Living in the south I can already see summer peeking around the corner. This is great; however, I definitely need to get my beach body ready. I am going to do this using my never-fail three part plan.
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Quiet Your Inner Voice to Improve Your Body Image
by Marnie Bii April 10th, 2024
If you cannot calm and quiet your inner voice, you may be your own worst enemy. Negative reactions to your image in a mirror or photograph can instantly derail your efforts to achieve self-acceptance. Even if you are working toward a firmer body or lower weight, you need to learn how to accept your image in a positive manner.
The first step definitely
2 Easy Exercises for Your Lower Body
by Joe Lawrence April 3rd, 2024
I love re-discovering exercises that I used to do or have done in the past. It is like moving the couch and finding the lost remote. Recently, I had such an experience, and it led me to think of some other lower body exercises I have filed away.
As I was doing some crunches on the floor, I had the urge to stretch my back and came
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4 Heart Pounding Yoga Poses for Your Abs
by Marnie Bii March 27th, 2024Read More
Your core muscles provide the support your body needs while getting in shape and gaining strength. Without strong abdominal muscles, you are at risk of injuring your lower back while performing heavy lifting moves. You also need a strong core while performing high intensity movements during your exercise routine. You can slow down and strengthen your abdomen by performing four
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How to Layer for Early Spring Running
by Jessica B. March 20th, 2024Read More
Spring is here and that means more and more people are heading outside to run. Sometimes it can be a bit tricky dressing to run outdoors in the spring because it is not quite warm enough to run in just a t-shirt and running pants, but after a few minutes you are so warm it can be too uncomfortable to
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Understanding the Lies: Body Image in Pop Culture
by Marnie Bii March 13th, 2024Read More
Basing our body image expectations on images seen in pop culture is much akin to chasing rainbows. The images do not represent a healthy or obtainable female form. Photo editing tools, makeup and lighting tricks are prominent. The video depicting the creation of an "ideal" image for an advertisement details the transformation process from beginning to end. During the
