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One difficult obstacle that people have to overcome when trying to eat healthy is that healthier foods—fresh vegetables, lean meats, seafood—all seem to cost more than the usual popular, high-calorie, processed and chemical laden foods. See More At  10 Tips For Eating Healthy On A Budget

Last summer, I surprised a few family members by asking if they wanted to form a team to do a mud run.  I’m not known as adventurous—or as someone who likes to get dirty—but mud races were becoming so popular among runners (and non-runners alike) that I was ready to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.  To my delight, the race was lots of fun and definitely something I’d do again in the future.   See More At  You Asked: How Should I Train for a Mud Run?

Making the switch to a healthier lifestyle can feel overwhelming. We find comfort in our unhealthy habits, and we fear that we’ll enjoy life less if we have to give up our favorite fatty and sugar-loaded comfort foods (not to mention our cherished sit-on-the-couch time).  See More At  10 Ways Easy Ways to Healthier Lifestyle

Choosing the right foods for weight loss is only part of any great healthy eating plan. It’s just as important to eat the right amount of food. Even healthy foods pack on the pounds if you’re eating twice as much as recommended. These eight easy tips for controlling portion sizes will help you better manage your weight and health.  See More At  8 Easy Tips for Controlling Portion Sizes

Workout playlists are the latest way to get motivated and get moving while at the gym, out for a run, or lifting at home. Spotify is a music streaming service with one of the largest music libraries available on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The company offers free use with advertisements, as well as free trials and paid subscriptions that offer higher sound quality, unlimited access, and no pesky ads.  See More At  Top 5 Spotify Stations for Workouts

There is nothing quite as motivating during a workout than fresh songs on your playlist. Whether you are working out at the gym, running outside, or completing one of our challenges at home, you will love these Top Ten Cardio Songs.  See More At  Cardio Top Ten Playlist

Here’s a list of 70 of our favorite Love Songs that are upbeat enough to Get Your Heart Pumping throughout any workout:  See More At  70 Love Songs to Get Your Heart Pumping

Stress sneaks up on all of us from time to time. The problem is that too much of it can alter your mood, trigger emotional eating, and negatively impact your health in the long term. Relieve your stress by trying a few of these 15 ways to de-stress during the day.  See More At  15 Ways to De-Stress During the Day

At dinnertime, our 6-year-old Abby loves thinking back to the fun parts of our day so we can add to the “done” section of the board. (And 1-year-old Bailey loves to play possum, grab the completed sticky note from her sister’s hand, and run around the house while we chase her.) See More At  12 Songs for a Carefree Summer

Feeling tired? Drained? Stressed? Do you need a bit more get-up-and-go? Toxins from the food we eat or our environment may be weighing us down. It might be time to try detoxing body strategies that will help you look better and feel more energetic. The good news is that you don’t need pricey spa treatments or medical procedures to detox. We’ve got 6 body detox techniques to try.  See More At  6 Body Detox Techniques

You’d be amazed at what you can accomplish in just 7 minutes! These fast exercises will slim and tone your midsection.  Our workout includes aspects of cardio to shed inches and drop pounds, while incorporating strength training to tighten those muscles that surround your spine. These toning exercises will also help alleviate lower back pain, as they help to stabilize the spine. So, get ready to whittle your middle – for good!  See More At  7 Minutes to Whittle Your Middle

The treadmill is the queen of fat burning machines. It can help you burn off the layers covering up your toned muscles, if used correctly! This H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) treadmill workout is going to push you to the max when it comes to your cardiovascular health. It’s not going to feel great the first time, or maybe even the second, but eventually it’s going to feel fantastic while you’re looking fantastic.  See More At  H.I.I.T the Treadmill

Becoming a seasoned runner involves more than just adding miles to your sneakers. Running is a full body activity, and training your your body will help you transition from your current status as a beginner to a veteran runner.  See More At  Runner's Strength Training Workout

Country music brings out a certain type of energy in you. From strong strings to powerful lyrics, it tends to leave you with a feel-good vibe. Working out is all about feeling good, so combining this country music playlist with a workout should have you feeling twice as good. These songs are perfect as a pick me up that will motivate you to feel great and have more fun with your workout.  See More At  Country Music Playlist

If you really want to you sweat, you’ll need music that will pump you up throughout your workouts, from start to finish. This cardio playlist focuses on fast paced, high intensity music that will match your high energy with its lively tempo. Lock your headphones in and get ready for a great sweat.  See More At  Killer Cardio Playlist

Our active, daily lives, combined with our love for fitness, put a beating on our bodies. As hard as you work, you need to relax in order to heal. These workouts and tips will leave your body stronger by healing muscles and joints and easing their pain.  See More At  11 Ways to Heal and Strengthen Your Body

Ready to push yourself to your limits? Do you dream of reaching a major personal fitness milestone? Are you looking to lose weight, build stamina, and increase endurance? It might be time to start training for a half marathon!  See More At  4 Steps to Running Your First Half-Marathon

No question, running is a smart way to build cardiovascular fitness, lose weight, boost the immune system naturally, and raise levels of the body’s feel-good hormones (endorphins). It’s also great for stress relief—and who can’t use a little of that?! But, don’t run yourself ragged! Running isn’t risk free. Runners experience shin splints, stress fractures, runner’s knee, and more. The good news is you can reduce and prevent running injuries:  See More At  7 Tips for Injury Proof Running

For those of us who love to run, injuries are a major bummer. The good news is, with the right habits, you can keep your body in proper shape, so that you are ready to hit the roads and trails you love! Skinny Ms. can help you to better understand some of the most common injuries that plague runners, and teach you how to avoid them.  See More At  7 Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them

There’s no better way to experience the awesome physical capabilities of the human body firsthand than to train for and compete in a triathlon. The combination of swimming, biking, and running encourages whole-body muscle development, and joints become less prone to injury by adapting to effort from varying angles.  See More At  A Beginner's Triathlon Guide