Keeping that summer bod in shape isn’t always easy when the sweltering heat hits. Hot, humid air can make you feel lethargic and even hard to breathe. Here are some easy tips to keep up your exercise routine, even in the heat: Time it Right Early mornings and evenings are the best time to get…
Ingredients: · 2 Tablespoons olive oil · 1 small red onion, diced · 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced · 2 lbs. fresh zucchini, quartered and sliced · 2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth · ½ teaspoon salt, divided · ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided · A sprinkle of croutons or hazelnuts Preparation: 1. In…
Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to her child and herself – there are innumerable advantages of breastfeeding to both the mother & child but sometimes mothers can face some difficulties during breastfeeding. One of them is the development of breast lumps during breastfeeding. Breast lumps during breastfeeding can not only lead to anxiety in the…
I’ve wanted to share this supremely exciting news on the blog for, well, just over 6 months now. Things are changing, FitnessOnToast is quite literally expanding; I am pregnant (not just gluttonously engorged)! Amidst the COVID lockdown and what can only be described as an ‘atypical yet unforgettable’ year, I found myself wanting to withdraw…
What is kefir? Kefir is a probiotic rich milk drink that is simple to make yourself. While it’s traditionally made with milk, you can also make it with coconut water, coconut milk and rice milk. Kefir and yoghurt are both fermented milk products, but the difference is in the cultures used. Kefir contains a much…
6. Produces greater grip and forearm activation as the lifter is required to grip the weights more forcefully to control the load. This helps with joint packing and joint stability as well as concurrent activation potentiation (increased neural drive to the working extremities). Read more about building forearm and grip strength here. 7. Ensures the…
The antipsychiatry movement promotes the notion that mental illness (really brain disease) doesn’t exist and thus people should abandon or avoid treatment, such as medication. People in the antipsychiatry camp believe th… Source link
For nearly three years, I’ve been publishing episodes of The Depression Files podcast every other Sunday. These are interviews of men who have dealt with depression and/or other mental illnesses. I believe very strongly in the power of sharing stories as a way of chipping away at the stigma. The more we share our own…
If you’re in vacay mode, you can still relax AND stay on track with your weight loss journey. Check out these 6 tips for working out while on vacation: Get it Done Early Even if you don’t typically work out in the morning, getting it done early in the day will do wonders while you’re…