Archive for December, 2010
12 of Our Favorite Snacks
Whether you’re cramming for an exam or need a pre-workout pick-me-up, snacks are a great way to keep your energy up. The right snacks, that is. According to Ashley Koff, who has been featured in Best of LA’s dietitians for three years running, the best snacks balance carbohydrates with fat and protein. Most importantly, you [...]
12 Ways to Hydrate
Did you know that most people only start to feel thirst when they are about two percent dehydrated? Dehydration is a bad thing, especially for people who are often on the move, like college students. In early stages, dehydration impairs athletic performance, disrupts memory and focus, slows metabolism, and can even cause muscle cramps and [...]
12 Days of Skincare tips from Dr. Murad
It is the holiday season and world-renowned dermatologist Howard Murad M.D., celebrity dermatologist and author of The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger, is sharing 12 tips for getting the perfect holiday skin. Tip 1 Protect yourself from the sun. No one is ever too young to protect themselves [...]
We All Need a Good Kick in the Butt
…or just some good ol’ butt exercises! If you’re like 99% of the female population, something about your butt or thighs irks you. In truth, confidence and self-acceptance can do more for body image than any workout. However, if you want to tone your tush or get more shapely gams, here are some of our [...]
12 Fun Ways to Burn Extra Calories
Want to learn something neat? Try NEAT – Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis. NEAT is all the activity you do that is not exercise. In recent years, scientists and personal trainers have realized that just being more active in your day can burn more calories than a session at the gym. While you should still squeeze in [...]
12 of Our Favorite Core Exercises
12 of Our Favorite Core Exercises There’s more to a strong core than a sexy six-pack. A strong core gives you better posture, which will prevent back pain later down the road. Good posture also straightens your shoulders and tucks in your tummy, making you appear svelter even after a few extra cookies. Don’t think [...]
Snacks to snack on while studying…
Whenever I am studying or working on something I often get the munchies. Here are a few snacks I love to chomp on and you get a lot for your calorie intake… 1. 1 serving of Pop Chips 2. Celery dipped in honey mustard or dijon mustard 3. Barbara’s Puffins Cereal 4. Air Popped popcorn [...]
