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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: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter)

Summer is just around the corner and what a better time than to test out new tasty recipes! Of course these recipes are unique. They all are healthy options and make some meals yummier, or can count as a meal themselves. Plus, they all contain one common ingredient – bananas.

Bananas are one of the yummiest fruits out there, they’re refreshing at times and are jam packed with nutrition. Some of the great benefits of bananas include: protecting against muscles cramps, being high in potassium and fiber, and helps control blood sugar levels. So why not try out some new recipes, specifically with bananas in them!

Banana Pancakes 

Cassey Ho of “Blogilates” on YouTube released a video in 2012 about a two-ingredient pancake recipe. You heard that right, two ingredients. Two eggs and one banana is all it took to make a massive amount of healthy, and delicious, pancakes.

They’re a great dairy free, gluten free, breakfast or lunch option! Banana pancakes are roughly 250 calories each, and have a whopping 14g of protein! Pair them up with some yummy berries and that’s one tasty looking meal.

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.