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6 Healthy Habits to Start Doing Today
Dropping pounds and maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t always require a massive lifestyle overhaul! Start with these six simple tips, and you will be well on your way: Lemon Water at Breakfast Some people claim it boosts metabolism; others say it promotes fat burning. While the jury is still out on those claims, I have found lemon water to be a fantastic tool for weight loss and maintenance. And while lemon water isn’t a proven weight-loss aid, it is a delicious way to get your H2O and hydration is key for keeping hunger at bay. Plus, a glass of cold, warm, or hot lemon water is a clean way to…
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Get to Know Target’s New Beauty Brands
Most of the time, we dash in and out of stores with a very particular purchase in mind. But let’s be real, when we shop at Target, that never seems to be the case. It’s the one store that just gets us and its beauty section is no exception. We spend hours perusing the aisles full of face masks for every skin type, natural skin-care must-haves and to-die-for makeup palettes that are almost too pretty to use. Recently fresh new beauty brands have launched this season at Target, so here is a sampling of what’s available from each collection: The Lip Bar $12.00 – $14.00 The Lip Bar offers way…
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Best Rose Infused Products at Target
When you think of rose, you think of a bouquet of roses, not rose in skin or hair care. But, when used in skin and hair care, rose can be hydrating, calming, and even brightening. So, whether you have sensitive skin and are looking for a gentle toner or you’re just looking for a gorgeous new fragrance, read on for a few of my favorite rose-infused beauty buys gracing Target’s beauty shelves: Shea Moisture Peace Rose Hair Mask, $2.49* After a long day of fun at the beach or pool, your hair is probably in need of some serious moisture. For hydrated hair in a pinch, look no further…
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Turn Walking Your Dog Into a Workout
Summer is here and it’s time to take your workouts outside. Walking is a great outdoor exercise and when it comes to walking partners, it’s hard to beat your dog. Your dog will never get caught in a meeting, cancel because of a cold or choose a must-see-TV marathon over a long walk. The fact that dogs love walks is good for us too. Listed below are the ways walking with your dog will keep you fit all summer long: DOGS KEEP YOU MORE ACTIVE A study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that 60% of dog owners who took their dogs for regular walks met…
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5 Weight-Maintenance Tips That Work
Some say maintaining weight loss is harder than losing it in the first place, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are five go-to tips you can start using today: Re-evaluate Your Daily Calorie Budget As your body weight drops, you need fewer calories to maintain your weight. So that daily calorie goal might need some tweaking. Here’s a great calculator that takes your height, weight, gender, age and activity level and helps you determine how many calories you need to lose, maintain, or gain weight. Keep What Worked If you followed a weight-loss plan to reach your ideal weight, you probably have a good idea of what…
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Signs You Are Not Drinking Enough Water
You know you should drink more water, but do you know why? Essentially every system in your body requires water to function properly. Water flushes out toxins and waste, and transports nutrients. Plus, more than half your body (55 to 60 percent) is composed of it. When that amount drops by as little as 1.5 percent below your optimal level, you become mildly dehydrated, your energy level decreases and your metabolism slows. To stay hydrated, you should replenish your fluids throughout the day. According to The Institute of Medicine, women need about nine cups of fluids daily, men about 13. Plain water is the best way to rehydrate, it’s quickly…
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At-Home Herbal Facial Steam
Do you struggle with clogged pores and acne? Many of us do. Clogged pores are one of the main reasons for acne. One great (and inexpensive) way to clean your pores is giving your face a good steam at home. Steaming your face is almost like steaming your body, it provides a good deep cleanse from the inside out. Facial steaming will make your pores sweat causing them to open allowing any dirt and oil to be pushed out. Afterwards, you are left with soft, supple and refreshed skin and your pores will be less visible. Facial steaming is easy, you can do it at home and requires no special…
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Seafood Staples to Add to Your Grocery List This Week
If you made a checklist of the most valuable attributes for healthy foods to eat when you’re trying to lose weight, fish would hit on nearly every one. Seafood is nutrient-dense, so it delivers a high concentration of vitamins and minerals with few calories. Fish is also packed with protein, fueling your body for active days, but it is light on saturated fats, which is good for your heart. Seafood is also one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health. For all of these reasons, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends you have two to three servings of…
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At-Home Hair Removal Products That Work
Visiting a salon for hair removal (which can be costly) or doing it yourself is a constant summer long battle. But, there are a variety of hair removal products that make at-home hair removal easy, painless and affordable! From creams to waxes, I break down which product works best for the most commonly treated areas: Brows* – When a hair removal tool claims to be pain-free, I am immediately skeptical, but the Hollywood Browzer is an exception. This travel-friendly beauty tool shapes the eyebrows with no pain or redness. The sleek blade gently sloughs away the hair and any dead skin cells, leaving brows perfectly groomed and the surrounding skin…
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DIY Coffee Body Scrub with Coconut Oil
It may be April, but the weather is more like winter than spring for many of us which means we are still dealing with dry winter skin! This DIY coffee body scrub with coconut oil exfoliates and moisturizes the skin while providing the skin with beneficial antioxidants from the coffee and coconut oil, it smells amazing and it’s super easy to make! Here’s what you will need: 1 Cup Ground Organic Coffee 1 Cup Organic Sugar 1/2 Cup Organic Coconut Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon (optional) 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract (optional) Directions: Step 1: Melt coconut oil and allow it to cool but not solidify. Step 2: Mix all ingredients together…