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By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

There’s always so much that happens late at night. You’ve got those hilariously bad reality shows, late-night talk shows, reruns, and sappy Lifetime movies. It’s understandable how missing out on sleep can happen – but it’s not good. Waking up the next day and still feeling groggy isn’t a good feeling. When you wake up, you deserve to feel like a million dollars.

Getting those eight hours a night is vital to our mental and physical healthy. So let’s take a look at some benefits that may sway you to put away the laptop, turn the television off, and go off into a great, deep sleep. 

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

I love the feeling you get all day long after you exercise in the morning. That feeling of accomplishment and completion; that feeling of knowing that no matter what happens during the rest of the day, your exercise is complete and nobody can take that away from you. And when a friend calls later and suggests awesome dinner plans, or it’s pouring rain outside and you just want to curl up with your dog and tea in bed, it’s okay: because this morning you did your exercise. Here’s 8 things you can start doing to create a successful morning exercise routine:

1. Start Small 

You have to start somewhere.  Maybe it’s just one morning a week or maybe just for 30 minutes at a time.  Whatever it may be, set a reasonable goal for yourself and just do it once.  Then gradually increase week by week.  Don't get discouraged when it sucks at first, or you miss a few times, and don't try to do something so ambitious that you se yourself up for failure. Instead, make your plan and stick with it and it and it will eventually become a habit. 

Heading off to college is a very exciting and scary step to take in your life. One minute you need permission to use the bathroom and the next you're expected to be 100% responsible for your schooling, chores, health and daily meals. The abundance of responsibility and added-stress that goes with post-secondary education can easily take a toll on your health. With these helpful tips, hopefully you won't have to witness the horrors of the "freshman fifteen" or any of the other unhealthy traditions that accompany the college life.

First let's talk food; more specifically your nutritional health. Your parents will no longer be your personal chefs meaning that you'll be expected to make healthy food choices every day.

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

If you’ve never had to make a pit stop and eat at a fast food restaurant, consider yourself lucky. Not only is the entire menu appetizing at times, but also it’s extremely unhealthy when eaten daily. Worry not because eating on the fly or at a rest stop can actually be healthy – if you know the right things to get.

A lot of fast food places actually carry decently healthy and low calorie meals. You just have to look in the right place and know what to pair them with. Let’s take a look at what some of these fast food places have to offer, and remember, you’re totally allowed to eat whatever you want – these are just some options to help out if you’re looking to eat a bit healthier.

McDonald’s

If you’re in need of a quick lunch go to McDonald’s and try out their Snack Wraps! Both the Chicken Ranch Snack Wrap and the Honey Mustard Snack Wrap are perfect options. Ask for grilled chicken instead of fried, and ask to have no dressing if you’re looking to save calories. If you feel like that won’t be fulfilling, look for healthy options to pair it with like a small fry or a fruit parfait!

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter)           

It’s summer, which means it’s time to try new things. What better things to try out than fruit? There are so many exotic fruits out there waiting to be eaten. Three of those include: star fruit, dragon fruit, and passion fruit. Don’t be intimidated by their names or even their looks – these fruits are semi-easy to get your hands on and even easier to eat, and also, they’re all loaded with a lot of amazing benefits!