Busy Bee Fitness

08/06/2015

Wound up after a long day at the office? Get out and work off that stress. It makes a world of difference.

08/03/2015

If you exercise for a few days, give yourself a reward! A week? Another reward. Do it often in the beginning.

08/01/2015

We get a LOT of bugs in Florida and using citronella oil in a mason jar isn’t some “new thing”. Since we love (love, love) essential oils instead of using chemicals for things like this, I could not resist these easy luminaries. I love that they can help to ward off the bugs and they are just …

07/31/2015

Exercise should be fun. If it isn’t, try a different kind of activity that you enjoy. As long as you’re moving, it’s good for you.

07/28/2015

Eating a variety of real foods from all of the food groups will provide your body with everything it needs to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, and it’s less expensive, too.

07/23/2015

If you're having trouble staying motivated, turn your commute into a workout. Running, walking, or biking somewhere you have to go anyway makes exercise feel time-efficient.

07/13/2015

Resist that chocolate cake siren, and instead enjoy a sliced apple with a tablespoon of nut butter (like peanut or almond) or fresh fig halves spread with ricotta. Then sleep sweet, knowing you're still on the right, healthy track.

07/07/2015

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07/03/2015

Ease your way into a more restful night sleep with restorative yoga poses and deep, mindful breathing. Where Zen meets REM, here are six easy yoga poses to activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System, which helps to counteract stress and promote relaxation. These postures can work for anyone, includ…

06/12/2015

If you wanted to create the perfect smoothie with anti-cancerous properties, potent anti-inflammatories, as well as anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal constituents, look no further than adding turmeric. Although turmeric has a lightly bitter taste, you won’t even notice it in this delicious…

06/12/2015

06/12/2015

Turmeric powder is often used for skin whitening, and can be used to whiten teeth as well. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of organic turmeric root powder 2 tablespoons of baking soda 2.5 tablespoons of organic coconut oil Instructions: 1. Add dry ingredients to a small bowl. Mix well. 2. Add coconut. Us…