Summer is Upon Us... Beat the Heat!!

So.  Did you hear?  Yesterday was the first official day of summer.  I'm pretty sure summer hit when the temp hit triple digits...but whatev :)  In honor of summer making it's annual debut (and thermometers exploding all over the great state of Texas), here are some tips for staying COOL in this crazy heat!Drink water.  I'll remind you every day for the rest of your life :)  Before, During, & After your workout.  Needing water is NOT a sign of weakness.  It's...

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TONE IT UP Tuesday: The Push-up!!

Be sure to check out previous editions of TONE IT UP Tuesday!The push-up is seriously one of THE greatest upper body/core exercises in existence.  I swear by it.  It's been a staple in my workouts since I can remember!  What's not to love about a move that tones & strengthens your bis, tris, chest, upper back, AND core??  Um...how about NADA!So...think you can't do a push-up?  Fear not.  It still counts when you do them from your knees.  It just takes some of the pressure off your core...which you might need to start with!  Want to tone up your upper...

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New Sunscreen Guidelines!!

Although we won't see new labeling on sunscreens until summer 2012, the FDA has released the details of its new regulations.  Go ahead and make yourselves familiar with them NOW so that when 2012 is upon us, you're ready to roll!  These guidelines could also help you choose a better-protecting sunscreen for THIS summer as well...if you know what to look for! Check out the FDA's new Guideliness below:New FDA Guidelines:The final regulations establish a standard test for over-the-counter...

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Reader Tip: Fruit Gone Bad? Freeze it Up (...and then GREEN-It-Up!)

If you're like me, it's SUCH a challenge to figure out the right amount of produce to purchase. {Remember to go organic when purchasing these fruits!} Get too little and you have to go to the grocery store WAY too often.  Get too much and it's going bad before you even get a taste!  Today I'm passing along a handy little tip from a reader.  She shares in reference to the Green-It-Up Fruit Smoothie recipe, but it goes for anytime you find your fruit looking a little past its prime...

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Group Exercise Review #1: Kickboxing. 24 Hour Fitness. Frisco, Tx.

So my girl, Casizzle, and I are spending the month checking out some local group exercise classes.  I'll be posting my reviews here for your viewing pleasure!  Review #1 started with a bit of a kink.  We arrived 15 minutes before class time to get our munchkins checked into the Kids' Zone.  Um...after a 40 minute wait, we were FINALLY able to join the class (30 minutes late!!!)  Tip:  Call ahead to find out the status of the Kids Care Facilities @ any gym.  Are...

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Step Shorter, Run Longer!!

So.  I think we all wish we could run a little further and feel a little less wiped afterwards, right?  Well...here's a little trick to make this wish a reality!  A new study discovered that by slightly shortening your stride, you can work harder while using less oxygen (which means you can handle longer runs!)  This means that using shorter strides is actually a more efficient way to improve your running stamina!  Try lifting your knees a little higher and taking more steps per minute (approx 180 RPMs) to get the MOST from your body during your runs! -Peace. Health. ...

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Fit Tip of the Day: GREEN up your Fruit Smoothie!!

The good old "I'm on a diet" classic, the fruit smoothie, is a rather delicious treat if you ask me!  What better way to stick to your healthy eating habits on a hot summer day in the DFdub (and I mean...HOT!?) Well, next time you choose to whip up one of these healthy delights, don't get caught in a rut of using the same ingredients.  Add some GREEN!  Toss in a LARGE handful of fresh spinach (or maybe 2)!  It may not look quite as pretty, but by greening-it-up, you've added...

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Bye Bye Food Pyramid... Here's what your "Plate" should look like!!

Okay.I am soooo excited about this much needed change!  The USDA has FINALLY revisited it's "Food Pyramid" concept that has been around forEV.  They've replaced the pyramid that we've all grown to love {or hate} with "My Plate"...a MUCH more practical & easy-to-understand concept based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans!  The new website is SUPER user-friendly and offers all kinds of helpful info on choosing healthy foods and creating healthy MEALS!  Puh-puh-puhleeeease...

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Spring into Summer: It's National Running Day!!

Well, June has arrived.  Which means (especially if you're down here in Texas) that summer is in full-swing!  What better way to spring into summer than to grab your tennies, and head out for nice little run!  Enjoy the SUN by taking a little joggy-jog through your neighborhood or a local park....OR skip out on the heat by parking it on the T-mill for a good 30 minute trek @ the gym.  Whichever way you choose to celebrate National Running Day, make it the start of a daily HABIT of running/walking/jogging!  You gotta start somewhere right? -Peace. Health. Roxy...

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