After previously exploring regular planks, it is now time to look at the side plank, which further engages the abdominal muscles, putting emphasis on the obliques and helping get rid of those “love handles”. Similar rules apply with side planks as they do with regular planks: the belly button should be pulled towards the spine […]
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Planks are one of the most beneficial exercises on the planet. They work arms, legs and core and everyone can do some version of them. Here I will break them down, explain the variations and challenge you to work up to a minute plank hold daily. If that is already easy for you, challenge yourself
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Amazing Authentic Awesome Believe Courage Creativity Dream Earth Faith Family Fearless Freedom Friend Fruitful Gratitude Grounding Heart Hope Human Imagination Inspiration Joy Light Live Love Magic Optimism Peace Persistence Perseverance Please Powerful Soul Spirit Team Thanks Wisdom Wish Wonderful Universe
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Grandma G’s Zucchini Squares Ingredients 5 eggs, lightly beaten (organic cage free eggs preferable; I do 3 whole eggs and 4 whites) ½ cup olive oil ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 cups Bisquick (I use gluten free*) ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 cups zucchini (thinly sliced) Salt
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Wake up ½ hour early Park in the furthest parking spot Take the stairs not the elevator Make an many trips as possible to carry groceries, laundry, etc. Wear a Fitbit or other step tracker wherever you go Do push-ups and sit-ups during commercials (or pause the show every 10 minutes to do a round
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Intermittent fasting is a method used to help the body burn fat as fuel. It is based on the thought that the human body has not changed that much since caveman times and periods of large feeds were often followed by fasting states. In general there are three ways to approach intermittent fasting. Close the
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Ingredients ½ banana ½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple ½ cup frozen spinach (or 1 cup fresh spinach) 1 cup water (or more for thinning) ½ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1 tbsp almond butter or sunflower seed butter 1 heaping tablespoon chia seeds 1 tsp organic extra virgin coconut oil 1 tsp turmeric
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Last time we looked at the definition of the word motivation. The synonyms that resonate most with me are “drive” and “ambition.” I always think of it as an inner buzz. A fire that ignites in my belly and connects my vision with my ultimate goal. No matter what, in order to succeed, everyone needs
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Google defines motivation as the following: mo·ti·va·tion ˌmōdəˈvāSH(ə)n/ noun the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. “escape can be a strong motivation for travel” synonyms: motive, motivating force, incentive, stimulus, stimulation, inspiration, inducement, incitement, spur, reason; Informal carrot “his motivation was financial” the general desire or willingness of
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AG Dark Chocolate “Pudding” Ingredients 2 whole avocados (ripe) ½ cup organic cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp raw honey (preferably local) ⅔ cup unsweetened coconut milk Directions Peel and chop avocado into small chunks Combine half of all ingredients in a Vitamix (or other blender) and blend slowly until creamy Add the
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