About Health: August 2013

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Share the love| Meet my August Sponsors

Share the love| Meet my August Sponsors

It’s the end of another month! How time flies! This month has been very busy for me and full of changes, you can read why in my previous blog post. This month my sponsors have been amazing! Well they always are, but this months have been very varied, from fitness, lifestyle, personal, food and mental health. All are special in their own ways so read below on why you should go and take a read at their blogs.

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The Weight-Lifting Mistake You Canâ€™t Afford to Make

The Weight-Lifting Mistake You Canâ€™t Afford to Make

How’s that wing of yours? Overhead exercises may actually weaken your shoulders, suggests a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Lifters who pressed weight overhead—doing moves such as the overhand-grip shoulder press—were at greater risk of shoulder instability than men who kept weight below their head, as with a lateral raise.

“You need to have really great strength, mobility, and stability to safely lift overhead, and most people don’t,” says Mike Reinold, P.T., C.S.C.S., a Boston-based athletic trainer.

This doesn’t mean that you need to give up overhead lifts altogether. But be aware that they may increase your risk for injury, especially if you have poor posture or a weak rotator cuff (which can reduce your shoulder stability). In fact, the study found significantly fewer problems among the lifters who performed rotator-cuff-strengthening exercises. Strengthen yours by performing side-lying external rotations with a light dumbbell, says Reinold. Here’s how to do the move:

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How to Dress for a Date with Venus Williams

How to Dress for a Date with Venus Williams

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesVenus and Serena: Their names are as synonymous with their standout style as they are with the game that made them first-name famous. The Williams sisters changed the way tennis players dress with their bold colors and loud prints—not to mention their oh-so-mini skirts. But it’s the older of the two, Venus, who’s parlayed her on-court flair, and her degree in fashion design, into a men’s and women’s active wear line called EleVen.

Williams has some ideas on what guys should—and shouldn’t—wear off the courts, too. The 33-year-old Olympic gold medalist and 21-time Grand Slam winner—who was eliminated in singles but is still playing doubles at the U.S. Open—says she might be a bit picky when it comes to a guy’s “swag,” but she’s not the only one. She and her sisters have certain criteria a man should meet if he wants to impress a Williams woman.

Men’s Health: How’d you get the inspiration for your active wear line, EleVen?

Venus Williams: The EleVen model is look good, play well. We believe if you look good, you’ll play well in life, in sport, and in everything you do. Why not wear something you feel good in? The inspiration for this season was energy. Pattern and print are staples in an EleVen collection—I love tie dyes and florals. This season I had to challenge myself to introduce some new colors.

MH: What do you look for in a man’s style?

Williams: How a man carries himself is important. He has to have style, he has to be fit, and he has to be funny. All women dream of a guy with broad shoulders, a cinched waist, cut arms, great skin, and wonderful teeth. But sometimes you find that guy and he’s not very nice. At the end of the day, it’s about what’s inside.

MH: The first thing you notice about a guy is his . . .

Williams: Shoes. He can have a great look, but if the shoes aren’t there, it’s not working. Some guys wear tennis shoes with their suit jacket, and that can work. They don’t have to be the most expensive shoes either. You just have to be able to put yourself together.

MH: Are there any fashion faux pas we should avoid?

Williams: My sisters and I joke about the boxy suit. We say, “He was nice, but he had a box on.” You have to think about things like how a suit fits, because women notice. Also, if you wear too much fragrance, it can be overwhelming. An understated, masculine scent is really attractive. But I might just be too picky.

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The Truth about Seasonal Affective Disorder

The Truth about Seasonal Affective Disorder

Summer’s over, but don’t dread the cold. Seasonal blues are far less common than many believe, reports a new study from Oregon State University.

Researchers surveyed over 800 people, then compared the participants’ responses to local weather conditions, and found that changes in mood couldn’t be explained by sunlight or weather-related factors. (Previous studies show that 92 percent of adults notice seasonal changes in their mood.)

People could be using the term SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) too loosely to describe recurrent mood changes, says study author David Kerr, Ph.D. For instance, colder temps may simply lead you to be a slump on the couch. So it’s not the weather, but the lack of activity and social interaction that leaves you feeling down.

Saying goodbye to summer isn’t easy. But you can keep your blues at bay by planning out how you’ll stay active throughout the colder months now: Start a training program, or plan to meet the guys regularly for pickup games. That way, you’ll avoid an empty schedule—and hermit status—when the warm weather disappears.

If you think your mood may be something more serious, see your doc. SAD follows a strict pattern—depressive symptoms usually come on in fall and go away in spring or summer, Dr. Kerr says. “It happens consistently and can’t be explained by regular yearly stressors, like the holidays or seasonal unemployment.” The good news: With the oversight of a clinical psychologist, 30 to 45 minutes of artificial light therapy can help SAD sufferers. Companies like Verilux and NatureBright provide options.

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The Produce That Could Prevent Diabetes

The Produce That Could Prevent Diabetes

Pile some purple on your plate. Darker fruits can slash your diabetes risk, finds a new study from Harvard University.

Researchers found three servings a week of grapes, blueberries, raisins, or prunes reduced people’s diabetes odds by as much as 12 percent. The reason: Dark-hued fruits are rich with anthocyanins and resveratrol, two polyphenols that may help improve glucose metabolism and sensitivity and fend off diabetes, says study author Qi Sun, Sc.D.

But stick with whole fruits and skip the juice. In the study, drinking fruit juice actually upped diabetes risk by 8 percent. Compared to whole fruit, which is rich in fiber to slow digestion, drinking juice results in a more rapid glucose and insulin response because fluids are more quickly absorbed.

Plus, some diabetes-blocking phytonutrients are lost during juicing, making grape juice, for example, less nutritious than a bunch of grapes.

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How Your Mind Messes with Your Workout

How Your Mind Messes with Your Workout

There’s no benefit of the doubt: People who merely consider giving up on a goal can see declines in performance, according to research from the University of Zurich.

In a study of amateur male marathoners, the more a runner questioned his abilities, the worse he performed—sometimes 15 minutes slower. As time passed, doubtful runners were less likely to want to finish or even believe they could.

The research points to two explanations: For one, stronger hesitations were linked with higher levels of stress, which negatively affected running performance. Secondly, pessimistic thoughts can trigger an entire mindset shift, mentally distancing you from your goals.

If you’re wavering over going for your first triathlon, or second-guessing yourself when the going gets tough, grab a pen and paper. A Dominican University study found that writing down goals and sharing them with others on a weekly basis made people 33 percent more likely to make good on their promise.

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Home Pregnancy Tests Can Now Say HOW Pregnant You Are

Home Pregnancy Tests Can Now Say HOW Pregnant You Are

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Friday, August 30, 2013

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Drink

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Drink

Some beers are more likely to land you in the ER, according to new research Continue reading →

Weekend Challenge: Standing Resistance-Band Hip Abduction

Weekend Challenge: Standing Resistance-Band Hip Abduction

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How To Select A Good Colon Cleanse Supplement

How To Select A Good Colon Cleanse Supplement

Today we hear warnings about colon cancer and how important it is for early detection. This is so important especially for certain groups of people. People with, colitis, Chron’s, if family members have had any kind of colon cancer, people of Jewish, and eastern European descents, diets high in calories and fats, inactivity, smokers, over alcohol use, and more.

Colonoscopies are becoming routine, especially for people over 50 years old. Therefore, it is important that we take preventative measures to keep our colon healthy, such as colon cleanses. There are many different types of colon cleanses today. Some people choose, colonics, and/or a strict diet over a period of time to clean their whole digestive tract. For others, this may seem too much, and they would rather take a pill or capsule. That is not a bad decision, because there are so many good natural colon cleanses to ta ke that are effective in pill and capsule form. How do choose right colon cleanse for you?

By: Lauren Silverman
Consider this. Colon cleansers are designed to get rid of excess waste from your colon. Some colons retain as much as 12 pounds of excrement that are full of toxins and bad bacteria. Yikes! Colon cleanses will flush and eliminate toxins, but these pills/capsules, also encourages the colon to once again absorb nutrients that are in it, to start working efficiently again.

The following is some important information you want to look for when choosing the right colon cleanse:

Extracts that encourages the body to eliminate parasites, heavy metals, and toxins
Immune system builder to keep you from getting sick
Helps digestion
Gives you energy
Contains probiotics or enzymes, to give your colon good bacteria.
Works gently to break down compacted waste and promote natural bowel movements.

What will you feel like on a colon cleanse?

Many people become concerned, because a colon cleanse will cause you to go to the bathroom several times each day, especially the first several days. But once your body adjusts you should eliminate up to three times each day, usually following a meal, which is normal. People who have bowel movements only once a day, or every few days, should seriously consider a colon cleanse, because this is not healthy. Let’s illustrate it this way, if you have a small crack in a water pipe in your home, what would happen if you never fixed it? You may not notice the damage at first, but eventually there will be problems, mold, wood rot, damaged drywall or carpet, etc. The damage could be costly. It’s the same with your colon, if it is not working properly, you could end up with several health issues from, skin problems, headaches, migraines, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, etc. A great fix is a good colon cleans e.

With a colon cleanse supplement it is important to drink lots of water. Your entire body needs water to work well. For example, the intestinal tract needs water to break down food in it, extracting essential elements that are absorbed by your bloodstream, then transferred to the liver for further processing, finally the wastes end up in your colon. This whole process requires water to do a good job. If you don’t drink enough water, problems develop, things slow down, and some things literally stop. That is why people get constipated, and develop all kinds of health related issues. The more water you drink, the better your body will function. This is vital when on a colon cleanse.

Now you have the information to make an informed choice, of which colon cleanse to use. You can find these products by doing a web search, or going to places like, Amazon.com. Products give detailed information, so you can select the right colon cleanse supplement for you.

Author: Jerry Lee has been working in medical supply industry for more than five years. He loves to write about the medical supply industry for different blogs. He is currently working for EMedItems in City of Industry, CA.

What Soccer Players Can Teach You About Injury

What Soccer Players Can Teach You About Injury

Be careful about your breaks: Risk of injury skyrockets in soccer players five minutes after a game interruption, reports a study by researchers in Finland.

When researchers reviewed the injuries in men’s FIFA World Cup games, they discovered nearly half occurred within the short period following a stop in play. (Think: yellow card, red card, injury to another player, or goal.) Game pauses can impact players’ concentration and evoke frustration that may lead to altered behavior and consequently a higher risk of injuries, says study author Jaakko Ryynänen, M.D.

One solution: During game interruptions, stay engaged and moving. For example, you can bounce up and down like a fighter or even just walk or lightly jog. This will better keep your body and mind focused on the game—which may help you sidestep an injury.

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Fitness Friday| Zaggora Viva Capri Hot Pants Review

Fitness Friday| Zaggora Viva Capri Hot Pants Review

I have always been intrigued by Zaggoras Hot Pants, but just could not justify spending £70 on a pair of pants that may just be a gimmick... I'm not one to buy into things easily seems I work in marketing myself. However I was lucky enough to win a pair of Zaggora Viva Capri Hot-Pants* on my birthday in May.

My first experience with Zaggora weren't great as I had to wait for a month for my prize to arrive but when they did finally arrive I tried them on straight away as I was worried about the sizing. I had ordered a size S, as I was in-between a S-M size, and seems Zaggora claim you lose weight and inches in two weeks of wearing the pants then I thought I'd best get the small and slim into them. I was pleased to see that they did fit after a lot of squeezing, pulling and sweating! So armed with my new bright purple pants I took them out for a run.

The first thing you notice is the noise! Oh my word they are noisy! If you are a shy person then you probably don't want to be wearing bright purple noisy pants. However if you have thighs that don't touch then this won't effect you. So to put me off the noise I turned up my music and set off for a run. I actually felt quite confident when wearing the pants because they are like running in a pair of spanx... they pull in your tummy, legs and bum and are very flattering! It took me a little while to get used to the tightness of the pants, as they are obviously a bit more restricting than regular running leggings, however I could still run at my normal pace.

I really put my pants to the test when I attended bootcamp, as there is a lot of running, jumping and crawling. My fellow bootcampers thought it was very funny seems they could hear me before they could see me with my swishy pants. At bootcamp was when I first noticed the "Hot Pants" work. I was about half way through the class when I felt a trickling down my calf and found that my legs were sweaty so much because of the Zaggora pants that sweat was dripping down my thighs and seeping through the bottom of the pants and at parts through the seems. So the technology behind the pants definitely works, I sweat a hell of a lot more while wearing them. A little embarrassing walking home with a sweaty bum!

So do they work? Well Zaggora claim that their "Hot Pants technology" help you lose weight and inches quickly. I put my Zaggora pants to test for 6 weeks, wearing them 6 days a week for at least half an hour, and although I can’t say if I lost weight (I don’t weigh myself) I can say that I did lose inches. I lost 1.5 inches from my bum and hips and feel a hell of a lot more toned. I still have cellulite so it didn’t get rid of that, but the pants leave your skin very smooth and do help with the tone in your legs and bum… but then again so does exercise!

So what's my final opinion? I think that the Zaggora pants are a good workout pants once you get over the noise as that is a little embarrassing and hard to explain. I like that they are colourful and tight fitting as it makes me feel more confident when I'm working out. They are very flattering, look good and help improve your skin tone. However I don't think I would buy them myself as they are a little out of my price range as I buy and wear a lot of workout clothes so need them to be affordable.

Have you ever tried the Zaggora Workout Pants? What did you think about the noise? Have you been tempted to give them ago?

Check out Sami’s gorgeous lifestyle blog; That Red Head Said; full of food, life, mental health and beauty. I love how her blog is ho nest down to earth, a mix of topics and regularly updated.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Whoâ€™s Paying the Bill?

Whoâ€™s Paying the Bill?

Billfold feeling a little light? Blame date night: 82 percent of men claim that they still cover the majority of date-related expenses, even after dating for an extended period of time, according to research presented at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting.

Scientists surveyed over 17,000 men and women between the ages of 18 to 65 to get their take on who typically covers the costs when out on the town. Check out the numbers below to see how both sexes stack up.

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What Debt Does to Your Health

What Debt Does to Your Health

Being in the red hurts: Deep debt may boost your blood pressure, finds recent research from Northwestern University.

Young adults with high debt reported diastolic blood pressure measures that were significantly higher than average.

While debt doesn’t carry germs or disease, the stress and depression associated with it can have a direct impact on your body, says lead researcher Elizabeth Sweet, Ph.D. Living in debt also has other consequences that could lead to poorer health, like foregoing medical care to reduce expenses.

If you’re saddled with student loans, you’re not alone—the Chronicle of Higher Education reports that every year, 60 percent of college students in the U.S. borrow big money. Luckily, you can follow several money-saving strategies to reduce your debt—without resorting to a ramen noodle diet.

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Should You Have Sex With Your Ex?

Should You Have Sex With Your Ex?

Here’s something you don’t hear everyday: Sleeping with an ex may lessen the psychological distress of the breakup, says new research from the University of Arizona.

But before you go calling up your old fling, here’s what’s going on: For those who haven’t fully accepted a split, the intimate encounters are filling a need that may lessen the pain of the separation. Read: It makes you feel better in the short-term because you’re still emotionally attached.

As a result, hitting the sack with a former lover may also interfere with “moving on” or other adjustment processes that are more important for long-term well-being, explains lead study author Ashley E. Mason.

So if you’re still feeling fragile after your last breakup, you’re best off cutting all ties and removing anything that reminds you of your ex.

“Get rid of that blanket you cuddled together under, move your bed, buy a new bedspread, and rearrange your couch and your flatscreen so the familiar look of your living room doesn’t stir up old memories,” says Melysha Acharya, founder of BrokenHeartedGirl.com and author of The Breakup Workbook for Men.

Additional reporting by Denny Watkins

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Would You Ride an E-Bike?

Would You Ride an E-Bike?

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

How Many Calories Will You Eat on Labor Day?

How Many Calories Will You Eat on Labor Day?

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Researchers found that 90 percent of hosts serve fattening side dishes like mayo-loaded salads and chips and dip, 50 percent of cookout-goers head back to the buffet for seconds, and over 20 percent go for thirds. Unfortunately, those not-so-small helpings add up to about 3,000 calories—500 more than the daily recommended amount for a typical guy.

Chances are, you’re not going to skip the heaping piles of food—an end of summer BBQ only comes around once a year (and who doesn’t splurge at a family cookout?). But if you want to keep your diet on track this weekend, simply slow down. Pay attention to your first few bites, savor the flavors in your mouth, and feel the swallow. In a study in the journal Appetite, slow eaters were half as likely to grab seconds or snacks later—and enjoyed their food more—than those who ate fast.

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The Weird Reason Youâ€™re Stressed at Work

The Weird Reason Youâ€™re Stressed at Work

Don’t just sit there! Being sedentary for too long isn’t just bad for your body—it’s bad for your brain, according to recent Australian research.

In the study, men who sat 3 to 6 hours a day were 21 percent more likely to report moderate levels of psychological distress than guys sitting less than 3 hours.

Researchers aren’t sure if being trapped at your desk leads to poor mental health or if stress keeps you chained to your seat, says study author Michelle Kilpatrick, Ph.D. candidate. But just as moving is good for your body and brain, not moving for long periods of time is linked with physical issues—like a higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease—and mental ones.

A whopping 80 percent of American workers have jobs that require little or no physical activity, according to recent study from Louisiana State University. That means the average person expends 100 calories less per day than in 1960 (when only 52 percent of the workforce sat to work).

On your behind most of the day? Simply interrupting periods of sitting more often can ease the damage. In fact, a different Australian study found that regular two-minute breaks of light activity could reduce cardiovascular risk. (And if you want to change up your workstation, use our tips to build your own stand-up desk.)

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Will Facebook Have the Worst Office Ever?

Will Facebook Have the Worst Office Ever?

Read this before you wish away your cube: The drawbacks of open workspaces—desks and workstations set up without the walls—trump the benefits, reports a recent survey by Gensler, a global design firm.

Why? Despite the recent trend toward open floor plans—Facebook plans to develop the largest one in the world—the ideal space is one that offers both offices and collaborative areas, the research found. Workers in these types of environments are 12 percent more satisfied with their jobs and 22 percent more productive than those who toil in workplaces that don’t support both.

Stuck in a setting that doesn’t work for you? If you can choose your workspace day-to-day, find one where you’re able to put your back toward the aisle, says career coach Phyllis Mufson. You’ll avoid losing your focus by facing a highly trafficked area or seeing a chatty coworker eager to catch your eye.

But if you can’t change your office habitat, consider coming in early for uninterrupted time to focus on important projects. Build momentum on tasks that matter while your workmates file in and check their emails, Mufson adds.

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The Video Game That Boosts Your Brainpower

The Video Game That Boosts Your Brainpower

Smarten up with StarCraft: Video games may boost cognitive flexibility—a vital component to learning, according to a new British study.

People who played real-time strategy (RTS) games like StarCraft—where you switch rapidly between multiple scenarios—for 40 hours over a 7-week period scored significantly higher on cognitive tests than those who played The Sims 2, a life-simulator game.

Previous research has shown the positive mental effects of puzzle games like Bejeweled and first-person shooters like Halo. But this study focused on games that activate a more advanced branch of cognition, forcing you to consider several interconnected tasks in a changing environment, says lead researcher Brian Glass, PhD.

You don’t have to be a StarCraft whiz to see brain benefits, though. In fact, the study excluded people who play video games more than 2 hours a week. Play RTS games like Age of Empires or Command and Conquer in moderation and you’ll likely reap more perks than people who oversaturate with hours of button clicking.

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How Your Favorite Team Can Make You Fat

How Your Favorite Team Can Make You Fat

Notice your buddy’s belly poking out of his Browns jersey? This might explain it: You’re more likely to eat unhealthy foods the day after your favorite football team loses, according to new French research.

Fans of losing teams consumed 10 percent more calories than usual the day after a game, the research found. (And the bigger the team’s losing deficit, the more people ate.) But fans of winners translate feelings to their food choices, too: Caloric intake went down 5 percent in spectators whose teams were victorious.

We know it’s just a correlation, but after doing some research, we did find that St. Louis, Jacksonville, Cleveland, Detroit, and Nashville—all cities with perennially bad NFL teams—placed in the bottom half of a Gallup-Heathways poll tracking obesity in 190 of the United States’ biggest metro areas. Meanwhile, San Francisco, Denver, and Boston—towns with traditionally successful NFL franchises—were among the least obese areas.

So why do losers drown their sorrows in food? Research suggests you adopt the identity of the team you root for. Taking wins and losses personally affects self-regulation, making you more likely to stuff your face with handfuls of chips.

Predicting a bad season for your team this year? To deal with a tough sports loss, try blaming someone else. When our guys win, we often ascribe their success to how great they played. But when they lose, it’s easier to attribute the rout to some other external factor in the game, like bad officiating from the referees or fluke injuries to their star players, says Christian End, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at Xavier University. That convinces us that our team isn’t bad at all—we just got screwed. It’s called “cutting off reflected failure,” and doing it helps you brush off a loss without your ego taking a blow. Here are more ways to take defeat like a champ.

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The Health Mistake 1 in 10 People Make

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Urevive Testosterone Booster Reviews

Urevive Testosterone Booster Reviews

Urevive Testosterone Booster Overview:

Analysis into male health state that 1 in 4 wise men over the period of 30 have low testosterone levels. Even though the direct cause due to this hormone imbalance will change between people, the information keep very unsettling for some men. To assist men reinstate and maintain optimum testosterone levels, Urevive features recently released a new natural supplement exclusively developed to boost testosterone level.

Urevive 100% all-natural testosterone booster has a rich mixture of Vitamin D, B6, B12, zinc and plant extracts to boost the body's generation of testosterone. By regularly using 2 pills every day, men should know-how an improvement in sex drive, elevated power levels, improved mental clarity and mood, and also a rise in lean muscle and a reduction in body fat.

Active ingredients

Fenugreek Seed Extract: This natural and clinically-tested extract from the fenugreek spice is revealed to considerably maximize free testosterone in men, and supply muscle health with strength.
Tribulus Terrestris: This content is recovered from the puncture vine and also has been utilized by body builders to increase rock hard muscle. The Chinese also have used it for hundreds of years as an aphrodisiac.
Panax & Siberian Ginseng: They are adaptogenic origin extracts which have been used in hundreds of years by the Chinese, Koreans, Russians, and Indians since a beneficial stimulant and healthiness tonic.
Cordyceps Sinensis: This really is an effective aphrodisiac which has been utilized by the Tibetan and Chinese societies. These days, this supplement is incorporated to boost stamina levels in sportsmen.
Muira Puama: This is certainly a popular Southern American botanical which is an efficient powerful tonic along with a treatment for bad bedroom performance.
Chrysin: This anti-oxidant extract from the Passion Plant prevents the changing of testosterone into estrogen and also supports general health and wellness.
Vitamin Support Matrix: This mix of Vitamin D, B6, B12 and Zinc optimize the natural generation of free testosterone.

Pros:

Detectable shifts in mood and energy
Improved mental focus
Capability to last longer
Sexual stamina, and substantial loss in excess body fat

Cons:

Probably not best test booster for young bodybuilders looking for size and power gains.

Urevive Testosterone Booster Real Facts

Urevive Testosterone Booster is advertised to improve libido, build up muscle, melt body fat, and improve mood and clarity. This health supplement is intended for men who have felt visible decrease in testosterone. These types of symptoms are minimized energy, raised body fat, becoming easily irritated, lack concentrate and energy, and muscle reduction. Urevive is said to reverse these effects of becoming old and increase testosterone levels naturally.

Directions

Recommended Dosage: 2 caps / day

Legal Disclaimer

These claims have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not meant to diagnose, deal with, cure or prevent any health problem. The information provided is not a {substitute for|replacement for} a face-to-face discussion with a medical expert, and are construed since individual health care guidance.

Conclusion

The the fact is you can take advice of your physician and maybe have a recommendation for testosterone or hormone boost medicine. The issue using testosterone may turn off your body’s capability to produce its own testosterone. Along with this really is a costly step if your health insurance plan doesn’t protect it. Urevive Testosterone Booster may offer you a safe and also useful option for boosting test levels and reversing some of the harmful effects of becoming older.

Asset Extreme Plus Reviews

Asset Extreme Plus Reviews

Asset Extreme promises the body system has many impurities due to the ecosystem where we live also meals we elect to consume. This can be the similar promise produced by numerous different colon cleansers and also detoxify dietary supplements. The substances in the formulation look a little unique compared to most before you attain the laxatives and even diuretics. Every blend of ingredients marketed with laxatives and even diuretics aren’t gonna relax in the system for long enough to gain an important effect on fitness or even cleansing.

Asset Extreme Plus quick weight reduction pills were created using the body in your mind. This specific exclusive combination of all orga nic herbs adjoined with cellulose and also “pure” bee pollen, provides a stable cravings control and an active enhance to your current immune body. Improved fat burning capacity in addition to a better detoxify aids to take out surplus fat and also impurities from the body.

Asset Extreme Plus Ingredients:

Cellulose
Cassia
Bee Pollen
Mulberry
Black Truffle
Ginseng
Lotus Leaf
Green Tea
Lotus Seed
Barbary Wolfberry Fruit
Chinese Yam
Hawthorn
Dandelion
Malt
Radish Seed
Senna
Gymnostemma
Aloe
Astragalus
Polygonum Multiflorum
Dietary Fiber
Vitamins
Rhubarb

Asset Extreme Plus Overview

The laxatives in Asset Extreme are distributed across the ingredient listing. My opinion senna, cassia, aloe and also dietary fiber. Senna or Cassia are stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives perform by pushing the muscles of the intestinal tract to deal prematurely. This pushes fluids into the colon and throw away from the body. A lubrication Aloe, that assists ease the motion of squander from the GI track. Dietary fiber is a bulk-forming laxative that induce squander to shape an orb that scrubs down the edges of the bowels while toxin is shifted away from the body.

Just like the several laxatives weren't adequate, there is dandelion in the formulation. Dandelion is all-natural diuretic. Diuretics push additional water from the body, even if the consumer is preserving water. You have no means for the body to shut off diuretics, and as the body turns into lacking in water and dieter retains having diuretics, electrolyte disturbanc e and serious dehydration may appear.

Involved certain green leaf tea in the formulation, while the supplier failed to help to list the amount of. The green leaf tea can become forced from the body by the laxative before it may be helpful although you can find sufficient to improve metabolic process in the formulation.

Asset Extreme Plus Advantages

Ingredients are listed on web site.
Green tea & Aloe contains

Asset Extreme Plus Disadvantages

No more laxatives in the formula.
Less feedback of satisfied consumers

Conclusion

People are not keen on manufacturers that offer laxatives as a method of cleanse. Laxatives, in particular while combined with diuretics may cause side effects just like those became with stomach flu, such as diarrhea, aches and dehydration. Asset Extreme is not a protected option to diet pills with confirmed ingredients and also is not to be chosen within the right diet health supplement offer.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The Sneaky Way to Coax the Truth out of Someone

The Sneaky Way to Coax the Truth out of Someone

Hit the lights: People are more likely to tell the truth and act ethically in bright spaces, finds new research from Taiwan.

When asked for a charity donation, men and women in a well-lit room chipped in twice as much as those occupying a dim space. Rates of honesty also jumped about 35 percent under bright lights, the research shows.

Your brain associates light with openness, honesty, and morality, explains study coauthor Wen-Bin Chiou, Ph.D. When the room’s bright, your brain believes your thoughts and actions are exposed, so you’re more likely to shape up, his research suggests.

While you might be able to pry straightforward answers out of your boss—or even a girlfriend or buddy—in a luminous room, being around natural light can help you reap health benefits, too. In a recent study at Northwestern University, office workers who sat close to a window slept about 46 minutes more a night, were four times as physically active, and saw a 35 percent boost in energy throughout the day compared to their light-deprived counterparts.

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The Secret to Better Focus

The Secret to Better Focus

Caught in a trance? Your productivity doesn’t stand a chance: Daydreamers are more likely to get tripped up by other distractions, finds new British research.

In the study, people completed a task that measured attention span. The more a person identified himself as a “mind wanderer,” the more his focus was scrambled by irrelevant external distractions. Basically, your tendency to space out also makes you more susceptible to outside interference, the study shows.

For years, researchers believed people who tend to zone out were also difficult to distract, due to their ability to become lost in thought. But this new research indicates your brain’s ability to ignore useless info doesn’t vary—regardless of whether the distraction comes from inside your own head or elsewhere, explains study coauthor Sophie Forster, Ph.D., of the University of Sussex.

If you’ve got a short attention span, you need to get rid of anything that could disrupt your workflow, Forster says. Start with your phone and email inbox, both of which top the list of common interrupters. Close out, mute, or turn off both while you’re working—you can revisit them during downtime—and you’ll eliminate a lot of potential concentration contaminators.

Unfortunately, it’s difficult to block out the distractions that originate in your head, Forster adds. But music may help with that. Spending a few minutes a day listening to complex classical tunes from composers like Bach and Handel sharpens the regions of your brain responsible for focus and attention, research shows.

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Your Hidden Diabetes Risk

Your Hidden Diabetes Risk

Are insulin injections in your future? In a new German study, people with a family history of diabetes had a 26 percent increased risk of high blood sugar levels, which can set the stage for developing the full-blown disease down the road.

“Prediabetes is dangerous because the risk for suffering a heart attack is already as high as those with type 2 diabetes,” says study author Andreas Fritsche, M.D.

Before you look at your trim waist and think “not this guy,” get this: When researchers adjusted for body mass index, the association between a family history of diabetes and prediabetes risk remained true only for folks who weren’t lugging around lots of extra weight. This means that shared lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity and a crummy diet may have a stronger effect than your DNA, Dr. Fritsche says.

The good news is that’s stuff you can actually control. In addition to exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet, you can significantly stave off your risk of diabetes (family history or not) by spending less time planted in your chair. A recent British study found that how much time you spend sitting has a stronger impact on your diabetes risk than how much vigorous exercise you get. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up and walk or stand for 5 minutes twice every hour.

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Take a Tasteful Selfie

Take a Tasteful Selfie

It’s official: We’re living in the age of shameless self-photography. “Selfies” now make up 30 percent of all photos among people ages 18 to 24, according to a recent survey by Samsung.

The poll also found that men are more likely than women to snap a selfie. So if you insist on shooting your own online dating profile pic or headshot for the company website, here’s how to put your best face forward—without looking like your 12-year-old daughter conducting an iPhone photo shoot.

1. Step outside
Leave mirror shots where they belong: in the past with MySpace. Adam Assoian, founder of Focused in Photography, also suggests ditching the plain white wall—it’s boring and looks better when left to the pros with a high-quality camera. Instead, head outside. The lighting’s better and the background’s more interesting.

2. Go toward the (natural) light
Trying to angle your desk lamp or using your camera’s flash will leave you looking jaundiced. The sun is a photographer’s best friend, and mid-morning or late afternoon is ideal. “The goal is to make sure the sun isn’t too high in the sky,” Assoian says. Face the sun; turning your back on it will leave you looking like a shadow figure.

3. Lower your arm
No need for your biceps to make a cameo in the shot. “Everyone knows you’re taking a picture of yourself,” Assoian says. Relax your arm, and hold your smartphone about a foot away from your face.

4. Flash your pearly whites
No one wants to relieve their high school yearbook picture, so skip the tilted head and forced smile. You want to look relaxed and happy. “Put that smartphone to use and watch a funny video to make you laugh—you’ll be left smiling naturally,” Assoian says. Oh, and look straight at the camera. There’s no such thing as a candid selfie.

5. Say no to filters
Save the Toaster filter on Instagram for pictures of your breakfast. “You want your photo to be as true to what you look like as possible,” Assoian says. Your picture is the first thing someone looks at when it comes to social media sites—whether dating or professional—and an edited picture is easy to spot.

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Monday, August 26, 2013

The Type of Food Packaging That Helps You Eat Less

The Type of Food Packaging That Helps You Eat Less

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Mondayâ€™s Meal| Dr Zakâ€™s High Protein Bread

Mondayâ€™s Meal| Dr Zakâ€™s High Protein Bread

For many people eating carbs regularly is a no no. It’s not bad for your diet, a healthy diet is a balanced one, but many people, myself included choose to not eat certain carbs as their body doesn’t react well to them. I personally tend to avoid simple carbs such as bread as it makes me bloat and feel terrible. I prefer to eat complex carbs found in rice, sweet potato and vegetable alongside a lot of protein… hello Spinach, chicken and Greek Yoghurt! So when I was told about High Protein Bread I was very excited! Bread that I could possibly include in my diet… an interesting idea!

Dr Zak’s Protein Bread* is made from natural ingredients that are formulated to deliver the perfect balance between protein and carbohydrates. So although the bread does contain some carbs it isn’t as carb heavy as the other breads on the market.

There are over 30g of protein in just two slices which is a similar amount to the 36g you find in a typical chicken breast. As well as being full of protein the bread is packed full of 8 essential amino acids for muscle growth and energy, fibre and Omega 3’s.

Dr Zak’s say that their High Protein Bread is not only perfect for maintaining or building those sexy sculpted muscles we want, especially in our arms, abs and bum! But it is ideal for people who want to lose weight as it helps you stay fuller for longer than what your usual slice of bread does. I can completely confirm this as when I first tried the bread I went for my usual 2 slices but found after a slice and a half I could not eat another bite. The bread isn’t heavy it just really does fill you up!

I have been having my Dr Zak’s High Protein Bread after my workouts with peanut butter spread on top or for breakfast when I’m in a rush! I could not recommend it more to those who don’t usually eat carbs, but are craving a little bit of bread.

Have you ever tried of even heard of High Protein Bread such as this? Would you give it a try?

Check out Sami’s gorgeous lifestyle blog; That Red Head Said; full of food, life, mental health and beauty. I love how her blog is honest down to earth, a mix of topics and regularly updated.

Off to College- Understanding the Dangers of Binge Drinking

Off to College- Understanding the Dangers of Binge Drinking

Many students will soon be going to college. They will be out on their own, and they are ready to conquer the world. Attending college is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. Unfortunately, many college students make poor decisions. Kids sometimes decide to drink an excessive amount of alcohol. Binge drinking can cause major health problems and possible even death. Teens who are off to college need to understand the dangers of binge drinking.

Some of the consequences of binge drinking include drinking while driving, unprotected sex or physical abuse. Drinking too much can also cause students to fa ll behind on their studies. An excessive amount of alcohol consumption can result in liver and kidney damage, which can be fatal.

Binge drinking can cause a person to suffer from mood swings or aggressive behavior. The alcohol can impede the function of the brain, so individuals will not be thinking clearly. The symptoms of binge drinking can continue even after a student stops consuming the alcohol. Individuals could experience vomiting, and it is possible for them to choke while throwing up.

In addition, binge drinking can cause the body temperature to drop, and it could lead to seizures. The student could have problems with coordination, and he could experience slow or heavy breathing.

In many cases, students do not realize that they have consumed a significant amount of alcohol. They get caught up in the moment, so they lose track of how many drinks they have had. They feel as if they are in control of the situation when in fact, they have no cont rol. If a student experiences alcohol poisoning, emergency personnel should be called immediately. The individual might need to have his stomach pumped, or he might need to be given intravenous fluids. The alcohol needs to be completely removed from the body.

Binge drinking can have harmful effects even after college. It can lead to alcoholism. Individuals can get into a dangerous habit of drinking, and this can impact their ability to obtain employment. It can also hurt their relationships with friends and family and even lead to legal problems. Click here to learn more about retaining legal counsel, should you find yourself on the wrong side of the law.

Binge drinking is a major problem at colleges. Many students choose to attend wild parties while in college, and they then choose to consume high amounts of alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol can have serious consequ ences; therefore, if a college student has problems with binge drinking, he needs to get help immediately.

Are You Wasting Your Time with Email?

Are You Wasting Your Time with Email?

Before you hit reply, consider picking up the phone: The vast majority of work emails you send and receive are unnecessary or inefficient—and suck up both your time and your employer’s money, finds a new study from the University of Glasgow.

After tracking the email habits of seven company executives, researchers determined 80 percent of the messages sent were wasteful—and would have been better communicated via a phone call or face-to-face conversation. But when the execs cut back on their emailing by half, their employees followed suit without being told, and the company gained an estimated 10,400 employee hours.

Email prevents deep focus by buzzing you with constant interruptions, explains study contributor Andrew Killick, of Modeuro Consulting. Even if you only pause momentarily to make sure the new messages aren’t urgent, your attention is pulled away from your work tasks, which leads to errors and wasted time, Killick says. And the same 30-second in-person conversation can require a dozen emails, which take time to write and edit and often end up looping in other employees or coworkers who don’t really need to be involved, adds study author Karen Renaud, Ph.D.

Even if you’re not the head honcho, Killick says you can improve your productivity with three simple email tweaks:

The fewer emails you send, the fewer you’ll receive. Your coworkers respond to your habits. So if you bomb their inboxes, they’ll bomb yours back. Ease up, and they’ll get the message—even though you didn’t send one.

Increase reply time. The longer you take to respond to emails, the emptier your inbox will be. Up your response time to several hours, and people will start calling instead of emailing you. (Or they’ll figure it out on their own.)

Avoid email conversations. Anything that resembles a chat or requires several rounds of back-and-forth should occur over the phone or in person.

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The Flavor That Helps You Run Faster

The Flavor That Helps You Run Faster

Popping a mint does more than just refresh your breath. Peppermint may boost your running performance and help you shed flab, a new Iranian study reveals.

When men drank mineral water mixed with three drops of peppermint essential oil every day for 10 days, their running stamina and power improved, and the amount of fat they burned doubled.

Pre-workout peppermint may relax your muscles, increase the amount of oxygen transported to your muscles and brain, and lower your lactate levels, says study author Abbas Meamarbashi, Ph.D.

Sucking on mints may have the same effect.

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The Money Habit That Turns Her On

The Money Habit That Turns Her On

Happy passionate couple spending time together on a picnic

Flashing your cash may catch her attention, but it probably won’t catch her. Women are more attracted to savers than spenders, says a new University of Michigan study.

And it’s not necessarily because she wants to raid your bank account. “Saving conveys self-control—that you can inhibit your impulses,” says study author Jenny Olson. This may translate to good qualities outside the financial domain, like conscientiousness and commitment. In the study, savers were even rated as more physically attractive, probably because the willpower it takes to save also suggests that you exercise and eat right.

There’s a cost to stashing your cash, though. “People do evaluate savers as less exciting than spenders,” Olson admits. The good news is that excitement isn’t something women prioritize for long-term relationships. In fact, the ladies who said savers weren’t very adventurous still thought they were more attractive then spenders.

Want to show her you’re bold and smart with your money? Plan one of these fun, but not too frivolous, dates.

1. Take a hike—ideally to a place with a final destination, like a waterfall or an overlook—and pack a picnic to share at the top. The benefit: You’re giving her a new experience, not just dropping dough on a fancy dinner. In the study, saving for an experience was seen as sexier than saving for a material purchase.

2. Cook dinner together, and pick dishes neither of you have ever prepared, like sushi or crème brulee. “This pushes both of you out of your comfort zone,” says Olson. “And if it doesn’t work, you can laugh at the failed attempt together. It creates fun memories.”

3. It’s state fair season, which means one thing: an adrenaline rush from scary rides—and frightening fried foods. Plus, “it’s fun to people-watch together,” Olson says. Challenge: See who can spot a mullet first!

4. Hit up your local thrift shop, and pick out crazy outfits for each other. Then go out on the town in your new ensembles, suggests Olson. You’ll get a few looks, but more importantly, you’ll share a few laughs.

5. This one’s for committed couples only: Set aside a Sunday to open-house hop, and fantasize about owning the homes you tour with her. “It conveys that you’re thinking longer term, without the scariness of signing that lease together,” says Olson.

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The Trick to End Snoring

The Trick to End Snoring

Can you sing yourself to sleep? In a new study at Exeter University, sleepers who completed 20-minute singing exercises every day for 3 months were 14 percent less tired and snored 15 percent less than those who kept their mouths shut.

Snoring is caused by a narrow or collapsed pharynx, the part of your throat between your nasal cavity and esophagus. But strengthening your throat muscles (by doing something like singing) helps keep your airway open through the night, says lead researcher Malcolm Hilton.

The exercises that people used in the study were uniquely designed to target specific muscles—they required lots of ‘ung’ and ‘gah’ sounds. So while you shouldn’t consider this open season on karaoke, Hilton suggests that any type of singing for a small amount of time each day could have a similar effect. (There’s your excuse to belt out in the shower or car.)

Don’t feel like warbling? Vocal workouts aren’t the only way to stop sawing logs. Obesity, smoking, and sedatives such as alcohol exacerbate the problem even if you have the strongest pharynx in town. And if you think you have sleep apnea—categorized by pauses in breathing that typically last between 20 and 40 seconds—see your doc; the condition can lead to hypertension, stroke, and heart disease.

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

5 Life Lesson You Can Learn from MTVâ€™S Video Music Awards

5 Life Lesson You Can Learn from MTVâ€™S Video Music Awards

Photo courtesy of MTV

In the world of awards shows, none brings the crazy quite like MTV’s Video Music Awards.

After all, this is the show that gave us iconic moments like Madonna writhing on the ground in a wedding dress, Eminem rapping with an army of doppelgangers, and Dave Grohl endlessly taunting Axl Rose on stage.

To mark this Sunday’s edition (airing at 9 p.m. ET on MTV), we bring you five especially over-the-top moments in the history of the VMAs—and the surprising life lessons you can learn from each one.

The WTF Moment: Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley’s uncomfortable makeout session kicked off the 1994 VMAs. Presley seemed embarrassed—and the audience didn’t know what to think.

Life Lesson Learned: Too much PDA might kill your relationship; less than 2 years after the squirm-inducing smoochfest, Elvis’s daughter filed for divorce from the King of Pop. Earlier this year, a survey found 10 percent of women would consider breaking up with a man who showed excessive PDA. Keeping it hot and heavy is great—as long as most of it’s behind closed doors.

The WTF Moment: In 2009, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s VMA acceptance speech by grabbing the mic from her and announcing that his friend Beyonce had “one of the best videos of all time”—landing him a spot on our list of the world’s biggest douchebags.

Life Lesson Learned: Being a hypercompetitive jerk not only makes you unpopular, but it might also shorten your life. A study from Hypertension revealed that antagonistic people, especially ones who are competitive and aggressive, may increase their risk of heart attack or stroke. Subjects who were the most hostile had thicker artery walls—a risk factor for heart attack and stroke—than people who were more agreeable.

The WTF Moment: Diana Ross, dazzled by Lil’ Kim’s over-the-top sequined outfit (complete with a purple pasty), copped a feel at the podium in 1999. And by “copped a feel,” we mean . . . she jiggled Lil’ Kim’s boob for all to see.

Life Lesson Learned: Women won’t be able to keep their paws off you if you’re dressed snazzy enough. (Just leave the sequins and pasties to female pop stars and invest in a well-fitting suit.) A Men’s Health poll found that 30 percent of women say a sense of style is the top physical attribute they’re looking for, outranking traits like a handsome face or a hard body. And according to a study conducted by Kelton Research, not only are well-dressed men viewed as sexier, smarter, more successful, and more well-liked, they also might score more with the ladies. (91 percent of Americans think dressing well can make a man appear to be more physically attractive.) Our advice? Leave the sequins and pasties to pop stars and invest in a well-fitting suit.

The WTF Moment: Paul Reubens, better known as his children’s TV character Pee-Wee Herman, opened the 1991 VMAs after getting arrested for masturbating in a Florida movie theater. His opening line: “Heard any good jokes lately?”

Life Lesson Learned: Science shows that a good laugh not only defuses an awkward situation, but it can also help you cope with stress and adversity. Research from West Carolina University suggests that volunteers who scored high on the humor scale were less stressed and anxious than those in the low-humor group—even though both groups experienced about the same amount of daily stress.

The WTF Moment: In the middle of a Madonna/Britney Spears/Christina Aguilera routine in 2003, Madge leaned in to kiss Spears . . . and then Aguilera.

Life Lesson Learned: Yes, watching ladies in a liplock is mega-hot. But straight girl-on-girl action might be a sign that a woman is looking for attention for all the wrong reasons. Word to the wise: straight women who smooch other ladies may not be as uninhibited or carefree as you’d think. A study of college-age heterosexual women from Dickinson College suggests that a third of women have had a same-sex encounter at a party. But a majority of those women said they didn’t do it because they felt sexually empowered—it was because they felt pressured to “perform” for dudes. The more common post-PDA reaction was that women didn’t find the kiss fun or even desirable.

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Life #1

Life #1

Since I wrote my blog post last week “New Challenges- A Life Update” I’ve been thinking that as much as I love my blog and the way it has been developing I feel like there is less of “me” in the blog posts. I don’t know whether you think this, or if it’s because I’ve been busy of late; either way it’s going to change! Yes my blog does primarily focus on health and fitness however for me it is also a perso nal diary and a “Lifestyle Blog”, so starting this week I am posting this blog post “Life” fortnightly so you can find out more about what I have been up to, what I am enjoying and what is motivating me. You may be reading this thinking you don’t really care about what I've been up to however I know that some of my readers (mainly my friends and family) will care.

If you read the blog post “ New Challenges” then you will know that I have recently started a new job and am in the process of moving to a completely new area of the country (even if it is only the next county down). As I was leaving a lovely company behind they were kind enough to throw me a leaving do, which resulting in me spending much of Saturday like photo 2. It was a great night, a late one which included lots of dancing! I started my new job on Wednesday and am very happy and relieved to find that my new colleagues are very kind, have been ver y welcoming and are happy to show me the ropes. I have had a few days to find my feet and have already started work on a number of tasks, so I’m excited to see what the future hold in my new position and company! So far the only downside to my new job is it’s location next to a million shops which I love! Already I have spent a lunch break indulging in some Primark shopping, hence the new cute pyjamas pictured above!

As I am moving out of Cumbria I am unhappy to be leaving behind my wonderful friends at Kendal Bootcamp. I have been making the most of the sessions I have left and been working hard and having lots of laughs, however I am already researching bootcamp classes in my new location and planning running routes so I can hit the ground running when I move! As I mentioned in my latest Wednesday&rsqu o;s Workout blog post I feel like I’ve been slacking on my fitness recently so have challenged myself with the 30 Day Burpee Challenge! Are you going to give it a try?

Food wise I have been loving my Yoo Moo Frozen Yoghurt as the perfect sweet treat after dinner sat in front of the tele! At only 160 calories per pot I can satisfy my relentless sweet tooth guilt free! To help my fitness journey the lovely people at Dr Zak’s and Maxinutriton kindly sent me some products to try. I have managed to nibble my way through Dr Zak’s High Protein Bread and you can find out my thoughts o n it tomorrow! My Maxinutirtion drinks landed in my post-box on Friday so I have only just started trailing them, but even after the first one yesterday morning after bootcamp I know I love them! A protein drink to help my recovery after workouts that taste like strawberry milkshake is a winner for me!

Finally I hit 900 followers on bloglovin yesterday… yeah!!! As much as I blog for me, to know that there are 900 people who enjoy my writing and blog makes me a very happy girl, so thankyou so much! I’m getting very excited about hitting four figures sometime soon.