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By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

It's the number one form of cardio, it's a life changing habit, and it's also one of the most satisfying forms of exercises because results are guaranteed. 

Running, though difficult at times, has many rewards and benefits. Besides the obvious, which is that it is a weight loss benefactor. It's fantastic for your knees and builds endurance, strengthens your lungs, and it's a big stress reliever!

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)  

Sometimes snacking gets a bad rap. It’s an extra dose of calories or sugary, processed foods that we don’t need and that are sabotaging our weight loss efforts... not idea for bikini season.

But not all snacks are bad. There are plenty of super healthy, delicious and filling snacks that won't keep you from getting that hot beach bod.

Snacking can actually play a positive role in helping you with your health goals and can help keep your blood sugar in check so you don’t overeat at your next meal.

Next time you find yourself hungry in the middle of the afternoon, embrace the opportunity to nourish your body with one of these healthy snacks:

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)  

So you’re ready to get healthier and lose that weight that has been hanging on for far too long. While diet plays a big role in your weight loss success, part of it also comes from exercising and adopting a regular fitness routine that you enjoy and can stick with. If you’re looking for something new, why not give running a try. Here’s some tips on how to stick to your running plan and train happily and injury free!

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

That time of the month and the regular holiday dinners are not the only thing that can cause bloating.

No matter who you are, or what sex you are, you will always experience bloating at least once in your lifetime. There are lists of medical reasons, both serious and not, that discuss what can cause bloating. However, sometimes, and normally the biggest reason, for bloating is our diet. The foods you may be ingesting are healthy, but are not to be eaten in abundance.

Below are five different types of foods that may be the culprit towards you’re uncomfortable and unflattering bloat. 

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

I can still remember the moment I crossed the finish line when I ran my first ever half-marathon. Sweat was pouring off of me from everywhere, my heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest. I knew when I stopped running my legs would feel like jelly, and even scarier than that, the Gatorade I had chugged at mile 12 wasn’t sitting well in my stomach.