Today's HEALTH & WELLNESS Guilty Pleasure
Meditation

Silencing the mind. That's what meditation is. A lot of us think we don't have time to meditate, or we don't need to. Maybe we think we are happy enough with the way life is on the outside. But it turns out meditating has health benefits beyond momentary serenity. Here are a few reasons why you need to say "om" every day. 1. Concentration A clear mind can make you more productive, especially in creative disciplines. When you meditate, you practice removing outside distractions from your immediate thinking. This practice can help you become more productive when you sit down... CONTINUE READING 12

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Wedding Workout Plan: Fitness For Your Wedding Day & Beyond

Just envision it: you are a beautiful sight in white gracefully floating down the aisle on your big day. Your dress shows off your slim waist, toned arms and strong back. How did you get the bridal bod of your dreams? You've been crash dieting, taking pills, limiting calories, logging countless miles and attending those thrice-weekly Zumba and Yogalates classes.... CONTINUE READING 11

Get a Last-Minute Bikini Bod with Lüc Carl's The Drunk Diet

Summer's here—are you ready to show off a swimsuit-ready bod? Let’s face it, when we’re at a summer party or out with the girls on a Friday night, the last thing you’re thinking about while ordering a Mojito at your favorite hot spot is cutting the carbs, right? Well we've talked with one guy who’s not only an expert on nightlife,... CONTINUE READING 9

Hottest Celeb Beach Bods & How To Get One

This summer, let’s make bikini season worthy of celebration instead of cringing! Don’t you want to be eager and anxious to show off your hot bod instead of frantically searching for a cute cover up? Take some tips from celebrities with banging beach bods like Jennifer Aniston, Rihanna and Blake Lively, and get ready to turn some heads at the... CONTINUE READING 7

5 Fabulous Ways to Get Your Veggie On

Veggies are the kind of food you either love, or love to hate. Either way, they are a key essential to our body's nutrition, therefore, you have to learn to love them! With these five creative, easy-to-make ways of getting your daily dose of vegetables, vitamins and fiber in, we are sure you'll absolutely love veggies by the... CONTINUE READING 7

Beat That Belly Bulge Before the Beach

In a few days it’ll officially be summer (even though we’ve been acting like it since Memorial Day!), and while we're super excited for summer to start, that just means we're one day closer to having to show off our bods on the beach. Eek! Not feeling bikini ready? Need a way to fight that belly bulge at... CONTINUE READING 12

Fun Fitness: Great Exercises If You Hate Exercising

Summer's slowly creeping up on us and for some of us, so is our weight! But who said that our outlook on working out had to be a bad one? Sure, some of you may think of exercise as one of the most torturous and dreadfully boring activities you could ever participate in, but I've got some great news for... CONTINUE READING 29

The Pros & Cons of Being Busty

In a few short weeks, everyone will be excitedly breaking out the bikinis for Memorial Day weekend, and I will be secretly harboring two not-so-small balls of dread. Yes, my friends, I’m talking ‘bout my boobs. The sunny months of spring and summer are simultaneously the best and worst times to be a well-endowed woman. Sure, you may be thinking... CONTINUE READING 27

10 Ways to De-Stress for National Stress Awareness Day

Life is full of hardships, obstacles and pressures—and I’m just talking about personal lives! Throw in work on top of that and you have a whole mess of problems! Stress affects your appearance, your mind and your health—ever wonder why you break out, forget things or why your immune system just isn’t what it used to be? Research shows those... CONTINUE READING 9

Fashion-Fueled Fitness: Exercises for Every Style

With the temps warming up, it's time to stop hiding underneath layers of sweaters and hoodies and start taking advantage of those body-baring spring styles. But if you’re like me, all those winter months spent indulging in yummy comfort foods and not keeping up diet resolutions (guilty!) have made us less-than-ready to show off the bod in the season’s hottest fashions.... CONTINUE READING 12

New Fruits to Update Your Daily Intake

“Tasting the rainbow” might make you think of Skittles, but these are the very words to think about when shopping for produce. Sure, it’s easy to reach for the same ol' apples, oranges and bananas that mom always had in the house, but next time you’re replenishing the fruit bowl or looking for a grab 'n' go snack, pass over... CONTINUE READING 17