The lowdown on good old H20!

It's super hot outside and we all need to drink more water. However, there has been some controversy over water intake vs. fluid intake and what fluids we should drink. Check out this article from Shape Magazine on the 5 truths about water! Courtesy of Cynthia Sass

Carbs, fat, protein and sugar always seem to be triggering some sort of debate, but good old water? It doesn’t seem like it should be controversial at all, but it’s been the source of some scuttlebutt recently after a health expert claimed that the need for eight glasses per day is “nonsense.” So what’s the deal? Here are five hard facts about agua. 

Stay hydrated everyone!

More Summer Fitness!

Summer just started, and for some of us that means going on vacation, relaxing and unwinding from work or school. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't stay in shape! Check out this awesome article by Michelle Fiscus via herdon.patch.com for summer fitness ideas!

The first day of summer brings longer days. But the warm weather and laid back vibe have made this season synonymous also synonymous with “lazy days.”
A break every now and then if part of a healthy lifestyle; however, don’t let your workouts take a permanent vacation because of the sweltering sun or changing family schedules and commitments. There are plenty of ways to keep things interesting to stay in shape all summer long.

More after the jump! Remember to stay hydrated and healthy in the heat!

Cutting Carbs? Try these low-carb snacks!

If you are looking to lose more weight through doing cardio, you might want to cut down on your carbohydrate intake. Check out these cool ideas via fitsugar.com for healthy, low-carb snacks for the summer!

I love carbs —  love them! And while I'll never ban bread and pasta from my diet, thanks to my trainer, I am trying to be more aware of my carb intake. Easy, right? Not so much for me. As I found out pretty quickly, a good part of my meals consist of brown rice and bread, lots of bread. And while it's been easy to get more protein and fat into my meals, cutting down on carbs has proved to be difficult. To balance my meals out and shed a few pounds in the process, I've been striving for low-carb snacks through the day. Check out what I've been eating!

10 cool ideas for snacks after the jump! As always, stay healthy and eat right this summer!

Small workouts to fit in your summer plans!

Check out these awesome tips on how to incorporate everyday summer activities into a workout via The Huffington Post from Carolyn Scott!

Summertime means bathing suits, short shorts and tank tops -- overall skimpier clothing. This means watching what we eat and even more importantly, working out. People always want to look toned and trim and, unfortunately, you have go the extra mile and add some extra spice to your workouts to achieve these goals.

Summer is just around the corner and if we hit the beach, go out in shorts or go shirtless, we're going to want to look good! However, just regular summer activities can help us stay in shape.


Stay safe and healthy this summer everyone!