"Watch" your Health

Are looking for an aid to help you stay in shape with out having to carry around your smartphone? Lucky for you there are several different devices on the market that sync to your smartphone or to your computer. It will take a little time to choose the right one for you, but here are a few to get you started with your search.

                                            Moto ACTV Fitness & Music Smartwatch

                                             Fitbit

                                             New Balance Life Trainer

                                            Striiv Smart Pedometer

                                            Nike Fuel Band

Stay Winter fit

The cold cozy winter weather can make one feel sluggish and lazy. However, in the winter, the bright and sunny spring and summer are not far away. That is why is it very important to remain healthy and fit not just for yourself in general but also to be ready for the warmer weather ahead! Here are a few tips to staying fit, even in the winter!

 

The cold Won't stop the show! - if you are an individual who likes to work out outside, but are hesitant because of the cold, exercising inside a local gym or in the comfort of your home is a great alternative!  

Discipline yourself - Don't let the cozy winter weather stop you from being as healthy as you can be! Set certain times devoted to exercise, and affirm with yourself daily of all the benefits that will come from living a healthy life in the winter. 

Layer up! - when exercising in cold temperatures, layer your clothes for comfort and also to prevent sickness. 

Get your friends involved! - staying motivated to stay fit in the winter time can be a challenge but it helps to have a support behind you! Exercising with your friends is not only great motivation but a fun way to stay active while spending time with your colleagues!

Tips for Amazingly Toned Legs!

            - Squats w/ weights

            - Lunges

            - Running

It’s that simple! Feel great and look amazing!

Ways to Look Thinner By Tonight!!

1.    Wear Skinny Heels with Pointy Toes

2.    Show Some Skin Up Top

3.    Embrace Shapewear

4.   Match Your Shoe Color to Your Legs

WE HEART: MyFitnessPal app

Do you lose weight by counting calories? If so, MyFitnessPal app available on most smart phone devices FREE and makes keeping calorie count fast & simple.

Four Fun Spring Activities to Promote Your Healthy Lifestyle!

• 1.     Walking: Gears up your metabolism and increases your energy for the day.
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• 2.     Spring Cleaning: This allows you to remove the clutter from your space which will free you mentally.
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• 3.     Cycling: This will relax you and allow you to free your mind while taking in nice scenery. This provides a nice alternative to the usual treadmill.
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• 4.     Gardening: Spring gardening allows exercise, fun, and relaxation. See what all you can grow!

Remember in order to get different results, you must do things you have never done before. Spring is the perfect time to start those new refreshing life style habits! Have Fun and Enjoy!

Find The Perfect Swim Wear For Your Shape!

Do you dread trying to finding the perfect swimsuit? Well we’ve put together a few tips to get you started! Find your body type, then check out our suggestion.

Small on Top

• ·       Demi-Bra Style Swim Suit Tops
• ·       Ruffled Tops to create a fuller Look
• ·       Bandeau Styled Tops

Big on Top

• ·       Select tops with more coverage
• ·       Halter Tops styles provide more support

Short Legs or Torso

• ·       Wear a solid bottom with a printed top. This will draw the eye upward that makes the torso appear longer.
• ·       A solid, one piece with a plunging neckline elongates the body.  
• ·       Avoid boy shorts or skirted bikinis, because they make the torso and legs appear shorter.

No Waist

• ·       Wear a one piece with a high thigh cut.
• ·       Avoid solid pieces or horizontal patterned one pieces
• ·       Two pieces with ruffles or bandeau tops work well if you are small on top

Too Much Tummy

•  One pieces with draping or ruching will help to conceal
•    Two pieces with a high wasted bottom are great as well

Work it Out while at Work?

Here are a few quick workout tips that can be done at your desk!

Exercise One: Side Stretches: With your arms over your head or hands placed on hips, lean from side to side several times throughout the day to build a strong core.

Exercise Two: Arm Raises: To prevent carpel tunnel, back strains, or other ailments; you can do arm raises and stretches. This will also reduce that stubborn fat that jiggles every time you wave!

Exercise Three: Butt Squeezes: Simply squeeze and release butt muscles several times.

Exercise Four: Leg Lifts: At your desk, you can easily straighten your knees and lift your legs out in front of you. You can also march with your feet in place. This will exercise the large muscles in your legs. For easy calf exercises, you can raise your feet up on the toes and lower them.

Exercise Five: Stress Reliever: Although all of these exercises help to reduce stress, there are a few that directly target stress. Stretch your neck, and rotate head from side to side; this reduces the stress on the back. Stretching arms outward, and bending hands at wrist relieve stress on hands to prevent carpal tunnel and pain that can be caused by typing.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…Part 2

The Quick-Style Guide

A quick-fix regimen when starting a workout program can be a real challenge for most women. When we get focused on fitness some of us will cut our hair short, get braids, or add hair extensions. Those are options that you can choose, but don't ever feel forced to have to change your style. There are ways to keep your hair styled without making an atypical change just to manage your hair. After your quick-fix shampoo and condition, you are ready for the next part.

• Step 1. Wrap your head with a towel while you dry off.
• Step 2. Remove the towel and lightly apply a leave-in conditioner.
• Step 3. Apply a sculptor setting lotion to your hairline. If your hair is curly, apply a moisturizer before the sculpting lotion, then smooth your hair back flat if it's short, or gather it into a ponytail using a cloth holder for longer hair.
• Step 4. Spray a sculpting mist to your hair and hairline, and then tie a satin scarf around the hairline.
• Step 5. Comb your hair into the desire quick-fix style.

Don’t Sweat It Points:

• Avoid conditioning shampoos, because they will add buildup.
• Use a clarifying shampoo with a pH range between 4.5 and 5.5.
• Rinse with a strong water force.
• You can enjoy your workouts and have great hair. Just remember to care for your body's fitness your hair as care for your hair's fitness.
  

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…Part 1

We all know that working out does help us feel and look better. It helps us to push back the hands of time as we age. But we also know that some of us have issues with working out because we don’t know what to do with our hair after we workout.

We’re here to tell you…do not sweat the small stuff when it comes to your health. That’s right: you can work out and still maintain great hair!

Here are some smart tips to challenge yourself on whether to workout versus not working out. If you have time to shower after a workout, you have time to do all that is necessary for your hair and scalp. By the time you finish your shower, you will have a clean and conditioned hair and scalp.

Clean and Condition

• Step 1. In the shower rinse your hair as you rinse your body.
• Step 2. Apply shampoo to your hair as you lather your body. Using an acid-balanced shampoo is safe on your hair, scalp, and body, and it saves time.
• Step 3. Rinse your hair and body.
• Step 4. Apply conditioner and let it sit while you shave your legs or lather your body one more time.
• Step 5. Rinse your hair as you rinse your body.

You are now clean and conditioned from head to toe.

Look out for Part 2 of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff.