Skinny-Teatox

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

Smoothies are a delicious, healthy option for breakfast and snack. They are loaded with nutrients and pack several doses of fruit and veggies in one serving.

But are you taking your smoothies to their full potential? Is there something else you could add to make them even more nutritious for you?

Have a look at this guide below and see how your smoothies measure up:

Always add greens – You won’t be able to taste them, but you sure will benefit from their nutrition profile. I add at least a cup of spinach, and often more to all of my smoothies, and also supplement with greens powder. Together these both ensure that I get my daily dose of greens . That way, even if I don’t eat as well as I planned during the rest of the day, at least I know I will get my greens for the day!

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

When you’re trying to lose weight, part of it is to eat more veggies and fruit, up your greens intake, and focus on lean protein sources. And of course, don’t forget to drink lots of water (try detox water), exercise and give your body adequate sleep for recovery and repair.

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

Summer is here, and we all know that means lots of heat and humidity, and with it the need to consume increased levels of water.

But drinking glass after glass of water just to meet your daily quota can get a little boring.

Why not mix it up a bit and try some of these hydrating foods to help boost your water intake and help you lose weight. 

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

Finding the motivation to exercise on a regular basis is hard! 

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, best planning and heaps of dedication, for whatever reason, it’s a struggle to make exercise happen. Maybe it’s because you’re tired, because you’ve just been out of your routine for a while, or maybe it’s because the weather has been cold and dreary and getting you down. Whatever the case, try these tips to help you get motivated and get your fitness mojo back:

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!