Don’t deny yourself things like brownies – just make them with black beans! This book teaches you how to eat well and gives you the recipes you need to change your diet for good. … [Read more...] about Joyous Health: Eat & Live Well without Dieting by Joy McCarthy
This book will appeal to every cook, from the inexperienced to the at-home chef. Pancetta and eggs were was an easy and delicious breakfast recipe. Also try the Herbed Pork Loin, Shepherd’s Pie with creamy cauliflower puree and mint-avocado ice cream with cocoa nibs. … [Read more...] about The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook by Joshua Weissman
How smart is this? Shine the spotlight on your lips – literally! Light Up Your Lips glosses are high shine, hydrating and not sticky. Another wow factor is the LED light that gently shines when you open the tube. We also love the glamorous gold mirror attached to the tube. Check … [Read more...] about Lips – Light up Your Lips Lipgloss by Elizabeth Grant
A masque is an essential part of any skin routine. This one is great for once-a-week-use on oily or congested skin. It helps eliminate excess oil, exfoliate dead skin cells and remove impurities. Check out more beauty products from SkinCeuticals. … [Read more...] about Skin – SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Masque
This neat eye shadow compact can be used wet or dry. Apply dry for a subtle shadow or with a lightly wet brush for a more intense metallic finish. Check out more beauty products from Hard Candy. … [Read more...] about Skin – Hard Candy Mod Quad Pink Interlude
Benefit: Increased muscular strength and endurance. Target: Chest, arms and core. Start with legs extended, toes on the floor, hands on the floor with arms extended underneath shoulders. Place one hand face, flat on a block. Slowly bend elbows and lower body to floor with the … [Read more...] about Assisted Triceps Push Up
Benefit: Toned lower body; increased strength and stability. Target: Butt, hips and thighs. Stand in a staggered with one foot a step ahead and one foot a step behind, making an upside down V shape with both legs. Front foot should be firmly planted on the floor, with the other … [Read more...] about Split Squat with Body Bar
Benefit: Increased muscular strength and stability. Target: Full body/core Sit with forearms and palms planted on ground, below shoulders. Squeeze buttocks and thighs. Push up into a reverse plank (on either elbows or straight arms). Hold for 30 seconds and work up to 1 minute. … [Read more...] about Reversed Plank on Forearms
Benefit: Strong and toned lower body. Target: Glutes Lie down on the floor with your head, torso and buttocks rooted firmly on the ground with the left foot planted on the floor and right foot on the block. Look up at the ceiling with arms and hands relaxed by your side. You … [Read more...] about Hip Raise
Benefit: Increased balance and muscle strength. Target: Arms and balance Stand tall on one leg, with or without a block, keeping a slight bend in the knee. Keep the elbows close to your side and palms facing in. Externally rotate the upper arms and bring dumbbells up to your … [Read more...] about Bicep Curl with Balance
