Yoga’s physical benefits include increased flexibility, balance and muscle tone, to name a few. The practice also enhances mental health by offering a rare escape from multitasking and a great way for people of all ages to practice letting go of stress. Yoga is definitely for everyone, but there are various styles of Yoga to…
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7 Effective Morning Rituals for a Healthier Body
Everybody likes to sleep in and mornings can be hard work if you don’t get enough sleep. It can be impossible to convince yourself to actually get up, especially if you’re doling out your precious time for a shower, choosing your outfit and doing your makeup and hair. But it’s important to make the most…
12 Rules to Live by For a Happy, Healthy Life
1. Trust in yourself. If you’ve got an idea – follow through with it with conviction. This year my own self-belief really took me that extra step further, in all aspects of my life. Believe in yourself and others will too. 2. Hard work always pays off. Sometimes it pays off just a little bit and sometimes…
88 Snacks Under 100 Calories
Mini PB&F: One fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter. Chocolate Banana: Half a frozen banana [this size] dipped in two squares of melted dark chocolate. Frozen grapes (any color): 1 cup (about 28 grapes), stuck in the freezer for 2+ hours. Honeyed Yogurt: ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey. Spiced Orange: One orange— about the size of a…
Our Favorite Detox
Every season I like to give myself a healthy detox to reboot my skin, body, and mind. A detox plan is a great way to make yourself feel new and fresh whether it is after the winter holidays filled with Thanksgiving and Christmas indulgence or if it is to prepare for summer days filled with sun,…
Healthy Benefits of Dancing
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25 Flat Belly Foods
1. EVOO – (extra virgin olive oil) A-monounsaturated fat that burns calories and fat. This oil also helps with cholesterol levels. A great belly slimmer. 2. Nonfat Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt which keeps you fuller longer. It also contains good bacteria (probiotics) that works to reduce the bad…
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Check out this recipe from The Minimalist Baker for Vegan Peach Oat Smoothies. They have chia seeds in them, too! Delicious. X LOVESURF Vegan Peach Oat Smoothie was originally published on LOVESURFLIFE
Yoga Anywhere
You really can be anyone, and anywhere to do yoga. Yoga is a time for re-charging, re-centering and relaxing – even when some poses are insane! x LOVESURF Yoga Anywhere was originally published on LOVESURF BLOG
Fitness Tip: Post-Workout Recovery
A good workout isn’t just about what happens when you are burning those calories. What you do immediately after exercising affects how your body reacts and responds to your hard work, so make the most of your next sweat session with these post-workout must dos. Re-hydrate: Not drinking enough during your workout can lead to fatigue,…
Wanderlust: Surviving Coachella 2013
We know that LoveSurf Girls are bold, strong, and live life to the fullest. We know they can handle any paddle out, any triathalon, any extreme hiking adventure, BUT can we survive the crowded, sweaty, (but amazing) music festival in the middle of the desert that millions of people wait for all year? The answer…
