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  Hello Beauties! Building and maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly important the older we get. This is because as we age, the major muscles in our body gradually become smaller and less powerful. Over time, this reduced muscle strength can lead to other serious health issues such as disabilities, frailty, and falling.  Although this sounds alarming, the good news is there are things you can do now to build muscle mass and help prevent muscle loss later on, and even reverse it if you are already seeing its effects on your body.  And no, this doesn’t mean you have to become a gym rat or develop a “Schwarzenegger-eqsue” physique. Rather, these are things you can incorporate into your existing routines—and even enjoy! Muscle Loss and Aging Studies show that around 10 percent of people over 50 are affected by significant muscle loss—a condition called sarcopenia—and by the time they reach 80, more than half of all people have to deal with it.

Workout Breakdown: 0:04 Warm Up 5:11 Core Circuit (30s work + 10s rest x2) Kick + Tuck (R) Kick + Tuck (L) Superwoman Seated V-Crunch Pilates 100 Flamingo Crunch (R) Flamingo Crunch (L) Hold Plank Toe Touch Cheer Squad Crunch Frog Crunch One Way Bike (R) Bike Lock (R) One Way Bike (L) Bike Lock (L) Bicycle Crunch 26:30 Cool Down  

  Conventional antibiotics are extremely overused. According to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , a whopping 833 antibiotics are prescribed on average per every 1,000 people. These antibiotics are making us very sick. In fact, most health problems can be successfully treated with  a few natural remedies such as honey and turmeric. HONEY IS A POWERFUL ANTIBIOTIC Did you know that honey fights infections on many levels and doesn’t cause resistant bacteria like conventional antibiotics? Honey is so powerful for destroying bacteria that it should be used first when fighting infections. Scientists found that honey is more powerful  than all antibiotics available. Published in the  European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases ,  the study  discovered that the honey was able to kill every bacteria or pathogen they tested it on, and concluded that it could be applied topically to humans to help fight infections like cuts and insect bites. They also noted it could

  Workout Breakdown: 0:05 Warm Up 3:00 Circuit One (45s work + 15s rest x2) Lunge + Curl Cross Climber Kneeling Press Combo Shadow Box 11:20 Circuit Two (45s work + 15s rest x2) Side Lunge + 1-Arm Raise Plank Pass Thru Squat + Curl Crab Dance 19:30 Circuit Three (45s work + 15s rest x2) Squat + Front Raise Crunch + Punch Lunge + Twist Walking Plank Jack 27: 30 Cool Down

Hi Beauties, Routines tend to get a bad rap in our culture. When we think of something routine, we usually think of something boring, dull, or necessary but completely unexciting and uninspiring. Or think about the routines in your life: Brushing your teeth twice a day Taking a shower before bed Driving to and from work Eating meals throughout the day Sure, these are important things, but how inspiring is brushing your teeth? Not very. But this view of “routine” doesn’t really convey how amazing developing the right kind of routines can be. In fact, those “boring” routines are actually an incredible key to leveling up your life and health in myriad ways. That’s why today’s post is all about the benefits of routines, how to start healthy routines, and some example routines to get you started. Let’s dig in>> Did you know our fruits and vegetables aren't as nutrient-dense as they used to be? Modern farming practices and depleted soils have left our food supply lacking vitamins a

  Equipment Needed: Dumbbells: I used 2x5lbs, 2x10lbs, 2x15lbs, 2x25lbs Exercise mat or other soft surface. The Mat I use: https://bit.ly/3Eknkl8 Workout Breakdown: 0:00 Warm Up 5:00 Superset One (40s work + 20s rest x2) Chest Press Plank Row 9:00 Superset Two (40s work + 20s rest x2) Underhand Row Inchworm Push + Hop 13:00 Superset Three (40s work + 20s rest x2) Super V-Squeeze Chest Fly 17:00 Superset Four (40s work + 20s rest x2) Scapular Squeeze T-Push Up 21:00 Superset Five (40s work + 20s rest x2) Rocket Push Up Bent Arm Jack

  Equipment Needed: Dumbbells: I used 2x15lbs, 1x25lbs, Exercise mat or other soft surface. The Mat I use: https://bit.ly/3Eknkl8 Optional mini band Workout Breakdown: 0:00 Warm Up 5:00 Circuit One (40s work + 10s rest x1) Side Leg Lift (R) Donkey Kick (R) Rainbow Kick (R) Rear Pulse (R) Side Leg Lift (L) Donkey Kick (L) Rainbow Kick (L) Rear Pulse (L) 12:00 Circuit Two (40s work + 20s rest x1) Stationary Lunge (R) Kickstand (R) Curtsey Lunge (R) Side Lunge Hop Stationary Lunge (L) Kickstand (L) Curtsey Lunge (L) Side Leap + Jack 20:00 Circuit Three (40s work + 20s rest x1) Lunge + Drive (R) Single Leg Bridge (R) Leg Drop (R) Pop Lunges Lunge + Drive (L) Single Leg Bridge (L) Leg Drop (L) Stand Up + Hop 28:00 Cool Down

  INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon   bacon fat, butter or olive oil 1   egg 2 or 3 pieces   sun-dried tomato, finely chopped 1   strip bacon, diced 1 teaspoon crumbled Mexican queso fresco or other fresh cheese such as feta or goat cheese 1-2 teaspoon   Mexican hot sauce 1/4   avocado, diced 3-4   cilantro leaves for garnish 1   warm corn tortilla or a keto tortilla INSTRUCTIONS Set a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the bacon fat (or one of its stand ins). Crack the egg straight into the pan. Using a spoon, gently break up the egg yolk.  As the egg cooks, sprinkle on the sundried tomatoes, bacon, cheese and hot sauce. Remove from heat and add the avocado and cilantro. Slide the garnished egg on to a warm tortilla and greet the morning,

  Equipment Needed: Exercise mat or other soft surface. The Mat I use: https://bit.ly/3Eknkl8 Workout Breakdown: 0:05 Warm Up 4:50 Cardio Circuit (50s work + 10s rest x2) Cross + Hop Station Sprint Jumping Jack Laydown Push Up Ninja Hop High Knees Pop Jack Side Drive (R) Side Drive (L) Burpee Jack 25:10 Cool Down

  Pho is a Vietnamese soup made with a beef/bone broth, noodles, and thinly sliced beef that's usually served with bean sprouts, chili, lime, and Thai basil. Pho is generally made with a rich, savory bone broth infused with a delicious array of flavors, served with flat rice noodles, and garnished with fresh vegetables and herbs. Ingredients 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 scallions, cut into 1/ 2-inch pieces 5 slices fresh ginger 4 cups (1 quart) homemade bone broth  1 cup roughly chopped bok choy 1 cup sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons coconut aminos 1/2 teaspoon Celtic or pink Himalayan salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper Dash of cayenne pepper 2 cups zoodles (about 2 medium zucchini, spiralized; see Note) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves For Serving (Optional) Thai basil Sriracha sauce Mung bean sprouts Lime wedges Directions In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, scallions, and ginger, and reduce heat to