Tips to successfully prepare for a bikini fitness competition. The journey to a bikini fitness competition is probably the toughest you'll ever experience, but it's also one of the most rewarding. I have put together a simple guide for preparing for a show based on my personal experience. So, you have decided to enter a fitness bikini Show. Why not? You work out hard, eat well, and maintain a relatively lean physique. You have a strong work ethic, are determined to reach your goals, and love meeting new challenges. Well if that's the case definitely say go for it! Of course, that leaves you with much to be learned and accomplished. Being able to prove that you've got the...
When it comes to maximising health, it’s not just what we eat, but how we eat. Digestion actually begins in the mouth, where contact with our teeth and digestive enzymes in our saliva break down food. But these days most of us rush through the whole eating experience, barely acknowledging what we’re putting in our mouths. We eat while distracted — working, reading, talking and watching television — and swallow our food practically whole. On average, we chew each bite only eight times. It’s no wonder that many people have digestive problems. There are many great reasons to slow down and chew your food. Saliva breaks down food into simple sugars, creating a sweet taste. The more we chew, the...
Yes! I am obsessed with leggings and Im not afraid to admit it, but heres the thing the obsession is not just about possessing and wearing the most beautiful legging i can find, its about finding the perfect legging. What do i mean by the perfect legging? Is there such a thing, well there is, well almost. For the past two years i have been designing, re-designing, designing and designing leggings, in all manners of shapes and sizes. Some were great and some not so great. For instance it took around two months for us to get the slipping rear waste band problem fixed. What was this? Well a common complaint on early leggings, was a little problem with the...
Did you hear bone broth is the newest super-food? I laugh because my mom always made me broths when I was growing up. There were some I love like her oxtail, & beef bone broth with tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. Others were made with, either pork bones, chicken carcass/feet, or fish bones. She used to make different soups for each season. The winter soups were the best because they warmed me right up. Here is a breakdown and what you need to know now about bone broth this winter. PS. If you’re in NY, go to Brodo in the East Village and tell me how it is! It’s a new bone broth restaurant that opened up and I can’t wait...
The best snacks are the ones that are easy to make, taste great, and fill you up without weighing you down! Here's a healthier option for your midnight snack. Try strawberry banana ice cream tonight! STRAWBERRY BANANA ICE CREAM Author: Diet Taste Serves: 2-3 INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen strawberry slices 2 cups frozen banana slices milk of choice, about 6 Tbsp optional: stevia or other sweetener, vanilla extract, sprinkles INSTRUCTIONS Put frozen banana slices in food processor and process until you get coarse bits. Add frozen strawberry and process some more. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you get right consistency. If you like, at this point you can add some sweetener and vanilla extract. Serve immediately...
