Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

21 Ways to Burn Calories



In between classes, studying, and working it can be difficult to find time to exercise and keep that hot-bod.  Here is a list of daily activities that really burns some calories, so you don’t feel so guilty about missing the gym once in awhile ;)

1. Kissing = 30 calories/minute

2. Sleeping = 60 calories/hour

3. Watching T.V. = 75 calories/hour

4. Standing in line = 100 calories/hour

5. Driving = 120 calories/hour

6. Ironing clothes = 150 calories/ hour

7. Keeping up with car maintenance = 200 calories/hour

8. Walking = 220 calories/hour

9. Cleaning your house = 240 calories/hour

10. Climbing the stairs = 300 calories/hour

11. Gardening = 360 calories/hour

12. Skating = 360 calories/hour

13. Rock climbing = 390 calories/hour

14. Mowing your lawn = 400 calories/hour

15. Dancing = 400 calories/hour

16. Playing tennis = 420 calories/hour

17. Playing football = 650 calories/hour

18. Swimming = 720 calories/hour

19. Jumping rope = 750 calories/hour

20. Jogging at 7mph = 920 calories/hour

BONUS:  Taking a hot-shower for approximately 20 minutes will burn 500 calories!!

 

Thursday, January 3, 2013

20 Reasons to LOVE Being in Your 20s

Being in your 20s can be a difficult age because you are no longer a child and not yet viewed as a “responsible adult."  When you’re in your 20s you are trying to figure out what you love and how you are going to make your dreams become a reality; it can be tough.  But being in your 20s does have its perks and here they are!


1.  Fashion:  When you’re in your 20s you can still shop at low-cost trendy stores like Forever 21 and buy a few splurge items for your wardrobe.  When you’re in your 50s outfits from Forever 21 will NOT look cute anymore and when you’re in your teens you can’t afford higher priced items.

2.  College:  Best four years of your life.  These are the years you really discover who you are, you make (and lose) friends, and party.  Enjoy it while you can.

3.  Mistakes:  You are at the age where you can really understand the repercussions of your actions so when you make a mistake you can learn from it.

4.  Look Great:  You are in your prime!  Your skin is flawless and your body is toned and tight.  Keep up with a healthy lifestyle so you can prolong your hot-bod.

5.  Student Discounts:  Whether you go to the movies, out to eat, or even to the bar you can score a student discount by flashing your student ID.  This is one of the best reasons why you should love being in your 20s.  The next time you will be getting a discount it will be when you’re a senior citizen.

6.  Alcohol:  When you’re in your 20s you are testing your boundaries and pushing your limits.  This is really the only age where it’s ‘okay’ to be seen at happy-hour four times a week.  If you’re 35 and hitting up happy-hour 4 days out of the week you will be classified by others as an alcoholic.  Besides as you get older your hangovers get worse…not cool.

7.  Dessert Please:  Your metabolism is still in high gear, letting you eat almost everything you want without worrying about gaining weight or your cholesterol.   Enjoy eating sweets and chips (in moderation, of course) while you can because when you hit your 40s it will all be going to your thighs.

8.  Hand-Outs:  Because you are transitioning between a child and an adult your parents and close family members are more willing to loan you money or help you out than when you are older.

9.  Friendships:  This is the age that you really make friendships that last a lifetime.  You lose the crappy friends from high-school and gain true friends as you go through college and getting new jobs.

10.  The Little Things:  When you were in high-school you were a stuck-up teenager that probably didn’t appreciate too much.  As you go through your 20s you enjoy hanging out with your parents and family on a Friday night, you love a good cup of coffee, and you adore the shirt your mom picked out for you at the mall.

11.  Opportunities:  The world is literally at your finger tips.  You can literally do anything you want or go anywhere you wish.  You are young enough to have nothing holding you back.  Experience it all and travel and try new things.

12.  High-School is OVER:  Not everyone had a fabulous time in high-school so it’s a good thing they are over for good!  In college there aren’t cliques or the “popular lunch table,” everyone is equal and everyone actually gets along a whole lot better.  If you hated high-school, your 20s will surely be the best years of your life!

13.  Future:  Take the years you have in your 20s and decide what you want out of your future.  Make goals and make a plan on how to achieve them.  You have plenty of time but NOW is the time to at least make an outline of what you want out of life.

14.  Play Time:  You can still LOVE playing board games, video games, or playing on the monkey bars.  As you get older you won’t have as much play time and you will look a little silly swinging from the monkey bars at the playground when you’re in your 40s.  Get out there and have fun!

15.  Jobs:  While in your 20s you can work those super easy and fun part-time jobs like scooping ice cream, driving around the beverage cart at a golf course, or even baby-sitting.

16.  No More Finals:  When you’re in your later years of your 20s you don’t have to pull any more all-nighters studying for finals!  Hooray!!

17.  Tech Savvy:  You know all of the new tech products and how to use them.  Be nice when you’re trying to teach your parents how to text because one day you will be in the same spot they are.

18.  Strong Body:  Your body is young and strong so get out there and jet-ski, go bungee jumping, or rock climbing.  Don’t wait until you have a knee replacement and wish you would have done something daring.

19.  Take a Chance:  Have a great idea?  Then work on making it happen.  Most of the millionaire entrepreneurs out there today all started in their 20s. 

20.  Sleep:  Indulge in a few cat naps here and there.  Once you have a family, naps will be common for the kids but sparse for you.
 
 

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

The Ultimate Detox Bath

Have a cold or the flu?  Feeling stressed or plain 'blaaah'?  If you said "YES" to any of these then it is time to soak your body in the ultimate detox bath!  Make sure you drink plenty of water after your bath so your body is re-hydrated because this bath helps draw out any and all toxins that make your body sick and feel lousy.  Soak and relax your way to wellness in just 30-40 minutes!


1.  Fill your tub with comfortably warm to hot water (whatever you can relax in).
2.  Add 2 cups of Epsom salts.
3.  Add 1 cup of baking soda.
4.  Add 1 Tbsp. of ground ginger.
5.  Add lavender or other aromatherapy oils if you wish (this is just for a pleasant scent).
6.  Soak for approximately 30-40 minutes and relax. 

Don't forget to drink your water and enjoy how refreshed your body feels :)
I always purchase my Epsom salts on Amazon because I can get them in bulk at a much lower cost (which is always awesome)!

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Fight Against Cellulite

Being in your 20s has a lot of perks but one downfall that you may have noticed is…cellulite.  But don’t think that you are the only one with a few dimples because 85% of women have cellulite somewhere on their body.  And just because you have cellulite it does NOT mean you are overweight or fat.  While there is no known cure for cellulite there are a few tips and tricks that can help decrease its appearance.  Remember, everyone is different so one approach that works for someone else may not work for you.


TOMATO PASTE & KETCHUP
Tomato paste and ketchup both contain high amounts of lycopene (even more than you would get from eating a garden-fresh tomato!).  Lycopene helps prevent the breakdown of collagen and when you preserve collagen, you are keeping a healthy top layer of skin overlying your fat layer (everyone has a fat layer), which then reduces the appearance of cellulite.


BROMELAIN
Bromelain is a complex mixture of enzymes that is found in pineapple and other fruits and is an anti-inflammatory.  In addition to bromelain being an anti-inflammatory it also promotes fat cell metabolism!  You can purchase bromelain extract at health food stores.

HYDRATION
Here’s one more reason to drink water and eat your fruits and veggies; hydrated skin reduces the appearance of cellulite! Fresh fruits and veggies that are high in water content like leafy greens, cucumbers, and melons are low in calories which aid in controlling your weight and fighting against cellulite.

SCAMS
There isn’t a proven cure for banishing cellulite, so do NOT waste your money on expensive lotions, devices, and treatments.  The best way to fight against your cellulite is through a healthy diet, exercise, and proper hydration.

CAFFEINE
Not only will an extra cup of coffee or tea help give you an energy boost it will also perk up your skin cells.  In other words, caffeine also helps reduce the visibility of cellulite.  Please note that if you are adding sugar, cream, and milk into your coffee or tea you are reducing the cellulite-fighting benefits.




 
Credit: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/combating-cellulite-with-food?page=2#copy



Sunday, December 23, 2012

Holiday Slim Down


It’s that time of year again when you are feeling plain BLAHHH from an overdose of sugar cookies, fudge, and a few too many cocktails.  Instead of waiting until New Year’s to get back on track start TODAY.  Over the years I have picked up various slim-down tips and techniques from numerous health related magazines and Websites but after trying anything and everything (seriously) I found that there are really only three ways to get REAL results fast and here they are.


DRINK WATER!  Drinking water helps beat bloat and flattens your midsection by flushing away the excess sodium, especially from alcohol.  Add a little bit of fresh lemon for flavor and to kick-start your metabolism. 

AVOID BARCODES.  In other words, eat more fruits and veggies and less processed and packaged foods.

WALK.  Take a few extra mini-walks throughout the day; try to get outdoors if you can.  Even if it’s only a 10 minute walk you are engaging in physical activity and nothing beats the clarity you experience when walking outdoors.


Now let’s be clear, I am not promising that you will lose 15 pounds in a week or anything crazy.  However, if you do follow these tips without consuming mass amounts of leftover holiday goodies you will lose a puffy tummy and regain your lost energy.  So if you want to look and feel healthier today without starving to death or yo-yo dieting then these tips are for you!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

First Post!!

Hooray! This is my first official blog post (hold tight)! The purpose for this entire blog is motivate, inspire, and believe in women in their twenties.  Why twenties?  Because when you're in your twenties in this day and age, older generations think you are rude, lazy, and feel that everyone "owes" you something. 

Well, NOT TRUE.  Being in your twenties in this day and age means extreme student loans, an unstable economy that makes getting your dream job nearly impossible, hosting a party with unique appetizers and drinks that nobody has ever heard of, and the beat goes on.  All in all, being in your twenties right now means exceeding everyones expectations and looking fabulous while doing it.

So this blog is going to be filled with the following:
  • Tips on saving and making money
  • Recipes for quick dinners, fancy (but super easy) appetizers, & delicious cocktails that will please them all
  • Suggestions for living a fulfilling and satisfying life every single day
  • Tips for acing your job interview (despite the economy)
  • Fashion, humor, new products, home remedies, DIY projects, & whatever else comes to my mind :)