Bit's and Pieces for April 2006
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| Thu, 04-06-2006 - 5:37pm |
Spring is definitely in the air, the grass in getting green, flowers are blooming, and our snow graters are clearing away the mountains of snow. Ahhhh, April in Alberta. LOL Anyways, here are some tips, tidbits, and some info from around the web:
From Shape.com
Bikini Ready Body by June 1 (a 6-Week Plan)
Flirty short skirts? Check. Sexy camisoles? Check. Skin-baring bikini? Check. Fabulous bikini-ready body? Oops! If you're missing that last summer essential, don't worry. We've created our best plan yet to help you shed those extra pounds and get a firm, sexy beach body in just six weeks.
http://www.shape.com/getfit/7813
From SELF
Walk it Off
We know how much you love your walking workout because you told us: In a recent SELF survey, 85 percent of women said it's their exercise of choice. So we tapped top trainers to create the following five fresh walking plans. Whether you want to burn more calories, sculpt toned muscles or de-stress as you stride, we have your lean routine. Mix and match according to your fitness goals. Aim to do at least three sessions a week to get results faster than you can put one foot in front of the other.
From Oprah
Kirstie Alley Shares Her Diet Secrets & Unusual Weight Loss Tips
A one-time-only event…Oprah tries Kirstie Alley's secret weight loss weapon! Then, is it possible to lose weight having sex? One guest says so—how you can do it, too.http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200511/tows_past_20051107.jhtml
From Natural Health
Tulsi, Ok
This antioxidant-rich adaptogen is good for your heart and mood as well as for your spaghetti. Basil isn't just for tomato sauce anymore. Sip a cup of basil tea to boost immunity, add the herb to fresh vegetable juice to protect your heart, or keep a plant around for aromatherapy when your mind is frazzled.
From iVillage Diet & Fitness
Healthy Foods that AREN'T
Sifting through the endless array of available "healthy" foods can be tricky. The terms "low fat," "diet" and "fat free" may have you believing you're eating your way to health and weight loss. But in fact, these kinds of items are packed with ingredients that may do the opposite: keep the pounds on. Many nutritionists believe the major ingredients often found in so-called healthy foods ‑- sugar, high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oil ‑-contribute to obesity. And although the government regulates what may be deemed low fat and fat free (foods with less than 3 grams of fat and less than 1/2 gram of fat, respectively), the word "diet" isn't regulated at all.http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/ichoices/0,,8sbnr10x,00.html?ice=iv|df|arent
From 5 a Day the Healthy Way
Why 5 A Day the Color Way
Eating 5 or more servings of colorful fruits and vegetables a day is part of an important plan for healthier living. That’s because deeply hued fruits and vegetables provide the wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals your body needs to maintain good health and energy levels, protect against the effects of aging, and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.*
From Chatelaine
Willpower At Work
Experience may not be the only thing you're gaining at work: your morning coffee stop and the office candy dish may play a role in how many pounds you put on. Avoid office temptation with these easy stepshttp://www.chatelaine.com/workmoney/article.jsp?content=20060307_160252_6020


Another great selection of things to browse through Miranda, thanks!
Love the basil article ;-)
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