Is there anything coconut can’t do? Seriously, from haircare to cooking oils— the benefits are endless. When most people hear the word, “coconut”, visions of the tropics (and pina coladas) immediately start to appear. Even though this warmer-weather nut triggers all the same for me, I am also excited about the benefits that coconut brings […]
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For those who are (always) seeking new ways to boost their workouts, you’ve probably heard of Tabata. But, what is it? Why is everyone so obsessed with it? And, moreover, is it really that better than just doing your standard go-to cardio exercise? We’ll tell you. For those who don’t know, Tabata is a form
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The beauty of eating healthy is that it challenges you to be creative. If you are truly committing to an improved lifestyle you must look at foods in a different way, otherwise, your diet might become quite boring. Nearly every day for a month, I have been eating the signature staple breakfast— eggs. How can
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At the beginning of the month I was truly skeptical of whether I could truly “do” the paleo diet. I love dairy, I enjoy carbs from time to time, and what about legumes?! I consumed hummus on a weekly basis. I clearly had no business cutting out 3 out of the 4 major no-no food
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One of the hardest things to adjust to on the paleo diet is the lack of carbs. This is especially true in the morning when all you really want is a stack of fluffy pancakes. It takes a lot of discipline to stay on track, but should you feel the urge to hop in the
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Offering customized individual workouts, group instruction and corporate fitness, GYMGUYZ recently opened in Englewood, though its van travels throughout the greater Bergen County area, serving customers at times convenient for them. Each van is stocked with state-of-the-art equipment to enable trainers to provide high-quality service and workouts. Marc Forman, Englewood councilman, Nancy Hong, assistant VP,
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As I sit sipping my hot lemon water, I feel like a lifetime has passed in the two weeks that I had begun starting my paleo reboot. Sure, I am allowed one cheat meal per week, but after two weeks of doing this I have realized two things: 1) cheat meals now have greater consequences
When it comes to sweets, paleo definitely might leave you feeling limited. But we’re here to tell you that if that there’s a will, there’s a way and thankfully there’s such a thing as Pinterest. Currently, at one full week in on being paleo and I am going to give it to you straight— up until
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Most of us are at work, at a desk, for 8+ hours a day. That’s a long time to go without having some sort of plan in place when it comes to eating. Most of us, have our usual go-to snacks/ vices/ or, even worse, candy drawer— that we have to come to terms with
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GYMGUYZ personal trainer Carlos Morri helps Margaret Wyszynski train in her Northbrook home. (Irv Leavitt / Pioneer Press) People in Northbrook, Glenview and Wilmette might already be saying that about Norman Feczko’s bright red GYMGUYZ vans. They took to the streets in September, bringing personal trainers to people’s homes. One of the first Northbrook customers
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