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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Women's Health Benefits of Eating Greens

Women are busy these days, and it is hard to get in the essential nutrients that our bodies require to work at an optimal level. Along with regular exercise at least 5 times per week, we are encouraged to eat well. Eating well may be a goal of ours from the minute we awake in the morning, but our day takes off and we now find ourselves having ordered lunch through a window OR completely skipping the meal altogether. Regardless of the excuse we have for not eating well and under nourishing our perfectly-made bodies, we are responsible for and do have control over our overall health. Womens health supplements work well when taken with a fortifying meal plan.

The best thing we can do is fortify our bodies and souls with whole foods such as vegetables. Greens such as kale and spinach provide an incredible amount of vitamins and minerals that our precious bodies need to stay healthy and active. Super nutritious Kale is fast becoming a delicious leader in the greens department.  One cup is fortified with  5 grams of fiber and the following daily requirement values: 40% magnesium, 180% of Vitamin A, 200% of Vitamin C, and 1,020% of Vitamin K.  It is also an excellent source of minerals including copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus. Vitamins A, C and K provide an excellent source of antioxidants and sulphur containing phytonutrients.

Spinach is another healthy greens leader for women. Eating spinach does wonders for skin because of the Vitamin A rich nutrients. Filled with flavonoids, a phytonutrient with anti-cancer properties, eating spinach may slow down cell division in the human stomach and skin cancer cells. Get your guy on board as well, because Spinach has shown significant protection against the occurrence of aggressive prostate cancer. Spinach also may play an important role in the regulation of inflammation. Spinach also contains of 337% of the RDA of Vitamin A which is protects and strengthens mucous membranes, respiratory, urinary and boosts intestinal tract health and immunity. Eating spinach has powerful antioxidants that may help to combat osteoporosis and high blood pressure.

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Friday, July 13, 2012

Bodybuilding Supplements - Where to Start

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If you are a workout enthusiast you know the benefits of working out and eating right on a regular basis. Why spend hours at the gym only to deplete your efforts if you head home to the sugar carbs? Did you know that taking protein-packed bodybuilding and fitness supplements is a great way to help get the results you work hard for and want to maintain? The ingredients in bodybuilding supplements may vary, but the results are generally the same - and the results are good. And, with so many supplements out there to increase muscle and reduce fat, it may be difficult to know where to start. We have some ideas for you to get started.
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The easiest and tastiest way to begin is with a simple protein powder that you can mix in a glass of water, milk or juice. Choose a flavor that you like or that sounds appealing to you and mix 1 scoop with your beverage of choice. I personally love the Designers Whey French Vanilla protein powder because it mixes well and tastes great with milk OR water.  Enjoy a protein powder shake for breakfast as a meal replacement or treat yourself to an after workout pick-me-up within 20 minutes of finishing your workout. This is easier to do, of course, when you are working out on your home gym equipment. If you are heading to the gym, take a pre-mixed sports formula with you for convenience and nutrition. Lean body makes a great tasting formula that is fortified with protein, amino acids and muscle building nutrition.

Ok, get going. Indulge your taste buds and your muscles. We have a great selection of bodybuilding supplements at www.StylishHealthandFitness.com to satisfy every taste and style.

Enjoy!

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Yoga Clothes - an Online Fashion Show

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Today's Yoga clothing is comfortable, flowing and fashionable...and it should be. Working deep into poses requires stretching in all directions and the importance of wearing comfortable clothing is key. Wearing cotton or spandex yoga clothes that move with your body and not against it makes Yoga practice so much more enjoyable and rewarding. If you practice Yoga in a room full of mirrors, add pleasure to your senses and visualize yourself in chic, sexy and stylish yogawear. Practicing in a candlelit room is a perfect place to wear a flowing top or yoga clothes imprinted with meaningful symbolism.

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StylishHealthandFitness.com offers a balanced selection of yoga pants, yoga shorts, capris and yoga tops to complement your daily practice in the studio, at home, or on a seaside cliff. Please enjoy the snapshot fashion show and be inspired.

Namaste





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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Weighing the Benefits of Whey Protein

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Whey protein is one of the highest quality proteins around and is considered a complete protein source. It makes up about 20% of the protein that is found in milk and other dairy products. Open up a cup of yogurt and the liquid you see floating at the top is whey. Whey is that "stuff" that you mix in with the actual solid consistency underneath.


Whey protein supplements are quite popular in the world of bodybuilding and health and fitness. Whey protein is one of the best protein supplements for building muscle because it is digested, absorbed and utilized by the body more than other protein supplements. And, if you are physically active, whey may be the way to go to achieve the fit body for which you are striving. However, if you are sedentary and do not really lead an active life, you may be doing more harm than good  by indulging in a daily protein shake  The benefits of whey protein drinks are good for those who are physically active and who do not have kidney or renal disease or diabetes.

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Besides helping to build muscle mass, the two main benefits of taking a whey protein supplement are the amino acids and antioxidants that it provides. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and whey protein is considered a complete source of protein because it contains all 20 of the essential amino acids (EEAs) that the body can't produce on its own. Amino acids help to build lean muscle mass while promoting fat loss. Of course, antioxidants give a boost to the immune system.

There are several sources of whey protein available in the form of protein powders drinks as bodybuilding supplements and fitness nutrition drinks. Like everything in life, moderation is key to maintaining good health and wellness. Please consult your physician before engaging in a weight loss plan or rigorous fitness and bodybuilding regime with any protein powder.

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Monday, June 18, 2012

Berry Good For You - The Beauty of the Berry

Eating healthy during the summer seems to be quite easy, especially with all the fresh fruits that are available. Berries are definitely the highlight right now and are ripe for the picking. Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are deliciously sweet right now, and they provide healthy nutrients and antioxidants for your good health.

Blueberries are preciously plump and packed full of essential nutrients for optimal health. One serving of blueberries provide14 mg of vitamin C, which gives you 25% of the daily requirement. Vitamin C helps promote healthy gums and capillaries. It also helps the body absorb iron and it boosts immunity. Blueberries also help provide the dietary fiber that your body needs so they help to keep your body regular, thus eliminating all the unhealthy stuff in the body. Blueberries also help keep the heart healthy and the cholesterol in check. My favorite thing about blueberries is the high antioxidant activity they that works to defend against free radical damage.

Raspberries are making a strong comeback recently with news about health benefits of raspberry ketones. Mostly, these raspberries contain a healthy serving of minerals suck as potassium, copper, iron and magnesium. Potassium helps to control heart rate and blood pressure and Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. (Please read my blog from Friday on the benefits and necessities of a magnesium rich diet). This wonderfully red and delicious fruit is rich in Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin K which work together to help the body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. As an antioxidant to prevent against free radical damage and aging, this non-guilt delicacy can actually help you stay fit.  Finally, the ever popular raspberry ketone supplements are found to help weight loss efforts in combination with health supplements such as green tea, acai berry, and resveratrol.

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When we say "blackberry" let's think of "beauty". It's true, the tasty blackberry fruit is really useful in helping to maintain the beauty of our skin. Polyphenol packed and vitamin E excellent, blackberries help to prevent cell damage from free radicals, thus maintaining firm and young looking skin. Eating blackberries will also give an immunity boost because of the dose of vitamin C they provide. Finally, providing the substance tannin is another benefit of the blackberry. Tannin in blackberries helps blood to coagulate and cuts to heal quickly; another selling point for kids' health supplements and benefits.

What are you waiting for? Grab a bowl and head into the woods or pack your market bag and head for the organic produce section. Get going and get healthy this summer with the amazing benefits and beauty of the berry.

Enjoy delicious recipes for these berries at http://www.stylishhealthandfitness.com/article_6/Berry-Good-Recipes.htm

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Friday, June 15, 2012

Magnesium - The Magnificent Supplement

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Magnesium is the essential mineral that our bodies crave and need; however, it is one that most people do not get enough of in their daily diet. Magnesium is crucial to creating a number of enzymes required for healthy functioning of the body.  If you eat an average American diet that includes any junk food you probably lack magnesium. If you are deficient in Magnesium you may even recognize the following symptoms :

  • Sleeplessness and Trouble Waking up Refreshed
  • Muscle Pain and Joint Stiffness ( Arthritis as well)
  • Stress and Irritability
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Migraine Headaches
  • PMS
  • Fatigue
  • Stomach problems, skin problems, respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis
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Although this is a very short list of magnesium deficiency symptoms, you can see how the lack of magnesium in our diet can cause our quality of life to be negatively affected. In order to combat these symptoms and heal your body consider taking Magnesium supplements  Starting magnesium therapy is just the beginning of good health and a better quality of life. Magnesium chloride is considered a naturally calming mineral, and when added to a cup of tea before bedtime provides for more restful sleep.  Epsom salt ( Magnesium Sulfate) poured into a warm bath helps to heals muscle pains and injuries. I like to spray Magnesium Oil on my knee joints and calf muscles before and after working out to prevent and relieve any pain I may feel. Taken for while, the healing really kicks in and all joint pain disappears. The benefit of transdermal therapy applied right to the skin is fast absorption. Magnesium supplements before or during a bronchitis or asthma attack help the smooth chest muscle to relax. I have also researched and experienced that it reduces the levels of histamine in your blood if you are suffering from an allergic reaction in your respiratory tract or externally on the skin.  PMS symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, irritability and fatigue are less obvious while increasing your Magnesium intake. And, research suggests that Magnesium is now being used to relieve Migraine headaches because it is a natural pain killer.


I have found that the importance and health benefits of taking this magnificent supplement called Magnesium are numerous. Here are a couple simple ways you too can add this supplement to your healthy lifestyle for optimal health. For quick and long term pain relief of muscles, joints and arthritis, try spraying Magnesium Oil on the body parts that are tender. Keep up this routine for long term healing benefits. The spray may itch your skin at first if you are sensitive to it, and the aloe helps with this.  For a good night's rest and relief from fatigue, stress and irritability dissolve a teaspoon of Magnesium citrate powder in a cup of warm water each night and drink before going to sleep. For good energy and a better mood all day long, take Magnesium Chloride tablets. Remember to enjoy Magnesium rich foods such as spinach, almonds, black beans and halibut fish.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Fitness Equipment That Fits Your Home and Your Style

If you are dedicated to working out and you find it difficult to make it to the gym each day, bring your workout home with your own fitness equipment.  The benefits of building a home gym are numerous. Home workout routines on your personal exercise equipment fit YOUR schedule and your style because they are accessible to you whenever you want to workout. There is no waiting in line for the next elliptical, and no having to wipe the piece of equipment down with disinfectant. Put away the ipod and pull out the DVDs and memories that you stashed away over the years. Have fun remembering and working out to 80s and 90s music while getting into shape.

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There are several options to consider when creating your own home gym with exercise equipment. Fitness enthusiasts have different styles and there is an exercise machine for everyone.  If you are a cardio king or queen, you may want only those pieces of equipment that give you the best calorie burn.  For instance, the treadmill is a very popular fitness equipment staple because you can literally walk and burn calories for hours. Treadmills are relatively easy to fit in any room because they have a straight line profile and can be put against a wall. For smaller spaces, consider the treadmill that folds up easily and that can be stashed away in a corner. Elliptical trainers provide a great workout for firming the gluteus muscles and creating that sexy Brazilian body appearance.

Weight lifting machines are a bit bulky, but they do offer a lot of flexibility by providing different strength training exercises that build muscle.  If simplicity is your style, grab a pair of weight lifting gloves and invest in a simple system with free weights, lifting bars or dumb bells.

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Yoga and Pilates are both great ways to stretch, strengthen your core and relieve stress in the comfort of your home gym.  Performing pilates exercises such as the hundreds and seal on your own clean floor is a good feeling. Practicing pilates with equipment accelerates the workout, so purchase a pair of Arm Rings or a Pilates Magic Circle to tone, build and tighten arms and legs. Abdominal exercises are great fun with simple fitness equipment such as the ab toner. Grab a balance ball and tone your entire body while doing plank or push up exercises.

Whatever your fitness style, find the equipment that fits comfortably in your home and that gives you the best results to help you achieve your fitness goals.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Beach Energy is Good For Your Health

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What is beach energy? I am not speaking of running on the beach or jumping waves with the kids, although the ocean waves do have something to do with this type of energy. I am highlighting a different kind of energy that works in conjunction with the weekly workout routine to strengthen the body. If you have ever heard of "negative ions" then you may be familiar with what I am calling "beach energy".  Negative ions provide a different kind of energy, a positive energy that works to balance us out and to improve our overall health. Negative Ions essentially help to counteract the damage that positive ions are doing.

What are Positive Ions?

Our health may be compromised by daily activities that inundate us with positive ions. These positive ions make their way into our bodies mainly through modern day technology such as cell phone and computer usage and playing electronic games. More subtle sources of toxins include cell phone towers (have you notice how many there are now? You can hardly miss them these days) and satellites. Everyday activities such as microwaving, blowing hair dry, and just being in a room with a transmitting television are all sources of these positive ions.  These things are creating energy toxicity in and all around us, thus weakening our bodies, our health and our immunity.

Negative Ions are Good for Us

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One way to counter balance the effects of positive ion toxicity on our health is to introduce our bodies to negative ions. The beach is a great place to do this now that it is Summer. The actual crash of a wave onto the shoreline releases negative ions into the air. The more time we spend at the ocean the more exposure we get to these negative ions, and the better balanced our bodies become. Negative ions may help our bodies become stronger, more flexible and able to function at an optimal level of performance. Negative ions may contribute to increased energy, better mental focus, and more restful sleep. Consider them nature's antioxidants.

So grab a towel and a stylish beach cover-up and head for the beach. The ocean awaits you with a natural remedy for your total health and wellness.

Dedicated to my EA Team.

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Friday, June 1, 2012

A Healthy Smile is Stylish


It is Stylish to have great oral hygiene, healthy gums and pretty white teeth. There is no excuse with all of the products out there that help you to maintain a fashionably beautiful healthy smile.  Of course bi- annual dental check ups are key to oral fitness, but did you know there are plenty of things you can do at home to brighten and freshen your smile?  Here is a simple list of stylish ways to keep fit with your daily oral hygiene habit, naturally of course.  Remember, Antioxidants are essential to healthy teeth and gums.



To Keep Teeth White - Without the Chemical Bleaches

  • Bite into apples, celery and carrots on a daily basis to naturally remove stain.
  • Go for the greens such as spinach, broccoli and lettuce as they create a film over teeth that serves as a stain barrier.
  • Swish with water after consuming high staining foods and drinks such as blueberries, red wine tomato sauce, and tea.

To Freshen Breath - Put down the mouthwash

  • Pick (up) Parsley, Basil or Cilantro - They all contain the green plant pigment called chlorophyll, which is a powerful breath freshener.
  • Dig Dill - Chew the seeds or mash the leaves and make an afternoon tea or beverage.
  • Chew Cardamom seeds and Spit - They contains cineole which is a potent antiseptic that kills bad-breath bacteria.
  • Peppermint - Pummel halitosis with a cup of Peppermint tea or chew on a sprig from your herb garden


For Great Looking Gums - Increase your Vitamin intake and Swish with Aloe Vera Juice

  • Vitamin C - Helps to repair connective tissues and accelerate bone regeneration. Great sources of Vitamin C for better oral hygiene include grapefruit, oranges, mangos and cantaloupe. Or, try Vitamin C Supplements. 
  • Vitamin D - Has anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce gum disease. Get your D from the Sun OR at take a Vitamin D supplement with at least 200 iu.
  • CoQ10 -Take it as a health supplement because it has powerful antioxidant properties needed to properly repair gum tissue.
  • Organic Aloe Vera Juice - Swish with "thish" instead of the mouthwash 2 x a day and let the healing begin! 
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

A Supplement for Beautiful Hair, Nails & Skin

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We commonly hear that our hair, nails and skin reflect the overall health of our body. Are nutritional deficiencies staring back at you from your mirror each morning?  Healthy hair and nails may be difficult to achieve because so many of us may be deficient in silica, which could be the most difficult trace minerals to get in our diet. Eating healthy is always the best source of good nutrition, but when our days are busy and we need a little help, a health supplement that goes hand in hand with Summer may be just what we need.

Healthy Skin and Nails Supplement helps strengthen nails, bones and connective tissues while enhancing your overall outward beauty. The horsetail extract herbal supplement which is a natural source of calcium and silica really puts this product above the rest. Known as the "beauty mineral", silica can help keep your hair strong, your nails supple and even your skin clear. Also, the patented form of black pepper called Bioperine enhances the absorption of the other ingredients for better results.

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Coconut Oil - Go Nuts!

It may sound crazy, but I have found the best body and facial lotion, bug bite soother, scrape and burn healer, and eczema reliever in the Coconut. We may be familiar with Coconut oil as a cooking aid and food enhancer because of its health and wellness properties. Consumed as a food Coconut oil is nature’s richest source of healthy medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). These include Lauric Acid and Capric Acid and Coconut is one of the only foods that contains these rare healthy fats. 


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But, let me share the health benefits I have personally experienced for external uses of Coconut Oil. First and foremost, Extra Virgin, Expeller pressed Coconut Oil is paraben free, chemical free, phthalate free, sulfate free, and void of all the other additives and preservatives that are potentially harmful for us. Because of its natural healing properties, acne prone skin benefits incredibly from applying a thin layer on the face at bedtime. Remember to dot your eyes with a bit as well for a restorative overnight moisturizer. Try dabbing a bit of coconut oil on your child's scrapes, boo-boos, and bug bites for amazingly quick healing. Got Eczema?  A daily body rub down with Coconut Oil after a warm bath or shower works wonders for dry and irritated patches of skin. Safe for children, my 3 year old has greatly benefited from this routine and his eczema is healing nicely.


So, Go nuts with Coconut Oil for your skin's health and beauty.  Please visit our Antioxidants, Vitamins and other Wellness Supplements for even more health benefits at http://www.stylishhealthandfitness.com/category_81/Antioxidants-Vitamins-Minerals.htm


Friday, May 25, 2012

Women's Health and Dark Chocolate Benefits

After researching the many benefits of eating dark chocolate, I want to shed some light on the subject matter. After all, dark chocolate does not get as much good press for taste as milk chocolate gets, but it scores very high as an antioxidant, mineral and health supplement, and energy and mood enhancer.


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Dark chocolate is packed full of minerals and is a great health supplement. Essential to good health, Potassium and Cooper help protect against cardiovascular disease and strokes, which seem to affect women more often these days.  The Magnesium in dark chocolate helps to prevent against Type II diabetes and high blood pressure. I will offer more on our Magnesium deficiency on a separate health topic blog at http://behealthybefitbewell.blogspot.com/.

Among the underlying and preventative health benefits of eating dark chocolate, there are certainly those benefits that we can realize right away. Dark chocolate tastes good and comes in a variety of flavors including with caramel, sea salt, and with almonds just to name a few. Eating dark chocolate before a weight lifting workout or cardio pump class will not only give your more energy, but will help you perform at an optimal fitness level. The endorphins and anti-depressant benefits realized from this super food go hand in hand when it comes to enhancing mental wellness and easing PMS irritability.

Are you feeling energized and motivated to get healthy and fit after reading this blog? Check out our fitness equipment for your home gym and get going and get fit!

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

5 Healthy Superfoods That Boost Your Metabolism

You've been working hard all Winter and Spring to get in shape for Summer and beyond. Besides working out regularly with cardio and body building routines, you may want to supplement your nutrition with foods that can help your boost your metabolism and burn fat. Here is a quick list of healthy Superfoods to buy on your trip to the grocery store and why:


  1. Eggs - Enriched with Vitamin B12 in the Yolk, yes YOLK, and it helps to Burn Fat.
  2. Peanut Butter - Creamy or Chunky, your choice, is a great source of magnesium which ignites cells to Metabolize Energy.
  3. Quinoa  - Protein packed whole grain helps you Burn off Extra calories. (Quinoa is my favorite to cook - see recipes at http://www.stylishhealthandfitness.com/articles.htm 
  4. Green Tea - Steeped in all good things, Green Tea is super rich in antioxidants that have been shown to destroy body fat. Don't have time for a cup? We offer Green Tea Capsules in our Antioxidant section at www.StylishHealthandFitness.com.
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  6. Yogurt - Packed with probiotics, the good bacteria may reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs.
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Monday, May 21, 2012

Fitness is Fun - Count On It

When my son came home with a low grade on a math assessment I felt sick to my stomach. After so many hours practicing the math facts, exercising his brain and getting passing grades on his basic math facts, I was now alarmed. Did he forget everything he had learned? Why did he get this low grade? Or was he just memorizing for the moment...and the test to get through it?  Was math FUN for him or was it simply a chore to do his math homework?  Kids need to realize the fun in something while practicing it in order to learn and excel, and so do adults.

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How many times have you dragged yourself to the gym, dreading the hour or so ahead of you of fitness practice? Yep, fitness practice. In order to become proficient at something it takes practice until it makes sense in our brains, and in this case, in our bodies. Are you having FUN while working out? Do you enjoy the fitness exercises and weight lifting and body building exercises that you are doing? Or, are you just going through the motions to get it done? Think about it, the more fun you have doing what you are doing, the more endorphins are released, the more pleasure you get from the exercise, and the more you want to workout. Whether it is yoga mat class or the core strengthening Pilates routine, try to find ways to have fun while working into each pose or position.  Certainly challenge yourself by adding a heavier dumb bell or pushing through one more abdominal crunch, and have FUN!

Did I mention the FUN benefits of just getting into shape?? Let's just list them: increased energy to hang with your kids, improved body image for pool and beach parties, strengthened muscles for summer long activities, and enhanced confidence in everything you do.

So, count on achieving your optimal performance while working out. Just as you achieved the best grades in the classes in which you had most fun, so too you will realize the best results when you have fun with your fitness routine.  Take your fitness routine to the next level with StylishHealthandFitness.com. We offer fun and fashionable workout apparel to help you look fabulous while you work towards your own performance goals. (We can help with math facts too :o) ) Read more about how to incorporate FUN into your workout routine at http://www.stylishhealthandfitness.com/articles.htm .

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Fitness Benefits of a Simple Beach Workout

The Fitness Benefits of a Simple Beach Workout

The beach is a perfect place to get a simple yet effective workout. A fitness routine for our bodies is right there at our feet as we enjoy walking miles in the sand...and then back. Use the warm cross winds as resistance and gently tone your arms. While keeping your arms strong, simply stretch them out to the side and make small circles as you push forward against the wind. Keep doing these arm exercises until you feel a slight burn or the muscle feels tired. Be stylish with a comfy cotton t-shirt, sexy sports bra or racer back tank top while you burn fat and calories with a quick run or walk along the water. A brisk walk against that blowing wind can certainly tone and tighten gluteus, quad and calf muscles without any fitness equipment to drag along. You can take your sticky mat down to the beach with you, but core strengthening Yoga and Pilates exercises can be done right from your beach chair. Or, as my fit friend Aliene likes to remind us, from the seat of our car while sitting at a stoplight or driving to the beach. Just pull in your tummy muscles and slightly pump your muscles in and out with each breath to strengthen them while just sitting in your beach chair or car. Multi-tasking CAN be good for your health.
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Whether you prefer an intense workout at the beach or a casual walk along the coastline, your body will appreciate the benefit of a beach workout. For stylish fitness apparel and activewear please check out the selection we have to offer online at www.StylishHealthandFitness.com.

Peace

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Buddy Up with a Personal Fitness Trainer This Summer

Remember during Summer Camp when we had to "buddy up" with someone so we or they did not get lost on the trails, in the lake or left behind at the campfire? This person was the one who looked out for us throughout the day or week to make sure we were keeping in line with the rest of the campers. We came to bond with this new partner in life because many times this person became our reasoning side, our protector and of course, a new friend and pen pal for life. We told our "buddy" everything and swore each other to secrecy. Our camp buddy relationship provided an early experience with trusting another with not only our secrets, but with our well-being. The camping days of our youth are far behind us, but we can still enjoy the buddy system as grown-ups through a relationship with a personal trainer.

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As Summer fast approaches and getting in shape becomes more paramount to your level of confidence and well being, why not choose a personal trainer as your adult "buddy?" Just as the camp buddy was key to our youthful camping experience and helped us through tough moments, our personal trainer can become a friend for life, helping us through various adult level challenges.  If you are just getting started in a fitness routine your buddy will instruct you on what exercises to perform on the fitness equipment. He or she will motivate and encourage you through a core strengthening workout on the yoga mat or cheer you on as you finish 20 minutes on the elliptical trainer. Or, if you have been working out regularly, your buddy will push you to the next level so you see optimal results from your strength training and body building workouts. Perhaps you are at the peak level of performance and you now need social interaction because you have spent all your time at the gym sculpting your body that you have have forgotten how to start a conversation. Your personal trainer will most likely share things with you and ask you questions about your life, thus igniting interesting conversations. Regardless of what camp you are in to enhance your physical fitness, choose a buddy to take a long on your health and fitness journey. You will have another friend for life.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Health and Fitness for a Mom's Soul

It's amazing what a beach weekend with your Soul Sistahs can do for your health, fitness and overall wellness. Think about it. Although the weekend away from kids and husbands takes planning and preparation for the home life that you are leaving and for the weekend ahead, it is oh so worth it! Communing with girlfriends is one of the most essential vitamins for women's health who want to get in shape . We get to slow down and nourish our bodies and our souls in the company of our girlfriends.  Sharing with and listening to each other is all such great exercise for not only our ears and tongues, but for our souls. We get to push the "refresh' button and detox, so to speak. And, we exercise our minds with new ways of thinking about things. We also gain insight into ways of caring for others in our life that ultimately make us a healthier Mom and friend. With the help of our girlfriends, we keep our souls in shape, our minds sharp and our hearts soft. We continue to transform into the unique and wonderful beings that we were created to be.

Give your Mom's Soul the the gift of Health, Fitness and Wellness this Mother's Day by planning a weekend away with your girlfriends this summer.  It will do wonders for your health...and your kids.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Stay Healthy and Fit with Yoga

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Yoga is a fabulous form of exercise to get into shape and to stay healthy and fit. Yoga helps to calm your mind and body, relieve stress and it puts your day ( ahead of your or behind you) in perspective.  By relaxing your mind and soul, you are better able to focus and work harder trying to master each yoga pose. Working deeply into yoga poses provides an excellent workout as it helps to strengthen and tone your abdomen, arm and leg muscles. Another intrinsic benefit of practicing Yoga is the release of toxins that occurs internally from your body organs while you are squeezing your muscles together. There is a trigger point in the muscles as you perform related poses that will actually work on the related internal organ. Wearing comfortable yoga clothes while working out is important so that you can bend and stretch into poses without any workout clothes material binding unnecessarily.

StylishHealthandFitness.com offers a great selection of comfortable and organic Yoga clothes for women and men. We are thrilled to offer Yoga Starter Kits, Sticky Yoga Mats and various Yoga DVDs to help you get you on your way to peace of mind, internal cleansing and a beautifully tone body!

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Monday, May 7, 2012

Honor Your Mother with Health and Fitness Products

Honor your Mother with Health and Fitness


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Staying healthy and fit is important for Moms for so many reasons, including building self-confidence, improving outward appearances, and feeling good on the inside because of the surge of endorphins that fill our body while exercising. But did you know that we were created to be strong and take care of our health so our bodies can do the work we were made to do as Mothers? Of course we want to look good and feel good, and what better way to show it off than while being “Mom” ?
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Many moms enjoy exercises like running, cycling, and cardio dance classes to lose weight and build strength. (Check out our crop tops for Zumba class)  These are all great ways to get back in shape or to keep in shape so you maintain the optimal health needed to take care of yourself and your family.  If you don’t have the time to go to a gym, buy an affordable and portable treadmill or elliptical trainer and create a home gym environment for yourself. Invest in a yoga mat, cork yoga bricks, a balance fitness ball and some dumb bells for stretching and strengthening exercises right at home. If you need someone to lead your private exercise class, StylishHealthandFitness.com offers several fitness DVDS for the beginner to the experienced workout personality.
Please visit our Shop for Women and invest in a stylish fitness wardrobe for yourself. We have several inspirational t-shirts, sexy sports bras, and slimming Capri pants to choose from to help you look fashionable and feel beautiful while you workout. Several of our fitness apparel pieces transfer nicely from the gym to the market to carpool with fashionable flare and style.
Did your burn off breakfast during your workout? Check out our tasty protein bars on the go.  Meal replacement supplements are jam packed with protein and help build back muscle after body building exercises. Please also try our health and super fruit supplements for natural and balanced nutrition.

Honor Your Mother, Honor Yourself

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Mom's Loving Arms

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Sun kissed and strong sexy arms are a Summer fitness fashion statement. They look great in racer back tank tops, tight fitting fitness tops, and halter sundresses. I recommend Pilates exercises as great ways to achieve tight and tone arms. Being a busy mom, you may need to turn your family room into a home gym with portable and affordable home gym equipment. You can certainly attain your tone arm results by working out with a pair of portable and affordable Pilates Arm Rings or the Pilates Magic Circle.  And, try fitting push ups into your home workout routine by starting with 20 push ups in the morning and 20 push ups in the evening, working your way up to 100 push ups a day. You will definitely notice and appreciate stronger and tone arms and chest in no time. By committing to this arm strengthening routine at home, you may never have to wipe down the lifting bars at the gym with sanitizer again!

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Please check out the whey protein powders and fitness formulas for body building that we offer on our website. Click here for access to more fitness supplements such as Creatine and CLA with Tonalin that really work to help improve muscle strength and health.


Whatever you choose to help Mom tone her loving arms, please shop at www.StylishHealthandFitness.com for a stylish and fashionable experience in health and fitness!

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Inspiration Tees are Stylish

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Especially designed with the athletic diva in mind, StylishHealthandFitness.com is thrilled to offer a variety of fitness t-shirts with inspirational sayings to adorn your beautiful body. This stylish fitness apparel is made for women by women who play hard and smile while enduring the challenge of keeping in shape.  Our active wear is perfect for the woman who knows the value of staying healthy and keeping fit, and who is (modestly) proud of her tenacity. These cotton blend t- shirts and racer back fitness tops have inspirational sayings that motivate, encourage and tout the confidence that is within each active woman. Whether you run, cycle, do yoga or cross train we have fun sayings and great colors to choose from to wear while on your health and fitness journey.
Please visit our website and choose your fitness inspired fashion statement today. We want to be part of the inspiration that keeps you going. We are thrilled to offer stylish workout shorts for women and sexy sports bras and crop tops - take a peek! 




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Monday, April 30, 2012

L-Theanine for Life… a Health Supplement for Relaxed Life.


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L-Theanine for Life… a Health Supplement for a Relaxed Life.

I was recently introduced to L-Theanine as a dietary supplement and I want to share some information about this natural supplement.  L-Theanine is an amino acid that is naturally found in black and green tea, and most exclusively in green tea.  Do you know how great you feel after you have finished a cup of green tea? Well, this amino acid, L-Theanine, has the ability to cross the blood- brain barrier and it produces amazing results with respect to mood enhancement and relaxation. L-Theanine is extremely safe and the benefits of this natural health supplement are widespread and amazing.

Recently introduced to the U.S. market, Japan is credited with most of the clinical studies and information there is thus far on L-theanine and research is ongoing.
Through studies it has been learned that this amino acid plays a key role in elevating mood, promoting relaxation, and subduing depression, stress and anxiety. The best thing about this amino acid is that it does not cause drowsiness and it is NATURAL. It works by relaxing the brain and promoting concentration and focus, and even improved learning ability.

Additional research suggests that L-Theanine is a great amino acid to take as a body building supplement because it gives the bodybuilder a relaxed mental state that allows him/her to focus clearly on the exercise efforts and is essential for best athletic performance. So, here we learn that bodybuilding is not just physical --- but clearly mental as well. A perfect balance of both for best health and fitness results.

The recommended dosing for L-Theanine ranges from 50 -200 mg and the effects usually last for 8 -10 hours. Did I mention that there are no withdrawl side effects??

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