Her Active Life

Anyone who works out can tell you- it isn’t easy! Keeping up the motivation to exercise sometimes feels like a workout on its own, and it can be frustrating is you feel…

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Recent studies have shown that people who floss live longer! Although the connection is unclear, some speculate it may be because people who floss are generally more health conscious than those who don’t. No matter what the reason, remember to take care of…

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Stress control can provide both mental and physical benefits. Try this simple, yet effective breathing technique the next time you need to unwind and clear your mind.

To begin, sit upright in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus on…

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Who says you don’t have time to squeeze in a quick workout? The next time your kids are outside playing tag, or shooting hoops, go join them! Not only will you get to spend extra quality time with your children, you’ll also work…

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It happens to all of us once in a while- you have a really bad day and all you want to do is go home and sit on the couch with a giant tub of ice cream. In your mind, there is nothing…

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If you have a lot of errands to run, get in the habit of stashing some healthy snacks in your purse or car before you leave. If the midday munchies hit, you will have something on hand to eat, and will avoid making…

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Fast food isn’t the healthiest choice when it comes to a well-balanced meal, but sometimes you have no other option. If you do have to make a fast food pit stop, try…

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The next time you are baking or making your favorite recipe, try cutting the amount of salt the recipe calls for in half. Most of the time, doing this will not create a big taste difference! If you are concerned the taste will…

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Spring is a wonderful time of year, but with nice temperatures and increased outdoor activities comes the risk of getting sick from dehydration and over exposure to sunlight. How do you know if you have been in the sun too long? The most…

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In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories then you take in, either through exercise, eating less, or both. But, do you know how many calories you have to burn in order to lose a pound of fat? To lose…

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Generally speaking, an appropriate pace for a beginner to use when strength training is 2-3 seconds on the concentric phase and 3-4 seconds on the eccentric phase. The “concentric phase” of an exercise is the part of the move when the muscle is…

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With spring time approaching, the urge to spend time outdoors is stronger then ever. Although sunscreen is recommended year round, the sun’s rays become stronger this time of year, especially between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The risk of…

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If you are looking to lose weight, watch your alcohol intake and strive to avoid excess drinking. Alcohol depresses your metabolism, stimulates your appetite, and is loaded with calories. If nixing alcohol completely is out of the question, drink in moderation. The…

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Craving something sweet or salty? Don’t fret! The following indulgences contain only 50-60 calories, but are just enough to satisfy your sweet (or salty) tooth. You can enjoy any one of the following:

2 chocolate Hersey kisses 12…

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Did you know the word “diet” is derived from the Greek word “diaita,” meaning “manner of living?” This is why nutritionists and scientists agree that there is much more to a diet than losing weight and counting calories. Healthy eating and…

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