by Diana Ajih on November 17, 2011
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13 Excuses Thin Women Never Make
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We’ve uncovered the motivational secrets that super-fit women swear by — see them now
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Do you ever stare at your super-fit co-worker and wonder how she has enough energy to maintain her demanding job, take care of her kids, and go to Pilates? Well, we talked to her — along with dozens of other gym rats and workout gurus — to find out how they quiet their excuses to skip the gym. We promise these tips will make it easier for you to put your running shoes on.
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by Diana Ajih on October 21, 2011
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Waist Slimming Exercises
You may have noticed your tummy getting bigger but you are too lazy to go jogging around the track or spend half an hour on a treadmill. Here are some ways that you can reduce your waist size! Have fun and you will for sure enjoy these three exercises.
Bicycle Exercise
The Bicycle is one of the most effective waist slimming exercises. It targets the abdominal muscles and your obliques for a lean sexy stomach. To start, lie down on the floor or a mat face up while placing your hands behind your head. Bring you knees towards your chest while lifting your shoulder blades off the floor. Bring your right elbow towards your left knee while keeping the other leg straight. Switch sides so this time you’ll bring your left elbow to your right knee. It’s like a pedaling motion. Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
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by Diana Ajih on October 17, 2011
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The Truth About What Really Causes Breast Cancer
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Does deodorant up your odds of getting this scary disease? Can dyeing your hair raise your risk? Find out once and for all
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With all the misinformation and conflicting evidence about your real risk of getting breast cancer, it’s hard to differentiate between the myths and the facts. Here, we tackle the 10 most prevalent lies about breast cancer risk so you know the truth, once and for all.
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by Diana Ajih on October 6, 2011
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Change Up Your Fall Workout Routine
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Just because swimsuit season is over doesn’t mean you get to start camping out on the couch with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Find out how to stay motivated here
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This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article
With the weather cooling down, it’s easy to find reasons to skip the gym. So, to keep you motivated, we found ways to change up your go-to routine. You know, so you don’t pile on the pounds even though you’re piling on the warm layers.
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by Diana Ajih on September 27, 2011
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Yoga Poses for Weight Loss
If you are thinking about turning to yoga to help you out in your weight loss problems, then you have found the right article. Here, you can learn about effective yoga poses for weight loss to help keep yourself in the right track of your weight loss goals. Yoga itself is one grand fitness plan, and taking it seriously will always get you the results you wanted.
While nothing can ever replace effective cardio and strength training, people who turn to yoga for their weight loss woes are likely to succeed with the approach as yoga principles are designed to deal with both the internal and external concerns and issues responsible for their weight issues.
Here are some great yoga poses that truly helps you in your weight loss goals. Such postures are not only meant to calm down your mind and keep your internal systems in line, but they also promote some efficient strengthening and flexibility components too.
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by Diana Ajih on September 26, 2011
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Yoga Stretches
[This is part of the Yoga Series. Check out more yoga posts below!]

When was the last time you came home from work feeling well rested, relaxed and energized? Sounds like ages ago for me but that all changed with yoga. Every day I do some yoga stretches, and I no longer feel tired and troubled anymore or wonder if I still have enough energy to go home, cook meals or spend time with friends.
Stress in work is always a serious matter since it represents major impacts on your general health. In fact according to the American Medical Association (AMA), 80% to 85% of all human illnesses and discomforts are all stress-related. Each week, about 95 million Americans are suffering from any stress-related symptom; you can start counting with high-blood pressure, migraines, lower back pains and the list goes on and on.
Thanks to yoga, you can combat all the negative effects that stress wreaks into your system. Anyone can give yoga stretching a try by dedicating some time throughout your day to release all the dangerous buildup of various stress chemicals within your body. Afterwards, you will feel better, lighter and more alert. You will also find it easier to concentrate on your tasks.
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