Attention, girlfriend at the mirror beating yourself up over absolutely nothing... you're thinking about your body all wrong. If you're constantly in search of a quick way to lose 5 lbs., celebrity trainer to the stars and fitness entrepreneur Tracy Anderson is telling it like it is.
Bethenny is completely digging Tracy's workout mantra, and you will too.
Tracy Anderson
Stop Saying It! 5 Mistakes Women Are Making About their Health
1. I'm going to juice cleanse to look great for my vacation.
"I hate them," says Tracy about juice cleanses, "they're ridiculous." The fitness guru says most companies selling women liquid that they claim is nutrient-rich is completely dense. "If you get a juice delivered to your house and you're letting it sit, you're just drinking sugar calorie water," says Tracy. Enzymes leave those fruits and veggies within 30 min to 4 hours once they are pureed.
Contrarily, green smoothies are good to make at home. If you drink immediately -- that contains your life. "But
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By The Bethenny Show | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 5:08 PM EDTHappy International No-Diet Day! Eating Mindfully May Be Better For You Than Dieting
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Senior Editor, Yahoo! Shine | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 3:30 PM EDTWhat if you could eat anything you wanted, and not feel guilty about it? On International No-Diet Day, you can do just that -- and maybe even transform your relationship with food in the process.
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Diets aren't just about food and weight. As anyone who has suffered an eating disorder or has been stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting knows, they're about mindset and guilt as well. The point of International No-Diet Day is to push back against societal attitudes about weight, body image, and food, and to focus instead on health, fitness, and mindful eating.
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"The intent of mindful eating and mindfulness is to bring somebody to the present moment and allow them to reconnect to their direct experience," Megrette Fletcher, a registered dietician and the co-founder of the Center for Mindful Eating in New Hampshire, told Yahoo! Shine.
"A lot of times when people eat, they're thinking much more about the
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By Beth Greenfield, Shine Staff | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 3:27 PM EDTYou may be better off standing than sitting on your sofa, particularly if you are a pregnant woman, according to a new study on the dangers of flame retardants in furniture.
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Flame retardants—toxic chemicals soaked into couches and other types of household items, including mattresses and carpet pads, to make them fire resistant—have long been linked with cancer and developmental difficulties. And now a new study, released Monday, offers fresh evidence that those toxins may affect children while they are still in utero, effectively lowering IQs and raising rates of hyperactivity.
“It looks like we have a new study with very concerning results,” Sarah Janssen, a senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, told Yahoo! Shine. Though manufacturers no longer use the specific flame retardants tracked in the study—called polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs—they remain in pieces20 Campgrounds to Suit Your Personality
By Sunset Magazine | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 2:37 PM EDTWe play matchmaker, pairing your camping personality with places you're sure to love.
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Sunset's camping guide by region:
California & Hawaii
Northwest
Rocky Mountains
Southwest
Perfect campgrounds for first-timers
Mt. Hood National Forest, OR
Lake Powell, UT and AZ
Wahweap Campground Glen Park National Recreation Area: What better payoff for taking the camping plunge than the finger canyons of Lake Powell? A waterfront campground comes with basic creature comforts (hot showers, shaded picnic tables). After breakfast, the main event: Rent a boat or kayak at the marina to explore what looks for all the world like Zion National Park filled halfway with water. From $23. Book it: 888/486-4665.
Near Santa Cruz, CA
New Brighton State Beach: Sit on a pine-shaded bluff above an endless white beach, New Brighton's 100+ sites get snapped up by those itching for a beach weekend-without the triple-digit nightly tab. The beach is the real draw, and the hot showers don't hurt, but another bonus is that if you forget yourDigital Rehab: New Summer Camp Helps Adults Detox from Technology
By Babble.com | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 2:30 PM EDT
dad campMy name is Sunny and I am a tech junkie. There. I've said it. My addiction plays a part in almost every moment of my day. I am glued to my laptop writing posts like this, checking my email every couple of minutes and I have a severe Facebook habit. And when I'm not on my laptop, I'm getting updates on my iPhone. Or I'm texting by husband about dinner plans or just telling him a miss him. I actually think my husband I communicate more via emails, texts and Facebook messaging that in person. We've even been guilty of messaging each other while we're in the same room. Yeah, I think my tech addiction may be out of control. That is why I find the idea of "Camp Grounded" so intriguing.
Camp Grounded is being created by The Digital Detox, and will be taking place in Northern California near Anderson Valley in a "nostalgic 1970′s boy scouts camp." The event, which will take place in June, is a four-day "summer camp for adults." A camp where campers will undergo a detox from all their pieces
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By Babble.com | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 2:07 PM EDTNobody does photos like National Geographic - and the startling and spectacular images don't necessarily even come from their professional photographers. The 25th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is underway in which photographers of all levels are invited to "harness the power of photography and share [their] stunning travel experiences from around the globe." Travel, outdoor scenes, sense of place and spontaneous moments are the contest's categories, and prizes include a 10-day Galápagos National Geographic Expedition for two, a photography workshop and gift certificates to B&H Photo. Among the photos already submitted, some of the stand-outs include images of kids from all over the world simply being kids. Don't be surprised if they take your breath away. Here are 7 of the most extraordinary shots. - By Meredith Carroll
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By Refinery29 | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 12:02 PM EDTBy Nicole Catanese & Photographed by Ingalls Photo, Refinery29
Suffering from superfood fatigue? We hear you. As much as we love kale (which is a lot, in case you couldn't tell), even we are starting to get sick of it in our daily salads.
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But just when we thought superfoods may have lost their luster, we came across nine nutritionally stellar, totally under-the-radar powerhouses. Forget salmon, avocado, and walnuts - these yummy foods and spices stem from a mix of ancient Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Middle-Eastern diets, and pack one heckuva better-body punch. Read on to get the scoop straight from the experts on these exciting new superfoods. Sorry, kale, but we may have found a new nutritional love of our lives...Want even more R29? Get the latest news, tips, and can't-resist stories delivered straight to your newsfeed, in real time. Like us on Facebook - we'll see you there!
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By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 11:35 AM EDT
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.Although you can safely lose only about 1 to 2 pounds of body fat a week, you can feel more confident by swimsuit season if you begin making changes today. Here are 7 attainable goals to set and stick to, starting now:
1. Get your sweat on with strength training! If you want a bikini body, this is non-negotiable: Fit your workout in, no excuses! Commit to a full-body strength-training program at least three times a week to burn calories during the workout, boost your metabolism's calorie-burning power for 24 to 48 hours after, and develop lean muscles that look and feel better than flab. Perform exercises that use more than one muscle group such as squats, pushups, rows, and lunges in a circuit to make your workouts most efficient. Tip: Try working out in the morning to get your metabolism revved up for the rest of the day.
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2. Make your butt and belly your top priorities. Your glutes (butt muscles) are the biggest muscles in your4 Key Ways to Change Your Diet for Clearer Skin
By Beauty High | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 10:43 AM EDTBy Kristin Booker, Beauty High
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4 Key Ways To Change Your Diet For Clearer Skin Spring has sprung which means it's a great time for spring cleaning. While you're packing away sweaters and ditching too old makeup in preparation for a light and breezy season, why not do something else to help you look your best, which is to clean your diet to make way for skin-friendly foods?
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We're big fans of changing your diet for the seasons, especially if said diet can give you clear, glowing and healthy skin. We reached out to one of our favorite food gurus, New York Times bestselling author and host of Cooking Channel's "Healthy Appetite," Ellie Krieger. Not only is she a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition from Columbia University, she's one of the new advisory board members for Simple Skincare. Here's what she recommends eating for your best spring skin ever:
Ditch the processed foods: "Avoid sugary foods and anything that can spike yourFitness Secrets from a Figure Competitor
By SHAPE magazine | Healthy Living – Mon, May 6, 2013 10:23 AM EDTby Jessica Matthews for SHAPE.com
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Fitness secrets from a female figure competitorWith the weather warming up, who doesn't want to sport a sculpted physique and look and feel great in a swimsuit? I chatted with ACE-certified personal trainer and National Physique Committee (NPC) competitor Riana Rohmann to learn the fitness tips and tricks that she follows to get in competition-ready shape.
Jessica Matthews (JM): What exercises and training techniques are a must in your workout routine?
Riana Rohmann (RR): Lunges and shoulder presses are the two exercises that have made the biggest difference in my physique. Lunges are one of the best exercises for targeting that stubborn glutes and hamstrings tie-in. It is by far my weakest area, but since adding various weighted lunges to my routine, I have seen my booty lift and my hamstrings develop. Shoulder presses and Arnold presses using dumbbells or barbells are also really effective for shoulder strength. The key is to lift hard and heavy, and no matter how many repetitions you do, try to
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