Skinny-Teatox

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!

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)

So many of us are guilty of cheating on those around us with technology. As I type this, and as you read this, we’re using technology and ignoring the beautiful people and things around us. The Instagramming, Facebooking, tweeting, and goodness knows what else, have taken over our lives. Many people from the generations before us are shaking their heads at us, commenting that we’re glued to our phones and computers and need to go outside and get a breath of fresh air. We just laugh it off, attributing their reactions to the fact that they grew up in a different era and don’t understand why we use the technology that we do as frequently as we do. But if we really stop and think about their perspective, they might just be on to something. By periodically unplugging ourselves from social media and focusing on the real world around us, we can improve our relationships with others as well as with yourself.