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Sitting at a desk every day from 9 to 5 can become very tiring and cramped. It’s been proven that sitting at a desk for so many hours is unhealthy – it causes bad posture, stiff muscles, and more. Current studies are also showing that long periods of sitting can lead to obesity and cause other high-risk diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular issues!

Not only is that enough to stress you out while at work, but the actual work you’re doing at times can also cause high amounts of stress. The side effects that come along with stress are not healthy, so overall, our health is at risk the more we put our body through this.

There are ways around that. If you don’t feel comfortable doing yoga at your desk, at least set aside 15 minutes to do other movements – like walking, stretching, or other little things to get your body active.

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!

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

Beer is a great thirst quencher in the summer, but  what isn’t excellent is a beer gut. And it's not just beer you have to watch for. Sadly, most delicious, alcoholic beverages are not good for our waist.

The average shot of rum is roughly around 100 calories, pairing that with diet coke is always a great choice. However, sometimes getting the same thing when going out with friends is boring.

To help fight that, and to try something new, here are six options, or recipes, that are worth branching out to try: