There are several books that one can keep returning to for motivation, reassurance, perspective and the always-needed reality check. A healthy lifestyle is much more than a workout routine or a diet. These books address it all — attitude, humor, philosophy, culture, environment. We are what we choose to be,…
Before you decide to do the deed with a guy (or girl), you need to pop the question. Well, five questions, to be exact. And that’s at the very least. Having sex is as intimate as it gets. So before you jump into the sack, there are definitely some things…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
It’s a sad fact that these days it has become almost essential to marinade most cuts of meat, unless you intend to casserole them. I’ll go into why that is the case a bit later on, but for the time being let’s just examine why we use marinades at all….
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Mineral makeup is a super hot item in the cosmetics world today, but its history may very well go back to the beginnings of civilization. Ancient Egyptians used crushed minerals and other natural substances to create their trademark kohl-rimmed eyes. Natural ingredient based makeup took a backseat for the next…
By Rori Raye, Author of best-selling eBook Have The Relationship You Want and free newsletter If you think you’re just being “friendly” by sending him a flirty text or baking him a birthday cake, you could be getting in the way of the kind of courtship you desire. When we…
Beware of the muffin. For years people have assumed that muffins are a healthy, diet-friendly option. When presented with the choice between a donut, a bagel or a muffin, they’ll opt for the latter, thinking it’s the best move for their waistline. However, that isn’t the case. Some muffins come…
This is not to say you have to cut out all sugar when following Sugar Busters. Instead dieters follow an eating program that works to lower insulin levels by mainly eating low-glycemic foods. A diet rich in high-fiber vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and some dairy helps keep insulin levels…
Admit it. You tried your hardest to stick with your healthy eating and exercise program, but it all went to pot over Thanksgiving. More than likely, you probably consumed upwards of 3,000 calories. Instead of turning one bad day into a month-long diet detour, pick yourself up and get back…
Good old Mom — always telling us to eat our veggies, that our faces would freeze like that if we kept scowling…and heaping on the beauty advice. But there are quite a few things Mom shared about our appearance that just aren’t true. Here are a few of the rules…
When the weather gets cool, it’s time to change your ideas about ways to spend time with your mate. Gone are the days of getting wet and wild on the beach or having a sun-soaked picnic. But fall also offers a ton of opportunities to make great dates. There’s lots…