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How to get rid of Belly Fat!

Posted: 05/22/2012

The best way to lose belly fat around your stomach is two things diet and cardio. A consistent diet and cardio are the keys to having a lean stomach. A great stomach is not indicative of how many sit-ups it is indicative of how low your body fat is. For a male to see his abs he has to be 10 percent and under. For a woman to see her abs she generally needs to be 14 percent and...

Summer Grilling Tips

Posted: 05/14/2012

Start two days—or just two hours—ahead with our spectacular grilling planner.Make-Ahead Grilling TimelineEASY GRILLING TIPS: 48 HOURS AHEADTip: The more salt or acidity in your marinade, the faster it will work.Recipe to Try: Provençal Leg of Lamb Tip: A simple paste made with oil and spices can be rubbed on tofu two days in advance.Recipe to Try: Spiced-Tofu...

Best 100 Calorie Snacks!

Posted: 05/07/2012

Savory Bites-29 pistachios-60 Pepperidge Farm Baby Goldfish Crackers-1 Jolly Time Healthy Pop 100 Calorie Mini Bag popcorn-25 EatSmart Café Fries-12 Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins-12 Quaker Quakes Cheddar Cheese Rice Snacks-40 Rold Gold Classic Style Pretzel Sticks Dairy Delights-1 Laughing Cow Light Creamy Garlic & Herb cheese wedge and 3 Triscuits-1...

Top 100 Workout Songs!

Posted: 05/04/2012

Don't let music bring your workout down!  Here's the top 12:9. "It's Not Over" — Chris Daughtry10. "This is Why I'm Hot" — Mims11. "Beautiful Liar" - Beyonce and Shakira12. "Dance, Dance" — Fall Out Boy13. "Suddenly I See" — KT Tunstall14. "Smack That" — Akon with Eminem15. "What Goes Around Comes Around" — Justin Timberlake16....

Top 10 Reasons to Cycle!

Posted: 05/02/2012

There are many health benefits that are associated with cycling. Let's look at a few of the major benefits: Cycling is one of the easiest ways to exerciseYou can ride a bicycle almost anywhere, at any time of the year, and without spending a fortune. Many people are put off doing certain sports because of the high level of skill that seems to be required, or perhaps because...

Save MONEY While Shopping

Posted: 04/26/2012

Food prices are escalating at an alarming rate these days. Blame it on the rising cost of fuel to ferry food from farms to market and also the demand for ethanol gas, which is made from corn. But there are ways to save money when food shopping if you are willing to put in the time and effort. Try these tips, courtesy of www.couponmom.com: Clip coupons to defray costs;...

The Best SUPERFoods

Posted: 04/20/2012

10 Everyday Super FoodsThese easy-to-eat foods are packed with multiple nutrients to help you stay healthy.By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LDWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Low fat or fat-free plain yogurt is higher in calcium than some other dairy products and contains a great package of other nutrients, including protein and potassium. It...

Allergy Season: Natural Remedies!

Posted: 04/17/2012

What are Allergies? Allergies are exaggerated immune responses to substances that are generally not considered harmful. There are many different types of allergies, such as food allergies and skin allergies. Allergic rhinitis is a type of allergy that occurs when your immune system overreacts to airborne particles such as dust, dander, or pollen, causing symptoms such as...

Top 25 At Home Exercises

Posted: 04/09/2012

While I love belonging to a gym for the social interaction and the latest and greatest in fitness equipment, I do quite a bit of travelling these days and can often be away from my fitness facility for weeks on end. Because of this, in celebration of ACE’s 25th anniversary I’m providing my favorite 25 fitness exercises that you can do anytime, anywhere – from your living...

What is a Raw Food Diet?!

Posted: 04/04/2012

What Is The Raw Food Diet? What Are The Benefits Of The Raw Food Diet? The thrust of the raw food diet is the consumption of unprocessed, whole plant-based, ideally organic foods. A minimum of three-quarters of the person's diet should consist of uncooked food. A Raw Foodist - somebody who follows the raw food diet - believes that the higher the proportion of raw foods in...