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SeaFit Studio
SeaFit is “The new wave in fitness!” SPX exercise regime and Sebastien Lagree’s new 2010 Megaformer™ will reduce stress, build confidence, increase metabolism, coordination and flexibility, strengthen, tone, and lengthen your entire body in just 45 minutes! You will leave the studio with your shirt drenched and amazed that you challenged yourself and burned so many calories with a low impact, high intensity workout in such a short amount of time! The highly motivating instructors and the new “Megaformers™” will give you the optimal results you’ve been searching for! …

Studies show that people who take regular vacations are less likely to have heart attacks and report lower levels of stress and depression. It’s summer, take a vacation friends!
If you are strapped for cash, simplify your getaway by going to the nearest beach town; or if you do not live near the beach, drive to the nearest “vacation” city and stay in a bed and breakfast or hotel for the night. Get dressed up and have a nice dinner with your sweetheart or friends, lay by the pool, maybe get …

1. Dandelions- sprinkle on your salad or have tea (buy at grocery store) This increases bio-production, which happens in the liver. Great food for your liver.
2.Ginger- great food for your kidney. It is a natural diuretic, helps flush out water and toxins. It is Also an anti-inflammatory.
3. Blueberries- excellent brain food. Per serving, they have the most antioxidants.
4. Salmon- great heart healthy food. Full of omega fatty acids.
5. Avocado- good for the skin. They have potassium and other vitamins.
6. Spinach- good for eyes and can protect you from macular degeneration.
7. Broccoli- …

Back pain affects about 8 out of 10 people. One of the best things you can do to prevent back pain is to exercise regularly and keep your back and abdominal muscles strong.

Some tips to prevent back issues:

Always stretch before any strenuous physical activity.
Avoid slouching when standing or sitting. Chest open, shoulders back.
Switch sitting positions often and periodically walk around or gently stretch muscles to relieve tension
Don’t bend over without supporting your back
Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes (not always realistic for women. Bring a low heel and high heel shoe to …

According to renowned fitness trainer and life coach Darin Steen:

Aerobic/Cardio – After engaging in a fat loss-centered cardiovascular workout, take a break for about 45-60 minutes before eating a whole food, high-quality source of protein and vegetable-type carbohydrate. An example would be chicken and spinach salad. You don’t need to wait an hour after the session because you’ll want to ride the fat-burning wave and avoid starvation mode.

Resistance – A post muscle-building resistance workout meal needs to be absorbed rapidly because you only have a one-hour window to …

With Valentines’s Day coming up this weekend, I thought this topic was very appropriate!
 
What is Oxytocin?

The neuropeptide oxytocin, released by your pituitary gland, is a naturally occurring hormone in your body with incredibly powerful, health-giving properties.

 
Benefits of Oxytocin:

The more oxytocin your pituitary gland releases, the better able you are to handle stress.

To reduce the cravings of drug and alcohol addiction, as well as for sweets.

Intimacy can protect us from disease.

 
Ways to increase Oxytocin levels:

Holding hands

Kissing and hugging

Giving and receiving a backrub

Nurturing others

Getting a massage

Sexual intercourse

Practicing mind-body therapies like breathing …

1. Avocado -
2. Whole grain bagels
3. Pomegranate juice or bananas- potassium
4. Berries- Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
5. Carrots
6. Whole grain cereal
7. Dark-meat poultry- lower in fat than red meat yet has all the iron, zinc, and B vitamins that women need in their diet.
8. Chocolate milk

PRE-WORKOUT
The Orange Machine:
1 cup 1% milk or Soy milk
1/2 cup frozen OJ
2 tbls low-fat plain yogurt (Fage greek yogurt is creamiest)
1/2-1 banana
1/2 scoop whey-protein or hemp protein powder
4 ice cubes
Chocolate covered strawberries:
1/2 cup 1% chocolate milk
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla greek yogurt
3/4 cup sliced strawberries
1 teaspoon flaxseed
1/2 scoop chocolate whey-protein or choc hemp powder
4 ice cubes
Almond Joy:
1/2 cup 1% milk
1/2 low-fat vanilla greek yogurt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup chocolate whey or hemp protein
1 teaspoon coconut flakes
1 teaspoon flaxseed
5 ice cubes
POST-WORKOUT
The Hawaiian Tropics:
1/2 cup 1% milk
2 tbls low-fat plain yogurt (Fage greek …

Below are some nutrition and exercise tips for those of you training for a half marathon:
First of all, congrats to you for even taking on such a challenging yet rewarding event!
Nutrition:

Drink plenty of water- 1/2 your body weight in ounces
Vitamins- multi v, fish oil, Vit D., Vit C, B12, B complex
FRS- good source of vitamin B and electrolytes (drink before and during workouts)
Whole grains- oatmeal, whole wheat/brown rice pasta, brown rice, whole wheat/sprouted wheat bagel, Ezekiel bread, whole grain cereal
Fruits- blueberries, banana, pomegranate juice, Fresh squeezed OJ, apples, mango, pineapple, …