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11 Metabolism Boosting Foods

Asparagus Asparagus is a natural diuretic, which means it helps to flush the water out of your body. Throw out any diuretic pills you might have and load up on asparagus if you are feeling bloated. My dogs love to eat fresh asparagus. Celery Celery is often thought of as “diet food or rabbit food”.  Those rabbits are pretty darn smart!  They know the benefits of celery.  It’s a thermo genic food fat burning ...

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Tips for Better Baking – Baking 101

Help! My cake blew up, my muffins won’t rise, the cookies are too hard and the pie won’t set. If you have had any of these problems don’t worry, it may not be you but the ingredients you are using. Making the perfect cookie may be as simple as using the right ingredients Using quality fresh ingredients is as important with spices as it is with eggs and creams. Baking is one of the few cooking methods that t ...

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Speed Up Your Metabolism – The Key to Losing Weight!

After having a baby it can be hard to get back to pre-baby shape. Trust that you can do it, and be patient. It doesn’t all come off in a few weeks. Enjoy your baby, and enjoy losing the weight and developing healthy habits that you can teach to your little sweety. I am going to share with you tips to speed up your metabolism, lose weight and be your best self! Eat the right foods! Here are 12 foods that wil ...

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Father’s Day Gifts For Dad Who’s Still A Kid At Heart

Superman Caped Knee High Socks Dad can immediately claim the nickname Calves of Steel with these Superman Caped Knee High Socks! See Dad have some fun while he runs around the house in his favorite Superhero socks! Superhero socks available include Batman Socks, Wonder Woman Socks, Thor, Spiderman, Captain America and more. $10. Available here > PlayStation 3 The PlayStation 3 is the ultimate home entert ...

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Belly After Baby: How to Get Rid of Your “Mummy Tummy”

If you’re a new mom, no doubt you’re wondering when and how (or if!) your belly will be flat again. Is it crunch time? No! It turns out that crunches can be harmful to both your belly and your back. To understand why, here’s an overview of how abdominals work: Abdominals 101 We have three layers of abdominals: * The Rectus Abdominis This outer muscle supports your back and organs. During pregnancy the rectu ...

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7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism — And Burn Fat Fast

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just wanting to maintain your sleek physique, boosting your metabolism to a higher rate is always a good idea. There are several ways to give your metabolism an extra push — including exercising early in the day — but eating can also be a factor in its elevation. Increasing your metabolism means your body burns calories at a higher rate. So if your metabolism is high, ...

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9 Energy Tips for Moms

Why is it that the kids have all the energy, but they’re the ones who get to nap? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it’s also exhausting. You are on duty 24-7, no weekends off or sick days. It’s easy to focus on your kids and neglect yourself, but that’s not good for you or them. Ideally, all moms would get eight hours of sleep and rise refreshed. But most of us know that’s not r ...

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Monday Motivation

Whether you are crampy, over scheduled or just being lazy some days are harder than others to find the motivation to workout. When I don’t feel like lacing up the shoes I remind myself why I NEED to… I am a role model for my children. I know my kids will always understand and value the importance of exercise mainly because I involve them. They don’t just see me heading out the door to the gym. They do rando ...

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Size Does Matter

Portion control is critical when it comes to eating right. On the left side of the picture is a typical sized dinner plate. To the right is the salad plate. Can you guess which one I use? I guarantee that no matter how little you think your portion is on a dinner plate it is still too large. A simple way to control portions is to use a smaller plate. Just don’t cheat the plate (or yourself) by piling the fo ...

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