Skinny-Teatox

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter)

Detox water is something that’s become predominately popular over the past few years, and for good reasons too – it’s delicious and so versatile! Not to mention extremely beneficial to our health. One of the biggest advantages of having detox / infused water is that it makes drinking water so much more enjoyable and fun. Along with that, they’re packed with antioxidants and vitamins!

There are hundreds of different combinations that can be done and trust me, they all taste amazing.

Let’s check out 5 detox recipes that are sure to hydrate and taste delicious this summer:

Cucumber-Lemon

One of the first infused water recipes I ever tried out and fell in love with. It’s a classic and great way to start off if you’re new to infusing. Some amazing benefits of this water are that both lemons and cucumbers are a source of vitamin C and antioxidants. They both have properties that can help even make someone look younger! Cucumbers also are a great source of relieving bloating, and the lemons are good for boosting our immune system.

To make the water you just need to slice ½ a lemon and ¼ a cucumber. Mix that into a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice and the rest water. Let it sit for roughly a hour before you start drinking. The mix should last you roughly 24-48 hours.

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter)

Even though winter is long gone and sunshine is coming around, a lot of people still use the treadmill daily. My excuse for using it occasionally during the summer is to stay clear of the heat.

However, there’s always that one downfall of using the treadmill, no matter what the season is - the boredom that occasionally comes along with it. No matter who you are and what you do on the treadmill, you’ve had to experienced boredom at least once, and if you haven’t you’re lucky.

In case you’re like me, and a lot of other people out there, here are some tips to help avoid that boredom that lurks with using the treadmill:

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter)

It’s bathing suit season, which means flat and toned stomachs are pursued. There’s always going to be a trouble zone and for some, and probably the oblique area. If you’re interested in tackling the abdominals in general, check out another article written about 4 Easy Yoga Poses To Strengthen Your Core and Tighten Your Abs.

But for now, let’s focus on five moves that will help shred that muffin top and get you one step closer to summer body!

Plank Hip Twists

This move not only is a “waist-whittler” but it’s an amazing toning move. If you’re at a beginner level, don’t be upset if you’re unable to do this move for however long you wish to do it. Don’t be afraid to go down onto your knees and twist from there, you’ll still get the same workout! Once you’ve become prone to doing this move, try advancing it a bit by going up onto your hands and twisting from there! And even bigger plus is not only is this move working your entire core, but you’re also getting a great shoulder workout.

By: Kayla Marie (Check out her blog)

Embarking on a fitness or weight loss journey can be very trying at times, and when you finally reach your goals, it feels like you’ve just finished the school year, meaning that you can finally relax and do nothing right? Wrong! You can’t just sit around now that you’ve achieved your goals because the state that you now have your body in isn’t permanent. Our bodies are dynamic and in constant flux, and you have to act accordingly. So what are you supposed to do to make sure that your body stays in the state you want it to? 

1. Maintain the mindset you’ve had throughout your entire journey

Chances are, you’re really feelin’ yourself now that you’ve reached your goals, and you’re going to want to celebrate and flaunt what you’ve got. By all means flaunt and celebrate, you deserve to! But don’t lose sight of everything you’ve done to get where you’re at. You’ll still need to maintain a healthy exercise regime as well as a healthy diet.

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter)

We’ve all been there. You begin to start a diet, you're actually staying on track with it, and then all of a sudden temptation strikes. You’re craving junk food, sweets, sugar, and all that’s not the healthiest for you. You cave in and cheat.

These top 10 tips will help you from cheating on your diet again:

1. Toss the temptations

First and foremost, get rid of triggers! If you have any type of food in your cupboards or refrigerator, remove them immediately! Getting rid of these triggers will help curb the craving for them later on. To help kill the craving you may get, try replacing all the unhealthy temptations will healthy options – for example, replace frozen raspberries or blackberries for ice cream.

2. Brush your teeth

You know the taste you get when you eat right after you’ve brushed? It’s not good, so use that to help control cravings! Late night snacks are a major temptation for people who diet, so after dinner brush your teeth to avoid any unhealthy snacking later on! If you feel you could be tempted at work, take some travel size products with you to keep those cravings under control.