacher will correct you if you are taking more of a beginners class or a class where there aren’t more intermediate and advanced yogi’s. If you’d like to start practicing at home first, you may. Though, I think you might benefit more from starting to take classes now as well as doing it at home.There will be no humiliation unless you do not let go of your ego when you go. You shouldn’t feel like you have to do as well as the person next to you, who might be able to do a certain pose easily while you struggle. Pay attention to your body only, especially how it feels. You don’t want to push yourself too far because you can either hurt yourself or fall. If you push too hard through a pose, you might never learn it because you are not being patient with yourself. That’s part of what yoga is about… patience. You also might be surprised what your body is already capable when you really put yourself to it. Also, the more mindful and patient you are, the less clumsy you’ll be. read more..

American Council On Exercise-Exercise Physiologist-Temperature Plummets-Chilly Workouts

Conquering the chilly workouts of winter

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The short days, the weak sun, and the warm beds of winter can wreak havoc on your fitness routine. As the outside temperature plummets, so too can the will to brave the elements for outdoor exercise. Experts say as long as you layer up, drink up and tune into how cold is just too cold it shouldn't impact your fitness. "Come with a different game plan for the winter," advises Jessica Matthews, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). "Motivation tends to wane a bit, so explore different activities, including things you can do in your own home. ... read more..

Thursday 23 February 2012

New Year's Resolution-Fitness Products

Fitness products galore at gadget show
Realistic Resolutions-New Year's Resolution-Fitness Level
Body monitor patch by BodyMedia

If your New Year's resolution was to get more exercise and you're slipping already how about a digital personal trainer? read more..

Healthday News

Need to Exercise More? Think How It Will Help You Now

FRIDAY, Jan. 13 (Healthday News) -- Health and fitness experts have for years tried to entice people to exercise more by flogging long-range benefits such as losing weight or avoiding long-term illness caused by chronic disease. read more..

Genetic Risk Factor-Active Lifestyle-Healthday News-Alzheimer

Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's: Study

MONDAY, Jan. 9 (Healthday News) -- A new study finds that an active lifestyle may help protect against Alzheimer's-related brain changes in people who have a well-known genetic risk factor. This factor is the e4 allele (version) of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene. read more..

Healthday News-Health Tip-Pregnancy-Exercise

Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy

(Healthday News) -- Exercise is a great way to manage the aches and pains of pregnancy, and help prepare your body for the birth of your child. read more..

Physical Exercise And Heart Disease-Heart Attacks-Global Study-Television

Owning car, TV linked to heart attacks: study
Normal Cholesterol Levels-Holiday Parties-Heart Attacks-Ldl Particles
Car owners with a television are 27 percent more likely to suffer heart attacks than people who have neither

Car owners with a television are 27 percent more likely to suffer heart attacks than people who have neither, according to a global study on physical exercise and heart disease published Wednesday. read more..

Ice Hockey Players-Hip Osteoarthritis-Handball Players-Elite Athletes

Elite athletes at greater risk for arthritis: study

(Reuters) - Elite male athletes who participate in high-contact sports such as football, soccer and rugby have a higher risk of developing knee and hip osteoarthritis than men who exercise little or not at all, a Swedish study found. There was a doubled risk in soccer and handball players, and a tripled risk in ice hockey players, added the researchers, whose study was published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Osteoarthritis, also called "wear and tear" arthritis, occurs when the cartilage cushioning the joints wears down. ... read more..

Endurance Athletes-Healthday News-Damage-Heart

Marathons May Damage Part of Heart: Study

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 (Healthday News) -- Some endurance athletes may suffer damage to the Heart's right ventricle, research shows, but the findings do not suggest that this type of exercise is unhealthy, researchers say. read more..

Fitness Experts

Barefoot workouts gain ground

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With barefoot running all the rage, the unshod workout is gaining ground across the exercise spectrum. Fitness experts from aerobics instructors to modern dancers are extolling the virtues of feeling the ground beneath their feet. Connecticut-based fitness instructor Ellen Barrett teaches a mixture of Pilates, yoga and dance and conducts all her low-impact classes barefoot. "I've been teaching barefoot forever. Shoes give you a false sense of a platform. You don't connect to ground," explained Barrett, creator of the DVDs "Grace and Gusto" and "Power Fusion. ... read more..

Fitness Cabin Fever-Bleh

Anyone else dealing with a bad case of fitness cabin fever? (Bleh, we are.) This...

Anyone else dealing with a bad case of fitness cabin fever? (Bleh, we are.) This chilly weather is here to stay, but it's no reason to give up on winter workouts! Try these indoor options...10 Indoor Workouts to Carry You to Spring | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comWave good-bye to outdoor exercise! read more..

Harmful Side Effects-Muscle Soreness-Healthday News-Cold Baths

Cold Baths May Help Ease Muscle Soreness After Workouts

TUESDAY, Feb. 14 (Healthday News) -- Taking a cold-water or ice bath may reduce exercise-related muscle soreness but it's not clear whether it can cause harmful side effects, a new evidence review indicates. read more..

California Institute Of Technology-Family Dog-Exercise-College

Fitness often not a priority for college students
American College Of Sports Medicine-Heart Rate Training Zone-The Chronic Diseases
Pizza is served before a California Institute of Technology cooking class to curb the students' appetite while they work in Pasadena

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Along with mother's cooking and the family dog, regular exercise is too often among the childish things young adults leave behind when they make the move from home to college. Attention should be paid to this drop off, experts say, because those inactive in youth tend to remain inactive over their lifetime. "The transition from late adolescence to early adulthood represents the most dramatic declines in physical activity across a person's life," according to Dr. Matthew Kwan, a researcher at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. ... read more..

Healthday News-Fitness Level

Tips to Start Running and Stay Motivated in 2012

FRIDAY, Dec. 30 (Healthday News) -- Taking up running is a good way to boost your Fitness Level in the year ahead, but one expert cautioned that anyone new to the sport -- or exercise in general -- should have realistic expectations about the commitment it takes to reach their goals. read more..

Wednesday 22 February 2012

Gym Membership

Earlier today I went into a local gym...

To see if the manager was there and had read my application that I turned in the other week and noticed 99% of the people in there were all doing cardio. Treadmills, bikes, whatever else was in there. Then I looked over at the weights areas and didn’t see anyone. I don’t have a Gym Membership and have never even been to a real gym, but I pictured how weird it’d look, me being the little tiny girl pumping iron while everyone else is running. It made me giggle a little on the inside. How cute that’d be.     I missed class today to… go do a job thing which was a one time thing so I made up my lost work out at home for maybe about 40 minutes. I usually feel less motivated to do a lot when I’m at home, but I did the first half in my ugly backyard in the 65 degree warm winter weather, then went inside to finish when my neighbors dogs came out to bark at me. I started with jump rope, did a few workouts like push ups and bicycle crunches, lunges, then back to jump rope, and did that a few times between my other workouts. Did some more work with weights and tried to get in a lot more core workouts since I’ve been neglecting my abs and paying more attention to the little bumps forming on my arms. I tried doing a little bit of yoga but I didn’t feel like it so I did one Sun Salutation, a mix of a and b, with the warrior and without the seated position in b. Then stretched my legs, did camel, and drank the last half of my odwalla mango protein drink. Then I had an accident with my 2 day old expired (which I knew) vanilla chai drink and now I hope I don’t get sick from it (because I freak out over this stuff.)      Just thought I’d share. I don’t know why. Now going to clean up and stuff my face with food and shower in no particular order (but I’ll probably clean first). read more..

Strength Training Exercises-Bone Density Test

'It's been about two months since I've worked out. And I just don't have the tim...

"It's been about two months since I've worked out. And I just don't have the time. Which uh..is odd. Because I have the time to go out to dinner. And uh..and watch tv. And get a bone density test. And uh.. try to figure out what my phone number spells in words." — Ellen DeGeneresFitnesswww.health.comGet yourself in gear with new cardio routines, strength training exercises, and the latest yoga workouts. Our experts give you the best advice to keep your fitness routines working for you! read more..

source:health.com

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Morning Yoga-Video

if i eat meat after workout good or bad and if you know yoga for morning video on YouTube it 's good ,, and if i make the same video for yoga like morning video it's good or bad thanks a lot

After you work out, lean meat is okay but don’t eat something like steak. Try fish or chicken. Not sure if you’re asking for morning Yoga videos or not, but if so, here’s a few. Morning Yoga for Flexibility, Morning Wake up Yoga, and Morning Yoga in Bed. It’s okay if you use the same video every morning. If you memorize the routine, you will be able to do it on your own, as slow and as long as you’d like without having to use the video. If you feel like you need more of a stretch or want to try new videos, go right ahead. But it is all up to you (: read more..

Flexible Muscles-Low Back Pain-Yoga

Got back pain? Join the club. Yoga can help.

Got back pain? Join the club. Yoga can help.4 Ways Yoga Relieves Low Back Painwww.health.comYoga relieves low back pain by strengthening weak muscles, stretching flexible muscles, improving oxygenation to the body, and changing the balance of the autonomic nervous system. read more..

source:health.com

Yoga Asanas-Meditation-Pranayama-Neti Pot

I would seriously recommend adopting at least some aspects of an Ayruvedic lifestyle. The daily routine makes me feel fantastic: Arise at 6am, make warm water "lemon, eliminate, clean the tongue "teeth, use a Neti pot, massage your skin with seseme oil (plus essential oils specific to your body-mind type), have a warm bath/shower, perform yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation then start your day

While in the book store in late November, I was skimming through a book called Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing and came across a page with a list of suggestions for a healthy, creative life. I took a photo and posted it on my personal blog and some of the things you listed relate. I like the whole getting up early and starting the early morning peacefully, slow, and clean and that’s all I would really want to go by. I sort of have my idea morning routine pictured in my mind, from thinking about it sometimes. One day I’ll finally reach that point. I’m thinking that won’t be until I have my own home. For those of you wondering what this is all about, it’s a follow-up from this ask I got the other day and I haven’t been on my computer to answer until now. read more..

Sunday 19 February 2012

Moderate Exercise-Misconception-Bedtime-Sleep

Do you think it's ok for me to exercise before I go to sleep? I don't have time in the afternoon (that's when my shift starts) since I rush to work and I get off late in the evening.

A misconception is that exercise before bedtime, even hours before is detrimental to your Sleep. While this may be true for some populations, for the most part, exercise before bed  even 30 minutes before you go to sleep is not bad for you.Relaxing or moderate exercise may not affect your sleep at all. But if you do exercise strenuously such as for an hour or more at one time and do so two to three hours before bedtime, you may find you sleep better and more deeply. read more..

Immune System-Exercise-Snuffly-Sweat

Think you're too snuffly to get in a sweat session? Exercise can boost your immu...

Think you're too snuffly to get in a Sweat session? Exercise can boost your Immune System, helping to beat colds!6 Exercise Excuses a Sweat Session Can Solve | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comComing up with reasons to skip the gym can feel like a workout in itself. We’re here to squelch a few old stand-bys to help get you up, out the door, and building a better body read more..

Personal Yoga

I’ve been thinking of selling prints of my photos for a while, and now shorts (all of which...

I’ve been thinking of selling prints of my photos for a while, and now shorts (all of which you can read about here) and now I just thought of another good idea. Selling motivational pictures, posters, calendars, and/or other things (maybe cute mugs since I’m obsessed with them). Obviously not just random things like… hey here’s a picture I found on tumblr, buy it from me. But like… I could make a yoga calendar with personal yoga photos and stuff like that… hiking trails and running photos… stuff like that. Just a good way to put all the things I’m good at together and hopefully make a profit of. Then maybe I’ll be able to afford yoga school sooner! You’d all go for that, right? (; read more..

Reverse Crunches-Bicycle Crunches-P90x

Night workout

Started maybe around 10pm. Some of these exercises are kind of hard to explain but here they are.Jump rope for 2 minutes20 dumbbell raises in plank40 bicycle crunchesrest (changed into lighter clothes)20 weight lifts- Arms down, center, above head, repeat.20 boat pose twists with weight10 boat pose weight pass in between legs20 squats with weights in hands20 reverse crunches20 concentration curls (but on knees rather than sitting)20 dumbbell side bend each side10 lunges each side20 leg raised (on chair) crunches25 in and outs (p90x)30 bicycles (p90x)30 wide leg sit ups (p90x)30 second chair (against wall)40 leg open close (lay flat with hands under butt, lift legs, open close)Then I started doing a little bit of yoga and stopped. I’m starving so I’m going to eat and maybe shower if I’m not too lazy. I already showered but it’s cold and warm showers are nice. I need to start working out more at home, here’s some stuff I’m going to try and work into a routine, I’ll probably add more later because that definitely didn’t feel like enough to me. read more..

List Of High Protein Foods-Peanut Butter-Protein Bars

Hi there! just wanted to say that I love your blog. I occasionally practice Ashtanga Yoga, and am on the road to losing a necessay 40 pounds. I am currently looking to cut most meat out of my diet, however, I know my body requires a lot of protein to function. Any suggestions on how to get more protein in my diet that isn't meat, fish, tofu, or peanut butter? I like smoothies but with my high impa

Protein shakes (not smoothies), protein bars, and Odwalla protein drinks are good things to consume after working out. Ensure nutritional shakes have 9 grams of protein per bottle, as well as other good things. Quinoa is high in protein, beans… stuff like that. Here is a list of high protein foods that you might want to look at. You can find out how much protein you need daily here (: read more..

Saturday 18 February 2012

Healthy Eating-Food Journal-Ibs

After reading your personal page and doing my own research, I think I may have IBS. Has healthy eating and exercise completey gotten rid of it?

I’ve discussed IBS with a follower of mine and how to deal with it, so if you’re interested you can come off of anon and we can talk about that. However, no. There is no way to rid of it because there is no known cure or exact known cause for it, but doctors lean more towards stress being the cause, which also triggers bouts of problems (for me, anyway). A healthy lifestyle has helped it tremendously though. I still get problems but they’re not as severe as they were back when I ate nothing but crap (a year ago, less). Trigger foods will vary from person to person.My first recommendation is starting a food journal, like I described in my page. This will help you to figure out what foods are hurting you, which ones help you, etc. If you see a doctor, they will talk about the problems (this is where the food journal is also very useful), do a blood test, and they will first see if you test positive for celiac disease and maybe a few others things. Though, since there is no known cause or cure, there’s no way to know for sure, like through a test. That will just cross things out as to what it’s not. I’m sure I’ve said too much since this was not the question. Just trying to be helpful haha (: read more..

fuckyeahyoga: YOU’RE WELCOME edit: that middle one looks fun....

fuckyeahyoga:YOU’RE WELCOMEedit: that middle one looks fun....

fuckyeahyoga:YOU’RE WELCOMEedit: that middle one looks fun. gotta try that one out.Yoga humor is the best. Upon seeing this, I laughed and then started to screech because I actually do the first and third one. Mostly the first one, haha. read more..

Push Ups

The journey feels great, in my opinion. It’s ALL a...

The journey feels great, in my opinion. It’s ALL a journey, really. Overcoming a craving, being able to do more push ups, getting better at yoga poses, running faster… that’s the fun, that’s the motivation. I’m sure people who are losing weight would just love to just magically be thinner, at their goal weight… but I think if those people would even begin to love their bodies, making each step in progress is only going to feel so much better and better and to me, that’s the best part. The hard work that it took to accomplish something… that is the best part of the lifelong journey. read more..

Yoga For Beginners-Health

Hey! I'd really like to start yoga, and to live healthier.. Do you have any tips on where to begin? Thank you very much! (ps: I admire you so much!)

That sounds great! I wrote up tips for Yoga for Beginners and Health for Beginners. Those are the links to each page, but you can always go back and find it in the FAQ page. That should help. You’re welcome, and thank you as well (: read more..


i've practiced yoga for to year, 2 days a week and where i praticed the asanas were usually light, more stretching. I love yoga but i decided to start gym last month because i wanted to get muscles. But i found video-tutorials and i'm really excited to start yoga at home and every day. i want to know if start doing 30 min whit stretching and strenght exercises would be a good begginning, consideri

30 minutes total of stretching/Yoga and strength workouts… Yes, I think that’s fine! Then you can work in more over time when you feel that you want to. I suggest doing the stretching afterwards. And give yourself at least 1 rest day a week if you’re working out every day. (: read more..

Plank

hey beautiful! i see the 'planks not crunches' EVERYWHERE, and have tried them numerous times, but i feel it in my arms not my core at all. maybe i'm doing them wrong :p

Hey! That is definitely why. If you’re new to them and haven’t had anyone correct the pose for you, it’s more difficult. How to do a full plankHow to do a forearm plankMake sure you’re not resting your shoulders down and sinking them in. I have trouble making sure of that in full plank. And make sure you’re back isn’t slouching down, and don’t look down at yourself during the exercise. If it feels a little too easy, try adjusting yourself, you might be too high up or too low down. It’d be easiest if you have a mirror that you can watch yourself in or maybe record yourself in the pose and correct it from there (: read more..

Friday 17 February 2012

Under pressure? We feel it, too. And unfortunately, so do our backs. Instead of...

Under pressure? We feel it, too. And unfortunately, so do our backs. Instead of...

Under pressure? We feel it, too. And unfortunately, so do our backs. Instead of grabbing for over-the-counter relief, research shows that the best cure for back pain may be in exercise. Here are 4 basic ways that can help ease the strain.4 Moves That Heal Back Pain | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comResearch shows that exercise may be the best way to ease back pain. Try these moves to get back in action read more..

Thursday 16 February 2012

Smart Tips

Give your heart a workout with these smart tips and strengthening exercises! (Br...

Give your heart a workout with these smart tips and strengthening exercises! (Brought to you by Quaker)Give Your Heart a Workout | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comUnlock the lifesaving power of exercise with this three-pronged fitness breakthrough. Learn how to perform the heart healthy workout on Fitbie. read more..

Wednesday 15 February 2012

Cognitive Decline-Physical Activity-Healthday News-Health News-Exercise

Exercise is one great way to keep cognitive decline at bay. What will your worko...

Exercise is one great way to keep cognitive decline at bay. What will your workout look like today?Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comMONDAY, Feb. 13 (Healthday News) -- Here's another reason to get into shape: Physical activity may reduce the risk of dementia-related death, according to a new study. read more..

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Saturday 11 February 2012

Exercise

Finish off fat with a single exercise!

Finish off fat with a single exercise! The Best Fat-Burning Exercise You're Not Doing | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comGrab a pair of dumbbells and finish off fat with a single exercise. See how to perform the total-body move on Fitbie. read more..

San Francisco International Airport-Stress Relief-Yoga Room

Here's a trend we can get behind: Yoga rooms at the airport! What other healthy...

Here's a trend we can get behind: Yoga rooms at the airport! What other healthy trends would you like to see? ‘Yoga Room’ To Provide Stress Relief For SFO Passengerssanfrancisco.cbslocal.comGetting through the long lines, lost luggage and body scans at the airport can be stressful. A new program at San Francisco International Airport hopes to ease your tension. read more..

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Exercise-Botox-Skin

Beat it, Botox. Exercise gives you younger-looking skin! More ways fitness fight...

Beat it, Botox. Exercise gives you younger-looking skin! More ways fitness fights aging below. Anti-Aging Powers of Exercise | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comThe secret to living a better, longer life is as simple as lacing up your sneakers and hitting the gym read more..

Beautiful Body-Peaceful Path-Graceful Body-Yoga

Take a peaceful path to a beautiful body. How? Yoga. http://ow.ly/8X18Z

Take a peaceful path to a beautiful body. How? Yoga. http://ow.ly/8X18ZYoga for a Beautiful Bodyow.lyA leaner you in no time: If you long for an even more gorgeous and graceful body, there’s no better way to get it than through yoga. Our expert... read more..

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Sweat your way to better sex! Here are 7 reasons why a workout session can heat...

Sweat your way to better sex! Here are 7 reasons why a workout session can heat...

Sweat your way to better sex! Here are 7 reasons why a workout session can heat things up the between the sheets.7 Ways Exercise Can Improve Your Sex Life | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comYour sizzling guide to how getting sweaty can help you get busy read more..

Healthday News-Health News-Hot Yoga

Hot yoga alert! Omming in high temperatures can be bad for your health. http://o...

Hot yoga alert! Omming in high temperatures can be bad for your health. http://ow.ly/8Ew6WAvoid Getting Scorched by ‘Hot Yoga’ - Health News - Health.comow.lySUNDAY, Jan. 22 (Healthday News) — Doing yoga in a room heated to between 90 and 105 degrees — known as “hot yoga” — is increasing in popularity,... read more..

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Motivation-Yoga

Need a little motivation to start practicing yoga? Check out this yogi's amazing...

Need a little motivation to start practicing yoga? Check out this yogi's amazing body and super impressive poses!Made to Motivate via youtube.compinterest.comAmazing motivation to practice yoga! (This yogi's body is so fit!) read more..

Beautiful Body-Bikram Yoga-Exercise-Promises-Hot Yoga

Is anyone else into Bikram yoga, the hot, sweaty type that promises to burn 1000...

Is anyone else into Bikram yoga, the hot, sweaty type that promises to burn 1000 calories an hour? Is it really better than other workouts? http://ow.ly/8hkP0Is Hot Yoga Just a Bunch of Hot Air? - MedPage Today Blogs - 30425ow.ly read more..

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Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.-Edwa...

Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.-Edward Smith-Stanley http://ow.ly/8fa7M10 Minutes to All-Over Tonedow.lyGo for the gold: Get a more beautiful body in less than 10 minutes a day with these fat-blasting (and energizing) moves from trainer Erin O’Brien,... read more..

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Daily Exercise Routine-Energize


31 Ways to Energize Your Workoutwww.health.comBored with your workout? We can help! Here are 31 ways to inject some excitement back into your daily exercise routine. read more..

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Ergonomic Exercise Chair-Weight Loss Tools

An ergonomic exercise chair? We like! 8 futuristic weight loss tools that will h...

An ergonomic exercise chair? We like! 8 futuristic weight loss tools that will help you start slimming today! 8 Futuristic Weight Loss Tools | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comFrom a 150-calorie pint of ice cream to a shirt that helps you sleep, these far-out ways to stay fit are leaving food journals, nutrition labels—and even your gym—in the dust read more..

Holiday Season

Get in the spirit of the season and give gifts that give back! Proceeds from the...

Get in the spirit of the season and give gifts that give back! Proceeds from these perfect presents go to charity.11 Fit Gifts That Give Back | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comInstead of snagging any ole yoga mat, iPod, or water bottle, kick up your kindness this holiday season by picking presents whose proceeds go to charity read more..

Friday 10 February 2012

Healthy Families

Dr. Oz shares his 10 tips for getting your family healthy! http://alturl.com/3edv8

Dr. Oz shares his 10 tips for getting your family healthy! http://alturl.com/3edv810 Habits of Healthy Familiesalturl.comTeam approach: Healthy families eat and exercise together, says Dr. Oz. read more..

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Gym Routine

Bored with your typical gym routine? Try one of these fun, fresh classes! Which...

Bored with your typical gym routine? Try one of these fun, fresh classes! Which one fits your exercise style?5 Great New Classes to You Get Fitwww.health.comMake fat-burning fun: Is your usual workout getting boring? Good news: you can make fat-burning fun again with some new supercharged exercises. Try one of these five fun, fresh classes that some of the fittest women in Hollywood are taking to get your best body ever. read more..

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Health-Pills

A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time - pills or stairs.-...

A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time - pills or stairs.-- Joan Welsh http://ow.ly/8f9Sn5 Quick Ways to Stop Back Painow.lyFrom crunches to lunches, how to ease the ache: Learn how five ways to ease back pain in this slideshow. read more..

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Java Jolt

Considering having your daily java jolt before your workout: Most people find th...

Considering having your daily java jolt before your workout: Most people find they can work out harder longer if they have caffeine before exercise.8 Foods That Help Build Muscle | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comMuscles don’t just grow in the gym—find out how to pump up your plate (and your body) with these strength-enhancing eats read more..

31 Ways to power your workout, get slimmer, feel amazing! What's working for you...

31 Ways to power your workout, get slimmer, feel amazing! What's working for you...

31 Ways to power your workout, get slimmer, feel amazing! What's working for you in 2012? http://ow.ly/8kcsY31 Ways to Energize Your Workoutow.lyBored with your workout? We can help! Here are 31 ways to inject some excitement back into your daily exercise routine. read more..

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Compulsive Eating-Addiction-Fitness

Is your passion for fitness "healthy eating safe--or is it an addiction? Find o...

Is your passion for fitness & healthy eating safe--or is it an addiction? Find out if your pursuit puts you at risk:Food, Fitness, and Addiction | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comFrom their causes to their effects on brain chemistry, compulsive eating and exercise share some scary similarities with drug and alcohol... read more..

Heart Healthy

Heart-attack proof your HEART! 3 changes to make during today's workout...

Heart-attack proof your HEART! 3 changes to make during today's workout...Give Your Heart a Workout | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comUnlock the lifesaving power of exercise with this three-pronged fitness breakthrough. Learn how to perform the heart healthy workout on Fitbie. read more..


Heart-attack proof your HEART! 3 changes to make during today's workout...

Heart-attack proof your HEART! 3 changes to make during today's workout...Give Your Heart a Workout | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comUnlock the lifesaving power of exercise with this three-pronged fitness breakthrough. Learn how to perform the heart healthy workout on Fitbie. read more..

Sunday 5 February 2012

Are You A People Pleaser-Healthday News-Health News-Pleasers

Are you a people pleaser (and carrying a few extra pounds)? Then you must read t...

Are you a people pleaser (and carrying a few extra pounds)? Then you must read this new study! ‘People Pleasers’ More Prone to Overeating: Study - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comTHURSDAY, Feb. 2 (Healthday News) — A warning to certain types as those Super Bowl parties approach: People with a need to please others are more likely to eat too much in social situations, a new study suggests.“People pleasers feel more intense pressure to eat when they believe that their eating ... read more..

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Saturday 4 February 2012

Healthy Eating-Muscles-Smoking-Diet


HEALTHY EATING: After smoking, a high-fat diet is the second most lethal habit.    According to a recent report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, smoking causes 400,000 deaths a year. High-fat diet causes 300,000. ... read more..


Hey ladies... Take our VERY un-scientific poll and tell us which muscles matter...

Hey ladies... Take our VERY un-scientific poll and tell us which muscles matter most on a man. Arms? Abs? A cute little tush?What Are Your Favorite Muscles on a Man? | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comTake our very un-scientific poll to help the so-called “stronger sex” know what ladies really think about the male body and bulking up read more..

Heart Smart-Super Bowl-Calories-Beat Box-Genius

Keep your beat box healthy with 50 genius, heart smart tips! (Brought to you by...

Keep your beat box healthy with 50 genius, heart smart tips! (Brought to you by Quaker!)50 Simple Ways to Help Your Heart | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comSmall changes in the types of foods you eat and in the portion sizes you choose will quickly add up. Here are smart ways to help you cut 100 calories. Follow the tips every day to lose weight and get the body you want—just in time for summer! read more..


How do you knock a TON of calories off your wings come Super Bowl Sunday?

How do you knock a TON of calories off your wings come Super Bowl Sunday?The Super Bowl of Healthy Food Swaps | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comTraditionally guy-centric foods, like wings, fried cheese, burgers and fries, are fair game at your next party with these healthy tweaks and trade outs read more..

Healthday News-Health News-Blood Test-Depression

A blood test that spots depression: Useful? Unlikely to be accurate? What do you...

A Blood Test that spots depression: Useful? Unlikely to be accurate? What do you think?Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Randy DotingaHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Feb. 3 (Healthday News) — Depression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help.It’s not clear how much the test might cost, and it needs more stringent validation before it will be ready t... read more..

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Fertility Drugs-Giuliana Rancic-Breast Cancer-Wise Person-Health

A wise person should consider that health is the greatest of all human blessings...

A wise person should consider that Health is the greatest of all human blessings....Good nutrition is no longer an option but a necessity....So, let food be your medicine... read more..


What is your take on fertility drugs? Even the experts aren't sure...

What is your take on fertility drugs? Even the experts aren't sure...Are Fertility Drugs Safe?www.health.comIn October, E! News co-anchor Giuliana Rancic announced that she’d been diagnosed with Breast Cancer during her third round of in vitro fertilization (IVF). This reopened the debate: do fertility drugs cause cancer? read more..

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Friday 3 February 2012

Nutritional Deficiencies-Heart Healthy Eating-Chronic Diseases-Food Choices

Today, more than 95% of all chronic diseases are caused by food choices, toxic f...

Today, more than 95% of all Chronic Diseases are caused by Food Choices, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise. read more..


It's Heart Month folks! And we're here to give you the best tips on heart health...

It's Heart Month folks! And we're here to give you the best tips on heart healthy eating & exercise. Start here!Healthy Heart | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comPump up your meals with sodium-free, antioxidant-rich add-ons that taste great and won’t put you at risk for heart-related health problems read more..

Thursday 2 February 2012

Resistance Bands-Healthy Eating-Balanced Diet-Gym

ADOPT HEALTHY EATING -- YOUR WAY TO HEALTH "FITNESS: Your choice of diet can...

ADOPT HEALTHY EATING -- YOUR WAY TO HEALTH & FITNESS: Your choice of diet can influence your long term health prospects more than any other action you might take... A balanced diet is the first step to live a beautiful & healthy life. read more..


You don't have to break the bank investing in a home gym! Just follow our tips f...

You don't have to break the bank investing in a home Gym! Just follow our tips for recycling your resistance bands... 6 New Ways to Use Resistance Bands | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comWhen your workout starts to feel stale, shake things up with resistance bands. Learn more on Fitbie. read more..

True Or False-Half Marathon-Weight Loss-Super Bowl-Blogger

True or False: What you wear affects your workout. (Our weight loss blogger says...

True or False: What you wear affects your workout. (Our Weight LossBlogger says, "TRUE!")Dress the Way You Want to Run (AKA Plan B) | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comI decided that the best way to train for the half marathon was to buy some good activewear. If I looked like I could run a half marathon, maybe I could move faster! read more..


Drop and give us 20 of these! (Super Bowl weekend has us feeling inspired to tac...

Drop and give us 20 of these! (Super Bowl weekend has us feeling inspired to tackle football-themed moves.)Burpee | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comTarget your chest, shoulder, and abs with the burpee, a fun variation of the pushup. Learn how to perform this and hundreds of other moves with the Exercise and Workout Finder. read more..

Women's Health-Alcohol-Avocado-Tobacco-Shrimp

What's for dinner? This shrimp "avocado dish is healthy and delish!

What's for dinner? This shrimp & avocado dish is healthy and delish!Healthy Asian Meals: Dishes from the Far East | Women's Health Magazinewww.womenshealthmag.comFood guru Nina Simonds's latest cookbook, Simple Asian Meals, dishes up healthy, seasonal fare that nourishes body and soul. read more..


Imagine a world in which sugar was regulated the way alcohol and tobacco are. So...

Imagine a world in which Sugar was regulated the way Alcohol and tobacco are. Some people think it should be that way; do you?Should We Regulate Sugar?parenting.blogs.nytimes.comDr. Robert Lustig and his co-authors call on the government to class sugar with tobacco and alcohol. read more..

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Health News-Super Bowl-Depression-Research-Risk

The Super Bowl is the ultimate day for power snacking. Behold this bacon-wrapped...

The Super Bowl is the ultimate day for power snacking. Behold this bacon-wrapped-in-sausage-wrapped-in-bacon explosion and more gut busters here!The Biggest Super Bowl Fat Bombs | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comYou won’t believe your eyes when you discover how many of these Super Bowl baddies you’re tucking in read more..


Research shows that working long hours can double your risk for depression. Are...

Research shows that working long hours can double your risk for depression. Are you surprised?Working Long Hours Doubles Depression Odds - Health News - Health.comow.lyWEDNESDAY, January 25, 2012 (Health.com) — Working long hours appears to substantially increase a person’s risk of becoming depressed, regardless... read more..

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Wednesday 1 February 2012

Flavor Food-Dinner-Meal

Already thinking about dinner? (Gah... Us too!) Add flavor to your meal without...

Already thinking about dinner? (Gah... Us too!) Add flavor to your Meal without turning it into a salt lick with these tasty suggestions.7 Salt-Free Ways to Flavor Food | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comPump up your meals with sodium-free, antioxidant-rich add-ons that taste great and won’t put you at risk for heart-related health problems read more..


'A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks.'-- Charles Gordy http://ow...

"A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks." -- Charles Gordy http://ow.ly/8Bo2d20 Things That Can Ruin Your Smileow.lyHealthy teeth, healthy smile?: Here are some factors that can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums, and put a serious damper on your smile. read more..

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Federal Health Officials-Health Screenings-Healthday News-Breast Cancer-Health News

We wonder if fewer Americans are getting screened because it takes too long to g...

We wonder if fewer Americans are getting screened because it takes too long to get an appointment, or if insurance doesn't always cover it? Is anyone on this board behind in Health Screenings? If so, why? Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 26 (Healthday News) — The number of Americans being screened for colon, breast and cervical cancers still fall below national targets, Federal Health Officials said Thursday.In 2010, 72.4 percent of women were being screened for Breast Cancer, below... read more..

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