Traveling can be a great source of relaxation, but sometimes it can be rather stressful and a pain in the rear. That’s where exercise comes into play! Exercise has been proven to reduce stress levels as well as clear your head and “re-motivate” you. I have put a list of fitness items together that will [...]
Archive for April, 2009
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Eat Chocolate for your Health
Written by Slim | Date: April 29, 2009 9:22 am | Permalink | Category: Diet BlogCocoa, antioxidants and your health
Chocolate, which is made from nutrient rich cocoa beans, has naturally occurring, cancer-preventative antioxidants that we all know have great benefits for your body. Cocoa beans contain the antioxidants called flavanols which studies have shown to have protective health benefits (flavanols also found in berries, apples, beans, nuts, purple grapes, [...] -
Don’t Overlook Obliques to Reduce Love Handles
Written by Slim | Date: 9:22 am | Permalink | Category: Diet BlogPeople often focus on crunches and sit-ups and forget about the obliques. Crunches and sit-ups work the rectus abdominis while not really isolating the oblique muscles. The obliques consist of the internal and external obliques and are often referred to as “love handles.” Rotation and lateral flexion of the spine are the main “jobs” or movements of [...]









































