Stomach Problems? Try These 6 Activities to Fuel Digestion

Digestion issues have plagued me for most of my life. I can’t count the number of nights I’ve spent flopped on my couch, popping endless antacids, resigned to feeling bloated for three or four hours. However, over the years I’ve discovered that certain activities can help speed up digestion and decrease inflammation. Here are six that I’ve found effective, and why the experts say they work:

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6 Ways To Recover From A Food Binge

It’s the weekend, you’re out, you indulge in something you might not otherwise have eaten and then before you know it, you’re on an all-out binge-fest. Who hasn’t had this happen to them every once in a while? Let’s face it, it happens. Unfortunately, so does the guilt that comes with it afterwards. Instead of crawling up in a corner and crying “why did I do it?”, here are some simple damage-control steps you can take to counteract that binge.

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A Core You Can Count On: 5 Easy Exercises for Anytime, Anywhere

Having core strength you can count on is vital to balancing the negative health effects of sitting at a desk or in your car for long hours.  This is why I offer up these 5 easy exercises for any time and anywhere.  The long-term effects of a primarily sedentary lifestyle are staggering – and include everything from heart disease to diabetes.  Changes in posture also occur in a short time that tamper with the normal function of our vital organs.  I am not oversimplifying when I say that our vital organs are our greatest source of both health and disease.

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Abs That Rock In Just 10 Minutes A Day

Abs are one of those areas that everyone wants to be toned. It doesn’t really matter who you are, male or female, young or old, everyone feels good when their belly isn’t hanging over their pants. Here’s the thing though, most of what your stomach looks like actually comes from what you eat. 

That’s true for your entire body, but especially the stomach. If you eat junk chances are it will manifest right there. But when you make healthier choices you can trim down and take advantage of these moves for abs that rock in 10 minutes a day. And don’t worry, you can always check out the healthier recipes page if you need some inspiration in that area or health and fitness for different workouts like the 6 moves for thighs like a dancer. 

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10 Minute Butt Lift Workout

Think you don’t have time for exercise? Think again!! Try our “10-Minute Butt Lift Workout” right now for a strong and sexy… well… you know…

This is a pretty simple workout. You set a timer and every two minutes go on to the next exercise. Simple, right? Muahahaha (maniacal laugh)!!!

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You Can Do This

There's a time in your life where you're not quite sure where you are. You think everything's perfect, but it's not perfect... Then one day you wake up and you can't quite picture yourself in the situation you're in. But the secret is, if you can picture yourself doing anything in life, you can do it.  by Tom DeLonge

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Lose The Last 10 Pounds Workout

We all know that those last 5, 10, 20 stubborn pounds can be the hardest to get rid of! This 8-week workout program from “The Women’s Health Big Book of Exercises” is designed to help you finally shed those last few hard-to-lose pounds for good while getting in tip-top shape! Make sure you combine these workouts routines with a healthy and clean diet & you’ll be on your way to reaching your ideal weight sooner than you think!

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5 Exercises To Tone Your Legs Fast

If, like me, your problem areas are your legs and butt, then you’ve probably spent ages looking for the best exercises to work those areas.

If you want a butt that makes people stop and stare in awe, and super toned legs, then look no further.

Here is a list of my top 5 exercises to burn fat and gain muscle in your legs and butt.

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10 Tips For A Healthier You!

We are so excited to have Karli Cleaver here today sharing some great tips on how to help make us healthier and happier people this year! She's a great example and she continually inspires us... hope she inspires you too! 

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41 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting

You know the drill when it comes to losing weight: take in fewer calories, burn more calories. But you also know that most diets and quick weight-loss plans don’t work as promised. If you’re trying to drop a few pounds fast, these expert tips will make it easy for you to lose the weight quickly.

1. Write down your weight loss goal and why you want to lose weight on a piece of paper. 

Pin that piece of paper on the refrigerator door, the pantry or on the cupboard door – pin it where the biggest temptation to fall off the wagon lies or where you can constantly see it. That piece of paper will serve as a constant reminder that you’re on your way to losing weight, and that the reasons make it all worth what you’re doing.

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6 Proven Ways To Lose Belly Fat

Overweight does not necessarily equal unhealthy. There are actually plenty of overweight people who are in excellent health.

Conversely, many normal weight people have the metabolic problems associated with obesity. That’s because the fat under the skin is actually not that big of a problem (at least not from a health standpoint… it’s more of a cosmetic problem).

It’s the fat in the abdominal cavity, the belly fat, that causes the biggest issues. If you have a lot of excess fat around your waistline, even if you’re not very heavy, then you should take some steps to get rid of it.

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Learn the art of meal planning to lose weight and save money!

Learn the art of meal planning to lose weight and save money!

I don’t know about you, but we had a really glutinous holiday.

There were a lot of takeout meals.

And chips.

And chocolate.

And cookies.

And beer.

And wine.

And let’s not forget about those 2 pies my husband and I inhaled BY OURSELVES in ONE SITTING on December 31.

(I can’t believe I just admitted that to all of you…)

Of course, we had a fantastic time indulging in all of those treats (and drinking all of that booze), but I would be lying if I told you I didn’t gag a little when I stepped onto the scale this morning.

And don’t even get me started on my Visa bill.

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21 Best Ways to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week

Losing weight seems an uphill task to many, especially when you need to lose weight in a couple of days. And especially when you need to look good for an upcoming occasion or event. For achieving quick weight loss like ten pounds in a week, people often resort to crash dieting or spend hours sweating out in the gym. In fact, there are countless fad diets that enable you to shed pounds in a couple of days, but they have detrimental effects on your body and health, leaving you sick, hungry and nutrition deprived.

Of course, there are other painless ways to achieve this goal without dieting. All you need to do is maintain a healthy lifestyle comprising of nutrition, fitness, proper sleep and hydration. The best part is that these strategies not only enable you to lose ten pounds in a week’s time, but also help you to maintain a healthy weight in the long run.

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Don't Just Sit There!

Muscles burn less fat and blood flows more sluggishly during a long sit, allowing fatty acids to more easily clog the heart. Prolonged sitting has been linked to high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol, and people with the most sedentary time are more than twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease than those with the least. 

OVERPRODUCTIVE PANCREAS 

The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that carries glucose to cells for energy. But cells in idle muscles don't respond as readily to insulin, so the pancreas produces more and more, which can lead to diabetes and other diseases. A 2011 study found a decline in insulin response after just one day of prolonged sitting.

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How To Start Running!

Most people who love running now, say some version of this about their first time out: When I first started jogging I couldn’t do it for more than two minutes. I was out of breath. My body hurt, my lungs hurt and I thought: This isn’t fun. But I am so happy I stuck with it because now I can run for miles and I can’t imagine my life without running.  Running isn’t usually love at first sight. If you want to become a runner, this is important to keep in mind. Running is more of a slow love that has to grow on you, but once you catch the running bug, it’s hard to shake. Here’s our Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Runner!

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10 Mins to Toned Arms and Shoulders

This body weight exercise helps tighten your tricep muscles and lose the jiggle hanging from your arms. Please be advised that you are required to have shoulder flexibility and stability within the scapulothoracic region (back) to perform safely.

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According to ACE research study, "bench dips are one of the most effective moves for eliciting a high level of activity in the triceps. They also stimulate nearby muscles including upper back and chest.” To ease up this exercise, bend your knees. 

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The Best Leg Exercises

These are hands down the best exercises for shaping your legs, and thighs! The best part is, you don’t need anything else but yourself to hit a whole range of lower body muscles with the following exercises.

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The Broke Girl’s Guide to Getting in Shape

1. Start Running

Whether you live in a big city or a small town, running is free. If that doesn’t inspire you to run, consider signing yourself up for a 5k. For even more motivation, get a few friends to sign-up as well. The Color Run is always a great choice for new runners — it’s fun and their training program is excellent (and free)!

2. Workout at Home

Join a virtual gym or find a fitness guru who offers free classes via Youtube. Crunch Gym recently launched Crunch Live, which is an affordable alternative to a pricey gym membership. For just $9.99 per month, you’ll get access to great fitness classes from your computer. Classes include Yoga Body Sculpt, Stiletto Strength, Barre Assets, Pilates, and Kickboxing.

If free is what you’re looking for, we highly recommend Cassey Ho on Youtube. Her videos are great for those looking to tone-up and get the heart rate up in as little as 15 minutes a day.

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Hot Work at Home Jobs for 2015

Is your New Year’s goal to start making money from home?

Well, you’re in luck!

The economy is back on track and technology is allowing more and more tasks to be done from home. So whether you’re looking for a full-time gig or ways to make extra money — we’ve got you covered!

Here are some top work from home jobs and where to find them.

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Total Body Bootcamp Workout

With the beautiful weather, my kids are wanting to play outside every single day. I decided to design a workout that you could do in the backyard while your kids are running around. Even if you don’t have a large backyard, you could easily do this in a park or anywhere outdoors (or even indoors) that gives you some room to move. 

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