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Body-for-LIFE

Body- for -LIFE is a diet plan that combines an eating plan with an exercise regime.  For the eating plan it is recommended that the dieter should consume 6 meals per day, about every 3 hours to help keep metabolism and energy levels up.  Also, a lean protein and carbohydrate should be combined during each of these meals. Here are some tips that this diet promotes: 1.    Eat 6 meals/day 2.    Combine carbohydrates and protein at every meal 3.    Choose “appropriate” portion sizes 4.    Plan meals ahead of time 5.    Drink 10 glasses of water every day 6.    Use high-quality supplements 7.    Find your “emotional reason” for staying on track 8.    Strive for consistency, not perfection For the exercise component of the Body- for -LIFE diet plan the focus is on high-intensity training which is believed to burn more fat than low-intensity activity.  This exercise plan includes both cardio and upper/lower body weight training.  Here is a suggested 2 week schedule: Day 1  Upper Body Weight Training        Day 8    Lower Body Weight Training Day 2  20 Minute cardio                               Day 9    20 Minute cardio Day 3  Lower Body Weight Training       Day 10  Upper Body Weight Training Day 4  20 Minute cardio                               Day 11  20 Minute cardio Day 5  Upper Body Weight Training       Day 12   Lower Body Weight Training Day 6  20 Minute cardio                              Day 13  20 Minute cardio Day 7  Free Day                                               Day 14      Free Day The Best Diets That Work Overview Medium to high cost – you can do this diet for a moderate investment depending on what your current grocery shopping expenses are and if you decide to join a gym for the exercise component of this diet plan.  Also, there are books and journals that can be purchased to help with following this diet plan. Medium to high time – Your time investment is in learning what you should be eating and prep towards all of your meals throughout the day as well as the time dedicated to the workout part of the diet plan.

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Say Good-Bye to Summer With Lion Pose

By Sara Ivanhoe Summer is quickly coming to a close, so what better way to celebrate the season’s extroverted spirit than Lion Pose, or simhasana ? If you are heading back to school—or simply savoring that final summer Friday—say good-bye to the season with a roar, by practicing Lion Pose with a group of friends

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By Sara Ivanhoe Summer is quickly coming to a close, so what better way to celebrate the season’s extroverted spirit than Lion Pose, or simhasana ? If you are heading back to school—or simply savoring that final summer Friday—say good-bye to the season with a roar, by practicing Lion Pose with a group of friends

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Beauty Trend: Copper Eyes

I am usually not a fan of the coppery look because I think it makes even the youngest and brightest of girls look tired. It’s an especially difficult shade to carry off if you have fair skin like Ashley Simpson-Wentz.

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