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It’s finally feeling like summer around here! And whether you’ve prepped for bikini weather or still need to get going, there are several apps that can help you get there. I’ve picked out a few for you to try out, but please let us know if you have any more! Livestrong: This is one of my favorites. The app is a... CONTINUE READING 11

Still haven’t reached your goal weight even though swimsuit season is actually here? Want to burn off those hot dogs and beers at the beach? Here are the top beach sports to get you toned up…and they’re fun! See our seven faves, listed from least calories burned to greatest. -Natalie Gavilanes HACKY SACK It may sound silly at first, but before you know... CONTINUE READING 18

It's (unofficially!) summer, so it's no surprise that we're thirsty. Yes, there are vending machines full of sodas and sugary energy drinks, but what we're about to uncover is a delicious and healthy drink brand, based in a small Connecticut town. The town might be small, but Simply Originals’ message and taste is anything but. Hear Meghan Varas' refreshing story, and... CONTINUE READING 8

Don’t let swimsuit season get you down, I’ve got the skinny on the superfoods for trimming your waistline and making you look and feel better from the inside out. I’ve spent the last 28 years in search of the most potent and healing foods and herbs to use in my nutrition clinic, traveling from the dense jungles of the Amazon... CONTINUE READING 16

While the weather in some places may be no indication, summer is almost here, and the unofficial start is already this weekend! Fear not if you feel like you don't have the beach-ready bod you had hoped for, as eating healthy is a small and easy way to make a big difference. Opting for a healthier snack or meal is an... CONTINUE READING 13

We are Tone It Up's Karena and Katrina. We’re fitness coaches and video bloggers based in Southern California! As certified personal trainers, we receive thousands of emails and posts per week asking about how to break the dreaded plateau. We look at plateaus as a good thing! It means your body has adapted to what you have worked so hard for and... CONTINUE READING 9

Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, tomorrow is Saturday…what better time to let you know that beer may actually be good for you! Yes, you read that right. This bevy may be calorie-laden and it usually faces the brunt of alcohol trash-talking as red wine is praised in all of its antioxidant glory, but Shape.com is here to debunk the myth... CONTINUE READING 14

In celebration of Mother’s Day, let’s pay tribute to the women who have raised us, guided us, inspired us—our mothers—by raising awareness for women’s heart health. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, but it doesn’t have to be. If mom’s on your mind this week, show her one more way that you still love her today as much as... CONTINUE READING 3

Whether you've been indulging in (read: gorging on) something you so selflessly sacrificed for 40 days, went a little buckwild now that Passover is...over, or are too easily forgetting that bikini season is on its way (hey, it's hard with the Jekyll and Hyde weather!), we're sure you need some healthy eating tips right now. Bob Greene and TheBestLife.com to the rescue... CONTINUE READING 9

Everyone wants pearly whites, and moreover, everyone wants to know how to get pearly whites! But did you know it isn't as simple as your daily brushing and flossing? From at-home bleaching treatments, to picking an appropriate lip color, Dr. Nicholas Toscano D.D.S, Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Periodontist based in New York, New York has some stellar tips for achieving... CONTINUE READING 8