Thursday, July 28, 2016

Topic Thursday

The world of Yoga can be intimidating if you aren't sure which type focuses on what you are looking for.  Here is a great chart to help you navigate!

This diagram explains the questions you have about these 6 common yoga poses.:

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Wellness Wednesday

Watermelon season is my favorite...it is such a refreshing treat when it's hot outside.  Here are some excellent benefits from this yummy fruit!


Watermelon is also considered an alkaline food, meaning it helps to bring the pH level (key to good health) of the body back to its natural level. It’s believed that disease has a much harder time developing in an alkaline environment inside the body, compared to a more acidic one. Eating many alkaline-forming foods can protect your body from disease by decreasing inflammation:

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great way to use delicious watermelon!  It's my favorite summer fruit!


Watermelon Salsa

Trisha Yearwood's Watermelon Salsa - So summery fresh! Delicious on chicken, fish, or steak. Enjoy with breakfast or lunch -- nice with baked sprouted-grain pitas.:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cups seeded and finely chopped watermelon
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Tortilla or pita chips, for serving
  1. Stir together the lime zest, lime juice, sugar and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add the watermelon, cucumber, mango, jalapeno, onion and basil and toss gently.
  3. Chill the salsa until ready to serve.
  4. Add the garlic salt just before serving. Serve with chips.

Friday, July 22, 2016

Fit Friday


Wondering which exercises you should do to target those triceps?  Here is a great breakdown of exercises that work each muscle group.  How many of these do you currently do?

Best Exercises For Targeting Each Muscle Group. weight training // exercise // muscle gain // gym // strength // fat loss // #fatloss #weightloss #diet:

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Topic Thursday

I am a check-list kind of gal and I love the simplicity of this one.  It also encompasses multiple dimensions of wellness!  Do you do all of these each day?




It's easy to get busy and forget the simple steps to a daily health routine. Here is a checklist. Save & repin as a reminder for those busy days.: