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Detox the Body With Physical Exercise

Arianne Suggs December 5, 2014December 5, 2014Leave a Comment

Staying fit during winter can pose as a challenge due to harsh temperatures that may keep you shut up inside. However, maintaining a good exercise routine despite any of life’s many obstacles will help keep you healthy from the inside out. What are the many benefits of physical activity?

Physical activity supports the removal of waste, oxygenates cells and stimulates the lymphatic system. This stimulation is vital since unlike our cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system requires activity or movement to function properly. The lymphatic system uses our largest organ, our skin to release toxins. Therefore, when we exercise and work up a sweat we are thus releasing and removing toxins from our body. There are many methods to detox our bodies, but the good old natural way is always best.

Eat Healthy Fats

Arianne Suggs December 4, 2014December 4, 2014Leave a Comment

Of course not all fats are created equal, you will need to consume healthy fats in order to derive the most benefits. Why should healthy fats be included in your diet? The body is made of numerous cells which in turn are made up of a membrane of fat.

Fat helps to lubricate joints, promote proper cell function, metabolize fat-soluble vitamins and is the key to having gorgeous healthy skin as well as hair. Some examples of good fat foods would be: seeds, raw nuts, salmon and avocados. It is also possible to cook with healthy oils such as flax, coconut and olive oil.

Beauty

Weight Train Now For Better Body Now and Later

Arianne Suggs November 19, 2014November 19, 2014Leave a Comment

Fitness Quickie: Weight training can help to give you the body of your dreams now, but the benefits will last you far into the future. Many men and women begin to lose muscle mass as early as age 30 which is why it is good to form good exercise habits early. Weight training will help prevent such losses as well as increase bone mineral density that will keep osteoporosis at bay.

Lifestyle

Fitness Tip: Dine Out Like a Pro

Arianne Suggs November 14, 2014November 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Dining out with friends and family is a fun and exciting experience if you’re not worried about your waistline. When you are trying to maintain your fit body or working towards shaping one the last thing you want to do is derail yourself after all your hard work. Therefore, how can you dine out without all the guilt?

When browsing the menu avoid items that have been battered, fried or made with tons of butter. Instead opt for food choices that have been prepared by being steamed, grilled or boiled. Moreover, many dishes come doused in dressings or sauces that can pack hidden calories. Ask your server to bring any sauces or dressings on the side so that you are in the driver’s seat with how much of the liquidity goodness is actually included on your meal of choice.

Beauty

Chisel Your Physique With Iron

Arianne Suggs October 23, 2014October 23, 2014Leave a Comment

Fitness enthusiasts are not lying when they say that, ‘Abs are made in the kitchen.” Truth be told, nutrition is very important when it comes to shaping and toning your dream body. For instance, when your body is deficient in iron your cells are not able to receive the proper amount of oxygen which could result in a slower metabolism. Slow and steady does not when the fat loss race when a metabolism is a slug bug. To burn calories all day and even while at rest you need to fire up all cylinders!

Consuming and ingesting the right amount of iron is the first step. Vitamin C rich foods should be taken in as well to help your body ingest and process the iron more efficiently. You can ensure your body receives enough iron by taking a multivitamin or by eating the following foods:

Healthy Grains
Dark Leafy Greens
Chicken
Raisins
Soybeans
Oysters
Egg Yolks
Beans
Dried Prunes
Oysters
Red Meat

To get in shape and stay in shape you cannot ignore nutrition. A good workout can easily be made invalid by poor eating habits. Therefore, eat healthy and be sure to incorporate iron into your diet to chisel your physique.

Lifestyle

25 Minutes a Day, Keeps Bad Skin at Bay

Arianne Suggs July 23, 2014July 23, 2014Leave a Comment

Fitness Quickie: The results are in, getting just 25 minutes of exercise a day can help make your heart stronger, increase your energy and help you sleep more soundly. Besides being able to get great beauty sleep exercise increases your blood circulation so that your skin is fed oxygen giving you a healthy glow and complexion. Take the challenge, workout out for 25 minutes daily and see the benefits!

Lifestyle

Bikini Maintenance, Snack Under 100 Calories!

Arianne Suggs July 22, 2014July 22, 2014Leave a Comment

How are you ladies maintaining those hot summer bods? If you have been reading our monthly magazine, back in January we challenged readers with a 6 Month Countdown to summer fitness. Getting the body you want is only half the battle, the real work begins when it is time to maintain your dream physique.

Working out and eating right are two major components to staying on track. Let’s face it, you are going to need some of life’s pleasures such as a snack to stay motivated. So many people get extremely militant with diet that eventually they go back to old patterns. Make food a joy, not an enemy to your goals.

A great snack that is under 100 calories is Sargento Cheddar Sticks. They are a great source of daily calcium and just 90 calories per stick. For more great tips be sure to check out 1966 magazine available now for FREE on Itune Newsstand! Get your digital copy and happy reading.

Lifestyle

Get Your Workout In, Outside

Alicia SuggsUpdated on May 2, 2014May 2, 2014Leave a Comment

Get Your Workout In, Outside With the month of May, usually comes warmer and nicer weather. Naturally, we get the inclination to work out and get into summer shape. However, that doesn’t mean we have …

Hair

Quick and Easy Hairstyles for Active Ladies

Alicia Suggs April 23, 2014April 23, 2014Leave a Comment

Quick and Easy Hairstyles for Active Ladies

Whether you are playing a sport or working out at the gym, figuring out what to do with your hair can be a pain in the neck. Here a few quick styles that will work for any active woman.

Some up and some down ponytail. Take the top part of your hair and secure it with a clip while leaving the rest down in the back.
French Braid. You can braid one straight down your head or do one on each side of the head. Secure the braid with a hairband.
Braided Bun. Create a messy bun and leave one piece of hair out. Braid the piece of hair and then wrap it around the bun and secure it with a headband.
Fishtail Braid. Separate your hair into two even sections. Take a portion from the left and bring it to the right; then take a portion from the right and bring it to the left. Continue alternating until you reach the end and secure with a hairband.