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522 Since last summer, I’ve been getting into a lot more DIY (do it yourself) projects. These vary from cleaning products for the home, skincare, gifts, and makeup. My interest for this started with some DIY skincare. I’ve always been interested in this since a little girl. I’ve indulged in masks and stuff in my teen years. But I’ve been taking it more seriously this past year for many reasons. Here are some of them… Low waste or zero waste  Economical  Non-toxic Better for the oceans  Creative outlet  Better for the environment at large  Simplify our lives Smarter consumer  Better…

Transformation of the Day: Consuella lost 44 pounds. With help from her coach and a trainer at her fitness center, she figured out what works for her. Support and encouragement was key to her success. Social MediaInstagram and TikTok: @Msfountain247 What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?Terry Starks was my coach and he constantly motivated me. He said failure not an option, and we continued to push forward together. It was great having someone so encouraging. Today, he continues to follow up. How did you change your eating habits?Terry Starks…

It’s me, the Muffin Queen, and I’ve got a brand new recipe for you that has become a staple in our house. I wanted to make a super nutrient-dense muffin for my three kiddos to enjoy for easy breakfasts and snacks, and figured out how to easy pack in tons of fruits and veggies. As the name suggests, these apple banana carrot muffins (aka ABC muffins) do just that! The fruits and veggies not only add lots of nutrients, but they also add a lovely natural sweetness and moisture. Pus, kids won’t ever guess what’s in them. I added a…

Although a lot of middle-aged individuals incorrectly assume that exercise is reserved only for people younger than 40, regular physical activity is in actual fact a lot more important as we get older. A study has indicated that just 10 minutes of exercise every day in middle age helps to protect the brain against cognitive decline. Getting a minimum of 1 hour and 15 minutes or more every week of physical activity with a moderate to vigorous intensity throughout midlife can be important for preserving brain structure and promoting overall brain health during a lifetime. In another study, researchers found…

Alex & SonjaHi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!

384 “Strengthen my knees”, is a common request at our yoga studio. While every joint in our body is important and has special uses. The knees are unique because they’re a hinge joint that bears a lot of weight as well as additional loads that are occasionally put on it. The secret to healthy knees would be to build strength around the muscles of the knees. Check out other helpful articles in this series – top 5 yoga poses for back pain, instant lower back pain relief, top 5 yoga poses for menstrual pain. Here’s my secret to yoga for…

Alex & SonjaHi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!

392 A few days ago, I lost my mother. She was fighting a medical condition that deteriorated her lungs steadily the past five years in addition to battling cancer three times in the past three years. She was fighting a lot and did it really well with grace and strength that can only inspire. I’m learning to cope with her passing and this new life ahead without her in it everyday. I finally decided to roll out her yoga mat today, four days after her passing. Doing yoga for my grief today was hard and easy at the same time.…

Let’s face it: a power rack looks like a giant metal monstrosity that takes up half the space in your garage. But if you’re serious about building strength, staying safe, and saving money in the long run, it’s the MVP of your home gym. Let me break this down with you – no bullshit, just straight talk from a guy who dropped a barbell mid-squat (and survived). What Is a Power Rack? A power rack (a squat rack or power cage) is a multi-functional piece of gym equipment that provides safety, support, and versatility for various strength exercises. It consists of…

A handful of nuts is one of the healthiest and most convenient grab-and go snacks. They can be easily pre-portioned into 100-calorie snackable servings, tossed into a bag, stored in your desk at work, sneaked into a movie theater, and eaten whenever the hangry monster threatens to strike. Unlike some not-so-nutritious crunchy snacks (we’re looking at you, potato chips), nuts are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats — all of which help sustain a feeling of satiety, or fullness. Nuts have plenty of health benefits, too, including helping to prevent obesity. But don’t go nuts over nuts just yet. All…