halfhissize:

The fact about sleeping: Actually, it decreases only for the time period during which you are asleep. Once you wake up and become more active again, then it goes back up to its normal level.

(Source: grimsbyretreat, via curvecreation)

healthyladylumps:

If this isn’t motivation to shed those extra pounds, I don’t know what is.

(via tumblrgym)

muffintop-less:

Q: My boyfriend has got me started bodybuilding. He says I should train the same way he does with weights appropriate for me—but don’t women need to train differently than men?

A: Primarily due to hormonal differences, women typically respond to bodybuilding to a much lesser degree than men…

muffintop-less:

5 Foods That Fight Bloat

• Papaya - There’s some research that says the enzyme in papaya may aid digestion.
• Oatmeal - According to Harlan, in a recent meta-analysis of a number of studies related to digestion, researchers found that oat bran can be particularly beneficial. 
• Yogurt - The key is to make sure you’re choosing a yogurt that has “active cultures,” which will increase the number of “good” bacteria in your gut, helping you digest more efficiently and preventing that belly from blowing up. Harlan says to look for organic plain yogurt (which is very likely to contain the active cultures), and to steer clear of anything with “fruit on the bottom.”
• Asparagus - There’s some really interesting new data aboutasparagus that indicates that it has some probiotic benefits,” says Harlan. So it may ease the build-up of gas and, because of its diuretic properties, also flush waste and excess water from your body.
• Quinoa - The potassium in quinoa has been shown to beat bloat — plus, this South American grain is a great source of the minerals magnesium, phosphorous and especially manganese. It packs both fiber (2.6 grams per 1/2 cup) and protein, a stellar nutrient combo that can keep you satisfied for hours. 

 - Self Magazine!

prettybalanced:

Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta with Golden Raiins, Pine Nuts, Parsley and Parmesan

prettybalanced:

Broccoli Frittata with Hash Browns

prettybalanced:

Coconut Curried Squash Soup

plusonefitness:

Fitness tip #191: Fat also is important in providing warmth and stimulating nerve function!

reasonstobefit:

submitted by 2ndbeat2awesome

justaveganandhirbike:

fitisthenewblack:

veggie—love:

veganinsuburbia:

raw vegan strawberry coconut frushi with almond cream (by bryanbope)

FRUSHI!? genius!

what is this sorcery?!  Teach it to me!

(via fitforinfinity)