www.reachourdreams.com http://www.reachourdreams.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:53:22 +0000 en hourly 1 Drop the Junk Food and Feel Better http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/12/drop-the-junk-food-and-feel-better/ http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/12/drop-the-junk-food-and-feel-better/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.reachourdreams.com/?p=10 You may look at the title of this article and think “crash diet” or “it’s going to take a long time”, when in fact just cutting out the junk food is the easiest part of a diet or any health food plan.
Start off with the hardest cut first: the dreaded candy bar. I know it’s going to be tough, but you’re going to be thanking yourself in the long run. Just this first step, alone, is going to easily become the best thing you have and ever will do for yourself. Just by cutting out the candy bars, that is going to lead to you wanting to cut out all the other foods that give you that ‘weighed down’ and ‘heavy’ feeling after you eat them. And who needs that?
Cutting out all candy bars from your diet is going to lead to you feeling better from the time you wake up until you go to sleep. Now that you know what it’s like to feel better when you don’t eat what’s bad for you, you’re going to want to cut out chips and cake, and all the other ‘junk foods’ that make you tired and depressed after you consume them.

]]> http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/12/drop-the-junk-food-and-feel-better/feed/ 0 Doing Yoga For a Fitter Mind and Body http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/08/doing-yoga-for-a-fitter-mind-and-body/ http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/08/doing-yoga-for-a-fitter-mind-and-body/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.reachourdreams.com/?p=9 Yoga can be very beneficial for both the mind and body. Not only can it help you become more limber but it can also help you learn how to concentrate on how to control your breathing as well as helping you clear your mind from the stress that is filling your life. Another good thing about yoga is that it does not matter what your age is when you start. Anyone can decide to start practicing yoga as it slowly and safely allows your muscles to stretch and strengthen and trains your body to become more flexible. Yoga has several different levels of intensity which allows you to grow and improve throughout time but also lets you feel comfortable and not overwhelmed with everything you will learn and experience with your practice. You will become more aware of your body and what you are doing which will help better your posture and breathing. Yoga can also over a period of time help you mentally as it teaches you how to be aware of your thoughts and feelings and how to control and work through them. There are several workshops in various areas across the country that can offer you lessons in yoga as well as different DVDs and video clips so please do not hesitate to check it out.

]]> http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/08/doing-yoga-for-a-fitter-mind-and-body/feed/ 0 Five Easy Work-outs That Don’t Feel Like Work http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/07/five-easy-work-outs-that-dont-feel-like-work/ http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/07/five-easy-work-outs-that-dont-feel-like-work/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.reachourdreams.com/?p=8 It can be hard to fit a workout in everyday when you have a long to do list. You also may not like the feeling of having to work out. Try these five easy workouts that you can do, that don’t even feel like you are working out.

1. Cleaning out the clothes closets in your home. You will be lifting piles of clothes, sorting, folding, and doing laundry. All of these activities will have bending, lifting, stretching, and burning calories.

2. Walking the dog. Your dog should be walked everyday anyways and grabbing your dog will make the trip around the block less lonely.

3. Dance to your favorite song. Just 3-5 minutes of dancing twice a day is a great way to get your hear going and to speed up your metabolism. If you are worried about noise put your ear buds in an no one will even know.

4. Do lunges or standing side crunches in the shower. While you are washing your hair or letting your conditioner set in do 25 standing side crunches and then 25 lunches. Rotate twice. This is a great way to start out your day, or end your evening.

5. Wash the car. This is going to get your scrubbing and toning your muscles, enjoying the outdoors, and your car will look great.

]]> http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/07/five-easy-work-outs-that-dont-feel-like-work/feed/ 0 Five Healthy Fruits and Vegetables You Should be Growing http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/05/five-healthy-fruits-and-vegetables-you-should-be-growing/ http://www.reachourdreams.com/2011/09/05/five-healthy-fruits-and-vegetables-you-should-be-growing/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.reachourdreams.com/?p=7 Cucumbers – Easy to plant but remember to keep them in warmth or sun as much as possible. They also tend to mature quickly so pick as soon as they reach around four to six inches in length.
Apples – One of the healthiest fruits, apple trees come in many varieties. If you don’t want a tree that will cover your whole backyard, you can always pick one that will only grow to six feet. Apples usually take around two years to bear fruit but the apples will be around for decades. And you will have more than enough to feed a family of four.
Tomatoes – Store bought tomatoes are expensive, and have a lot of chemicals sprayed on them. Tomatoes take a little work to grow but they are much fresher and remain fresh on vine for around two weeks.
Spinach – Spinach is cheap at the store but can be easily contaminated by bacteria. If you grow in your yard, along with being fresh, it can be picked most of the year.
Squash/Zucchini – One of the easiest vegetables to grow, squash and zucchini will be ready within fifty days from planting. Plants produce a lot but don’t store well so only pick enough for that one meal.

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