Skinny-Teatox

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: Sarah Gerbig

It finally feels like Summer is here to stay doesn't it? The sun is shining, people are enjoying the outdoors and your cute cut-off shorts have been pulled out from the bottom of your closet. Rising temperatures mixed with busy summer schedules can easily cause dehydration. Without enough H2O, the body cannot function properly and can lead to fatigue, irritability, rapid heart rate, fever and in bad cases, delirium and unconsciousness.

In order to avoid the nasty effects of dehydration and to cash in on the many benefits water has to offer, make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. At times this can seem impossible, but with these great tips staying hydrated this summer can be easy and fun!

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

Summer may slowly be coming to a close but that doesn’t mean the fruity recipes have to go too. 95% of vitamins and other nutrients our bodies need are found in the juices of fruits and vegetables. By drinking the juices of those raw foods, we’re allowing those nutrients enter our body and our bloodstream quicker than if they were ingested in their whole form. 

You can mix and match as much as you like when it comes to juicing, which I personally think is the cool thing about it. If you’re someone who’s afraid of doing that due to the fact that the flavors may not compliment each other, and the juice can end up looking and tasting disgusting, no worries because below we’ve got 10 recipes that are sure to make your taste buds happy.