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Now that summer is here, I love making these yummy refreshing smoothies. With 3 simple ingredients, everyone in the family will loves these. First, grab the goods.  1. Frozen fruit.  I love this fruit mix. It is my very favorite. They have it at Costco as well. I just grabbed a bag from my grocery store and it's great. Also, I find that using frozen fruit means that I don't have to add ice. 2. Yogurt.  I have tried many different yogurts and I find I like this one the best. I buy it big so my kids can enjoy a bowl of yogurt as well. 3. Coconut water. I found that juice is too sugary and sweet. I didn't like the extra sweetness and wanted something a little more healthy. Ok so now lets mix!! In the blender: 2 Cups frozen fruit 1/2 cup yogurt 3/4 bottle of coconut water Blend till smooth. Add water in as needed. Start off with 1/4 then add more as you mix to get the right consistency.   Pour in cups and enjoy!

The last four days have been out fitness and how to improve your health. To Recap: Monday : Make a Schedule Tuesday : Tools to help with food Wednesday: What to wear Thursday: Free Workouts If you would like more inspiration Check out my Pinterest board . Have a great Weekend!

I am a collector of workouts. I have printed them out and laminated them once (I still have them) and took them to the gym with me. You don't need a personal trainer to make  your workout burn! I have paid for a trainer, done the videos, machines, classes and whatever else you can think of! I have done it all. I have learned what works great for me. Create a workout. I have found Body Building . Scroll down till you find Exercises by Body Part. Click the ones you want and create your own.  Body Rock . She is free P90X. She is hard core. Be prepared to get you butt kicked. Fitness Magazine is one of the best to collect. They have inspirational stories and great workouts.   You don't have to spend a lot, to get the results that you want. Be smart and happy workout! What are your favorite exercises?

Black yoga pants are my favorite. I change my clothes in the middle of the day just to be in them. They are comfortable. When exercising, the clothes that are worn should be comfy. I bought my clothes at Wal-mart, which has worked out really well for me. I have friends that love lululemon  and Nike. Amazon is also a great place to get clothing as well. When picking out clothing, make sure that it stretches with you, fit comfortably and is breathable. Don't wear clothing that is too tight, too warm or too small. Must have exercise clothing:  Running shoes, or just tennis shoes pants, capris or shorts sports bra t-shirt, or top elastic hair tie Now for shoes. I have izumi pearl running shoes! I love them. I learned that your shoes should be the most comfortable clothing you wear. Your feet shouldn't slip in and out of them, the laces shouldn't be tight, and make sure to untie the shoe laces before pulling out your foot. What is your favorite clothin...

Let's be honest, food is personal. Secretly I rather eat a snickers than cut an apple. It's just easier. I cook meals that are easy and convenient. But, for some people it isn't as personal. They have trained themselves to eat the salad and not the burger. Either way it plays into fitness. I have found,when I eat more vegetables and fruit, I am not as hungry. I stay full longer. When I down a bag of chips, I am constantly hungry. Does anyone else feel this way? Well for loosing weight I have found a couple tools that have helped me.  One, is a calorie counter. I love My Fitness Pal . I can keep track of my food and exercise, do my own weigh ins and check my progress. It is on the computer and on my phone. I am never without it.  Two, I have found one of the greatest books called Eat This, Not That. It is loaded with all yummy, healthy, make your own food.  I have labeled mine in different categories which are: Healthy Snacks: Trail mix, smoothies, gr...

I have decided to post about health week. I have learned a lot about being healthy and have applied it in my life, to some degree. So what motivates me to get going? Two things. One, each time I look at an picture of myself now vs. when I was younger. So is about being thin, flirty and fabulous! NO! It's about feeling better about myself. Who doesn't want that? When I look in the mirror I want to feel fabulous! Two, I want to keep up with my busy-body child. So how does one achieve this? First, grab that calendar! Write down days that allow you to work out. If it's early in the morning or in the late night, it does not matter. When you write it down, don't just put "workout" put what you want to do for your workout. Here is an example: Now you can use this, or you can tailor it to you and your schedule. I personally take two days rest one on Sunday and one on Wednesday. If this looks overwhelming, then scale it back. Do cardio one day and weights t...

I am sure fitness makes some people uncomfortable, but not me! I love working out and getting what I need for the day! Ok this isn't a post about how much you should do, and I am not trying to make anyone feel bad. What I am saying is the minium is better than sitting in front of the tv. Here are some things you can try! Go to the gym. I love going to my gym. No men there waiting for me to get off of their machines. I usually do the elliptical, and the machines. One day I will work my arms and the next my legs. I always work my core! Don't worry if you can't go to the gym. Home DVD's are available and they are just as good. Tae-Bo was a constant video in our home that we wore out the VHS. Jillian Michaels has great DVD's as well. Don't want DVD's well you are in luck! There is also free phone apps for fitness. Get on the app store and start downloading. It doesn't get easier than that. Some of the apps that are free are: fitocracy, Sworkit, Ab W...